Nov 09, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin
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GSCI 301 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology


2023-2024 Catalog Year

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 2
Non-Lecture: 2


The study of the natural history of igneous and metamorphic rocks, including their mineralogy, fabric, alteration and origin. Lectures emphasize theoretical aspects such as processes that affect the development of rocks and theories as to their origin. Laboratories emphasize the classification and identification of rocks in both hand sample and thin section.

Prerequisite(s): A C- or higher in GSCI 210  
Repeatable: Not repeatable
Offered: Every Spring Semester






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