Academic Bulletin 2023-2024 
    
    Nov 22, 2024  
Academic Bulletin 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GEO 240 - Mineralogy


Credits: 2
A study of the physical and chemical properties of Earth’s minerals. Our study emphasizes mineral systems, the identification and classification of common rock forming and economically important minerals, and processes that influence mineral occurrence and composition. The fundamentals of crystallography, optical properties of minerals, and use of the polarizing microscope are included. One laboratory period. This will be taught as a seven-week course.

Prerequisite: GEO 110 .

Distribution Requirements: SP.