EARTH 352
Magmatism, Metamorphism, and Plate Tectonics
The role of metamorphism and magmatism, within the context of plate tectonics, in driving evolution of Earth's mantle and crust. Formation of oceanic and continental crust; hot-spot volcanism; continental collision; changes in tectonics, magmatism, and metamorphism through time and their relationship to the evolution of life, the atmosphere, and climate.
Prerequisites & course information
Introductory Earth Science [EARTH 119&118 or 116 or 120,or ENVIRON 119&118 or 116] AND [EARTH/ENVIRON 131 or CHEM 130]. (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) EARTH (GEOSCI) 315. (4). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in EARTH 412.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027