Exploration Methods

Code:

G254

Acronym:

G254

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	33	P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula anterior a 09/10	3	-	5	-
		P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula em 09/10	3	-	5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Acquire knowledge to empower the organization of exploration campaigns, using methods of geophysical and geochemical exploration, given their complementarity.

Learning outcomes and competences

Be able to operate different exploration methods.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Stages of exploration. Recognition: Planning, Office of Research and Recognition of potential areas. Development: Selection of a target, working definition of margins and recycling of any previous mining projects. Interpolation methods for isoline. Geophysical Prospecting: Introduction to electrical methods: spontaneous potential, resistivity (Points, Profiles, Polls and 2D inversion), induced polarization, EM Introduction to seismic methods (seismic refraction and reflection in horizontal and inclined layers and its Applications) Brief Introduction Gravity and magnetic methods Prospecting Geochemistry. Analytical Results interpretation. Planning Techniques for recognition of the results and type of sampling.

Mandatory literature

Evans; Introduction to Mineral Exploration, 2005
Chaussier, J. B. E Morer, J. ; Manuel du prospecteur minier , BRGM, 1981
John M. Reynolds; An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics, Wiley

Complementary Bibliography

Robb, L. ; Introduction to ore-forming processes. , Blackwell., 2005
Rui Moura e Alexandre Lima; Compilação em CD de documentos de apoio à cadeira., 2010

Teaching methods and learning activities

The theoretical notions are presented in a "power point"which is available to students. In practical classes are applied in the theoretical concepts of classical cases or the application of actual research from teachers. This training is complemented with field visits to companies operating at present (Felmica, MedGold, Grupo Lagoa, etc.), where we can see the current projects.

Software

Rockware
Excel

keywords

Technological sciences > Technology > Mining
Technological sciences > Technology > Remote sensing

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	10,00
Total:	10,00

Eligibility for exams

According to the FCUP rules

Calculation formula of final grade

Average of obtained classifications on exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

not aplicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

not aplicable

Classification improvement

subsequent exam