EAR 314 - Mineralogy

College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

Introduction to the distribution of minerals within the Earth, mineral properties (crystallography, crystal chemistry and structure), and the processes that form them. Methods used to identify minerals in hand specimens and an introduction to the techniques of optical mineralogy. Lecture, laboratory and fieldtrips.
PREREQ EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105)
COREQ CHE 106 AND CHE 107
Shared Competencies Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills; Communication Skills