GEOL.3040 Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology (Formerly 89.304)

Id: 007905 Credits: 3-3

Description

The origin and evolution of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Emphasis will be on physical and chemical processes, magma transport and crystallization, phase equilibria, development of metamorphic facies, open and closed system behavior, and the development of metamorphic fabric.

Prerequisites

Co-req: 89.306 Ig & Meta Petrology Lab.

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