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