EARTH 427
Environmental and Technological Applications of Mineralogy
This course introduces basic principals in mineralogy and materials science with their application to environmental and technological problems. Topics include phase transitions, corrosion and alteration, trace element behavior, colloids and surfaces. Materials discussed include clays, soils, cement, zeolites, and actinide/toxic metal phases.
Topics
- phase transitions
- corrosion and alteration
- trace element behavior
- colloids and surfaces
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
EARTH (GEOSCI) 315 or comparable courses in the solid-state. (3). (BS). May not be repeated for credit.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Environmental and Technological Applications of Mineralogy · 3 · Graduate credit
- Environmental and Technological Applications of Mineralogy · 3 · Undergraduate credit