GEO 546 - Mineralogy and Petrology

An introduction to mineralogy and petrology, including crystallography, crystal chemistry, mineral identification, and the processes that govern the formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Three hours of lecture per week. The laboratory component, GEO 566, must be taken concurrently; a common grade for both courses will be assigned.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate physical geology and one year of undergraduate chemistry

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Offered Spring