Study program:
Economic Geology (VII semester -MsC) |
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Name of subject: Laboratory Investigations of Mineral Deposits |
Instructors:
Prof. Dragana Životić |
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Status: Compulsory |
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ECTS: 6 |
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Prerequisites: none |
Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is to acquire knowledge on the basic instrumental methods for determination of the mineral and chemical composition of mineral raw materials as well as the basic principles of operation of the devices used in these tests. |
Learning Outcomes:
Acquired knowledge in the field of application of instrumental methods used to determine the mineral and chemical composition of mineral raw materials, as well as the basic principles of the devices used in these tests. |
Content:
Theory teaching
Measuring units in analytics, types of samples, preparation and storage of samples, laws in analytics, general analytical concepts, physical and mechanical analytical methods of testing, chemical analytical methods, analytical equipment, instrumental methods, determination of the most adequate analytical methods, evaluation of analytical data and accreditation laboratories. Practical teaching
Macroscopic determination of diferent raw materials. Determination of diferent raw materials under the stereomicroscope. Determination of ores, rock and minerals. |
Suggested Reading List:
- Reed S.J. B., 2005: Electron Microprobe Analysis and Scanning Electron Microscopy in Geology. Cambridge University Press, 192 pp + plates, www.cambridge.org/9780521848756
- SMITH, M. R. & COLHS, L. (eds) 2001. Aggregates: Sand, gravel and crushed rock aggregates for construction purposes. Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 17.
- Settle, F.A. (ed): 1997: Handbook of Instrumental Techniques for Analytical Chemistry. Prentice Hall PTR, 994 pp.
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Conduct of the Course:
Classical lectures followed by contemporary visual presentations and examples. Learning materials on the exercises and through tests. |
Fund hours:
| Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
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2 |
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0 |
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Assessment:
| Final Exam |
ECTS |
| Oral Exam | 40 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 5 | | Practical Classes | 5 | | Written tests | 20 | | Seminars | 30 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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