ESC 430 Economic Geology

Geologic and geochemical characteristics of metallic mineral deposits; classification, composition, structure, and occurrence.This course will focus on tectonic and geochemical models of hydrothermal, magmatic, and sedimentary ore deposits. Lab involves hand specimen and petrographic study of metallic and non-metallic ores and the study of selected mining districts. Two and a half hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Lab fee. Prerequisite: ESC 320.

Credits

4