- Rocks, Minerals & Soils

Catalog description

An introduction to the minerals, rocks and soils that make up the Earth and how those materials influence and are influenced by the processes that operate within and on the surface of the planet. This course is part of the foundation in the Earth & Environmental Sciences for understanding our planet. The course provides a geological, chemical and physical basis for understanding the composition and physical properties of minerals, rocks and soils, and emphasizes the interplay between Earth materials, Earth systems, society and the environment.