GEOL1034-1 : Crystallography and Mineralogy

Study Programmes 2015-2016

GEOL1034-1

Crystallography and Mineralogy - Part B

Duration :

10h Th, 20h Pr, 3d FW

Number of credits :

Bachelor in geology		4

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 Bloc2 Geology. The main chaptes are:
1. Reflected light microscopy.
2. Crystal chemistry.
3. Macroscopic identification of minerals.

Learning outcomes of the course :

This course has a double goal: identify minerals in hand samples, and with the polarizing microscope (reflected light).

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

For this course, prerequisite basic knowledges are necessary (level Bloc1): mathematics, trigonometry, physics, optics, and inorganic chmistry.

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.