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Course: Ore Microscopy

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Course title Ore Microscopy
Course code KGE/RUM
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kapusta Jaroslav, Mgr.
  • Kropáč Kamil, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Theoretical fundamentals of the optics of opaque minerals in reflected polarized light, construction of reflected light microscope, specimens. Forms and optical properties of petrologically and economically important minerals in reflected polarized light. Structures and microtextures of ore minerals and their petrological and genetic significance. Introduction to metallography.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Observation
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 30 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Forms and optical properties of petrologically and economically important minerals in reflected polarized light.
The students should be able to: - explain essentials of the study of opaque minerals in reflected light - describe the development and optical properties of petrologically and economically important minerals - define structures and microstructures of ore minerals and their petrological andeconomical significance.
Prerequisites
knowledge of work with polarizing microscope knowledge of properties of common ore and gangue minerals
KGE/MIKRM
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KGE/MIPRA

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

written test from the presented problems practical determination of minerals in ore microscope
Recommended literature
  • Gregerová, M. - Fojt, B. - Vávra, V. (2002). Mikroskopie horninotvorných a technických minerálů. MZM, PřF MU. Brno.
  • Higgins, R., A. (1993). Engineering Metallurgy, 6th ed.. Edward Arnold, London.
  • Chadwick, G., A. (1972). Metallography of phase transformations. Crane, Russak and Company, Inc., New York.
  • Kašpar, P. (1988). Rudní mikroskopie. Academia Praha.
  • Rostoker, W. - Dvorak, J., W. (1977). Interpretation of metallographic structures, 2nd ed. 222s. Academic Press.
  • Voort, G., F., V. (1994). Metallography: Principles and Practice. 632 s. McGraw-Hill.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Environmental Geology (2019) Category: Geology courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 06.06.2024 00:09.