The field of micro-imaging of Earth materials is rapid changing with the adoption of new technologies as costs go down and ease of use improves. While optical techniques will remain the first level of observation for routine analysis, high resolution imaging techniques and those that combine visual and chemical imaging will become increasingly important. The revisions to this couse thus expands the content to include electron and other imaging techniques for mineralogical, textural and chemical analysis, and their applications, along with current research in microimaging of Earth Materials. The complexity of the content along with the 2nd year elective justify the 3rd year status for the course. Prerequisites:GEOL 2100 or Consent of the instructor
The field of micro-imaging of Earth materials is rapid changing with the adoption of new technologies as costs go down and ease of use improves. While optical techniques will remain the first level of observation for routine analysis, high resolution imaging techniques and those that combine visual and chemical imaging will become increasingly important. The revisions to this couse thus expands the content to include electron and other imaging techniques for mineralogical, textural and chemical analysis, and their applications, along with current research in microimaging of Earth Materials. The complexity of the content along with the 2nd year elective justify the 3rd year status for the course. Prerequisites:GEOL 2100 or Consent of the instructor
