GEOL 212Optical Mineralogy
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Geology · Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Description
An introduction to the theory of crystal optics, the polarizing microscope, and methods of mineral identification based on their optical properties. This course is also a systematic study of the common rock forming minerals in thin section. Prerequisite: GEOL 211 or consent of instructor
Common questions about GEOL 212
What is GEOL 212 at AUB?
GEOL 212 Optical Mineralogy is a course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. An introduction to the theory of crystal optics, the polarizing microscope, and methods of mineral identification based on their optical properties. This course is also a systematic study of the common rock forming minerals in thin section.
Who teaches GEOL 212 at AUB?
Studiety has 1 professor on record for GEOL 212: A. Abdel-Rahman. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.