EASC 324 3 Credit Hours
Economic Geology
This information is for second semester 2017/2018 academic year
Teachers responsible
Prof. Johnson Manu
Dr. Prince Ofori Amponsah
Availability
This course is available open to all visiting students but only as a second semester course.
Course Content
Classification and genesis of mineral deposits and geochemical element movement. To understand the Economic geology of Africa with emphasis on Ghana.
Teaching
The format will consist of lectures, demonstrations, and discussions. Student participation is vital to the success of the course and may contribute to grades.
Formative Coursework
The course will be delivered through lectures.
Indicative reading
1. Pohl W. L., 2011. "Economic Geology Principles and Practice", Blackwell Publishing Ltd, p. 663.
2. Misra K. C., 2000. "Understanding Mineral Deposits", Springer, p. 845.
3. Harald G. D., 2010. "The _chessboard_ classification scheme of mineral deposits: Mineralogy and geology from aluminum to zirconium", Earth-Science Reviews, Volume 100, Issues 1_4, p. 420.
Assessment and Grading
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Attendance |
5% |
|
Interim Assessment |
20% |
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Assignments |
5% |
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Presentation and Class Participation |
10% |
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Final Exam |
60 % |
Grading Scale:
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Letter grade |
Marks |
Grade point |
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A |
80-100 |
4.0 |
|
B+ |
75-79 |
3.5 |
|
B |
70-74 |
3.0 |
|
C+ |
65-69 |
2.5 |
|
C |
60-64 |
2.0 |
|
D+ |
55-59 |
1.5 |
|
D |
50-54 |
1.0 |
|
E |
45-49 |
0.5 |
|
F |
0-44 |
0.0 |
