EEG 322 - Volcanology

Credits: 3

Prerequisite: Prerequisite or Corequisite: EEG 100, EEG 101, EEG 102, EEG 103, EEG 105, EEG 107, or EEG 200. In this course, we will explore the origin, properties, and processes involved in the formation and eruption of volcanoes. We will study the fundamental physical and chemical processes responsible for the melting of rock, the accumulation of magma, and the development of volcanic structures. We will investigate the erupted products of volcanoes to gain a better understanding about the different kinds of volcanic eruptions and where they occur. Students will be introduced to the various types of volcanism on Earth and in the Solar System, methods of volcano monitoring, as well as the benefits and dangers of eruptions for people and ecosystems. Students will also gain an appreciation for the role of volcanoes in the cultural, religious, and ecological history across the world.