GEOL 2103 - Minerals and Rocks

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
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