ECTS Credits
5 ECTS
Language of instruction
The language of instruction is Finnish or English, depending on the participants.
Timing
The course is held in the autumn semester, during period I. It is recommended to complete the course at the 2nd or 3rd autumn semester.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
obtain basic knowledge on ore minerals and their mode of occurrence
learn to recognise the most common ore minerals and textures under the ore microscope.
Contents
Division and structure of ore minerals, composition and texture, phase diagrams and their applications. Ore microscope and how it is used, microscopic properties of ore minerals. Identification of ore minerals and ore mineral assemblages.
Mode of delivery
Face to face teaching.
Learning activities and teaching methods
14 h lectures, 21 h exercises.
Target group
All students in geosciences and mineral processing and mining technology.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
The recommended prerequisite is the completion of the following courses prior to enrolling for the course: 771102P Basic mineralogy, 772339A Optical mineralogy.
Recommended optional programme components
The course in an independent entity and does not require additional studies carried out at the same time.
Recommended or required reading
Textbook: Craig, J.P. & Vaughan, D.J. (1994) Ore Microscopy and Ore Petrography. Wiley & Sons, 2nd ed. 434 p.
Other handbook-type literature supporting the microscope excercises: Wiley & Sons, 2nd ed. 434 p. Ramdohr, P. (1980) The Ore Minerals and their Intergrowths, vol. 1 and 2. Pergamon Press, 1205 p. Spry P.G. & Gedlinski B.L. (1987) Tables for Determination of Common Opaque Minerals. Economic Geology Publishing Co. 52 p. Barnes H.L. (1997) Geochemistry of Hydrothermal Ore Deposits. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 3rd ed. 992 p. Nesse W.D. (2012) Introduction to Mineralogy, Oxford University Press. 480 p. Pracejus B. (2008) The ore minerals under the microscope – An optical guide. Atlases in Geosciences 3, Elsevier, 875 p.
The availability of the textbooks can be checked via this link.
Assessment methods and criteria
Examination in both theory and calculations.
Grading
In the theory exam grade and final grade, the course utilizes a numerical grading scale of 1-5. Zero stands for a fail. In the microscope exam, the course utilizes verbal grading pass/fail.
Person responsible
Shenghong Yang
5 ECTS
Language of instruction
The language of instruction is Finnish or English, depending on the participants.
Timing
The course is held in the autumn semester, during period I. It is recommended to complete the course at the 2nd or 3rd autumn semester.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
obtain basic knowledge on ore minerals and their mode of occurrence
learn to recognise the most common ore minerals and textures under the ore microscope.
Contents
Division and structure of ore minerals, composition and texture, phase diagrams and their applications. Ore microscope and how it is used, microscopic properties of ore minerals. Identification of ore minerals and ore mineral assemblages.
Mode of delivery
Face to face teaching.
Learning activities and teaching methods
14 h lectures, 21 h exercises.
Target group
All students in geosciences and mineral processing and mining technology.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
The recommended prerequisite is the completion of the following courses prior to enrolling for the course: 771102P Basic mineralogy, 772339A Optical mineralogy.
Recommended optional programme components
The course in an independent entity and does not require additional studies carried out at the same time.
Recommended or required reading
Textbook: Craig, J.P. & Vaughan, D.J. (1994) Ore Microscopy and Ore Petrography. Wiley & Sons, 2nd ed. 434 p.
Other handbook-type literature supporting the microscope excercises: Wiley & Sons, 2nd ed. 434 p. Ramdohr, P. (1980) The Ore Minerals and their Intergrowths, vol. 1 and 2. Pergamon Press, 1205 p. Spry P.G. & Gedlinski B.L. (1987) Tables for Determination of Common Opaque Minerals. Economic Geology Publishing Co. 52 p. Barnes H.L. (1997) Geochemistry of Hydrothermal Ore Deposits. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 3rd ed. 992 p. Nesse W.D. (2012) Introduction to Mineralogy, Oxford University Press. 480 p. Pracejus B. (2008) The ore minerals under the microscope – An optical guide. Atlases in Geosciences 3, Elsevier, 875 p.
The availability of the textbooks can be checked via this link.
Assessment methods and criteria
Examination in both theory and calculations.
Grading
In the theory exam grade and final grade, the course utilizes a numerical grading scale of 1-5. Zero stands for a fail. In the microscope exam, the course utilizes verbal grading pass/fail.
Person responsible
Shenghong Yang
- Opettaja: Tapio Soukka
- Opettaja: Shenghong Yang