Earth Materials

Overview

Subject area

GEO

Catalog Number

245

Course Title

Earth Materials

Description

Presentation of the fundamentals of mineralogy and petrology (igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary) with a focus on common rock-forming minerals, crystal structure, mineral and rock identification, soil, and water within the context of biogeochemical cycles.PREREQ: GEO 167, 166, or 101.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Laboratory

Hours

2

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule