GEY 402 - Critical Minerals for Society

Transitioning to a post-fossil fuel economy requires a new infrastructure dependent on a host of critical minerals and metals (e.g., lithium for batteries in electric vehicles). Thus knowledge of the distribution, origin, and detailed characteristics of these critical mineral deposits is vital to achieving societal goals. In this course, students apply their basic geological knowledge to developing strategies that result in matching the supply of these key resources to the demand. Course Typically Offered: Odd spring.

Prerequisite(s): GEY 252

Credits: 3