Mineralogy and Gemmology
Syllabus, Master's level, 1MP046
- Code
- 1MP046
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Earth Science A1N, Earth Science A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 27 February 2023
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
120 credits with (1) 90 credits in earth science and 15 credits in chemistry, (2) 90 credits in physics and 30 credits in earth science, 3) 90 credits tecnolopgy and 30 credits earth science, or 4) 90 credits geology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the student shall be able to:
- classify important rock-forming minerals and gemstones from structural, chemical, physical and optical properties,
- apply polarized optical microscopy in studies on minerals toward their identification, characterization, and understanding in a geological context,
- critically evaluate the importance of minerals to society, interpret their properties with respect to exploration, mining, processing, and technological, gemological and environmental applications,
- describe how minerals and gemstones are formed in nature and explain the rarity of gemstones.
Content
Deepening in systematic mineralogy, optical mineralogy and mineral chemistry, including crystal-chemical and physical properties of different mineralogical groups and gemstones. Principles and examples of applied and environmental mineralogy. Principles of gemology. Identification methods. Important gemstones. Crystallography and polarized light microscopy.
Instruction
Lectures, laboratory experiments, seminars and practical exercises.
Training in communication skills with feedback is included in this course.
Assessment
Written examination (3 credits), active participation in laboratory experiments, seminars, research debates and microscopy assignments (2 credits)
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.
Other directives
Cannot be included in the same degree as 1MP000 Mineralogy and petrology.