GEOL 4100 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

(4 Units)

(Formerly GEOL 3700) The origin, description, and interpretation of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Lecture focuses on concepts, processes, theory, and research concerning the genesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks; laboratory focus is on identification, classification, and interpretation. Course entails use of optical microscope to study rocks. Field trips.

Prerequisites: GEOL 2100 and GEOL 2102; GEOL 3250.

Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)

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