Academic Calendar - 2021 ARCHIVE

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2021ARCHIVE
Western Main Campus

Earth Sciences 3313A/B

IGNEOUS PETROLOGY


Study of igneous processes using rock and thin section descriptions (petrography). Discussion of how different compositions and conditions influence the phases present in a rock (phase equilibria). Association of different rock types with plate tectonic setting.

Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2206A/B.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY C i  
Subject Code: EARTHSCI

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