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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
E&ES214 SP

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: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: (E&ES213 AND E&ES215)

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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