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Microscopy of magmatic rocks
Lecturers & Examiners:
Prof. em. Dr. Peter Ulmer
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:44
Objective
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.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise | Microscopy of magmatic rocks |
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4 h weekly |
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Compulsory Courses (A total of 21 ECTS have to be completed as follows: 6KP have be chosen from the microcopy courses (see study guide) 3KP have to be acquired from the analytical methods (see study guide) 2KP from the offer of GESS courses and the resting 10 ECTS are obligatory courses (see study guide))
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Electives (Elective courses from the entire choice of ETHZ and UZH courses, in agreement with the MSc committee)
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