Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Course
Boost your geology career with practical training in igneous and metamorphic petrology. Gain expertise in identifying rocks and minerals, analysing textures, using phase diagrams and thermobarometry, understanding field relationships, interpreting tectonic settings, and producing clear professional reports. This course equips you with essential skills for fieldwork and lab analysis in Sierra Leone's geological contexts.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course builds practical abilities to recognise rocks in the field and microscope, analyse textures and fabrics, differentiate intrusive and extrusive rocks, handle minerals, phase diagrams, thermobarometry, and geochemical data, reconstruct tectonothermal histories, and compile structured technical reports for geological applications.
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Develop skills
- Rock fabric analysis: interpret foliations, lineations, and shear indicators fast.
- Petrography essentials: identify key igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand sample.
- Phase equilibria basics: use diagrams and thermobarometry to infer P–T conditions.
- Geochemical tools: apply major and trace elements for rock classification quickly.
- Field synthesis: link igneous, metamorphic, and structural data into tectonic history.
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