Mar 21, 2025  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GES 2451 - Geological Sample Preparation (1)


When Offered: On Demand
Lab- or seminar-style course focused on teaching common sample preparation techniques for rocks, minerals, and soils, and training students in laboratory safety. Topics will vary but may include thin section preparation, sample polishing for electron microscopy, power X-ray diffraction sample preparation, and hazardous material safety training.

 
Prerequisites: GES 2250  and permission of instructor.