Study program:
Minerology and Crystallography (VI semester -BsC) |
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Name of subject: Applied Mineralogy |
Instructors:
Prof. Suzana Erić |
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Status: Optional |
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ECTS: 5 |
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Prerequisites: - |
Course Objectives:
The objective of the course is to establish a clear link between mineralogy and technology, architecture, medicine, art, archaeology through setting and solving the different problems (case study). |
Learning Outcomes:
Students are capable to select the adequate mineralogical methods related to the solving problems in the different investigation area. |
Content:
Theory teaching
Mineral pigments. Abrasives. Biomineralogy. Minerals that cause or accelerate silicosis. Asbestos. Purification of drinking water, pH correction, softening of water, molecular sieves. Ceramic and refractory materials. Bonding materials, plasticizers. Mineral composition of aggregates and binders in the restoration of buildings. Practical teaching
Students exercises on the representative samples, record the results, critically comment. They are setting up and solve specific tasks (Case Study). |
Suggested Reading List:
- Helmut Kirch: Applied Mineralogy, Chapman and Hill LTD, Science Paperbacks, 1968.
- Jones W.R: Minerals in Industry, Penguin Books, 1955.
- Vesna Poharc-Logar: Metode ispitivanja minerala, Beograd, 1999.
- Zussman J.: Physical Methods in Determinative Mineralogy, Academic Press Inc., 1977.
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Conduct of the Course:
Lectures: classical
Students exercises on all available instruments. At the end of the course, using the obtained results students write seminar work. |
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 | 30 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 10 | | Practical Classes | 10 | | Seminars | 50 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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