GEOSC 460Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

3 credits · Geosciences · Penn State

Igneous and metamorphic processes drive planetary evolution. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the formative processes of igneous and metamorphic rocks through application of simple physical and chemical processes. Through a combination of petrographical observations and applied thermodynamics, students will learn how to treat rocks as chemical systems and, in doing so, equip themselves with a skillset that is of tremendous utility in industry and academia.