Optical Mineralogy

Code:

GEOL1009

Acronym:

GEOL1009

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2017/2018 - 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	51	study plan from 2017/18	1	-	3	28	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To provide an understanding of the principles and techniques of optical mineralogy.

Learning outcomes and competences

Developing the following skills: Know how determine all common optical properties of minerals in thin section Be able to identify the commom ninerals of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks

 

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Mineralogy and Cristalography

Program

1 Optical Mineralogy Basics 1.1 The student petrographic microscope 1.2 Light behaviour 1.3 Isotropic and anisotropic minerals 1.4 Optical properties of minerals 1.5 Observations under plane polarized light 1.6 Observations under cross polarized light 1.7 Identification of common minerals of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks

Mandatory literature

Nesse William D.; Introduction to optical mineralogy. ISBN: 0-19-514910-6
Gribble Colin; Optical mineralogy. ISBN: 1-87528-013-X
Kerr Paul F.; Optical mineralogy
Roubault Marcel; Détermination des minéraux des roches au microscope polarisant
Mackenzie W. S.; Atlas of rock-forming minerals in thin section. ISBN: 0-582-45591-X

Teaching methods and learning activities

-interaction teacher/student -powerpoint presentation -individual work -investigative work

keywords

Natural sciences

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	80,00
Participação presencial	20,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	2,00
Total:	2,00

Eligibility for exams

-Present in 2/3 of the practical lessons -Presentation of 2/3 of the practical works defined

Calculation formula of final grade

Theorical and practical examination 80% +20% participation in classe

Examinations or Special Assignments

FCUP rules

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

FCUP rules

Classification improvement

FCUP rules