Earth Materials
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Overview
Subject area
GEO
Catalog Number
210
Course Title
Earth Materials
Department(s)
Description
Structure, classification and chemistry of rock forming minerals. The description, analysis, and interpretation of Earth materials. Methods used to identify the mineralogy and texture of volcanic, plutonic, and metamorphic rocks, their classification and interpretation, and formation of major igneous and metamorphic rock associations in relation to plate tectonics. (LP)(SW)
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
RLP - Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
6
Requisites
035611