Faculty of Science

Model (No 12)

Course Specification : انسجة صخور - تحليل معدنى

2010 - 2011

Farabi Quality Management of Education and Learning - 22/12/2024

University :Mansoura University

Faculty :Faculty of Science

Department :Geology Department

1- Course data :-

2- Course aims :-

Study the various techniques and methods used in analysis of the different minerals. These techniques include X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), Inductively Coupled Plasma spectroscopy (ICP), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Cathodoluminscence microscopy (CL), Stable isotopes, Fluid inclusions and staining.
Use the data resulted from the different techniques and methods in identification and geological significance of the different minerals. This helps in evaluatiof the economic importance of the these minerals and rocks and in solution of some environmental problems.
Enable the students to select the suitable equipment for each particular problem.
Use some specific computer programmes in analysing various data resulted from the different techniques and methods.
Study the mutual relations of individual minerals and/or glassy matter.

3- Course Learning Outcomes :-

4- Course contents :-

No	Topics	Week
1	Intergranularand reaction textures.
2	Basic concepts and definitions.mineral,rock,ore mineral and mineral deposit
3	Sample collection and preparation for different analyses
4	Identification of minerals based on physical properties
5	Identification of minerals using the staining technique
6	Mineral identification using the polarising microscope
7	X-rays, electron beams and miscellaneous methods of mineralogical analysis
8	Scanning electron microscopy,infrared spectroscopy and thermal techniques
9	Chemical analysis of minerals.
10	Data processing and interpretation
11	Crystallinity and granularity.
12	Equigranular and inequigranular textures.

5- Teaching and learning methods :-

S	Method
	Lectures using data show and board.
	Laboratory work.
	Discussion sessions.
	Field training.

6- Teaching and learning methods of disables :-

The same as normal students, only skeletal disabilities are allowed in the Faculty of Science.

7- Student assessment :-

A. Timing

B. Degree

8- List of books and references

S	Item	Type
1	Tucker, M., 1988. Techniques in Sedimentology, Blackwell Scientific Pub., 394 pp.
2	Klein, C. and Hurlbut, C. 1999. Manual of Mineralogy. John Wiley and Sons,
3	James, M. P., 1987. Applied mineralogy. (a Quantitative approach). Graham,
4	Welton, J., 1984. SEM Petrology Atlas. AAPG., Tuksa, 237 pp.
5	Angustithis, S., 1973. Atlas of the textural patterns of granits, gneisses and associated rocks types.
6	Tyrrell, G., 1972. The principle of petrology
7	Wells, H. and Wells., 1979. Petrology of the igneous rocks
8	Tickel, F.G. 1965. The techniques of sedimentary mineralogy. Elsevier,
9	Grim, R. E., 1953. Clay mineralogy. McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 164 pp.
10	Sedimentology, Journal of Sedimentary Research, Sedimentary Geology, Clay and clay minerals, clays.
11	bubl.ac.uk/link/m/mineralogy.htm - , www.minerant.org
12	Journal of African Earth Sciences.
13	Egyptian Journal of Geology.

9- Matrix of knowledge and skills of the course

S	Content	Study week
	Intergranularand reaction textures.
	Basic concepts and definitions.mineral,rock,ore mineral and mineral deposit
	Sample collection and preparation for different analyses
	Identification of minerals based on physical properties
	Identification of minerals using the staining technique
	Mineral identification using the polarising microscope
	X-rays, electron beams and miscellaneous methods of mineralogical analysis
	Scanning electron microscopy,infrared spectroscopy and thermal techniques
	Chemical analysis of minerals.
	Data processing and interpretation
	Crystallinity and granularity.
	Equigranular and inequigranular textures.

Course Coordinator(s): -

Head of department: -

Salah Nasr Ebrahim Ayad