Course Outcomes
Crystal Chemistry
Students will demonstrate mastery of the principles of crystal chemistry, using the concepts of atomic size, valence, and electronic structure to explain the distribution of elements in the Earth.
Structural Chemistry
Students will be able to predict the structural characteristics of minerals based on the concepts of atomic size, valence, and electronic structure.
Mathematical Crystallography
Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of mathematical crystallography.
X-Ray Diffraction
Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of Powder X-Ray Diffraction techniques and software.
