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Subject: Mineral Deposits
Scholarity:
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2/0/3;
3.0 UC; 3rd year / 1st semester.
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Objectives:
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Introduction to basic concepts of mineral
deposits: mineral and energetic resources;
metallogenetic processes; mineral parageneses;
classification and typology of matallic deposits.
Study techniques of metallic mineral deposits.
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Qualifications:
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Knowledge and comprehension of the metallogenetic
processes.
Development of practical qualifications in the
domain of identification
and classification of opac minerals on hand
samples and by the light reflected microscope.
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Theoretical:
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Concept of deposit and mineral deposit. Mineral
resources. Energetic resources. Metallogenetic
processes. Mineral parageneses. Classification and
typology of matallic deposits. Study techniques of
metallic mineral deposits, prospection, evaluation
and exploration. Economical aspects. Principles
Portuguese deposits.
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Practical:
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Identification
and classification of metallic ores on hand
samples and by the light reflected microscope.
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Methodologies of
Teaching:
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Theorectical formal
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laboratorial practical
classes. Field
trips.
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Evaluation: |
Written
theorectical exame (60%) and written practical
exame (40%).
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Pre-requirements:
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Petrology.
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