Research and Exploitation of Marbles
| Title | Έρευνα και Εκμετάλλευση Αδρανών Υλικών και Μαρμάρων / Research and Exploitation of Marbles |
| Code | GMOM210E |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Antonios Koronaios |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001962 |
| Academic Year | 2017 – 2018 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Class ID | 600107912
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600107912
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The course focuses on the recognition of the various building stones and ornamental rocks especially in Greece.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work in teams
Course Content (Syllabus)
Various types of building stones with main focus on carbonate rocks as construction materials. Architectural and construction uses. Physical and mechanical properties and methods of measurements. Mineralogical, petrographic and geochemical characteristics. Factors controlling the weathering and deterioration. Distribution of the various building and ornamental stones in Greece. Understand of the stone market size and the exports. Heritage designation of specific materials, mainly marbles, closely associated with ancient Greek culture. Precious stones.
Keywords
Building rocks, uses, applications, properties, precious stones.
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
1) Lectures at group level.
2) Talk at group and personal level.
2) The teacher communicates with students personally on a daily basis and through email and facebook.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Total |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
1. Carτ D.D., 1994. Industrial Minerals and Rocks (6th ed.). ISBN 0-87335-103-7, 1214 p.
2. Ηarben Ρ.W., 2002. The Industrial Minerals Handybook: Α Guide to Markets, Specifications & Prices. ΙSBN 1-904333-04-4, 409 p.
Last Update
03-06-2014
