GEOL 452
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Petrography to Petrogenesis
Geological Sciences
College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences
Course Description
Principles of optical mineralogy and their application to the identification of minerals in thin section Petrographic analysis and its relation to rock-forming processes in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.
When Taught
Winter Even Years
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
1
Title
Petrography to Petrogenesis
Learning Outcome
Demonstate the ability to use the petrographic microscope to identify the common rock-forming minerals.
Demonstrate the ability to use the petrographic microscope to determine 2V and other optical parameters to determine mineral compositions.
Demonstate a familiarity with the common textures and microstructures of igneous and metamorphic rocks and understand the petrogenetic implications of these textures/microstructures.
