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| Course
Coordinator |
Prof
John Clemens (021 808 3159), jclemens@sun.ac.za |
| Lecturers |
Prof
John Clemens (021 808 3159), jclemens@sun.ac.za |
| Course
Structure |
3
lectures and one 3-hr practical per week |
| Course
Timetable |
Lectures:
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| Language
Specification |
E |
| Course
Prerequisite |
Geo-Environmental
Science 124, Chemistry 124 |
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Pass Prerequisite |
Geo-Environmental Science 154 |
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| Introduction
to mineralogy, crystallography and mineral chemistry. The objectives
are to review the geochemical basis for mineralogy, crystal
structure and crystal chemistry, to introduce the subjects of
crystallography, systematic mineralogy and phase diagrams as
applied to mineral stabilities, and to train learners in how
to identify minerals in hand specimen. Both rock-forming and
ore minerals are covered and the geological contexts of their
occurrence explained. In addition, some practical skills in
library research and presentation are be covered. |
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The
module will enable students to recognise the common minerals
that they will encounter in rocks and ores, and their weathering
and alteration products. It will also provide students with
an appreciation of the chemical and structural bases for the
classification of minerals and an understanding of mineral
paragenesis (the occurrences of mineral suites). This understanding
will equip the students for the microscope-based mineralogical
and petrological approaches that will be used in Geology 254,
314 and 354. |
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- Deer,
W.A., Howie, R.A. and Zussman, J. (1996) An Introduction
to the Rock-forming Minerals. 2nd edition, Longman Scientific
and Technical, London, 696 pp.
- Gribble,
C.D. and Hall, A.J. (1992) Optical Mineralogy: Principles
and Practice. UCL Press, London, 303 pp.
- Nesse,
W.D. (2000) Introduction to Mineralogy. Oxford University
Press, New York, 442 pp.
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following websites have useful compilations on hand-specimen
mineralogy and crystallography: |
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| Students are encouraged
to consult as many text books, journals and on-line data sources
as possible. Detailed hints and instructions are provided on
how to make a good presentation. An extensive set of supplementary
course notes is available on WebCT, reflecting and enlarging
upon the concepts presented in the lectures. |
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| There is
no formal University exam, but there are seven assessment opportunities:
two theory tests, a practical test, a presentation and three
assessed practicals. The final mark will be comprised in the
following way: |
- Practical
1 = 10%
- Practical
2 = 5%
- Practical
3 = 5%
- Presentation
= 20%
- Theory
tests = 30% (10% and 20% each)
- Practical
test = 30%
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