Earth Materials

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

This introductory mineralogy and petrology course teaches students about the origin, properties, and classification of minerals and rocks with environmental (e.g., human health) and economic importance. Practical laboratory exercises enable students to become proficient at identifying specimens using physical and optical properties. Prerequisite: EGEO-GEOG 1040H. Not open to students with credit for EGEO-GEOG 3000H.