Earth Materials

Overview

Subject area

GEO

Catalog Number

210

Course Title

Earth Materials

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

Course Attributes

COPT - CSISTEM (CSI STEM)

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

6

Requisites

035611

Course Schedule