LEARNING OUTCOMES
Gaining basic knowledge on the processing-related mineralogical and geological aspects of ores and industrial minerals.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 31.10.2023 - 04.12.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jussi Leveinen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
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 for whole curriculum period:
The written exam 50 %, exercises 50 %
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures, exercises, exam
24 h of lectures
44 h weekly exercises and their preparation
67 h individual studies
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn II
2023-2024 Autumn IIEnrollment :
Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).