Study program:
Minerology and Crystallography (VII semester -MsC) |
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Name of subject: Systematics of Silicates |
Instructors:
Prof. Suzana Erić |
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Status: Compulsory |
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ECTS: 5 |
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Prerequisites: - |
Course Objectives:
Acquiring knowledge about the structure, chemical composition, physical properties, occurrences, and application of silicate. |
Learning Outcomes:
Students acquire the knowledge about macroscopic and microscopic appearance, chemical composition, physical properties, and application of silicate minerals. |
Content:
Theory teaching
Structure and principles of silicate classification. Tectosilicates: SiO2 group, K-feldspars, plagioclase, feldspathoids. zeolite. Structure, sorption, chemical composition and classification. Phyllosilicates: Kaolinite and smectite. Serpentine group. Micas. Talc. Chlorites. Inosilicates: Pyroxene (structure and chemical classification). Amphiboles (structure and chemical classification). Pyroxenoids. Cyclosilicates. Sorosilicates. Nesosilicates: Olivine. Garnet. Staurolite. Kyanite-andalusite-sillimanite. Practical teaching
Macroscopic and microscopic determination of silicates. |
Suggested Reading List:
- M. Logar: Sistematika silikata. (Udžbenik, 153 str.)
- Kerr, P. F. 1977. Optical Mineralogy. 4th edition, ISBN-10: 0070342180, ISBN-13: 978-0070342187. Publication:Mcgraw-Hill College, 482 pp.
- Nesse, W. D. 1991. Introduction to mineralogy.Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition, ISBN-10: 0195060245, ISBN-13: 978-0195060249, 362 pp.
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Conduct of the Course:
Interactive lectures with Power Point presentations. Exercises on available mineral samples and thin sections of rocks. |
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 |
| Written exam | 30 | | Oral Exam | 30 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 5 | | Practical Classes | 10 | | Seminars | 25 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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