GEOL 333
Earth Materials and the Env

Credit:  4 hours.


Studies the origin, identification, and environmental significance of earth materials (minerals, rocks, and soil). Environmental topics include: mineral resources; acid mine drainage; volcanic hazards; swelling soils; engineering strength, porosity/permeability, and architectural uses of earth materials; and asbestos. Required 1- or 2-day field trip. Credit is not given for both GEOL 333 and GEOL 432. Prerequisite: GEOL 100 and GEOL 110; or GEOL 101, GEOL 103, GEOL 104, GEOL 107, GEOL 111, or GEOL 250; and CHEM 102 and CHEM 103; or consent of instructor.

Additional Field Trip Fee Required.