GEOL 320 - Rocks and Minerals

Description:
Identification, classification, and evolution of common igneous and metamorphic rocks. Includes recognition and interpretation of rocks in typical field exposures. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week plus required field trips.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 or GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB and CHEM 111 or CHEM 181.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Recognize and describe common igneous and metamorphic rocks and minerals.
Write complete and accurate hand sample descriptions.
Explain and analyze physiochemical principles in the context of minerals.
Calculate solutions to quantitative equations about igneous and metamorphic processes.
Demonstrate improvement in scientific writing and reading comprehension skills.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
01/30/2014