GEOL 3401 - Petrology

4 hrs

Study of the textures, structures, and mineral assemblages of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks utilizing hand specimens and thin sections; origin, mode of occurrence, identification, and systematic classification of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2401 or consent of instructor. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $45.00