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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 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, Adjunct Professor Cline.

Geology C2: Geology of Ore Deposits: Geology B1, or its equivalent,
prerequisite, and Geology C1 in addition recommended.—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 1916-1917.

Geology C3: Geology of the Nonmetallic Minerals: Geology B1, or
its equivalent, prerequisite, and Geology C1 in addition recommended.—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.—Special course
for students in geology and engineering, 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. Lectures and field work. Hours by appointment. Brooks
Museum. Associate Professor Grasty, Adjunct Professor Cline.

Geology C5: Structural Geology: Geology B1, or B2, and Geology B3,
or their equivalent, prerequisite, and Geology C2, and C4, in addition recommended.—A
discussion of the causes, manifestations, and recognition of the
evidence of various types of earth movements, and of the relation of topography
to structure. The more important mountainous regions of this and
other countries are treated with reference to age, lithologic succession,
and characteristics of their rocks and structures. The economic effects of
folding in general are also considered. Special emphasis is given to the
regional and structural geology of the Atlantic States. Lectures, collateral
reading, preparation of papers, laboratory and field work to the amount of
twelve lecture hours per week throughout the year. Hours by appointment.
Brooks Museum. Associate Professor Grasty.