Course - Mineral Deposit Geology - TGB4115
Mineral Deposit Geology
About
About the course
Course content
During this course, the student will gain a comprehensive appreciation of the formation of the most important mineral-deposit forming processes in the world. Geological processes that are particularly important for the formation of mineral-deposits will be taught. The student will acquire a knowledge level sufficient for communicating the formation of important ore deposits to a third party. The course will offer the student hands-on experience with selected mineral-deposits in S-Norway or in Cornwall, UK.
Learning outcome
This course will provide basic insights into the genesis of economic mineral deposits that are imperative for modern sustainable societies.
Knowledge: The student will be capable to understand when and how a geological process proceeds to the formation of a common economic mineral deposit where either the minerals or the elements that comprise the minerals may have economic potential.
Skills: The student will be able to read and understand professional publications that are addressing economic mineral deposits.
General competence: The student has a general knowledge about the geological setting of economic mineral deposits hence know where, generally to look for them and has the basic knowledge to participate in ore-geological project groups in developing or mining a mineral deposit, prospecting for ore-deposits or studying for a Master of Science in mineral deposit geology. Finally, the student will be able to identify important ore-forming phases by reflected light microscopy.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises, and field course. The course includes 6-8 mandatory double lab hours in reflected light microscopy of ore-forming phases and ends with theoretical questions in ore-mineralogy in the final written exam. The course also has a mandatory 5-7 days field course (normally Sunday to Friday) either in Cornwall or in South Norway, after which the student has to submit a mandatory field report. The written exam will include questions relevant for the field lab teaching.
Compulsory assignments
- Report
- Microscopy test
- Field course
Further on evaluation
The final exam is a written exam counting for 100% of the final grade. The examination papers are given in English only. The student's paper may be in Norwegian or English. In the case of a re-sit examination of the exam, the written exam may be substituted by an oral examination.
Recommended previous knowledge
TGB4130 Petrology or comparable course.
Required previous knowledge
TGB4125 Mineralogy, TGB4126 Mineralogy, Basic Course or comparable course.
Course materials
ppt-presentations with notes (available in Blackboard), Laurence R. Introduction to Ore-Forming Processes, Blackwell 2005.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIG0507 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Resource Geology
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.