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IDENTIFYING DATA | 2024_25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subject | Ore deposits | Code | 00808032 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Study programme |
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Descriptors | Credit. | Type | Year | Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Compulsory | Third | Second |
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Department | TECN.MINERA,TOPOGRAF. Y ESTRUC |
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Coordinador |
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jferl@unileon.es ngomm@unileon.es |
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Web | http://https://www.unileon.es/estudiantes/oferta-academica/grados/grado-en-ingenieria-minera/plan-estudios?id=0808032&cursoa=2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
General description | This course is directed towards providing a knowledge of the geological processes and geodynamic contexts in which mineral deposits are formed. It explores the various types of deposit of greatest importance on the planet, associated with internal and external terrestrial processes, analysing the mineralogical characteristics, uses and properties of the principal minerals composing them. Attention is also paid to the formation of deposits related to ornamental rocks and industrial ores, as also to energy resources, such as coal and crude oil, and their potential for use in synthesizing new substances. In addition, the course includes a section on methods of prospecting for deposits. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tribunales de Revisión |
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Competencias |
Code | |
A16872 | |
A16873 | |
A16874 | |
A16875 | |
B5149 | |
B5150 | |
B5155 | |
B5157 | |
B5158 | |
B5159 | |
B5160 | |
B5161 | |
B5168 | |
B5169 | |
B5170 | |
B5171 | |
B5174 | |
B5177 | |
B5180 | |
B5183 | |
C2 | CMECES2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study. |
Learning aims |
Competences | |||
A16872 A16873 A16874 A16875 |
B5149 B5150 B5155 B5157 B5158 B5159 B5160 B5161 B5168 B5169 B5170 B5171 B5174 B5177 B5180 B5183 |
C2 |
Contents |
Topic | Sub-topic |
Theory | Topic 1. Introduction. Mineral deposits definition. Mineral. Resource concept: types of mineral deposits. Definitions of resources and reserves: classification. Distribution of the Earth's resources. Raw material consumption. Topic 2. Metallogeny and development of mineral formation theories. Topic 3. Origin of endogenous deposits. Magmatic processes, principles governing element distribution, fractional crystallisation Topic 4. Types of endogenous deposits Topic 5. Exogenous deposits origin Topic 6. Types of de exogenous deposits Topic 7. Morphology and textures of mineral deposits Topic 8. Industrial Rocks and Minerals Topic 9. Effects of folding and faulting on ore deposits Topic 10. Prospecting and evaluating of deposits Topic 11. Fossil fuels: Coal and the synthesis of elements such as anthracene Topic 12. Natural and unconventional hydrocarbons |
Practices | - Recognition of ores and rocks for industry. - Recognition of lignites, coal and anthracites. - Visual recognition of ornamental rocks and deposits in the Community of Castilla and León. - Carrying out bibliographic and field work for the course, concerning a deposit or group of deposits in the Community of Castilla and León. Evaluation of reserves. |
Planning |
Methodologies :: Tests | |||||||||
Class hours | Hours outside the classroom | Total hours | |||||||
Laboratory practicals | 10 | 15 | 25 | ||||||
Presentations / expositions | 1 | 5 | 6 | ||||||
Field work/trips | 10 | 15 | 25 | ||||||
Debates | 5 | 10 | 15 | ||||||
Seminars | 4 | 2 | 6 | ||||||
Lecture | 30 | 40 | 70 | ||||||
Extended-answer tests | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Description | |
Laboratory practicals | Recognition of minerals and rocks of of mining interest. |
Presentations / expositions | Presentation of course work to be developed by each student individually guided by the teacher. |
Field work/trips | The student develops a work throughout the course guided by the teacher and supported by data from the field, such as in situ samples, photos of the deposit, etc. |
Debates | |
Seminars | |
Lecture | Explanation of the topics. Resolving of doubts raised by the students. by the students. Questions to the students Questions to students to check the degree of assimilation of the assimilation of the explanations. Pw.P. presentations of representative mineral representative mineral deposits. |
Personalized attention |
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Assessment |
Description | Qualification | ||
Laboratory practicals | Case studies of varying complexity are analysed and solved. In addition, practical cases will be proposed for to be solved by the students. |
30 % | |
Presentations / expositions | Each student will individually carry out a monographic work in the field of the subject. Each student will individually carry out a monographic work in the field of the subject, which may be presented and defended before the teacher and the rest of their classmates. |
10 % | |
Extended-answer tests | Written test to evaluate theory. Practical problem-solving exam. |
50 % | |
Other comments and second call | |||
For the theory and practical exams, as well as for the course practicals, it is advisable to bring: - Scientific calculator - Ruler, compass and straightedge - Pencil, eraser and scalimeter The use of PDAs, tablets, etc. is not allowed. |
Sources of information |
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE |
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Complementary | |
Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before | |||
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