Geology & Oceanography

For a combined, one-semester, junior/senior-level course in Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. Also useful for programs that teach Igneous Petrology and Metamorphic Petrology separately.

Unlike other texts on igneous and metamorphic petrology—which are geared to either advanced or novice petrology students—this text offers unique, comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of both igneous and metamorphic petrology in a single volume and provides the quantitative and technical background required to critically evaluate igneous and metamorphic phenomena in a way that compels and encourages the more quantitatively-oriented students without leaving the others frustrated and dismayed. Providing enough background to be rigorous, without being exhaustive, it gives students good preparation in the techniques of modern petrology; a clear and organized review of the classification, textures, and approach to petrologic study; and then applies these concepts to the real occurrences of the rocks themselves. The text limits the theory to the extent that students can practice it on real occurrences—without such excessive detail that the course becomes more like chemistry than geology. The goal throughout is for students to be able to apply the techniques—and enjoy the insights of the results—rather than tinker with theory and develop everything from first principles.

• A concentration on the processes and principles involved in the generation of igneous and metamorphic rocks, rather than on lists of details to be memorized.

  • Enables students to develop a deeper understanding, a more lasting knowledge, and skills that will prove valuable beyond the classroom. Ex.___

• A survey of actual occurrences of igneous and metamorphic rocks, and processes that produce them—This section is often greatly condensed in most other texts, but it is the most interesting and dynamic aspect of petrology.

  • Students get a chance to apply the skills they have acquired to assess and interpret the phenomena. The exposure to the various settings and processes involved helps them refine their skills. Ex.___

• A techniques/occurrences approach—For both igneous and metamorphic rocks, individually, the text first presents the techniques, then applies them to assess a field area, and then expands the techniques as necessary if the field examples call for it.

  • Limits the theory to the extent that students can practice it on real occurrences. Ex.___

• A comprehensive section on petrogenesis, particularly igneous petrogenesis. Chs. 12-20 cover important igneous petrogenetic associations, such as mid-ocean ridge processes, mid-ocean islands, island and continental arcs, granitoid rocks, and continental alkaline associations.

  • Gives students an opportunity to use the tools that they learn to assess the genesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Ex.___

• The multiperspective way professionals use concepts—Goes beyond simple presentation of concepts to continually relate the satisfaction professionals get from their work and the power of the seemingly abstract techniques. For example, when students apply trace element techniques, particularly rare earth elements, to oceanic basalts, they learn about more than just basalts. Such trace element studies have led scientists to believe that the mantle is not homogeneous, but stratified, with a depleted upper mantle and an enriched lower mantle. Examples such as this show how these chemical techniques, which may initially strike the student as a technophile's obsession, can be used to reveal things that cannot be observed directly. Thus, they see how the techniques provide useful information outside the limited realm of petrology.

  • Provides students with important perspectives that are routine to Petrologists, but that are often never related to students. Ex.___

• Accessible approach to mathematics, chemistry, and physics—Requires only a working knowledge of algebra; calculus is occasionally discussed, but is not required. Chemical and physical principles are presented early on, and at a level that is comprehensible and accessible.

  • Provides students with the technical and occasionally abstract math, chemistry, and physics background they need—but without overpowering those who are just embarking on the study of geology. The goal is for students to be able to apply the principles to critically evaluate the natural processes that create igneous and metamorphic rocks, not for them to become chemists or physicists. Ex.___

• Worked examples, problems, and computer-related problems—At the end of many chapters. Carefully integrates a number of problems and computer programs (some used only in research at this point)—largely ignored by competing texts.

  • Students get more quickly to the stage of interpreting results, rather than becoming exhausted by struggling with the data and computations. Ex.___

• Extensive use of spreadsheets—In worked examples and problems. Spreadsheets, data files, and other programs (e.g., IGPET, TWQ, THERMOBAROMETRY, NEWPET, SUPCRT, etc.) can be downloaded from the web-site that supports the text.

  • Some spreadsheets, already set up as problems, require students to vary some cell parameters and explain the changes in the results. They don't have to do all of the tedious computations, but can immediately deal with interpreting the results and assessing the underlying processes. Other spreadsheets are extensive data files, which students can use, either as stand-alone spreadsheets or in other computer programs, to model petrologic processes. Several end-of-chapter problems use these files. Ex.___

• Approximately 350 figures and tables.

I. IGNEOUS PETROLOGY.

II. METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY.

Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology  (Geology & Oceanography)
Petrology  (Geology & Oceanography)

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  Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, 2/E
  Winter
  ©2010 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 720 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321592573 | ISBN-13: 9780321592576
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  For a combined, one-semester, junior/senior-level course in Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. Also useful for programs that teach Igneous Petrology and Metamorphic Petrology.
  
  Typical texts on igneous and metamorphic petrology are geared to either advanced or novice petrology students. This unique text offers comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of both igneous and metamorphic petrology in a single volume—and provides the quantitative and technical background required to critically evaluate igneous and metamorphic phenomena in a way that students at all levels can understand. The goal throughout is for students to be able to apply the techniques—and enjoy the insights of the results—rather than tinker with theory and develop everything from first principles.
  

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