Course - Mineralogy, Advanced Course - GB8107
GB8107 - Mineralogy, Advanced Course
About
New from the academic year 2023/2024
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
Term:
Autumn
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 100/100 |
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
Term:
Spring
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course provides a broad introduction to the subject of mineralogy and this includes a review of the most common silicate mineral and selected non-silicate minerals, crystal and mineral chemistry, the use of ternary diagrams, in depth understanding of crystallography and symmetry down to the point group as well as an introduction to the translative symmetry elements and space groups. Compulsory work in crystallography and mineral chemistry.
Learning outcome
Upon course fullfilment you will be able to do the following for these different topics:
- Be able to explain what a mineral is.
- Crystal Chemistry: Explain and apply Pauling's rules, know the typical charge and the coordination of the most common chemical elements on Earth and how it affects how the individual chemical elements can substitute for each other. You should also know and understand the various types of packing and lattice that forms the basis for many crystal structures.
- Mineral Chemistry: Using your knowledge of crystal chemistry you should be able to calculate a mineral formula from a chemical analysis and estimated structural formula. Based on the outcome of this, you could plot further analysis in a triangular diagram and use it to classify mineral. You should also be able to assess whether the assay corresponds to a given structural formula or whether it might belong to another mineral group with a different stoichiometry using "site occupacy".
- Systematic mineralogy: Know all silicate groups with structural and chemical formulas for the most common members of the various groups. You should also be able to explain the differences and similarities / relationships between the different silicate groups.
- Crystallography and symmetry: You should be able to understand the seven crystal systems in detail and you should be able to plot planes with various Miller indices. You should also understand and apply the symmetry of the 32 point groups. Using a chart with projections of them you should be able to determine the point group a given crystal belongs to, based on 3D sketch or series of crystallographic section drawings. Conversely, you should also be able to generate crystallographic sections yourself given Miller indices for various forms and cleavage at a specified point group. You should be able to use a simple form of the stereographic projection to determine the symmetric equivalent of various shapes and cleavage defined by Miller indices. You will also be able to explain the optical properties of the various cut out from your knowledge of crystal systems and the orientation of the optical indicatrix in relation to these. Furthermore, you should understand and be able to explain how the translative symmetry elements generates the 230 space groups from the point groups. The translative symmetry elements should be understood and applied in the interpretation of 2D symmetry.
Learning methods and activities
The course uses a combination of theoretical lectures and compulsory practical exercises. The course is evaluated by a reference group. The lectures and exam is together with the students in TGB4127, but the students in GB8107 will have additional practical work (collection of mineralogical data), reports etc related to their PhD project.
Compulsory assignments
- Report
Further on evaluation
To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent (70 out of 100 points) is required. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering (PHIV)
Required previous knowledge
TGB4126 Mineralogy, Basic Course (can be done in parallel).
Course materials
Given at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGB4127 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | SUMMER |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Structural Geology/Tectonics
- Process Mineralogy
- Mineral Raw Materials
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Engineering Geology
- Mineral Production
- Natural Resources Management
- Geology of Mineral Deposits
- Mineral Processing
- Ore Geology
- Resource Geology
- Geology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral exam 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"