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Subject: Minerals and Industrial Rocks
Scholarity:
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2/1/0;
2.5 UC; 3rd year / 1st semester.
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Objectives:
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Introduction of basic concepts of minerals and
industrial rocks: physical, chemical,
technological properties of the main groups of
minerals and industrial rocks; applications.
Evaluation, exploration and beneficiation
techniques of non-metallic mineral deposits.
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Qualifications:
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Knowledge and comprehension of the physical,
chemical, technological properties of the main
groups of minerals and industrial rocks. Development
of practical qualifications in the domain of study
techniques of minerals and industrial rocks;
analysis of technological essays.
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Theoretical:
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Fundamental
concepts. Classification of minerals and
industrial rocks. Physical, chemical,
technological properties of the main groups of
minerals and industrial rocks: cauline,
talcum, calcium carbonates, plaster,
clay, sands, feldspars, marbles,
granites, etc. Specification of the minerals for
its diverse functionalities: lod, functional
load, extensor, pigment, covouring, pavement,
etc. Refining and beneficiation processes of
minerals and industrial rocks. Study techniques,
applications, economy and market of the minerals
and industrial rocks.
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Theoretical and
Practical:
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Laboratorial
techniques on analysis of the minerals and
industrial rocks; technological essays. |
Methodologies of
Teaching:
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Theorectical
and theorectical and practical formal classes.
Field trips.
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Evaluation: |
Periodical
evaluation with written tests and reports
evaluation.
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Pre-requirements:
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Petrology. |
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