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Earth and Ocean Science Courses (EOS)

graduate level, taught in Durham

285S. Layered Intrusions. Survey of layered igneous intrusions and current theories on crystallization and other processes occurring in mafic magmas. Quantitative methods related to magma crystallization including crystal size distribution theory, quantitative analysis of rock texture and its interpretation, crystal aging and numerical models of compaction, infiltration and reaction processes occurring in magma chambers. Offered alternate years. Research paper and presentation required. Prerequisites: Earth and Ocean Sciences 105L and 106L or consent of instructor. Instructor: Boudreau. 3 units.

 
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