Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2024
Science, Technology, and Policy Master  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Minor in Natural Sciences and Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resources and Environment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 651-4037-00L | Mineral Resources I Can be chosen as an elective course within the Bachelor. Prospective MSc-Students attending the module "Mineral Resources" should attend Mineral Resources I and II in the first year of their MSc studies. | W | 3 credits | 2G | C. Chelle-Michou, L. Tavazzani | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Principles of hydrothermal ore formation, using base metal deposits (Cu, Pb, Zn) in sedimentary basins to explain the interplay of geological, chemical and physical factors from global scale to sample scale. Introduction to orthomagmatic ore formation (mostly Cr, Ni, PGE). Introduction to supergene residual deposits (Ni, Al) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Understanding the fundamental processes of hydrothermal, magmatic and supergene ore formation, recognising and interpreting mineralised rocks in geological context | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | (a) Principles of hydrothermal ore formation: base metal deposits in sedimentary basins. Practical classification of sample suites by genetic ore deposit types Mineral solubility and ore deposition, principles & thermodynamic prediction using activity diagrams. Driving forces and structural focussing of hydrothermal fluid flow (b) Introduction to orthomagmatic ore formation. Chromite, Ni-Cu sulphides and PGE in layered mafic intrusions. Distribution coefficients between silicate and sulphide melts. Carbonatites and pegmatite deposits. (c) Introduction to supergene residual deposits with emphasis on Ni laterites and bauxites | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Notes handed out during lectures | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Extensive literature list distributed in course | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | 2 contact hours per lecture / week including lectures, exercises and practical study of samples, and small literature-based student presentations. Supplementary contact for sample practicals and exercises as required. Credits and mark based on participation in course (exercises, 50%) and 1h30 written exam in the last lecture of the semester (50%). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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