This lab is cancelled because of low enrollment. This lab is cancelled because of low enrollment. Brian Knight Geo 426P deals with igneous and metamorphic rocks and what they tell us about the evolution of the earth. Laboratory exercises complement lectures and are an essential part of the course.
Optical mineralogy is an important tool in the laboratory.
The web contains superb resources for this course and for many other topics in earth science Investigate the resources linked to this page . Two texts will be used extensively. In addition, readings on reserve in our library will be assigned in metamorphic petrology. Our department library will be asked to reserve books listed here . Labs begin Wednesday, January 17.