GEO 007 - Minerals and Human Health

Institution:

University of California-Riverside

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Description:

Lecture, 2 hours; discussion, 1 hour; field, 30 hours per quarter. Prerequisite(s): none. An introductory overview of the role of minerals in human life and industrial activities. Discusses basic concepts of mineralogy and modern methods of mineral studies. Topics include the impact of minerals on human health, the role of minerals in modern biotechnologies, asbestos and silica problems, occupational diseases caused by inhalation of mineral dust, and environmental protection in California.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCR.EDU

Phone Number:

(951) 827-1012

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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