Course Description

46-406 Clay Mineralogy W(3-3)

Study of the fundamental chemistry of clay minerals and their significance to the properties of soils, sediments and sedimentary rocks. Laboratory exercises emphasize the application of X-ray diffraction to clay mineral investigations. (Offered in even-numbered years.)

Prerequisites: 19-101, 46-210, 87-401.

1996-97 Undergraduate Calendar

Last revised: August 28, 1996. Contact: ccrenna@registrar.uoguelph.ca.