Study program:
Minerology and Crystallography (VI semester -BsC) |
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Name of subject: Environmental Mineralogy |
Instructors:
Prof. Suzana Erić |
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Status: Optional |
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ECTS: 5 |
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Prerequisites: - |
Course Objectives:
Acquiring the basic knowledge about the role of mineralogical investigations in solving of the environmental problems. |
Learning Outcomes:
Students acquire the ability to recognize environmental problems associated with characteristic natural mineral species as well as the secondary formation of minerals caused by the anthropogenic activities. |
Content:
Theory teaching
Minerals and the environment. The reaction of minerals with the environment. Minerals in the soil. Minerals and causes of landslides. Mineral particles in the air. Minerals dangerous for human health. Radioactive minerals. Minerals as adsorbents. Decomposition of mineral species and stability of secondary phases, especially those containing toxic metals. Mineralogy of the mine waste and remediation strategies. Practical teaching
Analyses and methods of research in the mineralogy of the environment. |
Suggested Reading List:
- Notes in Mineralogy, Vol. 2 (2000): Environmental Mineralogy (D.J. Vaughan and R. Wogelius, eds., 434 pages)
- Spencer, E.W. 2003. Earth Science: Understanding Environmental Systems. McGraw-Hill, Dubuque, Iowa
- Parker, A. & Rae, J. E. (Eds.) (1998): Environmental Interactions of Clays.- Springer, Berlin Heidelberg,
271s.
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Conduct of the Course:
Interactive lectures with Power-Point presentations. Exercises: Demonstration of experimental methods. |
Fund hours:
| Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
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2 |
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0 |
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Assessment:
| Final Exam |
ECTS |
| Oral Exam | 50 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 5 | | Practical Classes | 5 | | Written tests | 40 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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