GEO 100 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Institution:

University of California-Riverside

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Description:

Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; four field trips. Prerequisite(s): GEO 115 and GEO 123 with grades of "C-" or better. An introduction to the nomenclature and classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Includes identification of the major rock-forming minerals and common rocks in hand samples and thin sections, as well as interpretation of rock fabrics and textures. Explores tectonic setting and the origins of major rock types.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCR.EDU

Phone Number:

(951) 827-1012

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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