GEO-E3010 - Economic Geology and Mineral Economics D, 29.10.2020-20.12.2020


Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Gaining basic knowledge on the processing-related mineralogical and geological aspects of ores and industrial minerals. 

Credits: 5

Schedule: 29.10.2020 - 20.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Jussi Leveinen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jussi Leveinen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Main rock forming minerals and mineral groups of silicates, oxides, carbonates. Genetic groups and main petrographic characteristics of rocks.
    Basics of ore mineralogy. Optical properties and processing-related characteristics of
    the main ore minerals. Industrial minerals and their application. Application of microanalytical methods in ore mineralogy. Major ore forming processes. Magma-related ore deposits. Sedimentary and metamorphic ore deposits. Globally important types of ore deposits in a genetic system.
    Globally important mineral resources

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The written exam 50 %, exercises 50 %

     

Workload

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures, exercises, exam

    24 h of lectures

    44 h weekly exercises and their preparation

    67 h individual studies

DETAILS

Study Material

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Text books

    Introduction to Mineral Exploration, Moon C. & al., Blackwell Publishing

    Mineral Resources, Economics and the Environment, Kesler S and Simon A., Cambridge

Prerequisites

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Physics, Chemistry, Geology and Petrography basics

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Description

Registration and further information

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof