Program Overview

Program Details

The program in question is the Mineralogian peruskurssi (AVOIN YO), which translates to Mineralogy Basic Course (OPEN UNIVERSITY).

Program Description

This course is intended for students of geosciences and other fields as a general introduction to the field of mineralogy. Mineralogy is an independent science, often taught in conjunction with geology, as minerals are an essential part of geologists' research subjects, the Earth. The course introduces students to crystals and the properties of crystalline material, minerals, and their general physical and chemical properties. The systematic part deals with the classification of minerals and its basis.

Program Format

• Continuous Learning: The course is part of the continuous learning offerings.
• Open University Education: It is available through the Open University, making it accessible to a broader range of students.

Academic Details

• Academic Year: The course is offered during the academic year.
• Field of Study: The field of study is Technology, with a specific focus on Geology and Mineralogy.
• Language of Instruction: The language of instruction is Finnish.
• Organizer: The course is organized by the University of Oulu.
• Location: The course takes place in Oulu, Finland.
• Maximum Number of Participants: The maximum number of participants is 3.

Learning Objectives

After completing the course, students will be able to:

• Identify the basics of mineralogical classification.
• Master the basics of crystal science, including crystal systems and indexing crystal faces.
• Recognize macroscopically important minerals.
• Understand the common geochemical properties of minerals and the factors influencing them.
• Have a general overview of the systematic classification of minerals, their chemical and physical properties, variations between minerals and mineral groups, factors affecting them, and their occurrence and use.

Implementation

The course is implemented through:

• Lectures
• Exercises
• Written examination

Teacher

The teacher for the course is Jukka-Pekka Ranta.

Assessment Scale

The assessment scale used is 1-5/Fail.

Time and Place of Instruction

The schedule for the contact teaching is provided separately.

Program Fees

The fee for the course is 100 .