GEOS 535 - Optical Mineralogy and Petrology

(4 credits)

Theory of optical mineralogy and use of the petrographic microscope. Optical properties of minerals and basics of microtextures. Introduction to igneous, and metamorphic petrology with a focus on description and classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks, leading to the petrogenetic and tectonic interpretation. Multi-day field trip required. Prerequisites: GEOS 305 - Minerals and Rocks and CHEM 212 - Principles of Chemistry I (see undergraduate catalog). Grade only. Offered alternate years.

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