Systematic mineralogy: study of the physical properties of the major rock-forming minerals; their identification, classification and occurrence. Introduction to crystallography; elements of symmetry and the interrelationship of crystal structure to the physical and chemical properties of minerals. Elementary petrology of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks in hand specimen. [Note: Additional field trip fees will apply. Offered: F] Prereq: EARTH 121, 121L or 122, 122L or 153 or CIVE 153 or CIVE 253 or GEOE 153 or ENVE 153
