Nov 27, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 [Archived Catalog]

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GEOL 3150 - Mineralogy


Crystallography, crystal chemistry, and mineralogy. Emphasizes mineral identification and formation and association of minerals in different geologic environments.

Requisites: (CHEM 1220 or 1520) and (GEOL 1010 or 2020) and WARNING: No credit for GEOL 3120 if this course is taken
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Course Transferability: TAG course: OSC013 Mineralogy
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:
  • Classify, characterize, and identify major rock-forming minerals in hand specimen and thin section.
  • Understand the importance of minerals to society and the various subfields of geology.
  • Use identified minerals to infer conditions of associated geologic environments.



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