Undergraduate Course: Ore Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry (EASC09043)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 09 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Earth Science |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
An introduction to metalliferous ore deposits, including the use of reflected light microscopy for identifying ore minerals. Mineral deposits formed in a wide variety of geological environments are introduced, emphasising their relationship to petrological processes and geological settings. The importance of rock associations will be emphasised. There are 10 3-hour sessions, consisting usually of 1-hour lecture and 2-hours' practical. Practical sessions will be concerned with the examination and interpretation of materials discussed in the corresponding lectures. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None. |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Following the completion of this course, students will have a broad, integrated knowledge of metalliferous ore deposits. The boundaries of this subject will be introduced through a discussion of the wide variety of geological environments in which mineral deposits are formed and emphasis is placed on the relationships of ore minerals to petrological and geochemical processes and geological settings. Students will recognise the importance of rock associations and the integrated application of mineralogical, textural and geochemical techniques. They will be skilled in the use of reflected light microscopy to identify ore minerals. In order to gain a professional level insight, part of this course will involve presentations from practising minerals industry geoscientists. As part of the assessed project, students will undertake a critical analysis of the literature relevant to a selected ore deposit and are expected to draw on a range of sources when presenting the conclusions of this work. |
Assessment Information
Assessed Project (50%)
Practical Exam (50%) |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Colin Graham
Tel: (0131 6)50 4849
Email: Colin.Graham@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Emma Latto
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: emma.latto@ed.ac.uk |
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