GEOS356

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GEOS356 - Petrology

Geosciences Undergraduate UA - UA General

Course Description

Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic petrology; introductory concepts of phase equilibrium, thermodynamics and diffusion kinetics. Emplacement of igneous rocks; distribution, and origins of igneous and metamorphic rocks; rocks in their tectonic settings and implications. Principles of thermometry and barometry. Examination of rocks in hand specimen and thin section; electron microprobe analysis and applications to P-T-t calculations.

Min Units

4

Max Units

4

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Enrollment Requirements

017172

Component

Laboratory

Optional Component

No

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No

Typically Offered Main Campus

Not Offered

Typically Offered Distance Campus

Not Offered

Typically Offered Online Campus

Not Offered

Typically Offered Phoenix Campus

Not Offered

Typically Offered Sierra Vista Campus

Not Offered

Typically Offered Community Campus

Not Offered