Laboratory Course of Geology and Mineralogical Chemistry

Course title

D0570400

Course description

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

Purpose of class

Students 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 slution 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.

Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.

ways of feedback	specific contents about "Other"

Textbooks and reference materials

Texts are prepared in the class.

Prerequisites

It is preferable to have completed Chemical Experiment or experimental course related to chemistry.

Office hours and How to contact professors for questions

After class during the term of class.Tuesdays 12:30-13:30 outside of the term of class.

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

Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals

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

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