Geological Resources Complements

Code:

G4023

Acronym:

G4023

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2024/2025 - 2S

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:G	1	Plano de estudos do Mestrado em Geologia desde 2013_2014	1	-	6	42	162
M:GRG	3	Plano de Estudos do M:GRG	1	-	6	42	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The Course Unit of Complements of Geological Resources has a main aim to consolidate  the fundamental topics of Geological Resources acquired during the first cycle. Geological Resources is a highly relevant area taking into account not only the increase in the consumption of these resources as well as the impacts of their exploitation, not only at the national level but also internationally.

Learning outcomes and competences

It is intended that students:

- be aware of the importance of using geological resources sustainably;

- recognize the main types of mineral deposits. Its geological setting and mineralization controls;

- be able to characterize the main deposits and identify paragéneses.

Working method

Presencial

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

Not applied

Program

Module 1 (AM)

1. Geological resources, society and economic development. Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) for Europe.
2. Classification of geological resources
3. Metallogenetic Provinces and ore districts around the world.
4. Metallogeny of ortho-magmatic ores. Paradigmatic examples
5. Volcanogenic ore deposits in the Iberian Pyrite Belt, The Neves Corvo ore deposi.

Ore characterization under macroscopic and microscopic observations

Module 2 (IB)

1. Magmatic - hydrothermal systems Metalogenetic implications
2. Pegmatites with rare metals.
3. Magmatic hydrothermal ores of W(+Sn), Cu, (Mo)
4. IOCG and porhyry copper pre deposits
5. Hydrothermal ore deposits of Au (Ag) and Pb,Zn (Ag)
6. Industrial deposits: kaolin, bentonite, laterite and bauxite.
 
 Textural characterization of ores typologies. Optical microscopy.

Mandatory literature

Evans Anthony M.; An introduction to economic geology and its environmental impact. ISBN: 0-86542-876-X
Moura A.; Metais e semi-metais de Portugal, Palimage, Coimbra, 2010
Moura A., Velho, J.L.; Recursos Geológicos de Portugal, , Palimage, Coimbra, 2012
António Moura; Recursos geológicos dos elementos. ISBN: 978-989-703-246-2

Complementary Bibliography

Guilbert John M.; The geology of ore deposits. ISBN: 0-7167-1456-6
Sawkins F. J. Frederick J.; Metal deposits in relation to plate tectonics. ISBN: 3-540-50920-8
António José Nogueira Gomes de Moura; Geologia económica dos metais básicos e dos metais ferrosos. ISBN: 978-989-703-145-8

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching material is orally exposed. During practical classes, students will study the most important resources using hand samples and reflection and transmission microscopes.

keywords

Natural sciences > Environmental science > Earth science

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho laboratorial	25,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	75,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	20,00
Trabalho laboratorial	8,00
Total:	28,00

Eligibility for exams

Não é caso

Calculation formula of final grade

Evaluation formula:

Final evaluation: 50% IB + 50% AM
The evaluation is continuous and consists of two components in each module:

I. Presentation and delivery of reports on two projects: geological and metallogenic characterisation of two different types of geological resources (IB); summary report of 2 published scientific papers and oral presentation (AM). Weight: 75%

II. Practical work (one assignment for each module): textural or microscopic characterisation of ores (IB); characterisation of a set of ores observed in class (AM). Weight: 25%

During the appeal period, the student can improve their grade by presenting another report on the theoretical part (to be done in 8 days), followed by a 10-minute oral presentation.

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