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GEOL 723

Chemistry and Physics of Magmas

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
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Description

Advanced study of heat and mass transfer in igneous rocks, using thermodynamics, kinetics, advanced petrology and fluid dynamics.

Units

Lecture3

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Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

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fall

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Learning Outcomes

  • articulate the processes involved in the formation of igneous rocks.
  • utilize models to derive information about storage conditions, timescales, and magma transport.
  • critically evaluate professional literature and demonstrate skills in oral presentation.