2012-13 Pomona College Catalog

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GEOL 127 PO - Mineralogy with Laboratory

CrsNo GEOL127 PO

When Offered: Each fall.

Instructor(s): JS. Lackey

Minerals are the building blocks of the solid Earth. The interrelation of chemical, structural and optical properties is emphasized for identifying minerals in the field and lab and understanding their geologic significance. The course makes use of optical and electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and computer visualization techniques. Field trips. Prerequisite: One course from the GEOL020 series.