Earth Materials

ERTH-2330

Overview of the chemical and physical properties of the material constituents of the Earth and terrestrial planets, including minerals, rocks, lavas, and supercritical water. Topics include mineral structure and composition, bonding, optical properties, phase transformations, stabilities and surface properties. Mineral resources and the role of minerals in the man-made environment is also discussed. Intended for students interested in learning about the constituents of planet Earth and the techniques used in their characterization (both traditional and modern) at various scales.

4 credits

Prereqs:

one of:

ERTH-1100 Geology I: Earth's Interior ERTH-1200 Geology II: Earth's Surface

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	Summer		Fall
	(Session 1)	(Session 2)
2023			Earth Materials (4c) Seats Taken: 0/12
2022
2021			Earth Materials (4c) Oliver Maxwell Wolfe Seats Taken: 7/24
2020
2019			Earth Materials (4c) E Bruce Watson Seats Taken: 9/24
2018
2017			Earth Materials (4c) E Bruce Watson Seats Taken: 14/24
2016
2015			Earth Materials (4c) E Bruce Watson Seats Taken: 6/24
2014			Earth Materials (4c) E Bruce Watson Seats Taken: 5/24
2013			Earth Materials (4c) E Bruce Watson Seats Taken: 5/24
2012			Earth Materials (4c) E Bruce Watson Seats Taken: 12/24
2011			Earth Materials (4c) E Bruce Watson Seats Taken: 13/24
2010			Earth Materials (4c) E Bruce Watson Seats Taken: 8/24
2009			Earth Materials (4c) E Bruce Watson Seats Taken: 8/24
2008			Earth Materials (4c) E Bruce Watson Seats Taken: 12/24
2007			Earth Materials (4c) Jonathan D Price Seats Taken: 10/24