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Mineralogy and Petrography
| Language of instruction | angličtina, čeština |
|---|---|
| Code | 541-0028 |
| Abbreviation | M |
| Course title | Mineralogy and Petrography |
| Coordinating department | Department of Geological Engineering |
| Course coordinator | Mgr. Štěpán Chládek, Ph.D. |
Summary
The course provides a comprehensive insight into the world of inorganic nature through two interconnected geological disciplines. Students will explore the crystal structure and physicochemical properties of minerals, understanding their genesis and system classification principles. The instruction further builds on the formation, composition, and classification of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. A key emphasis is placed on the technical applications of mineral resources in practice and mastering practical sample identification using macro-diagnostic methods.
Professional Knowledge
By completing the course, the student gains a comprehensive overview of the crystallographic properties and internal structure of minerals, as well as their genetic types and classification systems. They will understand in detail the petrogenetic processes behind the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and acquire knowledge of their mineralogical and chemical composition. At the same time, they will gain an overview of the possibilities for technical and industrial application of selected types of minerals and rocks.
Professional Skills
The student learns to reliably identify common minerals macroscopically based on their key physical properties, such as cleavage, hardness, luster, color, or density. Based on macro-diagnostic descriptions, they can recognize and correctly classify major rock types. They will be able to work independently with mineralogical and petrological keys, atlases, and professional literature, and evaluate raw material properties regarding their specific application in technical and civil engineering practice.
General Competencies
The student develops the ability to independently and systematically describe natural materials based on direct observation. They acquire the skill to apply theoretical geological knowledge when solving practical engineering and technical tasks, and can logically link theoretical knowledge of the internal structure of substances with their real-world behavior in practice.
Professional Knowledge
By completing the course, the student gains a comprehensive overview of the crystallographic properties and internal structure of minerals, as well as their genetic types and classification systems. They will understand in detail the petrogenetic processes behind the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and acquire knowledge of their mineralogical and chemical composition. At the same time, they will gain an overview of the possibilities for technical and industrial application of selected types of minerals and rocks.
Professional Skills
The student learns to reliably identify common minerals macroscopically based on their key physical properties, such as cleavage, hardness, luster, color, or density. Based on macro-diagnostic descriptions, they can recognize and correctly classify major rock types. They will be able to work independently with mineralogical and petrological keys, atlases, and professional literature, and evaluate raw material properties regarding their specific application in technical and civil engineering practice.
General Competencies
The student develops the ability to independently and systematically describe natural materials based on direct observation. They acquire the skill to apply theoretical geological knowledge when solving practical engineering and technical tasks, and can logically link theoretical knowledge of the internal structure of substances with their real-world behavior in practice.
Literature
Advised literature
BERNARD, Jan Hus a Jaroslav HYRŠL, KING, Vandall T., ed. Minerals and their localities. 2nd updated ed. Praha: Granit, 2006. ISBN 80-7296-054-7.
MUKHERJEE, Swapna. Applied mineralogy: applications in industry and environment. Dordrecht: Springer, [2011]. ISBN 978-94007-1161-7.
DEER, William Alexander, Robert Andrew HOWIE a Jack ZUSSMAN. An introduction to the rock-forming minerals. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson Prentice Hall, 1992. ISBN 0-582-30094-0.
FROST, Bryce Ronald a Carol Denison FROST. Essentials of igneous and metamorphic petrology. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2014. ISBN 978-1-107-02754-1.
MUKHERJEE, Swapna. Applied mineralogy: applications in industry and environment. Dordrecht: Springer, [2011]. ISBN 978-94007-1161-7.
DEER, William Alexander, Robert Andrew HOWIE a Jack ZUSSMAN. An introduction to the rock-forming minerals. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson Prentice Hall, 1992. ISBN 0-582-30094-0.
FROST, Bryce Ronald a Carol Denison FROST. Essentials of igneous and metamorphic petrology. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2014. ISBN 978-1-107-02754-1.