2016-2017 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

GSCI 322 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Study of igneous and metamorphic processes and environmentals of formation. Application of chemical principles to the origin of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Identification and petrographic analysis of rocks will be emphasized in the laboratory. One or more one-day field trips. This course is equivalent to ESCI 322 and credit will not be earned if this course has been previously taken.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

GSCI 145 and GSCI 221.

General Education

Offered

  • Spring
  • On Demand