GEOL 4405 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

4 hrs

Igneous topics include principles of igneous petrology; generation, emplacement and crystallization of magma; phase chemistry; principles of igneous rock classification; the relationship of magma types to geologic setting; metamorphic topics include principles of metamorphic petrology; metamorphic reactions and phase chemistry; concepts of metamorphic grade, P-T regimes and relationships to geologic environments. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3401 and CHEM 1401 or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00