GEOL 220 - c Mineralogy

Institution:

Cypress College

Subject:

Description:

Three hours lecture Three hours laboratory per week. UC/CSU, IGETC Prerequisite: GEOL 102 C and CHEM 107 C. The course is the study of the origin, classification, identification, and description of rocks and minerals, with emphasis upon their crystal structure and chemical and physical properties. A consideration of mineral ores and sources, mining and refining methods, and associated economic factors is included. Laboratory work includes simple chemical identification tests of geological specimens through blowpipe analysis, solution methods, and electrochemical instrumentation techniques.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.cypresscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(714) 484-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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