An introduction to mineral sciences, which includes crystallography, physical properties and occurrence of minerals, their application in material science-based industries and their significance in rocks, mineral deposits and environmental systems. Different mineralogical techniques such as macroscopic identification techniques, and introductory optical microscopy will be discussed.
Credit Weight:
0.5
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 1110 or 1111 or Environmental Studies 1111 or 1112 and Geology 1130 or 1131 or Environmental Studies 1131 or 1132
Offering:
3-0; 0-0
Notes:
Not for credit in the HBSc or BSc Four Year Geology programs.
Course Classifications:
Type C: Engineering, Mathematical and Natural Sciences