Geology 345 - Mineralogy Nicolaysen

Institution:

Whitman College

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Description:

This intermediate-level course promotes mineral identification skills and an understanding of conditions for mineral growth and weathering. Activities emphasize elementary crystallography, descriptive morphology, chemistry, hand sample identification, and genesis of minerals commonly found at Earth's surface. Labs will include phase experiments, optical microscopy, and X-ray techniques. Two three-hour classes per week. Prerequisites: Geology 110, 120, or 210; Chemistry 125 or 140. Open only to juniors and seniors; others by permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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