1/30 Thermodynamics; phase rule and phase diagrams

2/2 Finish thermodynamics; Start Crystal chemistry (Ch. 5)
2/4 Problem set 1 due; class discussion
2/6 Midterm Exam 1

2/9 Crystal chemistry (Ch. 5)
2/11 Igneous rocks and magmas; phase diagrams (Ch. 8)
2/13 Igneous rocks and magmas; melting and crystallization (Ch. 8)

2/16 Igneous rocks and magmas; isotopic studies (Ch. 8)
2/18 Sedimentary rocks and weathering; chemical weathering (Ch. 7, 4, 6)
2/20 Sedimentary rocks & weathering; water chemistry (Ch. 7, 4, 6)

2/23 Metamorphic rocks; variables of metamorphism, reactions (Ch. 9)
2/25 Metamorphic rocks; facies, petrogenetic grid, examples of regional metamorphism (Ch. 9)
2/27 Problem set 2 due; class discussion

3/2 Midterm Exam 2
3/4 Cosmochemistry; conceptual framework, framework, condensation,    molecular cloud chemistry (parts of Ch. 1)
3/6 Cosmochemistry; solar system chemistry, meteorite intro, oxygen isotopes

3/9 Cosmochemistry; meteorites
3/11 Student presentations
3/13 Student presentations

3/19 Final Exam  Thursday, 12:30-14:20.  Held in regular classroom.
 

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