ES 450 Introduction to Petrology

Focus on the textures, compositions and genetic associations of diverse suites of rock types. Study of the structure, chemistry, physical properties and occurrences of rock-forming minerals augment the rock study. Emphasis is on the integration of hand sample study, petrographic microscopy and digital image analysis to solve geologic problems.
Four hours of lecture and active learning per week.
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: ES 201 and ES 301 or consent of instructor

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