GEOL 3600 - Earth and Mineral Resources

Credits: 4
Explores the geologic formation, production, and use of Earth and mineral resources, including building materials, chemical minerals, industrial minerals and metals. For each resource, the geologic environment and processes of formation are discussed. Exploration and mining techniques for each resources are also reviewed and associated environmental problems and regulations examined. Beneficial and detrimental aspects of the use of each resource are also discussed.

Prerequisite: completion of USP QA and L.