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Study programmes 2013-2014Last update : 13/05/2014
GEOL1026-2  Complement of geology, 1st part : elements of mineralogy

Duration :  20h Th, 20h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation, in-depth approach, 1st year3
Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation, didactic approach, 1st year3
Master en sciences géographiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en développement territorial et géomatique, 1st year3
Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation, specialized approach, 1st year3
Master en sciences géographiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en géomorphologie, 1st year3
Lecturer :  Frédéric Hatert
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the second semester
Course contents :  
This course concerns the basics of Mineralogy, for students in BAC3 Geology Engineer and in Master1 Geography. The main chaptes are:
1. Geometric crystallography.
2. Optical crystallography.
3. Crystal chemistry.
4. Macroscopic identification of minerals.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
No prerequisite necessary.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Numerous hours of practical identification of minerals under the microscope. The macroscopic identification of minerals is not included in the hours mentioned in the programm of this course (personal supplementary training).
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Face-to-face learning. It is absolutely necessary to attend all practicals.
Recommended or required readings :  
The cours is available on-line. Please contact me in case of problems.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Examinations in June. Oral examination for theory. 2 practical examinations for microscopy and macroscopic identifcation.
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  

Items online :  
Eléments de Minéralogie - PART1
Theoretical part of this course.

Eléments de Minéralogie - PART2
Macroscopic identification of minerals


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