Course Title　　 Crystallography and Mineralogy

Credits　　 4

Hours　　 72

Course Description

　　This course consists of two parts, crystallography and mineralogy. Crystallography mainly focuses on basic concepts and knowledge of the space lattice law, basic properties, growth theory, projection, symmetry, crystallography symbols, form, internal structure and crystal chemistry of crystal. Based on the introduction of the mineral crystal chemical composition, morphology, physical properties, formation and changes, investigation methods, classification and nomenclature, mineralogy focuses on the basic knowledge of different classification level of major class, class, group and kind, the basic skill of visual identification of common minerals and the especial meaning of diagnostic minerals or mineral association on discussing the genesis and formation condition (such as temperature, pressure, component concentration, medium character) of rocks or deposits. This course aims to equip students with systematic knowledge of crystallography and mineralogy. It also aims to cultivate their ability in exploring the components of the Earth as well as developing and utilizing mineral resources.