ERTH 2002

Introduction to Petrology

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

Through a thorough and systematic examination of hand specimens and thin sections, and the detailed description of mineral assemblages and textures, students will be able to formally classify a wide range of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock types. Case studies representing the geology of Nova Scotia will also be presented.

Sections

Lecture
Lab, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Djordje Grujic and Yana Fedortchouk. Open the PDF

Grading

20%Petrographic reports (2)10% each
30%Quizzes and lab exercises (3)Completed on Brightspace
15%Analysis projectEMPA via remote access
15%Final lab examScheduled by Registrar
20%Final written examScheduled by Registrar
5%Field trip exerciseOptional bonus; weather-dependent

Textbooks

  • Earth Materials, Cornelis Klein, Anthony Philpotts
  • Introduction to Mineralogy, William D. Nesse

Course rules

Attendance
Attendance at lectures and labs is mandatory.
Late work
Late work without reasonable, documented cause loses 10% after the deadline and another 10% per day.
Late work
Assignments submitted more than five days late will not be graded.
Field trip
The optional, weather-dependent field trip offers bonus marks equivalent to 5% of the final course mark.

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