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For Graduates and Undergraduates.
Course 4C: Petrology: Course 3B (or its equivalent) prerequisite.—
This course aims to give a thorough knowledge of the determination of
minerals and rocks in thin sections under the microscope. It includes:
(A) Physical Crystallography.—A full discussion of optical and microscopical
mineralogy, with especial reference to the behavior of minerals
as constituents of rock masses.
(B) Petrography.—A discussion of the microscopic structure, mineralogical
composition, genetic relations, and distribution of
igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. The laboratory work
supplements the lectures, and enables the student to become familiar
with the various groups of rocks by means of the polarizing microscope.
Lectures and laboratory work to the amount of 5 hours
throughout the year. Hours by appointment. Professor Watson,
Adjunct Professor Grasty.
Course 5C: General Economic Geology: Course 1B (or its equivalent)
prerequisite.—This course is designed to give a general but comprehensive
account of the origin, nature, distribution and uses of the
metallic and non-metallic products, with especial reference to those of the
United States. Lectures, collateral reading, laboratory and field work
to the amount of twelve (12) hours per week throughout the year. Hours
by appointment. Professor Watson.
Course 6C: Geological Field Methods.—This course is designed to
familiarize the student with the methods employed and the instruments
used in making topographic and geologic maps. The structural relationships
of rocks and the proper cartographic representation of these occurrences
in nature are especially emphasized. Special course for students
in geology and engineering. Lectures and field work. Hours by appointment.
Adjunct Professor Grasty, Mr. Taber.
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