GLY 22 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Institution:

Long Island University-C W Post Campus

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Description:

This course studies igneous and metamorphic rocks in terms of their classification, chemistry and mineralogy, modes of formation and characteristic tectonic environments. The lab portion concentrates on igneous and metamorphic rock identification of hand specimens through the petrographic microscope. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisites of GLY 21 and GLY 24 are required.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.liu.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 299-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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