- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Workshop on Geology - rocks and minerals 1300-WWGRS-OG
The purpose of the course is to teach students identifying most common minerals and rocks by a macroscopic method (i.e. without using microscope or other specialist equipment) that may be used during their own hikes. Each class starts wit a short introduction to the current subject and than students work with a set of specimens prepared by teachers.
At the beginning (classes 1-3) students get to know diagnostic features of minerals, learn how to check them and than they identify selected minerals based on these features.
In the second part of the course, students learn how to identify rocks representing three main groups: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. They learn about the internal structure of these rocks (= texture), the mineral composition, classification rules and the origin of rocks. The selected fossils and sedimentary structures are also presented. The effect of the course is a summary table of identified minerals and rocks, including their characteristic features. Students get also information about the occurrences and practical application of rocks and minerals recognized during classes.
At the end of the course, students will get some basic information how to read geological maps.
Type of course
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
Upon accomplishing the course, the student:
- understands the rules for identification of minerals and rocks
- understands criteria for classification and naming different groups of rocks
- knows main groups of rocks, their composition and origin
- is capable of determining diagnostic features of minerals
- is capable of identifying most common minerals
- is capable of identifying and naming most common rock types
- knows where are the main occurrences of various rocks in Poland and can indicate these locations on map
- knows the practical applications of rocks and minerals
Assessment criteria
The classes are graded based on the following conditions:
- attendance criterium (2 absences are allowed)
- filling out of the table that summarises diagnostic features of minerals and rocks
- positive grade from a written final examination or preparation of the report
Practical placement
Not appicable
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
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