The mineralogical, textural, and structural characteristics of
metamorphic rocks and the development of metamorphic facies. Contact
and regional metamorphism, metasomatism, and anatexis are considered
in detail. Current ideas relating metamorphism and tectonic setting
provide the framework. Laboratory studies of classical and local
metamorphic rock suites. (3h lab)
Prereq: Geol
2123, 3603; Geol
3403
recommended