Laboratory Course of Geology and Mineralogical Chemistry

Course title

C0871600

Course description

Students will proceed the experiments in the fields of mineralogical chemistry and geological mineralogy. Students will experience following topics: the preparation of thin films of minerals by polishing, the identification of containing mineral by polarized microscopy, compositional analysis by chemical methods using alkali fusion, compositional analysis using X-ray diffraction, observation of the geological structure in the field.

Purpose of class

To learn chemical analysis method of minerals, observation method of minerals, the basic technique of geologic observation method.

Goals and objectives

Students will be able to acquire basic techniques of the mineralogical chemistry and the geological observation.
Students will be able to understand the minerals that make up the earth's crust.
Students will be able to understand geological structure by geological survey.

Language

Japanese

Class schedule

Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1. Preparation of thin section of minerals and observation by a polarized light microscope ・Preparation of thin section ・Optical properties of the crystals ・Identification of various minerals by polarized light microscope	Check the micro-structure and the formation mechanism of granite.	100minutes
	Check the preparation method of thin section of minerals.	100minutes
2. Chemical analysis of minerals ・Chemical analysis of minerals by alkali fusion method	Check the chemical composition of olivine.	100minutes
	Check the chemical analysis method for silicate.	100minutes
3. Instrumental analysis of minerals (X-ray diffraction) ・Identification of minerals by the comparison of patterns ・Determination of the chemical composition of solid solution by measurements of the lattice constants	Check the X-ray diffraction method.	100minutes
	Check the definition of solid solution.	100minutes
4. Field Trip ・Measurements of running and inclination of the strata ・Estimation of the geological structure ・Observation of the various structures of the strata ・Observation of the terrain	Check the basic matters in the strata.	100minutes
	Check the geological structure of Kanto region.	100minutes
-	-	800minutes

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Report	Total.
1.	40%	40%
2.	40%	40%
3.	20%	20%
Total.	100%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

Evaluation of this course was carried out the reports, which include the "Goals and objectives". A total score of 60 or above will be required for a passing grade.

Textbooks and reference materials

Texts are prepared in the class.

Prerequisites

It is preferred to have completed the chemical experiment or the laboratory course of chemistry.

Office hours and How to contact professors for questions

After the class during the course and 12:30-13:30 on Tuesday outside of the course period,

Regionally-oriented

Non-regionally-oriented course

Development of social and professional independence

Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills

Active-learning course

Most classes are interactive

Course by professor with work experience

Work experience	Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A	N/A

Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals

9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
15.LIFE ON LAND

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