The table below outlines the tentative schedule of this course in the fall semester. There could be some minor adjustment as the class proceeds.
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Exercise
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Lab work |
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Mineral and mineral classification |
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mineral morphology | |
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Review of mineral chemistry |
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mineral morphology | |
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Crystallographic system |
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mineral morphology | |
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Crystallographic projection | mineral morphology | MinFacts quiz I on Wednesday | |
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Symmetry on shape |
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mineral morphology | |
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Crystal morphology |
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mineral morphology | First lab project due |
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Crystal morphology exercise |
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optical observation |
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Crystal lattice |
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optical observation | 10/18, 10/19 fall break |
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Crystal lattice |
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optical observation | Review test I |
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Crystal structure |
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optical observation |
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Mineral chemistry |
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optical observation | MinFacts quiz III on Friday
Second lab project due |
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Mineral chemistry |
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molecular models | |
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SEM and X-ray diffraction |
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molecular models | 11/24 to 11/26 Thanksgiving break |
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Origin of minerals |
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molecular models | |
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Origin of minerals |
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molecular models | MinFacts quiz IV on Wednesday
Third lab project due |
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Review test II: 12/15, 3:30 PM
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