E&ES 214
Spring 2007 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
E&ES 514 |
This course studies the occurrence and origin of volcanic, plutonic and metamorphic rocks and how to read the record they contain. Topics will include the classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks, but emphasis will be on the geological, chemical and physical processes taking place at and beneath volcanoes, in the earth's mantle and within active orogenic belts. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: (E&ES213 AND E&ES215) |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (E&ES)(PSCI-MN)(STS) |
Major Readings:
McBirney, IGNEOUS PETROLOGY, 2nd ed.
Mason, PETROLOGY OF THE METAMORPHIC ROCKS
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm and final exams plus term paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
E&ES216 should be taken concurrently. |
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