General Information (Winter/Spring 2009)

Dr. Andrea Koziol	Office: Science Center 76 (basement)
Office Hours: M,W,F 10 - 1; Thurs. 11 - 3 & by appointment	Phone: 229-2954
(See schedule outside my office)	E-mail: andrea.koziol at notes.udayton.edu

Lecture: Mon Wed Fri 9 - 9:50 SC 379 AND Tues 1:30 - 3:30 4 credits.
Textbook : Petrology by Blatt, Tracy and Owens (required)

See Detailed reading list and schedule.
Prerequisites

The prerequisite for this course is GEO 201, Mineralogy, or permission of instructor.

Objectives

The central purpose of this course is to develop a reasonably comprehensive overview of current understanding and techniques in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary petrology. Petrology is one of the core sub-disciplines of geology. Together, igneous and metamorphic rocks form two-thirds of the rock cycle and form much more than 99% of the Earth's interior. In the outermost skin of the Earth sediments and sedimentary rocks predominate

Class Format, Attendance and Grading

Due to the small class size, it seems silly to teach this course in a traditional lecture-based format, though some lecturing will happen. Rather, we will try to follow a tutorial-group mode of instruction. This places tremendous responsibility on YOU (and me!) to come prepared for class each and every day. To emphasize this fact, daily class attendance, preparation, and participation will account for fully 15% of your grade (see breakdown below). In general, you will have a SHORT written reading/homework assignment due at the beginning of each class period. Be ready to discuss the assigned reading. I will allow one unexcused absence.

Course Topics (Much of this flexible in terms of coverage and timing)

Part I. Review of Basics
Atoms, minerals, classification schemes, earth's chemical and physical state, igneous environments
Reading: Introduction, Chapters 1 and 2, Ch. 11

Part II. Thermodynamics and phase diagrams
Energy and equilibrium. Phase diagrams in igneous settings: melting and crystallization
Reading: Chapters 5 and 6

Part III. The plate tectonic settings of igneous rocks
Classification, igneous rocks at mid-ocean ridges, hot spots, convergent boundaries, continental lithosphere. also a look at volcanism and the mantle
Reading: Chapters 3-4, 7-10

Part IV: Metamorphic rocks: Introduction
Mineralogy, isograds, facies, common rock types
Reading: Chapters 17 and 18

Part V: Thermodynamics and phase diagrams for metamorphic rocks
Equilibrium, phase rule, reactions
Reading: Chapters 19 and 20

Part VI: Metamorphism of different rock types
Reading: Chapters 21 - 23

Part VII: Sedimentary rocks
Occurrence, clastic rocks, carbonates, other types
Reading: Chapter 11, 13-16

Important dates:

No class on Jan. 19, Feb. 27, April 6, 8, 10, 13.
Exam dates to be determined.
Final: April 30, 2:30 - 4:20 PM.
Last day to withdraw without record: Jan. 26
Last day to withdraw with a 'W': March 25
Stander Symposium: Thursday, April 16
Last day of class: April 24

Grading Policies

All students should be aware of the University policy on academic dishonesty, which in part is defined as "any attempt by a student to obtain, or to assist another student to obtain, a grade higher than honestly earned." Daily class attendance, preparation, and participation will account for fully 15% of your grade. A major portion of your grade will be based on THREE in-class exams and a final exam.

Exams: There are three midterm exams and a final exam. If a written exam, the format is mostly short-answer questions, and some questions involving longer answers. There will be no make-up exams except for students with legitimate reasons for missing the exam. The final exam is cumulative. Homework: At this level of education, you learn more by doing than by listening to a lecture. In these homework assignments (about one a week), you will explore and explain a topic, apply geochemical principles, or solve a problem. These are follow-up exercises where you will apply what you have learned. Hint: Don't leave these assignments until the last moment! Due dates will be given and there will be a 20% penalty per day for late work. If you are not satisfied with your mark, or wish to work with my feedback to truly learn a concept, you may re-submit a homework assignment by one week after it has been returned to you.

Term project: Your term project will be an 8-12 page term paper on sedimentary, plutonic, metamorphic, and/or volcanic rocks. I would particularly encourage you to research a specific area of the world (Nevada? Idaho? Adirondacks? Alps? Appalachians?) where field studies have been published, and in the best of all possible worlds, you have samples and thin sections to study. In this assignment you will learn and practice skills in the following areas: library research; finding, reading and interpreting professional journal articles; analyzing and synthesizing materials from various different sources; writing clearly in scientific style. It is understood that this is NOT YOUR original research, but it is YOUR exposition of a certain topic. Therefore you will need to acknowledge all sources properly and avoid any hint of plagiarism.

Dates to keep in mind: Feb. 16: last date for topic approval. April 3: rough draft due.

Attendance: You are expected to attend all class sessions. Arriving late to class is distracting to students and professor. Turn all cell phones OFF. Do not schedule medical appointments that conflict with the class schedule. A written medical excuse must be submitted if you cannot attend class due to illness. Do not purchase tickets for transportation that conflict with official school days. If you are having personal or medical difficulties, please contact me as soon as possible.

Overall Evaluation

3 oral and/or written exams 10% each	30 % of your grade
Final exam	20 %
Class participation	15 %
Homework	10 %
Term project	25 %

Note on "extra credit": There is no extra credit.

Resources

Support for Your Learning in This Class

The LTC's Office of Student Learning Services (SLS) is a learning resource for all students at the University of Dayton. SLS offers a wide variety of services to assist you in achieving academic success at the university, including study skills classes and workshops, tutoring and consultations, disability screenings, and a web site with many resources (http://learningsupport.udayton.edu
). Please contact SLS at 937-229-2066 or visit our office on the ground floor of Roesch Library (LTC 023) if you would like to talk about how you could be a more effective learner.

Students with Disabilities

I would like us to discuss ways to ensure your full participation in this course. If you feel you need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability, please contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Formal disability-related accommodations are determined through the Learning Teaching Center's Office of Student Learning Services (SLS). It is very important that you be registered with SLS and notify me of your eligibility for reasonable accommodations with a signed SLS Self-Identification Form. We can then plan how best to coordinate your accommodations. For more information, please contact SLS at 937-229-2066, by email at disability.services@notes.udayton.edu or stop by the SLS office in LTC 023.

Writing Support

The Write Place is a free service available to all UD students. The Write Place offers peer-to-peer writing support on any writing assignment and at any stage of the writing process. Students can drop-in to the Write Place without making an appointment. Drop-in hours are Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Write Place is located in Roesch Library room 502. Contact Christina Klimo, Write Place Coordinator, if you have any questions at klimochm@notes.udayton.edu or 229-2068.

Other Petrology books are available at Roesch Library. (Look under QE 461 and QE 475)

Resources on the web include:

Mineralogy and Petrology Research on the Web http://homepages.udayton.edu/~koziolam/resminpet.html

A periodic table: WebElements http://www.webelements.com/webelements/scholar/index.html

Atlas of Igneous and metamorphic rocks, minerals, and textures http://www.geolab.unc.edu/Petunia/IgMetAtlas/mainmenu.html

Geochemistry of igneous rocks http://www.geokem.com/

Final Note: Dates, assignments, and policies are subject to change during the course of the semester.

Last updated: Feb. 9, 2009.

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