EESC 2100: MINERALOGY
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| Lecture Topics | Laboratory Topics | ||
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08/31
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Optical Properties
and the Polarized Light Microscope 1 |
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09/07
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Make-Up Lecture: Introduction
to Light, Polarized Light, Refractive Index, Cross Polarized Light and
Interference |
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09/12
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Essential Principles
of Chemistry |
09/14
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Optical
Properties and the Polarized Light Microscope 2 Lab Assignment Handout |
| Quiz: Optics | |||
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09/19
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Ionic
Cooridination and Silicate Structures Lecture Notes |
09/21
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Common
Minerals in Sedimentary Rocks 1 Lab Assignment Handout |
| Quiz: Optical Properties | |||
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09/26
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Term
Project Sample Prep |
10/05
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Common
Minerals in Sedimentary Rocks 2 Lab Assignment Handout |
| Quiz: Mineral Chemistry | |||
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10/2
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Symmetry
Lecture Notes |
10/12
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Common Minerals in
Felsic Igneous Rocks |
| Quiz: Minerals in Sedimentary Rocks | |||
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10/17
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Analytical Methods
in Mineralogy |
10/19
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Common
Minerals in Mafic Igneous Rocks Lab Assignment Handout |
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10/31
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Lecture
Midterm |
10/26
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Lab
Midterm Allowable Aids: Mineral Tables, Textbook, Hand Lens, Magnet, Hardness Testing Materials, HC |
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11/07
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Minerals and Igneous
Rocks |
11/02
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Common
Minerals in Metabasalts Lab Assignment Handout |
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11/14
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Minerals
and Sedimentary Rocks Lecture Notes |
11/09
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Common
Minerals in Metapelites and Marbles Lab Assignment Handout |
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11/21
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Minerals and Metamorphic
Rocks |
11/16
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Common
Ore Minerals Lab Assignment Handout |
| Quiz: Minerals in Metamorphic Rocks | |||
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11/28
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Minerals
and Hydrothermal Systems Lecture Notes |
11/23
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Open Session for Term Project |
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12/05
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Open Session for Term Project |
11/30
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Open Session for Term Project |
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12/12
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Open Session
for Term Project |
12/07
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Lab
Exam Allowable Aids: Mineral Tables, Textbook, Hand Lens, Magnet, Hardness Testing Materials, HCl Project Due |
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