Advanced Igneous Petrology, Fall 2005

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Author:

Grove, Timothy L.

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

M.I.T.

Collection:

MIT OpenCourseWare

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

Advanced Igneous Petrology covers the history of and recent developments in the study of igneous rocks. Students review the chemistry and structure of igneous rock-forming minerals and proceed to study how these minerals occur and interact in igneous rocks. The course focuses on igneous processes and how we have learned about them through studying a number of significant sites worldwide.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Full Course, Homework and Assignments, Syllabi

Media Format:

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