Mineralogy and Petrology
Geography · 3 hrs Lecture | 2 hrs Lab
Offered: Fall Only, Even Year
Hard to catch. Runs in even-numbered years only, next in 2026. Miss it and the following chance is 2028.
GEOG-2215 prerequisites
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Description
Students are introduced to the chemical and physical properties of the common minerals and rocks. Emphasis is placed on the origin, composition and classification of the common minerals and rock types. Weekly laboratories provide the student with the skills necessary for routine identification of minerals and rocks in hand samples. Students are also introduced to the fundamentals of optical mineralogy, which include the practice of study and identification of minerals using the polarizing microscope and rock thin sections. An optional field trip highlighting local geological features serves as an introduction to field recognition and classification of minerals and rocks and their associated provenance.
Requisite courses
GEOG 1205(3) or the former GEOG-1202(3) or permission of instructor [prerequisite(s)]; GEOG-2215L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.