Igneous Petrology Geology 431. This is the course I taught as a sabbattical replacement for Jim Nicholls.
Igneous petrology is an immense field of study.
Discoveries in igneous petrology have made major contributions to our knowledge of planetary science, cosmochemistry, tectonics, geochemistry, stratigraphy, ore deposits, global change, natural hazards, and pyromania. Four problem sets will be handed out over the term. Please read these notes carefully. They provide suggestions on methodology as well as important details on the deadlines, topics, and grading scheme that will be used. I have compiled some links to World Wide Web resources to help students with writing, among other things.