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Undergraduate Course: Ore Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry (EASC09043)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Geosciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaEarth Science Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionAn 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None.
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLecturePlease note lecture is 1030-11301-11 10:00 - 12:00
King's BuildingsLaboratoryPlease note Lab 1130-13301-11 11:30 - 13:00
First Class Week 18, Thursday, 10:00 - 12:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Please note lecture is 1030-1130, Darwin Building Outhouses, LR 712
No Exam 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%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsOre_Min_Pet_Geochem
Contacts
Course organiserDr Thorvaldur Thordarson
Tel: (0131 6)50 8526
Email: thor.thordarson@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Emma Latto
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: emma.latto@ed.ac.uk
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