Geology of mineral deposits
BASIC DATA
course listing
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course code
NGG0204
course title in Estonian
Maavarade geoloogia
course title in English
Geology of mineral deposits
course volume CP
-
ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
autumn
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite 1
Fundamentals of Geology (NGG0201)
Prerequisite 2
Minerals, rocks and sediments (NGG0203)
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
LARB17/25
no
Structural units teaching the course
LG - Department of Geology
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course aims in Estonian
Anda põhjalik ülevaade erinevat tüüpi maagistumisprotsessidest ja maakide esinemisest, tutvustada teisi maavarasid nii Eestis kui maailmas; selgitada majandusgeoloogia aluseid ning maavarade rolli tänapäeva ühiskonnas.
course aims in English
Provide comprehensive introduction to main types of ore mineralisation and occurrences, overview of other mineral deposits in Estonia and worldwide; give basic understanding of economic geology and the role of mineral deposits in present day world.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Kursuse läbinud üliõpilane:
* teab geokeemia üldprintsiipe ja elementide jaotust maakoores;
* teab maagistumise protsesse magmalistes, hüdrotermaalsetes, settelistes ja murendmaardlates; teab neis esinevaid mineraalikooslusi ja kasulikke elemente ning nende kasutusvaldkondi;
* teab põlevmaavarade päritolu ja esinemise seaduspärasusi, on kursis mineraalse tööstustoorme ja ehitusmaterjalide esinemisega maapõues;
* teab maailma suurimaid maardlaid, omab ülevaadet Skandinaavia maagileiukohtadest, teab hästi Eesti maapõueressursse ja nende leiukohti;
* tunneb maavarade otsingu ja uuringu põhimeetodeid, majandusgeoloogia aluseid;
* oskab määrata põhilisi maakmineraale jt maavarasid käsipalades, mikroskoobis ning analüütilisel teel.
* mõistab maakide jt maavarade rolli tänapäeva ühiskonna kujunemisel ja arengul, oskab tuua näiteid kriitiliste elementide vajaduse ja geoloogilise esinemise kohta.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
By completing this course student:
* Knows principles of geochemistry and distribution of elements in Earth's crust;
* Understands ore forming processes in magmatic, hydrothermal, sedimentary and supergene settings and knows the corresponding mineral paragenesis, geochemistry and geological background;
* Knows the origin and distribution of hydrocarbons; is aware of industrial and construction materials and their occurrence;
* Knows the largest mineral deposits in the world, is aware of ore formations in Scandinavia and various georesources of Estonia;
* Knows main exploration and study methods and principles of economic geology geology;
* Can identify main ore minerals and other mineral resources in hand samples and using optical microscopy and analytical techniques, has understanding of socio-economic drivers for mining and exploration activities;
* Knows the importance of mineral deposits in present day world, can provide examples of critical elements, needs for them and their geological occurrence.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Geokeemia põhitõed, elementide levik ja liikumine maakoores. Maavarde roll kaasaegse ühiskonna kujunemisel ja edasises arengus. Kriitilised elemendid, mineraalid ja materjalid. Maavarade otsingu ja uuringumeetodid, geokeemia ja geofüüsika. Maardlate ja varude liigitamine. Majandusgeoloogia põhitõed, keskkonnamõjud. Geostatistilised arvutusmeetodid. Maavarade klassifitseerimine. Maakide geoloogia, mineraloogia, tektoonilised tingimused eritüübilistes leiukohtades: magmalised maagileukohad, hüdrotermaalsed leiukohad magmakivimites, hüdrotermaalsed leiukohad settekivimites, settelised maardlad, murendmaardlad. Põlevmaavarad: nafta, maagaas, kildagaas, põlevkivi, kivisüsi, turvas. Tööstustoore ja ehitusmaterjalid: looduskivi, savi, liiv, kruus. Eesti maavarad, nende teke, esinemine ja kasutamine. Tutvumine maakide jt maavaradega käsipalades; maakmineraalide määramine optilises mikroskoobis; maagistumisnähtustega tutvumine paljandis.
brief description of the course in English
Element distribution and movement in the crust. Importance of minerals for the society, critical elements, minerals and materials. Exploration geology, geochemistry and geophysics. Economic geology. Introductory geostatistics in mineral exploration, mineral resource calculations. Basics of mineral economics. Environmental impact of exploration and initial mining. Resource/reserve classification. Classification and genesis of mineral deposits. Geology, mineralogy, geochemistry, paragenesis, tectonic setting, characteristic ages and proposed genetic models of local and world class ore deposits. Igneous processes and magmatic ore deposits. Hydrothermal ore deposits in magmatic and orogenic environments. Hydrothermal ore deposits in sedimentary environments. Ore deposits formed in sedimentary environments. Supergene ores and supergene overprinting of ores. Hydrocarbons: oil, natural gas, shale gas, oil-shale, coal, peat. Industrial materials and aggregates: natural stone, clay, sand, gravel. Mineral resources of Estonia. Practical sessions will involve: descriptive evaluation of ore minerals in hand samples; introduction to reflected light microscopy of ore minerals; grade-tonnage calculations; site visits to local mineralised sections.
type of assessment in Estonian
Eksam
type of assessment in English
Exam.
independent study in Estonian
Seminariettekande koostamine, e-õppe keskkonnas ülesannete lahendamine.
independent study in English
Preparing for seminar, excercises in e-learning environment.
study literature
1) Ridley (2013) Ore deposit geology. Cambridge University Press. 398 lk.
2) Pirrus E. 2000. Maavarade geoloogia. Tallinn, TTÜ kirjastus. 83 lk.
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
2.0
lectures
-
practices
1.0
practices
-
exercises
1.0
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
-
LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
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Extended syllabus
2025/2026 autumn
Rutt Hints, LG - Department of Geology
Estonian
    NGG0204en.pdf 
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    2024/2025 autumn
    Rutt Hints, LG - Department of Geology
    Estonian
      NGG0204en.pdf 
      2023/2024 autumn
      Rutt Hints, LG - Department of Geology
      Estonian
        2022/2023 autumn
        Rutt Hints, LG - Department of Geology
        Estonian
          2021/2022 autumn
          Rutt Hints, LG - Department of Geology
          Estonian
            NGG0204en.pdf 
            2020/2021 autumn
            Rutt Hints, LG - Department of Geology
            Estonian
              NGG0204en.pdf 
              2019/2020 autumn
              Rutt Hints, LG - Department of Geology
              Estonian
                NGG0204en.pdf 
                2018/2019 autumn
                Rutt Hints, LG - Department of Geology
                Estonian
                  NGG0204en.pdf 
                  Course description in Estonian
                  Course description in English