STRUCTURAL PETROLOGY

GEOSCI/GLE 455

Principles of rock deformation, structures in layered rocks, structural analysis, intrusive structures. Lab: three-dimensional problems involving structural concepts; field trip.

GEOSCI/GLE 370

Igneous and metamorphic rocks, studied in hand sample and thin section.

GEOSCI 755

Structures in layered, intrusive, and metamorphic rocks; structural analysis.

GEOSCI 771

Classification, characteristics, and petrogenesis of igneous rocks. Representative rock suites studied in lab.

GEOSCI 777

Proper use and functioning of electron probe and SEM, their use in microanalysis (WDS, EDS), range of applications, and limitations.