Petrogenesis of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
E&ES 313
Spring 2019
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| Crosslisting:
E&ES 513 |
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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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM E&ES |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: E&ES213 OR E&ES215 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (E&ES)(PSCI-MN)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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&ES316 should be taken concurrently. |
| Instructor(s): Greenwood,James P. Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-12:10PM; Location: SCIE317; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 15 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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