Course Overview
Examines the formation, characteristics and classification of minerals and rocks. The crystallographic, chemical and physical properties of minerals, and the important rock-forming and economic mineral groups are discussed. Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and their relationship to mineral deposits are reviewed. The processes of rock formation are illustrated through a review of the geological evolution of British Columbia and other parts of North America.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in MINE 1101
Credits
2.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe the basic elements of crystal structure and crystal chemistry.
- Describe the physical properties of common rock-forming and economic minerals.
- Outline the characteristics of the common mineral groups such as silicates, oxides, carbonates and sulphides.
- Recall the common types of igneous rocks and their environments.
- Explain the significance of Bowen’s reaction series.
- Discuss the origin, movement and modification of magmas.
- Describe the chemistry, mineralogy and textures of basalts, rhyolites, pyroclastic rocks, mafic/ultramafic complexes and granitoids.
- Outline common tectonic environments for igneous rocks.
- Describe common textures, structures and minerals of sedimentary rocks.
- Outline common classification schemes for sedimentary rocks.
- Explain the processes of weathering and transportation of sediments.
- Describe the mineralogy and textures of mudrocks, sandstone and conglomerates, carbonate rocks and cherts and evaporates.
- Outline the characteristics of common sedimentary rock environments.
- Recall the main types of metamorphism
- Discuss common metamorphic textures and structures
- Describe metamorphic recrystallization and simple metamorphic reactions.
- Outline the major metamorphic facies and grades.
- Describe the mineralogy and characteristics of metamorphosed mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks, aluminous clastic rocks and calcareous rocks.
- Give examples of common geological environments that occur in the Canadian Cordillera.
Effective as of Winter 2017
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