Mineral Deposits

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course is an introduction to the geology of metallic ore and some industrial mineral deposits. Emphasis is given to the ore formation processes that lead to the economic concentrations of commodities. The course integrates many Earth Science disciplines. Laboratory work introduces ore study in reflected light microscopy. CALENDAR NOTES: This course is not offered every year. Please consult department in the spring for further information. PREREQUISITES: ERTH 3010.03, 3140.03 CROSSLISTED: ERTH 5151.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Lab