Description:
The mineralogical and chemical composition, origin, occurrence, and classification
of igneous rocks, considered mainly in the light of chemical
equilibrium and of experimental studies. Detailed consideration
of the structures, phase relations, and identification of the
major igneous minerals.
Textbook:
- McBirney, A., Igneous Petrology [required].
Teaching Assistant and Office Hours:
Steven Chemtob
361 Arms
chemtob@gps.caltech.edu
Office Hours: Th, 7-9 PM, 251 Arms
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