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Geology C1: General Economic Geology: Course B1, 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.

Geology C2: Petrology: Course B3, or its equivalent, prerequisite.
—This course aims to give a thorough knowledge of the determination
of minerals and rocks in the 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 19 hours throughout the year. Hours by appointment.
Professor Watson, Adjunct Professor Grasty.

Geology C3: 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. Cline.