— Igneous Rocks & Magmatic Processes

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Origin of igneous rocks and evolution of magmas. Laboratory exercises emphasize the study of these rocks in hand specimen and thin section and their geochemical characteristics. Learning Activities: Lecture 2 hour(s), Laboratory 6 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Scientific Literacy (SL); Visual Literacy (VL). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture 2 hour(s), Laboratory 6 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Scientific Literacy (SL); Visual Literacy (VL).