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Fundamental principles of crystal chemistry, symmetry and structure of crystals (minerals), X-ray analysis of crystalline materials, information on the important mineral groups (definition of the groups; composition, structure, physical properties, occurrence, and usage of major mineral species); optical mineralogy. Geological and environmental aspects of earth materials.
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Prerequisites
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EPSc 201 and Chem 112A; or permission of instructor
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Schedule
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Three class hours, one two-hour laboratory, and one two-hour discussion period a week
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Credit
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5 units
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