GLG 332 Mineralogy. 4(2-4)F. Prerequisites: GLG 110; CHM 170, 175; MTH 135 or equivalent. Includes the origin, classification, nature, description, and identification of rock forming and ore minerals.

Mineral Science, 22nd edition by Klein C. --with interactive Cd rom disc

Mineralogy is a detailed study of minerals including their nature and identification. The course includes lecture and laboratory activities. We will identify minerals by name using physical properties, and possibly X-ray analysis. We will concentrate on the principles of crystallography, mineral chemical calculations, and atomic structures and classification of minerals. Also, we will explore the C.I.P.W. Norm.

1. Attendance is required.  Chronic or excessive absence or tardiness may reflect attitude and can affect your grade. Tardiness often interferes with class proceedings. Percent attendance may be used to substitute for a low exam score. You must be present when attendance is taken to get credit for it.

2. Keeping up with the material is paramount.  To facilitate this, detailed internet class notes supplemented with linked information along with practice problems can be accessed from my Web Page below:  After you are there, click on Principles of Mineralogy 

http://courses.missouristate.edu/emantei/creative/

  The use of internet notes is an option. You do not have to use them if you feel they are not helpful.  However, if you do use them,

print the internet notes and read them prior to class time, bring them to class and supplement them with additional information given via PowerPoint lecture slides. Any variation in this procedure may result in a lesser performance in the classroom by the student.----Use it (correctly) don't abuse it

  Whether you use the internet notes, or not, print a copy of each problem set and work on them at the suggested time. The answers for all problems are available via links at the bottom of each problem set. Do not consult the answers before you have finished the problems.

The link to internet notes or to pages in the textbook where the material treated in class can be found is shown in the "Tentative Schedule of Lecture and Lab Class Activities" below

Sixty percent of your grade for the course is based on your performance in the lecture and 40% for that in the laboratory. Performance includes results from exam scores, determination of mineral unknowns, keeping up with the course material (unannounced exams) and  your attendance.

There will be 6 lab exams and 5 lecture exams each worth 100 points.  In addition, there will be a series of mineral unknowns, each of which you must identify by name using textbook  and computer tables.  The total score from this activity constitutes the equivalence of 1-2 laboratory exams.  All lab and lecture exams are in part comprehensive.  Check the tentative schedule of class activities (lecture and lab) included below.

There may be unannounced quizzes. The material subject for examination may be that treated in previous classes or in the present class period.  Some quizzes may be given in which you may use the internet notes or textbook directly.  Bring the notes and text book to class. The total on quizzes can equate to 1-2 regularly scheduled exams. The purpose of these quizzes is to help you "keep up" with the material.  The traditional grading scale A = 90-100, B = 80-89.9; C = 70-79.9; D = 60-69.9; F = <60 will be closely followed. Assigned CIPW problems can help with grades.

Cheating is prohibited and will affect your grade.

Physically and learning disabled students contact your instructor so that the necessary provisions can be made to facilitate your activities in the course.