The objectives are under construction; I hope/plan to complete them during the quarter. -Dave

Overall Goals of the Course:

1. Introduce crystallography, crystal chemistry, and systematic mineralogy.
2. Introduce analytical methods used in moderm mineralogy (esp., polarizing microscope and XRD).
3. Learn how minerals are classified and named.
4. Identify minerals in hand specimen and thin section and with the aid of various analytical techniques.
5. Appreciate the influence of crystal chemistry on mineral assemblages and mineral weathering.
6. Develop the ability to research and learn mineralogical topics individually and in groups.

Specific learning objectives

• Objectives 0 - Mineral Formulas & Identification
• Objectives 1 - Intro
• Objectives 2 - Atoms, Ions, Bonds
• Objectives 3 - Coordination, Sites
• Objectives 4 - Solid Solution
• Objectives 5 - Chemographics
• Objectives 6 - Petrography
• Objectives 7 - Symmetry
• Objectives 8 - Crystal Systems
• Objectives 9 - Crystal Forms
• Objectives 10 - Miller Indices

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David M. Hirsch
Modified on Mon, Jul 12, 2004 at 11:13 PM