Petrology

Education facts

Code: GVG270

The course provides basic knowledge of igneous and metamorphic petrology, i.e. the origin of rocks. Petrology is a basic course in the field of geology. Among other things, the course focuses on teaching: nomenclature<br> rock texture<br> field properties<br> phase diagram for major minerals<br> petrography. Teaching The teaching includes lectures<br> lab work with microscopy<br> field work The course is part of the Bachelor’s Programme in Earth Sciences, the course is also offered as a freestanding course.

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires completion of the course GVG210 Mineralogy or equivalent and at least 60 credits in the main field of Earth Sciences. Students with equivalent qualifications can, after review and approval, be admitted to the course.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Petrology

  University of Gothenburg

  GÖTEBORG

  Start date: 3 May 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %