EES-220 Mineralogy and Petrology I

Prerequisite: EES-111, EES-112, EES-113 or EES-115
Introduction to minerals as basic Earth materials in terms of their physical and chemical properties, use, environmental importance and stability, including their identification in hand specimen. Investigation of mineral assemblages found in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks in order to understand their origin, evolution and use. Field trips required. 4 credits.