280114 VU Geotechnical and Applied Mineralogy (2023W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 04.09.2023 00:00 to Tu 26.09.2023 23:59
- Registration is open from Th 28.09.2023 00:00 to We 04.10.2023 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Tu 31.10.2023 23:59
Details
max. 35 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 04.10. 12:00 - 15:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
- Wednesday 11.10. 12:00 - 15:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
- Wednesday 18.10. 12:00 - 15:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
- Wednesday 25.10. 12:00 - 15:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
- Wednesday 08.11. 12:00 - 15:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
- Wednesday 15.11. 12:00 - 15:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
- Wednesday 22.11. 12:00 - 15:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
- Wednesday 29.11. 12:00 - 15:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
- Wednesday 06.12. 12:00 - 15:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
- Wednesday 13.12. 12:00 - 15:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
- Wednesday 10.01. 12:00 - 15:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
- Wednesday 17.01. 12:00 - 15:00 Friedrich Becke Seminarraum 2C315 3.OG UZA II
- Wednesday 24.01. 12:00 - 15:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
- Wednesday 31.01. 12:00 - 15:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
2 exams:
22.11.2023 clay mineralogy
31.01.2024 environmental mineralogy
22.11.2023 clay mineralogy
31.01.2024 environmental mineralogy
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Clay mineralogy: 5 exercises during class will be carried out (10 points each) and 50 points for the exam (for passing, 26 points are needed).
Environmental mineralogy: The students will get a list of 30-40 questions related to the topics discussed during the course at least two weeks before the exam. 10 questions from this list will appear as the exam questions. For passing the exam, the students need a minimum of 51 points out of 100.
For passing the course, an attendance of at least 70 % must be documented.
Environmental mineralogy: The students will get a list of 30-40 questions related to the topics discussed during the course at least two weeks before the exam. 10 questions from this list will appear as the exam questions. For passing the exam, the students need a minimum of 51 points out of 100.
For passing the course, an attendance of at least 70 % must be documented.
Examination topics
Theoretical and practical content of the course.
Reading list
Clay mineralogy:
Jasmund, K. & Lagaly, G. (Hrsg.) (1993): Tonminerale und Tone. Steinkopff, Darmstadt, 490 S.
Meunier, A. (2005): Clays. Springer Verlag, Berlin, 472 p.
Moore, D.M. & Reynolds, R.C. jr. (1997): X-ray diffraction and the identification and analysis of clay minerals. Oxford Univ.Press, New York, 378 p.Environmental mineralogy:
Putnis A. (1992): Introduction to Mineral Science, Cambridge University Press.
Vaughan DJ, and Wogelius RA (2000): Environmental Mineralogy. EMU Notes in Mineralogy, Volume 2, Eotvos University Press.
Bernd G. Lottermoser (2010): Mine Wastes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg.
Vaughan DJ, and Wogelius RA (2013): Environmental Mineralogy. EMU Notes in Mineralogy, Volume 13, Eotvos University Press.Various scientific articles will be suggested to the students during the course.
Jasmund, K. & Lagaly, G. (Hrsg.) (1993): Tonminerale und Tone. Steinkopff, Darmstadt, 490 S.
Meunier, A. (2005): Clays. Springer Verlag, Berlin, 472 p.
Moore, D.M. & Reynolds, R.C. jr. (1997): X-ray diffraction and the identification and analysis of clay minerals. Oxford Univ.Press, New York, 378 p.Environmental mineralogy:
Putnis A. (1992): Introduction to Mineral Science, Cambridge University Press.
Vaughan DJ, and Wogelius RA (2000): Environmental Mineralogy. EMU Notes in Mineralogy, Volume 2, Eotvos University Press.
Bernd G. Lottermoser (2010): Mine Wastes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg.
Vaughan DJ, and Wogelius RA (2013): Environmental Mineralogy. EMU Notes in Mineralogy, Volume 13, Eotvos University Press.Various scientific articles will be suggested to the students during the course.
Association in the course directory
MA-ERD-A3a; MA-ERD-W2.20a
Last modified: We 08.11.2023 15:28
The first part provides a general introduction into clay minerals, their structures and properties. The great range of uses of clays is a direct consequence of the wide variability of physical and chemical properties of clay minerals. Clay minerals are fine-grained with large surface areas. Some of them are expandable and are able to absorb and exchange ions. This is why economic, technical and environmental aspects of mudstones are very diverse and they are of great importance to modern society.
The methodical focus of this course is on the identification of clay minerals with x-ray diffraction (XRD). The students will learn how to prepare samples for proper clay mineral analysis and to identify them with XRD.
The second part of this course (Environmental Mineralogy) will introduce students to the basic concepts required to apply mineralogy to environmental problems. After the general introduction, a selection of techniques used to characterize minerals in solid environmental samples will be discussed in detail.
The properties and environmental role of minerals participating or forming in environmental processes will be discussed. Relationships between primary phases and secondary alteration phases will be highlighted. Topics such as long-termed management of the radioactive waste, and nanominerals and the environment will also be discussed in detail.
A third section of the course would go into greater detail on mineralogical aspects of mine wastes, remediation of sites contaminated by mining activities and overview of the applicable analytical methods. This will be illustrated through several case-studies.