GEOLOGY 421 / 621 -- MINERALOGY LAB 2007
course information and
tentative schedule
Time: Wednesday,
12:00 pm — 1:50 p.m.
Instructor: B.
Saini-Eidukat, office 129 Stevens Hall, ext. 1-8785
email:
bernhardt.saini-eidukat@ndsu.edu
Office hours: Thursdays 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
and by appointment.
Text: C.
Klein, Manual of Mineral Science, 22nd ed. [enrichment: T. Zoltai and J. Stout
(Z&S), Mineralogy: Concepts and Principles (copies available in 134
Stevens)]
Web Site: http://www.ndsu.edu/instruct/sainieid/min/
This course provides an introduction to applied mineralogy. The prerequisites are Geology 420/620 (or concurrent registration). We will examine minerals from crystallographic, chemical, and physical points of view. We will learn how to identify and classify crystal structures and minerals, and how to measure mineral properties using hands-on exercises.
Aug. 22 Lab
1: Physical Properties
Aug. 29 Lab
2: Symmetry and Crystal Systems
Sep. 5 Lab
3: Crystal Classes and Forms
Sep. 12 Lab
4: Crystal Morphology using Shape
Sep. 19 : Field Course
Sep. 26 Lab
5: X-ray Diffraction
Oct. 3 Lab
Exam 1
Oct. 10 Lab
6: Elements and Sulfides
Oct. 17 Lab
7: Oxides, Hydroxides, Halides
Oct. 24 Lab
8: Carbonates, Sulfates, other -ates
Oct. 31 Lab
9: Nesosilicates, sorosilicates, and
cyclosilicates
Nov. 7 Lab
Exam 2 (covers labs 5 – 8)
Nov. 14 Lab
10: Inosilicates,
phyllosilicates
Nov. 21 Lab
11: Clay
Mineralogy
Nov. 28 Lab
12: Tectosilicates
Dec. 5 Lab
Exam 3 (covers labs 9 – 12)
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Intended Student Outcomes:
¥ To be
able to identify common rock forming minerals
¥ To
understand the Earth processes that form minerals
¥ To
understand chemical, physical, and crystallographic properties of minerals
¥ To
understand mineral classification schemes
¥ To be
familiar with analytical tools such as X-ray diffraction
Examinations and Grading:
Grading will be based on laboratory assignments and three
exams (short answer, problem solving, identification). Graduate students will be required to
do an independent project.
Exams
1-3 50%
Lab
assignments 50%
The final letter grade will be assigned based on the
following table, unless the class average deviates significantly from 75%. In
the latter case, a "curve" will be applied.
A = 90-100; B = 80-89; C = 70 - 79;
D = 60-69; F = <60
"Borderline" cases will be judged individually,
based on grade improvement, demonstrated effort, class participation, etc.
Special Needs: Students who need special accommodations
for learning or who have special needs are invited to share these concerns or
requests with the instructor as soon as possible.
Academic
Responsibility: All work in this course must be completed in a manner
consistent with NDSU University University Senate Policy, Section 335: Code of
Academic Responsibility and Conduct (www.ndsu.nodak.edu/policy/335.htm).