Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2017
ESCI 629 002 (CRN: 17570)
VOLCANIC PROCESSES
Long Title: VOLCANIC PROCESSES
Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci
Instructor: Gonnermann, Helge
Meeting: 9:25AM - 10:40AM TR KWG 227 (21-AUG-2017 - 1-DEC-2017)
Session: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 10
Section Enrolled: 4
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 12
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 6
Enrollment data as of: 2-JUN-2023 3:57PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
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 3-6 day field trip may be required. Cross-list: ESCI 429. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ESCI 629 if student has credit for ESCI 429.