GEOL 474 - Volcanology

Units: 3

Fundamental principles of volcanic eruptions and their products as well as the hazard eruptions pose to human activity using methods and concepts from igneous petrology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, geologic mapping, and geophysics. Topics include origins and storage of magma, volcanic eruption triggers, styles of volcanic eruptions, volcano monitoring, and geologic properties of magma and volcanic flows. This course includes an extended multi-day field trip, required for all students. Students may also complete research projects throughout the semester. Recommended preparation: CHEM 109, MATH 109. Multi-day field trip.
Division: Upper Division
Requisites: Pre-requisite: GEOL 235, GEOL 314, GEOL 332.
Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
Course fees: Field trip fees may be required.
Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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