Evaluation of Geological Resources

Code:

G252

Acronym:

G252

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2015/2016 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Geology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:G	19	P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula anterior a 09/10	2	-	5	-
			3
		P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula em 09/10	2	-	5	-
			3

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Equip students with the knowledge and skills required for the analysis and interpretation of drill core records surveys, three-dimensional modeling and calculation of reserves, volume and weight of a mineral deposit area.

Learning outcomes and competences

Developing the skills required for the analysis and interpretation of drill core records surveys, three-dimensional modeling and calculation of reserves, volume and weight of a mineral deposit area. Writing of a report.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Creation and editing data for vertical and deviated boreholes: Location, orientation, lithology, stratigraphy, geochemistry, geophysics, fracturing, groundwater levels, patterns and symbols.

2. Importing and exporting data. Data transfer between the datasheet and the borehole manager and vice versa. Location maps. Recalculation of coordinates. Vertical projection of 2D borehole logs: single and multiple.

3. 3D projection of borehole logs: single and multiple.  Profiles between boreholes. Synthesis Report of the parameters of a borehole. Creating models, profiles and fence diagrams of lithology. Lithologic maps. Volumetry of lithology by depth intervals. Import and export lithological data.

4. Calculating two-dimensional representations of structural surfaces. Creating isopach (2D). Block diagrams of stratigraphic thicknesses. Block diagrams, profiles and fence diagrams of stratigraphy. Determination of stratigraphic contacts from lithology. Stratigraphic maps. Stratigraphic volumetry. Export to ASCII files.

5. Block diagrams, profiles and fence diagrams of geochemical concentrations of elements. Volumetry of geochemical models: calculation of reserves in volume and weight. Importing and exporting data.

Mandatory literature

Coelho, J., Perrin, M. and Garcia, D.; The Geologic Setting of the Tungsten Skarn Ore from Covas - V.N.Cerveira (NW Portugal), Pub. Mus.Lab.Min.Geol. FCUP, 1988. ISBN: 0370-0631
Rockware Int.; Rockworks 16, Help files, 2014

Teaching methods and learning activities

1. Presentation of the framework of specific works to be developed by each student

2. Assisted teaching.

Software

Rockworks 16
Microsoft Office
Paint Net
Google Earth

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	15,00
Trabalho escrito	85,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	32,00
Total:	32,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Performance in class - 15%

Report - 85%