Ore and Surficial Deposits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1MP016
- Code
- 1MP016
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Earth Science A1F, Earth Science A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 10 March 2016
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
120 credits with (1) 90 credits in earth science and 15 credits in chemistry, or (2) 90 credits in physics and 30 credits in earth science, or (3) 90 credits in geology. Regional Geology, 10 credits.
Learning outcomes
After passing the course the student should be able to:
- identify and interpret ore minerals and textures
- evaluate ore deposits, including mineralisation, geological setting and ore forming processes
- assess the economic potential of an ore deposit
- describe the formation and use of peat and clay deposits
- appraise the environmental impacts and possible remediation of mining ore and quaternary deposits
Content
The main focus of the course is the formation, composition and distribution of ore deposits. The course also covers the formation, occurrence and use of peat and clay deposits. Extraction of non-renewable natural resources is then discussed from the perspective of legislation, environmental impacts, sustainable development and remediation.
Instruction
Lectures, group work, seminars, fieldwork, project work and exercises.
Assessment
Written examination (7 credits) and a practical examination (3 credits). Moreover, the compulsory fieldwork, exercises, project work and seminars (5 credits) must also be approved.