Overview
Description
Genesis and localization of metallic mineral deposits; mineral zoning, hydrothermal alteration and weathering; economic and environmental aspects of mineral extraction. Weekend field trips.
Requirements
Prerequisites
GEOL 332
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 332.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe processes leading to the formation of mineral deposits.
- distinguish between different geological environments related to ore deposits.
- recognize the potential commodities found in different mineral deposits.
- describe processes leading to the formation of mineral deposits.
- distinguish between different geological environments related to ore deposits.
- recognize the potential commodities found in different mineral deposits.