Fundamentals of Economic Geology and Mineral Resource Utilization
Course: «Geoecology and Ecosystem Services»
Structural unit: The Faculty of Geography
Title
Fundamentals of Economic Geology and Mineral Resource Utilization
Code
ОК31
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2025/2026
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
6 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
PR01. Collect, process, and analyze
information in the field of Earth sciences.
PR10. Analyze the composition and structure of geospheres
across various spatial and temporal scales.
PR13. Communicate results to a professional audience
and the general public; deliver presentations and reports.
PR14. Participate in the development of projects and
practical recommendations in the field of Earth sciences.
PR17. Demonstrate skills in interaction, leadership,
and teamwork.
PR18. Assess the legal, social, and economic
consequences of an organization's operations.
PR20. Forecast the impact of technological
processes and industrial activities on the environment.
Надіслати відгук
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful completion of the courses "General Geology," "Fundamentals of Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, and Environmental Geology," and "Geophysical Research Methods."
2. Proficiency in working with geological cross-sections, maps, and plans; statistical data processing; spreadsheets; and other data sources.
Course content
Global and regional characteristics of the development of the mineral resource base and trends in mineral resource utilization are examined. The staged nature and comprehensive approach to the geological study of the subsurface are investigated. Students acquire practical skills in analyzing the results of geological exploration at various stages of subsurface development. An introduction to the fundamentals of the quantitative, qualitative, and economic valuation of mineral resources and reserves is provided.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Базові терміни і поняття економічної геології : навч. посіб. / В. А. Михайлов, М. М.
Курило. – К. : ВПЦ "Київський університет", 2014. – 527 с./
http://www.geol.univ.kiev.ua/lib/economic_geology_dictionary.pdf
2. Курило М.М., Андрєєва О.О. Економічна геологія: Методичні рекомендації до виконання
практичних робіт для студентів геологічних спеціальностей вищих навчальних закладів. -
К.: Ніка-Центр, 2014.- 104 с.
3. Основи економічної геології. Навчальний посібник.- К.: «Логос», 2006.-223с./
http://www.geol.univ.kiev.ua/lib/EG_2006.pdf
4. Рудько Г.І., Курило М.М., Радованов С.В. Геолого-економічна оцінка родовищ корисних
копалин. -К.: Вид-во «АДЕФ-Україна», 2011.- 384 с.
5. Wellmer F.W. Economic evaluation in exploration. – Springer Verlag, Berlin, 1986.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Seminar session,
independent study
Assessment methods and criteria
Written
assignment,
graphic
presentation
of results
Oral report,
presentation
of the report,
additions/
discussion
regarding the
presentation
Test/
assessment
task
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Olena
Andreeva
Geology of mineral deposits
Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"
Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Geology of mineral deposits
Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"