Geology 321 - Petrology
Spring
2025
01LL
TH 2:30PM 5:30PM
UMass Amherst
46681
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 Additional fees are associated with this section.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.