Entry requirements

120 credits with (1) 90 credits in earth science and 15 credits in chemistry, or (2) 90 credits in physics and 30 credits in earth science, or (3) 90 credits in geology. Regional Geology, 10 credits.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the student shall be able to:

• identify and interpret ore minerals and textures
• evaluate ore deposits, including mineralisation, geological setting and ore forming processes
• describe and explain the distribution of important ore bodies and their properties in the world
• assess the economic potential of an ore deposit
• appraise the environmental impacts and possible remediation measures of mining areas
• critically discuss issues related to mining and sustainable use of ore resources in society

Content

The main focus of the course is the formation, composition and distribution of ore deposits. Major types of ore deposits in the world and their characteristics. Mining and exploitation of ore and mineral resources are then discussed from the perspective of environmental impacts, sustainable development and importance in society.

Instruction

Lectures, group work, seminars, fieldwork, project work and exercises.

Training in communication skills with feedback is included in this course.

Assessment

Written examination (7 credits), practical examination (3 credits), and fieldwork, exercises, project work, and seminars (5 credits).

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.