GEL 310 Introductory Mineralogy and Petrology

Introduction to mineral science and rock-forming processes. Characterization, identification, and classification of minerals, igneous rocks, and metamorphic rocks. Earth materials in context of plate tectonics. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites: GEL 101, 102; or GEL 100; or GEL 130QR. Pre/corequisites: GEL 270, 280; CHM 131.