Overview
Description
Optical mineral identification/interpretation using transmitted light. Phase relationships and mineral geochemistry from thin section study.
Requirements
Units
Lecture2
Laboratory Studio1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate understanding of mineral optics through written examinations.
- identify minerals and rock fabrics using a petrographic microscope, as demonstrated through written and laboratory practical examinations.
- demonstrate understanding of the compositional variation, crystalline structure, and typical occurrences of the rock-forming minerals through written and laboratory practical examinations.