GEO 215 Minerals and Rocks
Theory, geological occurrence, and identification of the common minerals and rocks. A well-written report, critiqued and returned for revision, is required. Laboratory work includes a brief introduction to the petrographic microscope, but mostly emphasizes hand specimen identification. Two-day field trip to the Thousand Islands/Laurentian lowlands of New York State, or to Bancroft, Ontario mineral localities.
Credits
4
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Offered
Every other yearNotes
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