GEOL 306 - Mineralogy

Introduction to crystal chemistry and crystallography. Origin, occurrence and classification of common minerals; physical and chemical properties of minerals used in identification. Basic petrographic microscopy techniques and identification of common rock-forming minerals in thin-section.

Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 211 or GEOL 211A; CHEM 161; CHEM 162 or higher or concurrent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter