EPSC 210 — Introductory Mineralogy

Elementary crystallography, chemistry and identification of the principal rock-forming and ore minerals, in hand specimens and using optical microscopy. Demonstrations of other techniques applied to the identification of minerals and to the analysis of their composition and structure. Optional 2-day field trip.

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• Difficulty: 3.67 out of 5
• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Science
• Department: Earth & Planetary Sciences
• Taught by: Don Baker, Jeanne Paquette
• Prerequisite(s): CHEM 110 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

Sections offered

• Section 002 (Lab), Thu 3:05-5:55 pm — unknown seats open
• Section 003 (Lab), Fri 2:35-5:25 pm — -4 seats open
• Section 001 (Lec), Mon Wed 9:35-10:25 am — -5 seats open