EEPS 3400
Minerals, Rocks, Resources and the Environment
This course is designed for undergraduate majors and minors in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences to master fundamentals of mineralogy and their context within sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks, including an introduction to mineral resources and the role of minerals and mineral resources in current environmental issues. The course will provide fundamentals of mineralogy and crystallography, important mineral groups, and foundations of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rock systems. It will provide an overview and lab demo of the modern analytical methods used in mineralogy. The course includes lecture (three hours per week) and a lab component (two hours per week). Prerequisites: EEPS 202 and Chem 105.
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8-10 hrs/week
Great introductory mineralogy course that covers chemical and structural mineralogy, mineral/rock classifications, phase diagram analysis, and more. Lab/lab write-ups aren't too bad, but exams are difficult and some of the homeworks can take a while. A robust foundation in general chemistry is highly beneficial. Professor Jolliff is incredibly knowledgeable in this field, and you will learn a lot in this class.
5/19/2024