GLY 201 - Mineralogy

Introduction to the formation, chemistry, symmetry, structure and natural occurrence of minerals. Principles of physical properties, crystal chemistry, crystallography, and mineral genesis. Study of the geologically important rock-forming mineral groups and associations. Introduction to optical mineralogy and the use of the petrographic microscope. Computer applications in geology. Required field trip(s).

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite:GLY 101 or GLY 120 and GLYL 120 or GGY 130. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 101 and CHML 101.
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 4

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