GEOL 4100 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

4 unit(s)

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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