Spring 2027

Elementary Petrology

Elementary Petrology covers igneous and metamorphic rocks via hand samples and thin sections, focusing on classifying crystalline rocks and interpreting petrogenesis.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Chloe Bonamici3.6/5

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.33 GPA, 73.9% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.38 GPA, 46.2% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.54 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify, describe, and classify crystalline rocks.

  • Use phase equilibria and phase diagrams for interpreting rock petrogenesis.

  • Describe the main processes and tectonic settings of magma generation and diversification.

  • Interpret trace elements and isotope diagrams to determine igneous petrogenesis.

  • Describe conditions and main tectonic settings of metamorphism.

  • Identify and describe metamorphic textures and fabrics.

  • Evaluate relevant scientific literature related to igneous and metamorphic petrology.

Source: UW Guide 1 UW Guide 2

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Prerequisites

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G L E/​GEOSCI 360, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

    • GEOSCI/GLE 360
    • graduate/professional standing
    • member of Engineering Guest Students
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    • GEOSCI/GLE 360
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Raw average: 3.33/5 from 9 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.33 GPA, 73.9% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.38 GPA, 46.2% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.54 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

CHLOE BONAMICI is recorded teaching in Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 560
LAB 301Classroom Instruction0 / 210
LAB 302Classroom Instruction0 / 210
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 420
LAB 301Classroom Instruction0 / 210
LAB 302Classroom Instruction0 / 210

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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.33 GPA, 73.9% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.38 GPA, 46.2% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.54 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Igneous and metamorphic rocks
  • Magma generation and tectonic settings
  • Conditions and tectonic settings of metamorphism

Skills

  • Identify, describe, and classify crystalline rocks
  • Use phase equilibria and phase diagrams for interpreting rock petrogenesis
  • Interpret trace elements and isotope diagrams to determine igneous petrogenesis
  • Identify and describe metamorphic textures and fabrics
  • Evaluate relevant scientific literature related to igneous and metamorphic petrology

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GEOSCI/GLE 370 · Spring 2027

Elementary Petrology

Recorded 2026-10-14
GEOSCI/GLE 370 · Spring 2027

Elementary Petrology

Recorded 2026-10-14
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