Mineralogy

Fall 2011

Mineralogy

Listed in: Geology, as GEOL-271

Formerly listed as: GEOL-30

Faculty

Jack Thomas Cheney (Section 01)

Description

The crystallography and crystal chemistry of naturally occurring inorganic compounds (minerals). The identification, origin, distribution and use of minerals. Laboratory work includes the principles and methods of optical mineralogy, X-ray diffraction, back-scattered electron microscopy, and electron beam microanalysis. Four hours of lecture and two hours of directed laboratory.

Recommended requisite: GEOL 111, CHEM 151 or 155 or their equivalent. Fall semester. Professor Cheney.

Keywords

Lab Science Course

Course times and locations

GEOL 271 - LEC

Section 01
M 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM BEBU 303
W 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM BEBU 303
F 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM BEBU 303

GEOL 271 - DIS

Section 01
Tu 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM BEBU 303

GEOL 271 - LAB

Section 01
Tu 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM BEBU 303

Textbooks

Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN	Title	Publisher	Author(s)	Price
9780939950812	Mineralogy and optical mineralogy	Min Soc. America	Dyar, Gunter	TBD

Offerings

2022-23: Offered in Fall 2022
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2022, Fall 2023