Elements of Mineralogy. Prior or concurrent enrollment in the first term of elementary inorganic chemistry. This course is a comprehensive introduction to the nature, properties, structures, and modes of occurrence of minerals. During the last portion of the course, the principal rock-forming minerals such as feldspars, proxenes, and olivines are individually reviewed with respect to properties, structures, genesis, and other characteristics. There is one required field trip.
Optical mineralogy is covered in a separate recitation.
Geological Sciences 305 is one of several geology core courses, required of all concentrators. In addition, four one-day field trips are required, and are scheduled from September to November during the Fall Term. The lecture portion of the course deals with the principles and processes of sedimentation, a survey of modern sedimentary environments, diagenesis of sedimentary rocks, and the general tectono-sedimentological evolution of the phanerozoic North American continent. Evaluation of students is based on three lecture exams, a final exam, laboratory quizzes and assignments, and field trip projects. Sedimentary Geology is intended only for the serious student of the earth sciences.