Syllabus
Programme
Rock-forming minerals
Physical properties of minerals – individual preparation before exercise
Determination of the main rock-forming minerals
Magmatic rocks
Mineral composition of igneous rocks – individual preparation before exercise
Structures and textures of igneous rocks – individual preparation before exercise
Main types of igneous rocks
Sedimentary rocks
Structures and textures of sedimentary rocks – individual preparation before exercise
Main types of sedimentary rocks
Metamorphic rocks
Classification of metamorphic rocks according to the composition of the protolith and the degree of metamorphosis – individual preparation before exercise
Main types of metamorphic rocks
Orientation data processing
Construction and interpretation of geologic maps and cross-sections
Annotation
This course aims to provide an in-depth practical introduction into geological processes that form common types of rock-forming minerals and basic types of magmatic, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. This is followed by brief introduction into work with a geologic compass, processing of geologic orientation data, construction of geologic maps, and interpretation of cross-sections.
This practical-oriented lab course loosely follows Physical geology I lecture, however students are not required to first obtain credits before enrolling into an exam from the lecture.