GEOL 226 - Rocks, Minerals, & Resources

Institution:

The University of Montana-Western

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Description:

This course covers the fundamentals of mineralogy followed by a thorough review of the classification and formation of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Emphasis on the tectonic environments of rock and mineral formation, and on rocks and minerals as human resources. Rock and mineral identification will focus on hand-samples. $40 Course Fee. Prereq: GEOL 101 or GEOL 150, and CHEM 101 or CHEM 131, or c/i. (spring/even-numbered years)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umwestern.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 683-7011

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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