GEO 204 - Optical Mineralogy

Institution:

La Salle University

Subject:

Description:

4 credits An introduction to the theory of light transmission in crystals and the use of the polarizing microscope to study light phenomena in minerals and other substances. Lab is concerned with mineral identification using thin section and oil immersion techniques. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: GEO 202.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lasalle.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 951-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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