Duration
15h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
Master in geology, research focus | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This advanced course complements the general concepts of metallogeny taught in the course GEOL0020-7: Mineral Resources. The processes of element concentration and ore deposit formation will be studied in detail through selected examples. The objective is to thoroughly examine specific cases of different types of deposits and locations. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the genetic processes highlighted by studies in mineralogy, elemental and isotopic geochemistry, and geochronology. Other approaches, such as fluid and melt inclusions, will also be explained. Geochronological methods for ore deposits will be covered as well.
Theoretical courses will be complemented by practical work, including the handling of samples and geological maps, the inspection of drill cores, and microscopic observation of thin sections and polished sections. Geochemical databases will also be used to understand compositional variations within a single deposit (work to be done using the R software). Emphasis will be placed on magmatic origin deposits.
The course will cover the following topics (subject to modification):
- Layered intrusions and associated ore deposits
- Fe-Ti deposits in anorthosites
- Magmatic Ni-Cu-Co-(PGE) sulfide deposits
- Diamonds and kimberlites
- Kiruna-type deposits and IOCG
- Mineral deposits in Cyprus
- Fluid and melt inclusions
- Geochronology of ore deposits
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Understand geochemical data of rocks and minerals and interpret their genetic implications; Integrate different approaches to construct a model of ore deposit formation.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Knowledge of mineralogy, sedimentology, magmatic and metamorphic petrology, as well as geochemistry, must have been acquired beforehand. Proficiency in English is essential.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Specialized international literature, sample handling, mining reports, data processing.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
The theoretical courses are delivered in modules of one or two hours. The practical work is organized following the theoretical course during the same half-day.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- MyULiège
Further information:
Evans, AM (1993) Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals. Blackwell Science, 389 pp. (ISBN 0-632-02953-2)
Pohl, WL (2011) Economic Geology: Principles and Practice. Wiley-Blackwell, 680 pp. (ISBN: 1-4443-3663-4)
Robb, L (2005) Introduction to Ore-Forming Processes. Blackwell Science, 384 pp. (ISBN 0-632-06378-5)
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Further information:
- Oral exam on the theory and practical part during the exam session (50%)
- Personal work and its presentation during the last class (25%)
- Completion of graded exercises during practical sessions or at home (25%)
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
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