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Undergraduate Bulletin 2008-2009 [Archived Catalog]

GEOL G221 - Introductory Mineralogy

Crystallography, symmetry, and the crystal classes of minerals. Structure and physical and chemical characteristics of selected mineral groups. Phase diagrams and interpretation of mineral assemblages. Identification of common and important minerals using physical properties and simple chemical tests.

Preparation for Course
P: G100; C: CHM 115, (or equivalent), or written consent of instructor.

Cr. 3-4.
Hours
Class 2, Lab. 2,
Notes
If you are majoring in this discipline, you may want to consider the Science and Engineering Research Semester. See information under Arts and Sciences (Part 3).