Igneous Petrology

3 credits · Undergraduate

Igneous petrology is the study of the field relations, mineralogy, texture, and geochemistry of volcanic and plutonic rocks. Lectures discuss the classification and graphical representation of igneous rocks; the production, differentiation, and emplacement of magma in different tectonic environments. Practical work consists of laboratory petrographic examination and weekend field trips. PREREQUISITES: ERTH 2002.03 and ERTH 2380.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Lab