GEOL 4025 - Petrology II

Institution:

University of Wyoming

Subject:

GEOL

Description:

An advanced study of igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand sample and thin section. Covers optical techniques for identifying minerals, the use of phase diagrams and geochemistry to understand the evolution of igneous rocks and the formation conditions of metamorphic rocks. A field trip is required. Prerequisite: GEOL 2020.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.uwyo.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 766-1121

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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