Earth Materials Laboratory. ((1 Credit))

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Prerequisite(s): ( GEO 1010 or GEO 1030 or GEO 1040 or GEO 1050 ), GEO 1015 , and University Advanced Standing; CHEM 1210 or other chemistry course recommended Corequisite(s): GEO 3080 Focuses on identification and classification of common rocks and minerals in hand sample and introduces optical mineralogy and petrography. Investigates the occurrence and formation of common rocks and minerals through direct observation of their properties and occurrence. Involves field trips, including the possibility of weekend trips.