Interpretation of the petrogenetic processes of the igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, even with respect to their geodynamic environment. Classification of the rocks through the polarized light optycal microscope.

The minerals of the magmatic rocks and the modal mineralogy composition. Modal classification and chemical compositions of the rocks. Chemical classification of the igneous rocks and the fundamental petrochemical concepts (saturation indexes). Normative composition of the igneous rocks. Magma generation: examples from the mantle and crust systems. Rising and fractional crystallization of the magmas. Magma assimilation. Magma mixing. The structures of the igneous rocks. Examples of magmatic systems with two and three components. Crystallization of magmas in the presence of eutectic and peritectic points. Magmatic series and geodynamic environment. Sedimentary processes and the sedimentary rocks. Terrigeneous siliciclastic rocks and their classification. Carbonate rocks and their classification. General framework of the metamorphic processes. The factors of the metamorphism: temperature, pressure, presence of fluid phases, deformation. The metamorphic reactions. The metamorphic transformations: two- and three-phase associations and relative ternary diagrams. Nomenclature of the metamorphic rocks. The metamorphic facies: mineral assemblages and reaction isogrades. Metamorphic facies and thermal gradients: series of metamorphic facies and P-T petrogenetic grids. Description and classification of rocks under the plane polarized light microscope. Fundamentals of optical mineralogy. Detection of the main rock-forming minerals of the igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic environment. Optical properties of feldspars and methods for determining the anorthite contents in the plagioclases. Microstructures and thin section classification of the most common igneous rocks. The QAPF classification diagram, the diagrams for the classification of the ultramafic rocks. The TAS chemical diagram for the classification of volcanic rocks.

No bridging courses.

Understanding the petrogenetic significance of the magmatic, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Aquiring the capacity of describing the rocks with an attitude to classifying them even with the polarized light optycal microscope, in particular those of magmatic environment. Making judgements on the field of the formation of the rocks with emphasis to the different geodynamic and regional framework.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Seminar activities and insights given by researchers of the University of Urbino or other universities or research centers will be provided.

Teaching

Lectures and practical exercises in the microscopy rooms. Geological fieldtrips in selected magmatic provinces of Italy. 

Innovative teaching methods

Teaching activities will be implemented with single or group practical exercises in the microscopy room, addressed to the description and classification of the rocks under the polarized light optycal microscope. Geological fieldtrips will be also organized, aimed to the knowledge of some italian magmatic provinces.

Attendance

Attendance is suggested. The practical exercises are also comprised for the final knowledge.

Course books

Files of the lessons given to the students and available at Moodle › blended.uniurb.it

Suggested textbooks:

Morbidelli L. (2003) – Le rocce e i loro costituenti. Bardi editore.

D’Argenio B., Innocenti F., Sassi F.P. (1994) - Introduzione allo studio delle rocce. UTET Ed., Torino.

D’Amico C., Innocenti F., Sassi F.P. (1987) - Magmatismo e metamorfismo. UTET Ed., Torino.

Shelley D. (1992) Igneous and metamorphic rocks under the microscope. Chapman & Hall Ed., Londra.

Philpotts A.R. (1990) - Principles of Igneous and metamorphic petrology. Prentice Hall Ed.

Bosellini A.,  Mutti E., Ricci Lucchi F. (1989) - Rocce e successioni sedimentarie UTET Ed., Torino

Assessment

Practical examination addressed to the description and classification of the magmatic rocks under the polarized light optycal microscope and oral examination structured to improve the knowledge of the students concerning fundamental concepts, technical procedures, command of the specific language, appropriate claim on the issues and challenges. The oral examination is evaluated in thirtieths.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Course books

Files of the lessons given to the students and available at Moodle › blended.uniurb.it

Suggested textbooks:

Morbidelli L. (2003) – Le rocce e i loro costituenti. Bardi editore.

D’Argenio B., Innocenti F., Sassi F.P. (1994) - Introduzione allo studio delle rocce. UTET Ed., Torino.

D’Amico C., Innocenti F., Sassi F.P. (1987) - Magmatismo e metamorfismo. UTET Ed., Torino.

Shelley D. (1992) Igneous and metamorphic rocks under the microscope. Chapman & Hall Ed., Londra.

Philpotts A.R. (1990) - Principles of Igneous and metamorphic petrology. Prentice Hall Ed.

Bosellini A.,  Mutti E., Ricci Lucchi F. (1989) - Rocce e successioni sedimentarie UTET Ed., Torino

Assessment

Practical examination addressed to the description and classification of the magmatic rocks under the polarized light optycal microscope and oral examination structured to improve the knowledge of the students concerning fundamental concepts, technical procedures, command of the specific language, appropriate claim on the issues and challenges. The oral examination is evaluated in thirtieths.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.