Theoretical Foundations of Igneous Petrology

3 credits · Undergraduate

Igneous petrology is an online class that introduces students to the variety of volcanic and plutonic rocks, their field relations, textures, mineralogical and geochemical features. The class examines the production, differentiation, and emplacement of magma in different tectonic environments using thermodynamics, geochemical methods, virtual field trips, and projects-based studies CALENDAR NOTES: Cannot receive credit for ERTH 3011 after receiving credit for ERTH 3010 PREREQUISITES: ERTH 2002.03 and ERTH 2380.03 EXCLUSIONS: ERTH 3010 FORMATS: Online Delivery