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456-457-458. Laboratory.

6 hours a week.

This course aims to give a full knowledge of the determination of the
common rock-forming minerals and rocks in thin sections under the microscope.
It includes discussion of the microscopic structures, mineralogical
composition, genetic relations, and distribution of igneous, sedimentary, and

metamorphic rocks. Lectures and preparation to the amount of six hours
per week. (Fall, Winter, Spring.) Optional with Mineralogy (412-413-414).