IGNEOUS & METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY   [Archived Catalog]
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GEO 1260 - IGNEOUS & METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY


Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
The origin, occurrence, and classification of rocks form the heart of the course. Problems of petrogenesis are approached through the use of phase equilibria and geochemistry. Laboratory work includes: thermodynamic phase equilibria, hand specimen identification, and polarizing microscope petrography.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: GEO 0900


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