Advanced Mineralogy

Course: Geochemistry and Mineralogy

Structural unit: Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"

Title
Advanced Mineralogy
Code
ОК 18
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
1. To know the content, structure, tasks, current approaches and concepts of modern mineralogy 2. To know the mineralogical zoning principles geological formations. 3. To know the features of mineral composition and specific constitutions, morphology, properties and genesis of minerals from mineralogical provinces of Ukraine. 4. To be able to identify patterns of distribution and formation of minerals in geological formations 5. To be able to use and develop mineralogical methods and criteria for search and evaluation of mineral resources based on analysis results regional-mineralogical research 6. To be able to analyze geological article from modern periodical in English, followed by preparing a brief summary highlighting the main provisions of this article; prepare a presentation in English of the fundamental principles of mineralogy using modern computer technology and acquire the ability to present a presentation to audience.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. knowledge of the theoretical foundations of mineralogy 2. be able to diagnose minerals by physical properties
Course content
The discipline provides major information on the content, structure, tasks current approaches and concepts of modern mineralogy; acquaints with major trends in modern mineralogy; a systematic review of minerals as a source of metals, energy and materials is provided. The aim of the discipline is to provide an introduction to the main modern concepts required to understand minerals and their behaviour and to provide main knowledge about the spatial and temporal patterns of minerals forming and distribution in a particular geological formation. The discipline is to acquaint students with the basic concepts and trends of modern mineralogy; to give an idea of modern concepts of properties of mineral matter.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Advanced mineralogy / edited by Marfunin A.S.-Berlin. - Springer-Verlag. -1994. -550 p. 2. Dana's Manual of Mineralogy / revised by Hurlbut C.S.- New York.- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.-1944. - 480 p. 3. Deer W.A., Howie R.A., Zusmann J. Rock-forming minerals.-London.-The Geological Society.- 1997 4. Haldar S.K., Tisljar J. Introduction to mineralogy and petrology.- Elsevier.-2014.-338 p. 5. Minerals / edited by John P. Rafferty. - New York.- Britannica Educational Publishing. - 2012.- 338 p. 6. Montgomery, C.W. Environmental geology.- New York.- The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.- 2011.-532 p. 7. Putnis A. Introduction to mineral sciences .- New York.- Cambridge University Press .-1992. - 457 p. 8. Robb L.J. Introduction to ore-forming processess. - Blackwell Science Ltd. - 2005. - 373 p. 9. Strunz H., Nickel E.H. Strunz Mineralogical Tables.- Stuttgart.-2001 10. Szwacki N.G., Swacka T. Basic elements of crystallography.-Singapore.- Pan Stanford Publishing Pte.Ltd.- 2010. - 195 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, self-studying work of student.
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester grading: 1. Control test 1: max 10 / min 6, grades 2. Control test 2: max 10 / min 6, grades 3. 6 oral reports which can be presented in the form of presentations and abstracts: max 60 / min 38 grades in total. Final assessment (modular test) in form of the written test (max 20 / min 12 grades) The final assessment in the form of modular test is not obligatory, if the student refuses to participate in this form of assessment, the student will not receive the corresponding points for the final assessment. Final evaluation is in the form of a final test (total score of discipline (maximum 100 grades) is defined as the sum for the systematic work during the semester. Final evaluation based on the results of the student's work throughout the semester. A student is not allowed to take the final grade in the form of credit if student has scored less than 40 points during the semester.
Language of instruction
English

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Iryna Kvasnytsia
Mineralogy, geochemistry and petrography
Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Mineralogy, geochemistry and petrography
Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"