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E&ES214
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
E&ES214 SP
The occurrence and origin of volcanic, plutonic and
metamorphic rocks and how to read the record they contain.
Topics will include the classification of igneous and
metamorphic rocks but emphasis will be on the geological,
chemical and physical processes taking place at and beneath
volcanoes, in the earth's mantle and within active orogenic
belts.
MAJOR READINGS
McBirney, IGNEOUS PETROLOGY
Mason, PETROLOGY OF THE METAMORPHIC ROCKS
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Midterm and final exams plus
term paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
E&ES216 should
be taken concurrently.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
E&ES213 and E&ES215
- Section 01
- Gutmann, J
- Times: .T.T... 10:00AM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 2, Jr: 1, So: 3, Fr: 4
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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