Academic Catalog

GEOE210 PETROGRAPHY

Course Code: 5640210
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(1-4)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Geological Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. KAAN SAYIT
Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 5640213
The course set above should be completed before taking GEOE210 PETROGRAPHY .

Course Content

Description of rocks. General classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks (particularly for field use). Identification of common rocks in hand specimens and under the petrographic microscope.