| Undergraduate Course Details | |
|---|---|
| Number | GLS 221 |
| Title | Mineralogy |
| Credits | 4.0 |
| Distribution | DII |
| Prerequisites | GLS100 or permission of Department Chairperson |
Description
Mineral properties and occurrences, hand specimen mineralogy and optical mineralogy of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic minerals as well as symmetry, crystallography and atomic structure of minerals are covered in a project-oriented experiential format. Three lecture hours and three hours of laboratory per week. Local field trips either during the school week or on the weekend.