Major clastic facies of selected regions studied and analyzed. S., offered 2001. F., offered 1999. Major processes which concentrate economically important materials in the earth, particularly the nature and origin of metallic ore deposits. Geochemical conditions of ore formation using stable isotopes, fluid inclusions, and sulfide stability studies.
Laboratory emphasizes the study of economic minerals from metallic deposits.
Special Topics Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. B. Stratigraphy C. Sedimentation D. Paleontology E. Petrology F. Structural Geology G. Geochemistry H. Hydrogeology I. Earth Science J. Mineral Resources K. Geophysics L. Mineralogy M. Tectonics Geol 595. Senior or graduate classification. Weekly seminar on topics of current research interest.