ESC 220 Mineralogy & Petrology I

The physical and chemical properties, identification, and classification of rock-forming minerals, and the compositions, origins, and classification of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. The first half of the course focuses on mineralogy; the second half of the course focuses on the study of rocks (petrology). Mineralogy labs focus on crystallography and mineral classification and identification.Petrology labs focus on rock recognition and interpretation of various rock types.Two and a half hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Lab Fee. Prerequisites: ESC 190, CHM 190, MAT 190 (or permission of instructor), CHM 191 is strongly recommended. Fall or Spring

Credits

4