Geol 321 - Petrology ;3,2;Alt Sp

Institution:

New Mexico Highlands University

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Description:

An introduction to the fundamentals of igneous and metamorphic rocks. The lecture will focus on the experimental and field evidence for interpreting rock associations, and the interplay between igneous and metamorphic rock formation and the plate tectonic model. Topics include textures, structures, microscopic identification, geochemistry, and rock classification as a background for discussing rock origins. Prerequisites: Geol 101, 320, or permission of instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nmhu.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 425-7511

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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