12.108 Structure of Earth Materials
Spring 2010
Instructor: Sang-Heon Dan Shim
TA: Krystle Carina Catalli
Lecture:
TR10-11.30am
(54-317)
Lab: TR2-4.30pm
(54-317)
Information:
Knowledge on the properties of minerals is fundamental to understand geologic processes. This course begins with crystallography and crystal chemistry which form foundations for understanding the physical properties of minerals. We also discuss theoretical background on some important analytical methods, such as optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction, electron microprobe, and optical spectroscopy, and provide opportunities to use them. This course also surveys various different minerals groups and discusses their importance in geology, geophysics, planetary sciences, environmental sciences, and engineering.
Announcements
EAPS Graduate Student Teaching Award - Nominate Now!
Each year EAPS awards a prize to the best
teaching assistants during the year. In the past, this was
done using a paper form, as with the regular course
evaluations. With the switch to on-line evaluations,
we've had to change as well. We can't piggy-back on
the MIT form since their dealine is too late. Please follow
the link below to commnent on the teaching assistants for your
class. Nominations close on May 11. Thanks for your
contribution.
Announced on 04 May 2010 12:48 p.m. by Vicki S McKenna
