MINERALOGY AND OPTICAL MICROSCOPY LABORATORY
Course objectives
A - Knowledge and understanding OF 1) To know the main rock-forming minerals OF 2) To understand the nature of mineral structures OF 3) To understand the relationship between mineral structure and chemistry OF 4) To know the nature of mineral crystallization processes OF 5) To know the chemical-physical properties and nature of minerals OF 6) To know the main tools for mineralogical investigation … B - Application skills OF 7) To be able to deduce the potential use of minerals in the field of cultural heritage based on their chemical-physical properties OF 8) To be able to solve problems related to the crystal-chemical nature of rock-forming minerals OF 9) To be able to apply methods/techniques for mineral identification … C - Autonomy of judgment OF 10) To be able to evaluate the mineralogical characteristics of the main rock constituents OF 11) To be able to integrate the knowledge acquired in order to suggest the most suitable mineralogical investigation techniques depending on the type of geomaterial OF 12) To be able to evaluate the nature of different mineral species D - Communication skills OF 13) To know how to communicate the nature and effects of minerals on the geomaterials constituting works of art OF 14) To be able to communicate the properties of minerals relevant to restoration and describe the methodologies applied E - Ability to learn OF 15) Have the ability to consult the literature on minerals and investigation methods OF 16) Have the ability to autonomously pursue further studies throughout life, through the use of reference tables and textbooks for mineral identification and the use of scientific equipment in well-equipped laboratories OF 17) Being able to design and develop a mineralogical project, from defining objectives to selecting the most appropriate analytical methods, critically interpreting the data obtained and integrating it with scientific literature
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- Lesson code10620621
- Academic year2025/2026
- Coursecorso|33594
- CurriculumSingle curriculum
- Year1st year
- Semester2nd semester
- SSDGEO/06
- CFU6
- Subject areaFormazione scientifica di base