GEOL 344 - General Petrology and Petrography

Institution:

Wheaton College - Massachusetts

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Description:

The study of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Lecture sessions present petrogenesis and classification through topics such as lithification/diagenesis, magmatic phenomena, the role of temperature, pressure, and fluids, and plate tectonic settings. Laboratory projects include the identification of rock types and their variation, the significance of rock fabrics as observed in hand specimen and thin section, and the study of petrographic suites from classic localities. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Field trip ($100 field trip fee). Prerequisite: GEOL 201, 211, or 221. Suggested: GEOL 342. Alternate years. Offered 2008-09.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheatoncollege.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 285-7722

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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