Earth Science - EARTH

Introduction to the occurrence, associations, tectonics, and petrogenesis of plutonic and volcanic rocks. Introduction to the physical chemistry of magma systems; magmatic crystallization and differentiation; pluton emplacement, volcanic eruption mechanisms. Lab and lecture each offering. There can be an additional 1 day local field trip.

Prerequisites: Earth 114 and 115 with a grade of C or better.


EARTH 102A
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Petrology of Igneous Rocks
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15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
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