Course content

The mineralogy part involves crystallography, mineral chemistry, simple phase relations. The more limited petrography course includes the classification of igneous, sedimentary and magmatic rocks. The practicals consist of an introduction to mineral identification by optical microscopy (2Ø) and the study of crystal models and samples of minerals and rocks.

Learning outcome

The course will provide theoretical and practical skills in crystallography, mineralogy (about 50 important minerals and mineral groups), optical mineralogy and petrography (all important rock types).

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and practicals. The course evaluation is based on practical tests (40%) and final exam (60%). If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of chemistry and knowlegde of rocks and minerals similar to the content of TGB4100 Geology, Introduction and TGB4110 Georesources.

Course materials

Information will be given at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions