| 1 | Understand how, where and in what way magma, the crystallization process and types of igneous rocks are formed. |
| 2 | Recognize metamorphism and its types, and understand the factors and processes that cause metamorphism. |
| 3 | Be able to recognize and name igneous and metamorphic rocks in the field and in the laboratory. |
| 4 | Analyze igneous and metamorphic rocks structurally, texturally and mineralogically. |