GEOS 5400 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Institution:

Western Michigan University

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Advanced discussion of origins and positions of igneous and metamorphic rocks in light of recent experimental evidence and concepts of global tectonics. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 4400 or equivalent. Notes: The prerequisites to 5000-level courses are: junior status and 12 hours of course work in Geosciences or consent of instructor. There may be specific prerequisites to individual courses. Credits: 4 hours GEOS 5450 Hazardous Waste Remediation Content includes chemical, physical, and biological processes affecting contaminants in the subsurface. Topics include environmental regulations, remediation, site characterization, contaminant characterization, detailed engineering and management considerations related to the design and operation of hazardous waste remediation systems involving water pollution, air pollution, solid waste, and groundwater pollution. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 1220 or MATH 1700 and corequisite MATH 1230 or MATH 1710; CHEM 1120/1130. Notes: The prerequisites to 5000-level courses are: junior status and 12 hours of course work in Geosciences or consent of instructor. There may be specific prerequisites to individual courses. Credits: 3 hours

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 387-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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