GEO 302 — Mineralogy and Optical Mineral: 4 Credits (2 Lec, 2 Lab)

(F) Identification, properties, occurrence, and associations of the rock-forming minerals; introduction to crystallography (crystal classes, lattice types, and external morphology) and crystal chemistry (bonding and crystal structure types); analytical techniques including mineral optics, x-ray, and SEM analysis. Laboratory fee included .

Prerequisites: ERTH 101IN, ERTH 201IN