Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: MAGMATIC, VOLCANIC AND HYDROTHERMAL PROCESSES

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to the physical processes governing magmatic hydrothermal and volcanic systems. Conceptual and quantitative discussion of topics such as: magma generation accumulation, dike propagation, magma chambers, volcano deformation, volcanic eruptions, magmatic gases, magma rheology and fragmentation, hydrothermal systems. A field trip may be required.