GLY 311 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Theories of genesis of the major igneous and metamorphic rocks in the light of chemistry, mineralogy, structure and texture, field associations, and experimental data. Relationship between igneous and metamorphic processes and crust-mantle tectonic activity. Required field trips. Two lecture and two laboratory hours each week.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: GLY 201
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3

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