GEO 411 Mineralogy

An introduction to descriptive crystallography and to chemical, physical, deteminative and descriptive mineralogy. Areas covered include: crystal symmetry, classification, morphology, crystal chemistry, physical properties, geologic occurrence, significance, and characteristic properties of minerals. Lectures and laboratory supplemented with one field trip.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

CHEM 115* and GEO 165*

Offered

Every other year

Notes

* Indicates that the course can be taken in the same semester