Recently taught courses:

Mineralogy and Petrology: Intro to Earth's rock-forming minerals, rock types, and classifications. Students learn to identify and classify rocks and minerals based on their physical and chemical properties.
Field Geology: The how-to of geological mapping. It emphasizes practical skills such as identifying rock types, interpreting geological structures, and conducting geological surveys. Students develop a solid foundation in geological field techniques.
Mining and Mineral Resources: Introduction to the main types of ore deposits, their distribution, formation mechanisms, and exploitation. It focuses on magmatic-hydrothermal deposits in subduction zones.
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