Geology 321 - Petrology
Spring
2019
01
4.00
Sheila Seaman
M W F 10:10AM 11:00AM
UMass Amherst
15161
Morrill Sci. Ctr. (II) rm 129
sseaman@cns.umass.edu
With lab. Genesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks in the earth's crust and upper mantle. Experiment and theory applied to the interpretation of natural rock textures and their origin. Introduction to thermometry and barometry of magmas and rocks. Recognition of rocks and crystallization histories using the polarizing microscope. Prerequisite: GEO-SCI 311.
Pre Req: GEO-SCI 311
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.