Advanced Metamorphic Petrology Geo 523
Introduction to metamorphism
Metamorphic rocks: classification based on Mineralogical, chemical composition, and genetic
Metamorphism and Metamorphism agents, grade (prograde, and Retrograde metamorphism) and metamorphic rocks P-T Paths .
Type of Metamorphisms, interaction between metamorphism and deformation
Minerals of metamorphic rocks’, Mineral chemistry, minerals assemblage.
Metamorphic Textures and Structures..
Metamorphic facies and minerals assemblage.
Metamorphic recrystallization.
Common metamorphic rocks types.
Metamorphic Rinerals Reactions, and its mechanisms.
Barrovian metamorphic Zones
Metamorphic phases assemblage, Phase diagrams. (ACF, AKF, AFM diagrams), and graphical representation of minerals paragenesis of metamorphic rocks ( one, two, three, components system).
Metamorphic Geothermobarometry.
Metamorphism of Mafic, Calcareous, Pelites Rocks
Analytical Methods in metamorphic petrology