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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ESCI 215 - Earth Materials 4 s.h.


This course provides an overview of the physical and chemical properties, origins, and geologic settings of the major categories of earth materials: minerals, rocks, and geofluids. It includes development of hands-on skills in mineral and rock identification and textural analysis at hand-specimen scale. It is intended for liberal arts Earth Science, Adolescent Education Earth Science, and Environmental Earth Science majors. A-E Only. Offered Spring only.
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Prerequisite(s): GEOL 120  or GEOL 115  or GEOL 150  or GEOL 182 .