Principles of Mineralogy covers mineral properties, crystallography, and geologic significance.
The course requires significant memorization of facts, and the textbook is considered very necessary for success.
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(GEOSCI 100 or ENVIR ST/GEOSCI 106) and (CHEM 103, 109, 115, or concurrent enrollment), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students
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Huifang Xu delivers engaging and fun lectures, though students find the content dense with memorization. Reviewers note that tests are tricky and difficult, and online lectures can be confusing due to visual clutter on slides.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.48 GPA, 76.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.37 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.43 GPA, 81.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).
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Historical reviews for instructor Phil Brown describe him as engaging and helpful, noting his ability to explain difficult concepts effectively. Reviewers suggest attending office hours to manage the course's difficulty, which can be challenging at times.
HUIFANG XU is recorded teaching in Fall 2010, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
PHILIP BROWN is recorded teaching in Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 1 / 48 | 0 |
| LAB 301 | Classroom Instruction | 1 / 12 | 0 |
| LAB 302 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 12 | 0 |
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 22 / 38 | 0 |
| LAB 301 | Classroom Instruction | 9 / 19 | 0 |
| LAB 302 | Classroom Instruction | 13 / 19 | 0 |
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Huifang Xu delivers engaging and fun lectures, though students find the content challenging and the exams difficult.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.48 GPA, 76.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.37 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.43 GPA, 81.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).
The course requires significant memorization of facts, and the textbook is considered very necessary for success.
Lectures can be confusing due to dense slides or writing over words, but attending office hours is recommended.
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Principles of Mineralogy
Recorded 2026-09-07Principles of Mineralogy
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