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GEOL
555

Volcanoes & Ore Deposits

Hours

3.0 Credit, Arr Lecture, Arr Lab
Examination of the role of volcanic rocks and processes in the generation of ore deposits.

Volcano Types

Understand the major types of volcanic eruptions and volcanoes

Volcanoes in the Field

Explain how outcrop characteristics can be used to deduce eruption processes and volcano evolution

Quantitative Skills

Develop quantitative skills using calculations in spreadsheets to model magmatic processes

Scientific Literature

Refine ability to make read and understand scientific literature