GEOS 331 - Mineralogy

Institution:

New Jersey City University

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Description:

This course focuses on the crystal structures, chemical compositions and recurring associations of minerals--the major components of the Earth. It also discusses, in depth, the processes that generate and are recorded by mineral associations and their relationship to plate tectonics. Laboratory studies are designed to clarify and elaborate important concepts and analytical techniques related to the recognition and interpretation of individual minerals, their structure and composition as well as their association within the Earth. Prerequisites: GEOS 112 Introduction to Geology, or GEOS 220 Physical Geology

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.njcu.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 200-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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