Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
The course deals with igneous and metamorphic petrology including the classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks, magmatic and metamorphic processes and their relationships with plate tectonic processes.
Information for admitted students Spring 2021
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on wether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
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Register at your department
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Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
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Welcome activities
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Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
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For new international students
The course includes optical microscopy, phase diagrams and fieldwork.
VT21 | This course will be held on campus provided that we are allowed to do so. If we are required to do so because of restrictions which are in place at the time this course is planned, we will allow attendance via Zoom. Otherwise, campus participation will be required. If so, students who still prefer to read by distance are advised to read our distance courses in the same subjects.
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.J. D. Winter, 2013
Principles of igneous and metamorphic petrology
Pearson New International Edition
ISBN10: 1292021535
ISBN13: 9781292021539 -
Contact
Professor of Geochemistry and petrology
Alasdair Skelton
alasdair.skelton@geo.su.se
+46 (0)8 16 47 50 | Room: R425
