We have created this web page to help you to get the most out of the course. The syllabus is very detailed. We have divided the information in different pages for a better organization. Please, use the available links to explore all the information. In the first part of this course you will learn about minerals and their identification .
Minerals are the basic building blocks of geological materials.
Classification, occurrence, crystal structure, physical proper- ties, chemistry, economical importance and use of the common minerals will be discussed. Weekly labo- ratories will teach students how to identify and describe a wide range of minerals. The course is divided into two parts . The first part of the course is taught by Andreas Luttge and will examine the different types of minerals with a strong focus on the most important rockforming minerals. Unlike many other courses we will start with silicates.