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E&ES214

Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
E&ES214 SP

Not Currently Offered

This course studies 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

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999


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