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For Undergraduates and Graduates.

Geology C1: Petrology: Geology B3, 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 19 hours a week
throughout the year. Hours by appointment. Brooks Museum. Professor
Watson, Mr. Cline.

Geology C2: Geology of Ore Deposits: Geology B1, or its equivalent,
prerequisite, and Geology C1 in addition recommended.—This course
is designed to give a general but comprehensive account of the origin,
nature, distribution, and uses of the metallic products, with especial reference
to those of the United States. Lectures, collateral reading, laboratory
and field work, to the amount of twelve hours per week throughout
the year. Hours by appointment. Brooks Museum. Professor Watson.
Omitted in 1915-1916.

Geology C3: Geology of the Nonmetallic Minerals: Geology B1, or
its equivalent, prerequisite, and Geology C1 in addition recommended.—
This course gives a comprehensive account of the origin, nature, distribution,
and uses of the nonmetallic products, with especial reference to those
of the United States. Lectures, collateral reading, laboratory and field
work, to the amount of twelve hours per week throughout the year. Hours
by appointment. Professor Watson.

As outlined, Geology C2 and C3 make up the subject of General Economic
Geology. The two courses are planned to be given in alternate
years.

Geology C4: Geological Field Methods: Geology B1, or its equivalent,
prerequisite, and Geology C1 in addition recommended.—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. Brooks Museum. Associate Professor Grasty, Mr. Cline.