303131 (v.3) Process Mineralogy and Analysis 318
| Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
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| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | Introduction to mineralogy as applied to mineral processing. A detailed study of the principal ore minerals including native metals, sulphides and oxides. Trace and minor elements in sulphides and oxides and native metals, with particular reference to economically important trace constituents for example heavy metals in sulphides. Instrumental methods for measuring trace elements in mineral grains. Introduction to clay mineralogy. Practical work includes an introduction to reflected light microscopy, ore identifications and laboratory analysis techniques, such as XRD, SEM and LA-ICP-MS. |
| Field of Education: | 010703 Geology |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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