ERTH 316 - The Rock Forming Minerals

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Vincennes University

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Description:

Prerequisites: ERTH/ERTL 115 with a C or better grade, MATH 101 or higher with a C or better grade, CHEM 105 with a C or better grade; and junior level standing or consent of the instructor. Corequisite: ERTL 316. Fundamental study of minerals--building blocks of solid earth. Physical and chemical characteristics of minerals, their interrelationships, introductory crystallography, descriptive mineralogy, hand specimen identification, geologic occurrence, and rock and mineral associations. Equipment and techniques of mineralogy and brief historical synopsis. Research paper on a current topic in mineralogy or in teaching methodologies is required. 3 lecture hours.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

vinu.edu/

Phone Number:

(812) 888-8888

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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