42421 - Natural Resource Investigation Modulübersicht
Module Number: | 42421 |
Module Title: | Natural Resource Investigation |
Rohstofferkundung | |
Department: | Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences |
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Language of Teaching / Examination: | English |
Duration: | 2 semesters |
Frequency of Offer: | Every winter semester |
Credits: | 6 |
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Contents: | Lecture Prospection and Exploration of Natural Resources The lectures provides an overview about the geological processes which are responsible for the formation of different natural resources including energy resources, metals, industrial minerals and ground water. Methods for the prospection and exploration of these resources are presented using geological, geophysical, geochemical and remote sensing techniques. Advantages and disadvantages of the methods are discussed. Practical training Prospection and Exploration of Natural Resources The focus of this course is the practical training of the prospection and exploration methods in the field and in the lab. Geological, geophysical and remote sensing techniques are used in order to detect e.g. raw material deposits. Lecture/exercise Introduction to Coal Petrology Lecture and practical training at the microscope. The lecture provides an overview about the genesis of coal seams and about the microscopic constituents of coal. The maceral concept is introduced. It is shown that coal is also a source of environmental information. The student will do a reconstruction of the paleoenvironment by using microscopic maceral analyses. Excursion Prospex Field trip to an active exploration site. Topics: Geological setting, exploration technology, efficiency and costs. |
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Mandatory Prerequisites: | None |
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Teaching Materials and Literature: | Material provided by the Chair |
Module Examination: | Continuous Assessment (MCA) |
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Evaluation of Module Examination: | Performance Verification – graded |
Limited Number of Participants: | None |
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Remarks: | None |
Module Components: | Winter semester:
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