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