Ian S Mc Callum Symmetry of crystals and crystal structures.
Rules of crystal chemistry. Microscopic, diffraction, and
spectroscopic techniques of mineral characterization.
Transformation processes in minerals: order-disorder, phase
transition, and exsolution. Crystal chemistry and phase
relations. Reactions on mineral surfaces. Physical properties,
deformation, and creep. Prerequisite: CHEM 142; ESS 212; ESS
312. ESS 437/537 Mineralogy Credits: 5 [Lectures: M W 12:30
pm-1:45 pm; Lab: M W 2:30 – 4:20 pm] Instructor: I. S. McCallum
Location: Room 127 Johnson Hall As a consequence of the
restructuring of the courses required for the major in ESS,
required courses in mineralogy have been reduced to 5 weeks in
ESS 212 (Earth Materials). This does not provide an adequate
preparation for students interested in more advanced study in
petrology and geochemistry. In ESS 437/537 we attempt to provide
a follow-up course that looks at minerals in more detail. A
knowledge of minerals is an essential tool for all branches