GEOE 230 : Mineralogy and Petrology

Department

Department of Geological Engineering

Academic Program

Bachelor in Bachelor of Geological Engineering

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

GEOE 110

Overview

Crystallization, crystal symmetry, crystal systems, forms, habits, elements of crystal chemistry, Bravais Lattice.  physical properties of minerals, chemical properties of mineral crystals (Isomorphism, Polymorphism. psedomorphism), ionic substitution, solid solution, descriptive mineralogy, native minerals, Sulfides, Oxides……, and Silicates. Studying physical properties, occurrence, and uses of important economic and rock-forming minerals. Studying Igneous rocks, origin, composition, texture, and classification. Studying Metamorphic rocks, origin of contact and regional metamorphism, properties and classification. Studying Sedimentary rocks, origin of detrital and chemical sedimentary rocks, composition, texture, and classification. Lab: Crystal models to identify symmetry and form. Identification and description of the important of some portant economic and rock forming minerals and their thin sections. Hand specimens of ore and rock-forming minerals to identify minerals using physical Properties. Field trips to recognize some rock-forming minerals.

Intended learning outcomes

Outcomes of the course:

● Learn about crystalline materials, crystal system, chemical constituents, mineral groups, and properties of natural minerals.

● Knowledge of the mineral phases of hand samples through their physical properties, method of occurrence and presence in different rocks.

● Knowing the difference between rocks, their properties, existence, and mineral components, in addition to studying some samples that represent minerals and rocks of economic importance

Teaching and learning methods

Lecturesmy workscientific visits

Methods of assessments

Evaluation

Method

Time

Weight

%

Date / week

Remarks

1

1st written Exam

1 hr

10

10

6

 

2

2nd lab. Exam

30 min

10

10

8

w/ oral exam

3

2nd written Exam

1hr+30 min

15

15

12

 

4

2nd lab. Exam

30 miin

15

15

15

w/ oral exam

5

Final written  Exam

2 hr

50

50

16

 

Total

100 Deg.

100 %

 

 

المراجع

where it is located

 

Author

 

Release

 

publisher

 

References address

 

In the information network and the college library, the department responsible for teaching the course

 

Mohamed Helmy

 

1994

 

Metallurgy

 

Prescribed textbooks

 

 

Chris Oxlade

Mr. Dr. Hassan Abu Arabia

Dr.. Emad El Din Ahmed Ibrahim

Metallurgy

 

2016

2016

2015

2002

 

Minerals and rocks

Principles of petrology

rocks and minerals

Metallurgy

 

Help books

 

 

 

 

Scientific periodicals or publications and follow-up to the latest global websites in universities in crystallography, minerals and rocks

 

Scientific journals

 

 

Philip Simon

Imad Eddin Effendi

Ahmad Abd-Alkadir

2017

2017

2003

 

Minerals, ores and precious stones

Atlas of rocks and minerals

Colored atlas of rocks and minerals in thin sections

 

Other

 

محتوى المقرر

Course syllabus 

Week

Lectures / discussion / Remarks

Crystallization, crystal symmetry, crystal systems

1

Lecture

Crystallization, crystal symmetry, crystal systems

2

Lecture

forms, habits, elements of crystal chemistry, Bravais Lattice

3

Lecture

forms, habits, elements of crystal chemistry, Bravais Lattice

4

Lecture

physical properties of minerals,

5

Lecture + tutorial

physical properties of minerals,

6

Lecture + tutorial

chemical properties of mineral crystals

7

Lecture + tutorial

chemical properties of mineral crystals

8

 

ionic substitution, solid solution, descriptive mineralogy, Mineral groups, Studying physical properties, occurrence, and uses as Mineral industrial and rock-forming minerals

9-12

Lecture + tutorial

Studying Igneous rocks, origin, composition, texture, and classification

12-14

Lecture + tutorial