Academic Calendar - 2025
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2025
Earth Sciences 3316A/B
IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY
Study of igneous and metamorphic processes using rock and thin section descriptions. Discussion of factors that control mineralogy, texture, and structure of igneous and metamorphic rocks (e.g. temperature, pressure, composition, fluid activity). Use of phase equilibria and geochronology to understand rock history. Relationships between rock types and plate tectonic settings.
Antirequisite(s): Earth Sciences 3313A/B, Earth Sciences 3315A/B.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2206A/B, Earth Sciences 2230A/B or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth:
CATEGORY C
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Subject Code: EARTHSCI
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Earth Sciences 3316A/B
IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY
Study of igneous and metamorphic processes using rock and thin section descriptions. Discussion of factors that control mineralogy, texture, and structure of igneous and metamorphic rocks (e.g. temperature, pressure, composition, fluid activity). Use of phase equilibria and geochronology to understand rock history. Relationships between rock types and plate tectonic settings.
Antirequisite(s): Earth Sciences 3313A/B, Earth Sciences 3315A/B.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2206A/B, Earth Sciences 2230A/B or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.
Earth Sciences 3313A/B - IGNEOUS PETROLOGY