GEOL1026-2 : Complement of geology

Study Programmes 2015-2016

GEOL1026-2

Complement of geology, 1st part : elements of mineralogy

Duration :

20h Th, 20h Pr

Number of credits :

Master in geography : general (120 ECTS)		3

Lecturer :

Frédéric Hatert

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

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 :

Understand the morphology and the internal structure of minerals. Learn to identify minerals in hand, and with the polarizing microscope in transmitted light.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Basic knowledge (level BAC1) in mathematics, trigonometry, physics, optics, and inorganic chemistry.

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.