GEOL 212 - Earth Materials & Geochemistry II

(3 units)

Petrology of the important rock types; rock identification and classification; phase equilibria; relationships between rock types and tectonics. Weekend field trips.

Prerequisite(s): GEOL 211.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify common sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand sample.
2. demonstrate understanding of the key rock-forming processes.
3. understand and apply introductory geochemistry to petrologic study.

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