Mining Geology
| Title | ΓΕΩΛΟΓΙΑ ΜΕΤΑΛΛΕΙΩΝ-ΑΠΟΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΗ ΛΑΤΟΜΕΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΜΕΤΑΛΛΕΙΩΝ / Mining Geology |
| Code | GMO 885Ε |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Vasilios Melfos |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001853 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600285700
|
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/1/600285700
- At the Website of the School: http://www.geo.auth.gr/courses/gmo/gmo885e/
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
1) The students will be familiar with the most recent issues related to mineral raw materials
2) Environmental impact of mining
3) Estimation methods with a focus on geological and mineralogical research, and in particular on the sampling methods of different types of deposits
4) Environmental impacts of mining activities
5) Reuse of old mining wastes
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Course Content (Syllabus)
Mining legislation. Mine-mapping. Excavation methods. Sampling, preparation and processing of samples. Surface and underground mining. Methods of ore reserves classification and estimation. Economotechnical reports. Impacts to the environment from the exploitation of primary minerals. Drawing and restoration of regions of surficial or underground exploitation. Writing of restoration proposal.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
1) All class material is available in electronic form to all students through the course web page
2) The teacher communicates with students through email
3) The class evaluation is performed through the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 52 | 1.7 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 5 | 0.2 | |||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 60 | 2 |
Student Assessment
Description
1. Written Exam with short-answer questions on topics taught at both theory and laboratories. It makes up 100% of the overall score.
2. Possibility for two optional interim written examinations with short-answer questions covering half of the syllabus. Each makes up 50% of the total score.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
08-07-2025
