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GEOL 2103 - Minerals and Rocks


Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Blended, Lecture, Online
Lab Hour(s): 3

An introduction to physical and chemical properties of minerals and identification, classification, and description in hand sample. Topics include: rock classification schemes; the interpretation of rock textures and structures; optical techniques in mineral identification; and elementary petrography. 

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1201  and GEOL 1101  with a grade of C- or higher. 
General Science Option