Rocks and Minerals
General
Prefix
AHS
Course Number
325
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Physical and chemical properties of minerals, and igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Hand-sample identification.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
4
Max
4
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Students will test, describe, and identify rocks and minerals in hand samples.
Outcome
Students will discuss and use the classification of rocks and minerals according to standard schemes.
Outcome
Students will relate mineral properties to crystal structure.
Outcome
Students will use phase diagrams as they relate to the origin of rocks and minerals.
Outcome
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the genesis of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
Outcome
Students will use microscopes to study rock and mineral samples in drill cuttings.
Dependencies
Courses
AHS325
is a
prerequisite
for:
Programs
AHS325
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completion requirement
for: