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Introduction to Petrology EASC 205 (3)

Optical phenomena related to the use of the polarizing microscope in the identification of minerals in thin section. Petrogenesis and classification of igneous sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Hand specimen and thin section identification of rocks and minerals. Prerequisite: EASC 202 and CHEM 122, both with a grade of C- or better.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Reid Staples
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Mon, Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby