Entry requirements

90 credits in science/engineering (physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, earth science, computer science, material science), including 15 credits in mathematics or physics and 10 credits in chemistry. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Learning outcomes

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

• describe the natural form and occurrence of resources in Earths crust
• explain the processes of formation of different ore deposit types
• describe geological and geochemical methods of exploration
• discuss the economics of natural resources and importance of resources for society

Content

This course will present the characteristics of natural resources and their formation. Exploration will be approached from geological and geochemical perspectives. Geological exploration will focus on host rocks, alteration and geological structures of ore deposits. Geochemical exploration will cover till, soil and stream geochemistry, as well as alteration vectors. Aspects of economic geology and resource use will be integrated throughout the course. Equal opportunities with respect to the Discrimination Act.

Instruction

Lectures, seminars, case based learning and practical exercises.

Assessment

Seminar presentation (2 credits) and a written examination (3 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.