Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
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Overview
Subject area
GEOL
Catalog Number
203
Course Title
Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
Department(s)
Description
Identification and classification of common igneous and metamorphic rocks, in outcrop, hand specimen, and under the microscope. Magmatic and metamorphic processes in Earth’s mantle and crust in the context of Plate Tectonics, with implications for natural hazards and natural resources, such as mineral deposits and geothermal energy. Required all-day field trip(s).
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
5
Requisites
038292