Weeks | Topics |
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Fundamental concepts of petrography, Definition of magma, Mode of occurrence, Magma series and their physical properties, Plate tectonic and magmatism
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Crystallization cycle of magmas, Partial melting, Factional crystallization, Assimilation-Contamination, Magma mixing-mingling events
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Magmatic bodies in nature
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Magmatic rock textures
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Classification of magmatic rocks, Ophiolite concept and ultramafic rocks
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Granitoid concept and granitoid rocks, Enclave types
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Terminology of volcanism, volcanic land forms
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Pyroclastic rocks, Ignimbrite and their general properties
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Hand specimens of plutonic and volcanic rocks
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Basic terms in metamorphism, Factors in metamorphic processes, Types of metamorphism
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Metamorphic facies, Metamorphic rock textures
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Hand specimens of metamorphic rocks
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Basic terms in sedimentary rock petrography, Sedimentary processes, Classification of sedimentary rocks, Siliciclastic Sedimentary Rocks
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Chemical Sedimentary rocks
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