Feb. 26 none March 5 Mar 19 Mar 26 Apr 3 Apr 9 Apr 16 Apr 23 Elemental mapping no class, spring break none none Accuracy of X-ray analysis, treatment of results none oral presentation of results complete quantitative setup and analyze unknowns. Expand setups as necessary to include additional phases. practice, work on project chs. 6-8 work on projects work on projects data manipulation, formula calculations, statistics, data assessment work on projects none ch. 9 Final Exam is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 8-11AM, final draft of paper is due. Grading Policy Grades are based on lecture (50%) and laboratory (50%) work. The lecture grade is based on class participation, the oral presentation, and the written paper. The laboratory grade is based on <a href="/keyword/satisfactory-completion/" >satisfactory completion</a> of each assignment. Attendance Policy Students are expected to attend class, but attendance does not count as part of the course grade. Students missing class should get copies of notes and assignments from their peers. The instructor will not provide copies of materials outside the regular class. Required Course Materials none Textbook is Electron Microprobe Analysis and <a href="/keyword/scanning-electron-microscopy/" ><a href="/keyword/scanning-electron/" >scanning electron</a> microscopy</a> in Geology by S.J.B. Reed copies of the book are available on a &quot;loaner&quot; basis from the probe lab P...