Study program:
Geophysics (II semester -BsC)
Geotechnics (II semester -BsC)
Hidrogeology (II semester -BsC) |
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Name of subject: Mineralogy |
Instructors:
Prof. Sabina Kovač |
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Status: Compulsory |
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ECTS: 5 |
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Prerequisites: - |
Course Objectives:
Knowledge on the basic physical and chemical characteristics and morphology of the main petrological and ore minerals. |
Learning Outcomes:
Qualifications to determine mineral species based on their morphological and physical properties. |
Content:
Theory teaching
The history of mineralogy and mineral as the main component of the lithosphere; Characteristics of crystalline and amorphous matter; Crystals, boundary elements and elements of symmetry; Crystal systems and crystalline classes; The manner of appearance of minerals; Physical properties of minerals; Genesis of minerals; Chemical characteristics and classification of minerals; Native elements, sulfides; oxides, hydroxides, carbonates, sulphates, halides and borates; tectosilicates, phillosilicates; inosilicates; cyclosilicates, sorosilicates and nesosilikates. Practical teaching
Determination of boundary elements and elements of symmetry on crystal models; Macroscopic recognition of theoretically processed mineral species based on characteristic physical properties. |
Suggested Reading List:
- Danilo Babič, 2003, Mineralogija, 423, Izdavač-autor, Beograd
- William D. Nesse, 2000, Introduction to Mineralogy, 433, Oxsford University Press, Oxford, New York,
- Dragutin Slovenec, Vladimir Bermanec, 2006, Sistematska mineralogija, mineralogija silikata, 359, Udžbenici geoznanosti, Zagreb
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Conduct of the Course:
Interactive and Power Point presentations of each teaching unit. Practical classes: Interactive with direct teaching on crystalline models and collections of minerals. |
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 | 50 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 5 | | Practical Classes | 5 | | Written tests | 40 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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