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2011/12 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE2440 Mineralogy
10 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Sam Shaw
Email: S.Shaw@see.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2011/12
Module replaces
EARS2020This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module students should be able to:(1) describe the crystal structure of minerals, mineral chemistry and classification, physical and optical properties of the principal mineral groups, including distinguishing between the different silicates;
(2) use an optical microscope to make diagnostic observations and measurements on minerals
(3) describe how basic thermodynamics can be used to understand mineral formation and stability
(4) describe and explain (with the aid of phase diagrams) what is meant by solid solution and exsolution
(5) describe the classification, properties and uses of the sheet silicate and clay minerals in detail
(6) describe the mechanisms of diffusion and the optical properties seen in minerals that result from this process
(7) describe the principles of X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and how this is used to identify minerals, and investigate crystal structures;
(8) define and discuss the importance of industrial minerals to the world economy
(9) describe the mineralogy, origin and properties of key sulphide and oxide minerals.
Syllabus
The module will cover the following topics:
- mineral structure of minerals including crystallography, mineral chemistry and classification
- mineral identification using microscopy
- use of basic geochemical principles to understand mineral formation and constraints on solid solution/exsolution (systems; equilibrium; phase rules; basic thermodynamics)
- classification, chemistry and uses of sheet silicate minerals (e.g.clays)
- solid state diffusion and zoning in minerals
- X-ray diffraction of minerals
- industrial mineralogy
- sulfides and oxides.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Practical | 9 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| Private study hours | 71.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 29.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Background reading and revision: 71 hours.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Practical classes with answers and feedback.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical | 1 assessed practical | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 27/02/2012
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