Carleton University · ERTH 3004

Igneous Petrology

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Origins and evolution of igneous rocks through partial melting, crystallization, degassing, and assimilation of host rocks. Phase diagrams and classification schemes will be used to provide systematic tools for the description and interpretation of igneous rocks.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): ERTH 2102 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for ERTH 2104 (no longer offered).
  • Prerequisite(s): ERTH 2102 .
  • Lecture three hours per week, a laboratory three hours per week.
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Origins and evolution of igneous rocks through partial melting, crystallization, degassing, and assimilation of host rocks. Phase diagrams and classification schemes will be used to provide systematic tools for the description and interpretation of igneous rocks.

  • Prerequisite(s): ERTH 2102 .
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for ERTH 2104 (no longer offered).
  • Lecture three hours per week, a laboratory three hours per week.

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