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Lecturer(s)
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Kropáč Kamil, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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unspecified
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Observation
- Attendace
- 24 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 60 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Microscopy of thin sections of rocks in transmitted polarized light.
The students should be able to: - perform microscopic observation of thin sections in transmitted polarized light, - recognize major rock-forming minerals, - define the textures of rocks, - determine the main types of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks in thin sections, - know the criteria for solving of selected petrological problems in thin sections, - perform modal analysis by point-counting.
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Prerequisites
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- knowledge of the work with polarizing microscope - knowledge of basic rock-forming minerals and fossils in thin sections
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam
upravit... - max. one absence in practices - accepted protocols from practices - practical exam in determination of rocks, their textures, structures, and phase compositions
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Recommended literature
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Barker, A., J. (1994). Introduction to metamorphic textures and microstructures. Blackie Academic and Professional. London etc.
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Bouška, V. - Kašpar, P. (1983). Speciální optické metody. Academia Praha.
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Dudek, A. - Fediuk, F. - Palivcová, M. (1957). Petrografické tabulky k určování horninotvorných nerostů a hornin. Nakl. ČSAV Praha.
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Gregerová, M. - Fojt, B. - Vávra, V. (2002). Mikroskopie horninotvorných a technických minerálů. MZM, PřF MU. Brno.
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Hejtman, B. - Konta, J. (1959). Horninotvorné minerály. Nakl. ČSAV Praha.
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Kašpar, P. (1988). Rudní mikroskopie. Academia Praha.
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