GEOL 330  Mineralogy

CONTENT:  This course offers a systematic study of minerals. Topics include crystallography, crystal chemistry, mineral stability, the classification of minerals, and the origin, characteristics, and occurrences, of the major mineral groups. Laboratory work includes crystal symmetry, mineral identification, and an introduction to the optical microscope. A field trip may be required for this course. Prerequisite:  GEOL111 and GEOL113 and one semester of college chemistry, or the permission of the instructor.  4 hours.

OFFERED:  Fall Semester.

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