CMM 305 - Geology of Coal

Institution:

Midway University

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Description:

In this course, students will get a broad overview of the geology of coal, the geologic time table as it can be viewed on the walls of the Grand Canyon, the specific geological time periods when coal was formed, how peat deposits were formed, and the physical and chemical alterations to peat deposits resulted in coal formation. In addition, students will continue to add to their knowledge of coal by learning about coal bearing rocks such as shale, sandstone, and limestone, the classification and ranks of coal, and the location of coal deposits in Kentucky, the United States and the World.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.midway.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 846-4421

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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