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Mineralogy
Syllabus
Fall 2016
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CLASS MEETING TIMES:
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MWF 11:20 - 12:10 (350 Ho)
+ 1 lab per week, Wed. or Thurs. (350 Ho)
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INSTRUCTORS:
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Prof. Richard April, 336 Ho, Ext.7212
e-mail: rapril@colgate.edu
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Di Keller, 339 Ho, Ext. 7893
e-mail: dkeller@colgate.edu
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TEXTS:
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Introduction to Mineralogy 2nd ed., William D. Nesse - REQUIRED
Optional but recommended - a good field guide on rocks and minerals.
Please purchase a 10x hand lens online or at the bookstore - needed for lab.
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FINAL GRADE
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Based on total point accumulation; lecture + lab =
~650 points total
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*(Lecture and Lab grades are combined - i.e. you will receive the same grade for both) *
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Lecture Exams
(~46% of grade)
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Three in-class exams (100 points each) on: Friday, Sept. 16,
Friday, October 7, & Friday, Nov. 11
Total = 300 points
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Lab work
(~31% of grade)
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Lab write-ups and take home questions (100 points);
Final lab practical last week of classes (100 points)
Total = 200 points
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Final Exam
(~15% of grade)
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Thursday, December 15th, 12 to 2 p.m.
Total = 100 points
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Quizzes
(~8% of grade)
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Several quizzes, both lecture and lab, TBA
Total = 50 points
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