Geology 322 - Igneous/Metamorphic Petrology
Spring
2016
01
4.00
Steven Dunn
MW 11:00AM-12:15PM
Mount Holyoke College
95134
Clapp Laboratory 327
sdunn@mtholyoke.edu
This course covers mineralogical and chemical compositions, classification, genesis, and mode of occurrence of igneous and metamorphic rocks, including relationships between rock-forming processes and global plate tectonics; labs involve the study of representative rock suites in hand specimen and thin section, introduction to analytical techniques and in-depth coverage of mineral optics. One or more field trips required.
Prereq: Geology 201.; Coreq: GEOL-322L.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.