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651-3602-00L 3 Credits BSC D-ERDW

Microscopy of rocks

Mikroskopie der Gesteine

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Neil Mancktelow, Prof. em. Dr. Wilfried Winkler, Prof. Dr. Max W. Schmidt

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:08

Abstract

Use of the polarizing microscope to indentify minerals and to give a rock its proper name. Application of the main optical properties to recognize and name the common rock-forming minerals and structures in magmatic, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
practical/laboratory course	Mikroskopie der Gesteine	Tue 10:15-12:00 (CAB E 61) Thu 10:15-12:00 (CAB E 61)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Earth Sciences Bachelor
- 6. Semester Majors BSc
  - Major in Geology (Advisor of the major in Geology is Prof. W. Winkler)
    - Major in Geology: Core Courses (Of the 33 credits offered, 27 credits have to be acquired.)