Geology 789N: Recent Advances in Geology: Mineral Physics
University of Maryland, Spring 2007

Course Description
Mineralogy of the Earth’s interior: elasticity and equations of state; vibrational and electronic properties of minerals; phase transitions; transport properties.

Lectures
Tue, Thu 3:30-4:45
PLS 1115

Instructor
Andrew J. Campbell
Geology Bldg., Rm. 3113
(301) 405-4086
ajc@umd.edu
Office hours: by appointment

Syllabus

Link to download XtalDraw, a great and free program for visualizing crystal structures

Here are some crystal structures, including several favorite high pressure phases