GEOL 4550/6550

Clay Mineralogy and Geochemistry
Credit Hours:
3

Clay minerals with emphasis on x-ray diffraction analysis and identification of mixed layer systems. Geochemical factors for clay origin and uses including applications to soils, petroleum, archeological, environmental and economic ore deposit studies.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Term project or paper.

 

Prerequisites:
GEOL 3010-3010L
Semester Offered:
Spring