Geology 321 - Petrology
Spring
2024
01LL
W 2:30PM 5:30PM
UMass Amherst
13690
Morrill Sci. Ctr. (IV) rm S159
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.
GEOLOGY 311 This section has additional lab fees.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.