Optical Mineralogy
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Overview
Subject area
GEOL
Catalog Number
332
Course Title
Optical Mineralogy
Department(s)
Description
Optical properties of minerals. Use of the petrographic microscope. Preparation of rock and mineral thin sections. Identification of common rock forming minerals in thin section and as crushed grains. A field trip is required.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
2
Maximum Units
2
Academic Progress Units
2
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Laboratory
Hours
2
Name
Lecture
Hours
1
Requisites
021894