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EARTH102C

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EARTH 102C - Metamorphic Petrology

Earth Science College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

Metamorphic Petrology

Instructor Name(s)

RUDNICK

Course Description

Study of metamorphic rocks to understand tectonic processes. Metamorphic minerals, metamorphic textures, physical processes responsible for metamorphism, phase equilibria, thermodynamics, diffusion, thermobarometry, kinetics, geochronology, and high-temperature rock deformation. Lecture and lab.

Unit Value

5

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

5

Prerequisites

Earth 114 and 115 with a grade of C or better.

Advisory Enrollment Comments

Course materials fee required.