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Microscopy of magmatic rocks

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Peter Ulmer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:16

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Microscopy of magmatic rocks
The principal goal of this course is to develop expertise in (1) optical determination of minerals; (2) Identification of igneous rocks basing on modal mineralogy and texture; (3) Interpretation of textures and associated igneous processes; and (4) Application of igneous phase diagrams to natural rocks.
  • Tue 15:15-17:00 (CAB E 61)
  • Wed 08:15-10:00 (CAB E 61)
4 h weekly

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