Schedule
Mon-Wed-Fri, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM (1/11/2012 - 4/20/2012) Location: MAIN LJCSE 142
Tue, 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM (1/11/2012 - 4/20/2012) Location: MAIN LJCSE 142
Description
In this course students study the composition and occurrence of the common minerals and rocks that make up the Earth. Through classes and laboratories that include extensive hands-on work with samples, students learn about the chemistry, structure, and importance of the rock-forming minerals, and the origin and significance of different kinds of rocks. The emphasis is on identification of rocks in the field. Course Fee $25 Prerequisite: GSC 107, GSC 112 or GSC 120