Explores the origin, occurence and identification of the common materials and of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, with emphasis on practical means of recognition. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week. Stresses megascopic and microscopic techniques. Two-day weekend field trip is required. Field trips and laboratory work are an integral part of this course.
Field trips are integral, vital parts of the course.
An emphasis is placed on the methods of sampling and analysis of natural waters for chemical species pertinent to environmental and pollution studies. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Considers styles and hazards of eruptions, the state of prediction and the formation of lava and volcanic rocks. Does not satisfy general education requirements. Summer only, three hour class per day for one week.