GEOLOGY 194: METALLIFEROUS ORE DEPOSITS (LABORATORY)

Course Syllabus
CREDIT: 2.0
PREREQUISITE:
Chem
26/26.1/equiv,
Geol 112 (for EM),
Geol 150 (for
Geol)

CLASS SCHEDULE
DAY AND TIME:
TTh 8:30-11:30 AM
(Section A)
TTh 11:30-2:30 PM
(Section B)
TTh 2:30-5:30 PM
(Section C)
TTh 5:30-8:30 PM
(Section D)
ROOM: NIGS
230/115/203

INSTRUCTOR:
Ms. Karmina Aquino and Mr. Cris Reven Gibaga
(Section A)
Ms. Sofia Marah Frias and Ms. Ma. Isabella Hermo
(Section B/C)
Ms. Sofia Marah Frias and Mr. Ren Marquez (Section
D)
FACULTY ROOM:
NIGS 217-J and NIGS 007
NIGS 217-K and NIGS 007B
NIGS 217-K and NIGS 222
CONSULTATION HOURS: WF 12:00NN 5:00PM
EMAIL: sofiamarahfrias@gmail.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Nature, occurrence and origin of metalliferous deposits

COARSE GOALS: At the end of the course, the students must be able to:
1 Apply different techniques in recognizing and analyzing ore-gangue mineralogy and textures from
a macroscopic to a microscopic scale
2 Integrate the concepts of ore grade and tonnage with the economic aspect of ore deposits
3 Learn the basic responsibilities and work of a geologist/mining engineer in the exploration stage,
developing stage and production stage of a mine
SCHEDULE
LECTURES
EXERCISES
MATERIALS
PART 1. ORE MINERALOGY AND TEXTURES, REFLECTED LIGHT MICROSCOPY AND ALTERATION
MINERALOGY
Jan 19 Class
LECTURE 1: Ore
PRE-LAB:
Mineral ID Kit
Introduction, Lec1,
Mineralogy
Introduction to Ore
Hand lens
PreLab
Mineralogy
Streak plate
Ore and Gangue
Jan 21, 28, Feb 2 Ex1
Glass
Minerals
Steel knife
Feb 2 Disc1
EXERCISE 1:
Physical
Iron nail
Identification of
Properties of
Copper coin
Common
Ore
Minerals
Minerals
Diluted acid
Major and Minor
Magnet
Ore Minerals
Coloring/drawing
Economic
materials,
Mineral
Any book on basic/ore
Associations
mineralogy
Feb 4 Lec2
Feb 9, 11, 16 - Ex2,
PreLab
Feb 16 Disc2

LECTURE 2: Ore Textures

Infill Textures
Alteration
Textures
Overprinting
Textures
Breccias

EXERCISE 2:
Ore Textures

Mineral ID Kit
Hand lens
Streak plate
Glass
Steel knife
Iron nail
Copper coin
Diluted acid
Magnet
Coloring/drawing
materials,
Any book on basic/ore

Feb 18 Lec3
Feb 18, 23 Ex3
Mar 1, 3, 8, 10 Ex4
Mar 10 Disc4

LECTURE 3 AND 4:
Ore Microscopy
Parts and
Functions of a
Petrographic
(Reflected Light)
Microscope
Transmitted vs
Reflected Light
Microscopy
Polished Section
Preparation
Properties under
Reflected Light
Identification of
Common Ore
Minerals under
Reflected Light
LECTURE 5:
X-Ray Diffraction and
Alteration Mineral
Identification

Mar 15 Lec5, Ex5

Mar 17 Disc5

Mar 29 Lec6
Mar 31 Ex6
Apr 5 Disc6

PRE-LAB:
Introduction to Ore
Microscopy
EXERCISE 3:
Properties under
Reflected Light
EXERCISE 4:
Identification of
Common Ore Minerals
under Reflected Light

EXERCISE 5:
X-Ray Diffraction and
Alteration Mineral
Identification

LECTURE 7:
Structural Analysis

EXERCISE 7:
Structural Analysis

Apr 14 Lec8/Ex8
Apr 19 Ex8
Apr 21 Disc8

LECTURE 8:
Ore Grade Estimation
and Weighing, Block,
Triangle and Polygon
Method

EXERCISE 8:
Resource Estimation

Apr 26, 28 Lec9

May 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19
Ex9

LECTURE 9:
LeapFrog Geo Software

EXERCISE 9:
Ore Modeling

25 Feb (Th)
20 Mar (Su)
22 Mar (T)
24 Mar (Th)
31 Mar (Th)
19 May (Th)
22 May (Su)
21-28 May

Laptop

MARCH 20 (SUN) LONG EXAM 1

PART 2. ESSENTIALS TO ORE GRADE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATION,
GEOLOGIC METHODS IN MINERAL EXPLORATION AND MINING
LECTURE 6:
EXERCISE 6:
Laptop or calculator
Introduction to Ore
Introduction to Ore
Grade and Tonnage
Grade and Tonnage

Apr 7 Lec7/Ex7
Apr 12 Disc7

IMPORTANT DATES
26 Jan (T)
05 Feb (F)

mineralogy
Coloring/drawing
materials,
Any book on ore and
reflected light
microscopy with details
on properties of ore
minerals

TO

MAY 22 (SUN) LONG EXAM 2

REMEMBER
2016 Hunt for Ore Deposits Conference
Deadline of Application for Graduation for 2nd
Semester AY15-16
EDSA Revolution Anniversary
Long Exam 1
Holy Tuesday
Maundy Thursday
ACLE
End of Classes
Long Exam 2
Final Exam Week

Ruler
Triangles
Protractor
Pencil and eraser
Tracing paper
Laptop or calculator
Ruler
Triangles
Protractor
Compass
Pencil and eraser
Tracing paper
Laptop/calculator
Laptop

TEACHING STRATEGIES:
We will have a pre-lab discussion and post-lab discussion for every exercise. Pre-lab discussions are
comprised of lectures that will be essential for the accomplishment of the exercise. On the day of the
submission of the exercise, the class is encouraged to participate in post-lab discussion/reporting.
Unannounced quizzes may be given at the end of each lecture.

EVALUATION:
Lec: 3 units
Lab: 2 units
Lec Grade (60%) +
Lab Grade (40%) =
Course Grade
(100%)
You NEED to pass
BOTH lecture and
laboratory to PASS
THE COURSE!
Lab Class
Requirements:
Laboratory
Exercises (10 @
3% each) 30%
(Exercise 9
counted as 2
exercises)
Pre-/Post-Lab
Discussion,
Quizzes, Project
10%
Long Exam (2 @
30% each) 60%

GRADING
SYSTEM:
1.0
96-100
1.25 91.5095.99
1.5
87.0091.49
1.75 82.5086.99
2.0
78.0082.49
2.25 73.5077.99
2.5
69.0073.49
2.75 64.5068.99
3.0
60.0064.49
5.0
<60.00

EVALUATION DETAILS:
Below are the GENERAL details and format of the class requirements. Modifications on the format will
be given as needed.
1. LABORATORY EXERCISES. All laboratory exercises should be WORD PROCESSED with the
following format: Arial 11, justified, single-spaced, 1 top, bottom, left and right margins, A4 size
bond paper. This includes text, computer generated graphs, diagrams, and tables. Plates should
be HAND-DRAWN. For sections that require computations, present all the equations used and a

corresponding sample computation. Computations can be either word processed or hand-written.

Observe proper paraphrasing and reference citation. References should always be placed at the
end of each report.
2. POST-LAB DISCUSSION/REPORTING. Though not all exercises will have post-lab reporting,
students are still expected to participate actively in post-lab discussions. Depending on the nature
of the exercise, assessment may be done individually or by group.
3. QUIZZES. Quizzes should be expected at the end of every lecture. Since the exercises will
measure your practical skills in this course, the quizzes will evaluate your conceptual knowledge
of the course.
4. LONG EXAM. Two long exams will be given. This will cover all lectures and laboratory exercises.
THERE WILL BE NO REMOVAL EXAMINATION OR FINAL EXAMINATION FOR THE
LABORATORY PART.
CLASS RULES:
1. Classes will start at exactly 8:40 am, 11:40 am, 2:40 pm, 5:40 pm. Instructions will not be
repeated for late comers.
2. Three (3) lates is equivalent to one (1) unexcused absence. More than six (6) excused/unexcused
absences will earn you a grade of 5.0 (failing grade) for the course.
3. Eating is STRONGLY PROHIBITED in the mineralogy, microscopy, and computer rooms.
4. Use of electronic devices such as cell phones and laptops is PROHIBITED during discussions.
5. EXERCISES:
a. Exercises will be collected before the start of the next lecture.
b. Late pre-lab or lab exercises will NOT BE CHECKED but the student MUST SUBMIT THE
EXERCISE FOR COMPLETION.
c. Students with missed exercises (due to EXCUSED ABSENCES) will be given at least one
week (adjustable depending on the length of the exercise) to complete the exercise.
d. Unless stated, all exercises should be done individually.
e. Group discussions during the exercises are highly encouraged but you should DO YOUR
OWN WORK.
6. QUIZZES and POST-LAB DISCUSSION/REPORTING: Students with unexcused absences during
the date of the quiz or post-lab reporting will automatically have a grade of zero for that activity.
7. If you wish to consult me regarding the lessons, you can contact me thru email. Also, please notify
me before hand if you want to talk to me personally.
8. Undocumented material is a case of PLAGIARISM and is NOT ACCEPTABLE. ANY FORM OF
CHEATING IN EXAMINATIONS OR ANY ACT OF DISHONESTY IN RELATION TO STUDIES,
SUCH AS PLAGIARISM, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
REFERENCES:
Klein, C., & Hurlbut, C. J. (1999). Manual of Mineralogy. Canada: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Marjoribanks, R. (2010). Geological Methods in Mineral Explorations and Mining (2nd ed.). Heidelberg:
Springer.
Nesse, W. (2004). Introduction to Optical Mineralogy. New York: Oxford University Press, Inc.
Spry, P. G., & Gedlinske, B. L. (1987). Economic Geology: Tables for the Determination of Common
Opaque Minerals. Economic Geology Publishing Company
Taylor, R. (2009). Ore Textures. Berlin:Springer-Verlag
Wellmer, F. W., Dalheimer, M., & Wagner, M. (2008). Economic Evaluations in Exploration (2nd ed.).
Heidelberg: Springer.