GEOS 280

Mineralogy

Includes laboratory. A qualitative and quantitative study of the physical, chemical and optical properties of minerals. The physical properties of minerals are studied through the identification of hand samples and geometric analysis of crystal models. Mineral chemistry is studied using literature sources and laboratory work. The optical properties of minerals are examined using the petrographic microscope. Prerequisite: GEOS 110.

Distribution Area Prerequisites Credits
Science and Mathematics GEOS 110 1 course

Fall Semester information

Kenneth Brown

280A: Mineralogy


Kenneth Brown

280B: Mineralogy