rocks and minerals

Explore the fascinating world of the solid earth. Rocks aren't "just rocks. Each rock type forms in a specific geologic environment and has a unique history of creation. Every kind of rock has a story to tell. Also explore the beautiful minerals that make up the rocks we see around us. Rocks and minerals feed the ecosystems of our planet and support all life forms as well. Learn to recognize the basic minerals and rock types formed from volcanoes, mountains, sedimentary regions etc. Understand how rocks function in the "rock cycle", maintain global ecosystems and enrich our lives.

Instructor: Sarah Hoover

Syllabus: Fall 08

Phone: 503-657-6958 ext 2812

Office: P124m

e-mail: sarahh@clackamas.edu

Lectures	Objectives	Activities	Web Links
Oct 1: rocks and minerals	Oct 1	Mineral Properties
Oct 8: Mineral chemistry (I will bring these notes for everyone to class)	Oct 8	Crystal growth
Oct 15: Ore Minerals (I will bring these notes for everyone to class)	Oct 15	Ore Minerals (pictures)Activity 3 Sarah's descriptions for ore min.
Oct 22: Quartz and Feldspar (I will bring these notes for everyone to class)	Oct 22	Activity 4
Oct 29:	Oct 29 on same page as week 4	Activity 5
Nov 5: Intro to igneous rocks Edited on Nov 5 at 5:20 pm	Nov 5	Activity 6
Nov 12:		Activity 7
Nov 19:		Activity 8
Nov 26: no class...Happy Thanksgiving!!		Thanksgiving activity: Enjoy your family and relax!!
Dec 3:		Activity 9