GEOS F406 - Volcanology

Institution:

UAF Community and Technical College - Fairbanks

Subject:

Geology and Geophysics

Description:

Physical processes of volcanism. Topics include physical properties of magmas, eruption mechanisms, deposition mechanism and volcanic hazards. Emphasis on explosive volcanism and its products, pyroclastic rocks. Geochemistry and petrology will not be emphasized in this course. Prerequisites: GEOS F101X or GEOS F120X; MATH F251X; PHYS F103X or PHYS F211X. Offered Spring Odd-numbered Years

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(GEOS F101X UF C- OR GEOS F120X UF C- ) (AND MATH F200X UF C- OR MATH F251X UF C- ) (AND PHYS F103X UF C- OR PHYS F211X UF C- )

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ctc.uaf.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 455-2800

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