Not offered every year. The origin, classification and formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks using phase diagrams. Includes hand specimen and thin section study of rocks in the laboratory. Review of selected papers in petrology. Offered alternate years.
Chemistry is recommended.
Study of sedimentary rocks and their use in correlation and analysis of sedimentary processes. Field techniques for collecting geologic data using Brunton compass, plane table and alidade, and aerial photographs. A complete geologic report and geologic map are required. Two weeks will be devoted to North American and world-wide regional geology. Offered alternate years.