SYLLABUS
Week Ending
Topic
Chapters in Text

Jan. 30

Organizational Meeting- Videos

1, 2, 4

Feb. 6

Introduction and type of eruptions

5, 6, 16

Feb. 13

Lava Flows Aa, pahoehoe, blocky flows

3, 7

Feb. 20

Hawaiian Volcanism

6, 7

Feb. 27

More Hawaiian Volcanism

6,7

March 13

Mid-Ocean Ridge and Icelandic Volcanism

15

March 20

SPRING BREAK
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March 27

Flood Basalts and Large Igneeous Provinces

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April 3

Ash Fall and Pyroclastic phenomena

8, 9

April 10

Pyroclastic flows, debris and mudflows

10, 11, 12, 13

April 17

Cascade Volcanism

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April 24

Mount St Helens

4

May 1

Large Caldera Eruptions

14

May 8

Volcanic hazards, volcano monitoring

17

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COURSE INFORMATION

Course Requirements

We will focus on a particular aspect of volcanism each week, with a lecture early in the week (Tuesday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm), followed by a Friday afternoon discussion seminar. Each week, you should read the relevant portions of the assigned chapters in the text. In addition you will select and read one paper from the weeks reading list. Come to the Friday session prepared to give a BRIEF (5-12 minute) oral summary of your paper, placing it in the context of the week's general topic, and commenting on its merits and weaknesses (unless it was written by JMR, in which case the merits will suffice!). In addition you should prepare a typed, one to two page summary of your paper, and bring sufficient copies for distribution to the rest of the class. You should also be prepared to join in the discussion on other papers being presented.

Adopt a Volcano! - Students taking Volcanology for honors credits will be encouraged to adopt a currently active volcano, and report on its activity (or lack of) to the rest of the class during the semester. Additionally, they will prepare a short report about their adopted volcano.

Grades - Will be assigned on the overall quality of your written summaries and oral presentations, and upon attendance and class participation.

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