With lab. Mapping and interpretation of geologic relationships in the field. Preparation of geologic maps and interpretive cross-sections. Four or five mapping projects conducted jointly by the faculty and students. Weekend field trips. Prerequisite: GEO-SCI 231.

With lab. Mapping and interpretation of geologic relationships in the field. Preparation of geologic maps and interpretive cross-sections. Four or five mapping projects conducted jointly by the faculty and students. Weekend field trips. Prerequisite: GEO-SCI 231.

In this course you will learn about the structure, material properties, and formation of the materials that comprise the solid Earth and other planetary bodies. For the most part, these solid materials are composed of crystalline minerals. This course covers the physical properties and chemistry of minerals, the fields of optical mineralogy and crystallography, and the identification of minerals as individual crystals and components of rocks. You will also learn about how minerals play a critical role in large-scale systems in the Earth.

In this course you will learn about the structure, material properties, and formation of the materials that comprise the solid Earth and other planetary bodies. For the most part, these solid materials are composed of crystalline minerals. This course covers the physical properties and chemistry of minerals, the fields of optical mineralogy and crystallography, and the identification of minerals as individual crystals and components of rocks. You will also learn about how minerals play a critical role in large-scale systems in the Earth.

In this course you will learn about the structure, material properties, and formation of the materials that comprise the solid Earth and other planetary bodies. For the most part, these solid materials are composed of crystalline minerals. This course covers the physical properties and chemistry of minerals, the fields of optical mineralogy and crystallography, and the identification of minerals as individual crystals and components of rocks. You will also learn about how minerals play a critical role in large-scale systems in the Earth.

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Knowledge gained through study of the geosciences is essential for the future sustainability of life on our planet. This course explores the intersection of geoscience features and processes with several of humankind?s critical needs: the sustained supply of energy, water, soil and mineral resources; the reliance of land- and ocean-based ecosystem services on underlying geoscience systems; and risk mitigation and resilience building in response to natural and human-made hazards.

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