GEOL 226
Introductory Petrology
Provides the basics of optical mineralogy, with specific reference to mineral assemblages in igneous and metamorphic rocks. The classification, field relationships, textures, geochemistry, and tectonic setting of igneous and metamorphic rocks will be introduced.
Prerequisites & course information
Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hours Prerequisite(s): GEOL 224. Note: Students with credit for GEOL 225 may not take this course for credit. Costs in addition to tuition will apply to this course.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027