In order to adequately achieve the objectives set, prior training is required in the following aspects:
General Chemistry
Mineralogy and Petrology
General and Applied Geology
The Ore Deposits (OD) course provides to the Degree the basic and applied knowledge for the study of the minerals and rocks concentrations that constitute the Ore Deposits. In turn, the best knowledge of the OD is based on knowledge of Mineralogy, Petrography and General and Applied Geology. It is also directly related to subjects such as the Mining Research, which deals with the techniques used in the prospection of the OD, and with Geophysics and Geochemistry, which broadens the knowledge of the previous one. Likewise, it also provides the foundations of the Mining Exploitation Technology, since the evaluation, planning and mining design must lay its foundations in the correct identification of the characteristics and properties of the OD: size, morphology, mineralogical composition and geochemical variations, etc., all parameters that must come from a detailed study of the Geology of the Ore Deposits to be put into operation. The mining environmental technology must also be awarded about the detailed characteristics of the OD to propose an adequate management of its wastes, identify the risks involved in its exploitation, and ultimately, to evaluate the risks implicit in the particular exploitation technology appropriate for each mineral deposit in particular.
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
A10 | Technical and scientific capacity for the profession of Technical Mining Engineer and knowledge of the duties of consultancy, analysis, design, calculation, project, construction, maintenance, preservation and exploitation. |
A11 | To understand the multiple legal and technical restrictions which are to be considered in the Mining Engineering field and which are intended, according to what it was established in part 5 of the ministerial order CIN/306/2009 of 09-02-2009, the prospection and mining-geological research, all kind of geological exploitations including ground water, underground works, underground storage, treatment and processing plants , energy plants, metallurgical as well as iron and steel plants, building material plants, carbon and chemical, petrochemical, gas, waste treatment plants and effluents, explosive factories, and capacity to use verified methods and recognized technologies with the aim of getting the highest efficacy having environmental concern and protecting the health and security of workers and users of those facilities. |
A16 | To carry out in the mining engineering field, according to the acquired knowledge established in section 5 of order CIN/306/2009 (9-02-2009), measurements, layout plans , maps and plans, calculations, assessment, risk analysis, experts¿ reports, studies and reports, work plans, environmental and social studies, restoration plans, quality control systems, prevention systems, analysis and assessment of metallic , ceramic, refractory, synthetic and other materials and properties, ground characterization and rocky mountain ranges and similar works. |
A17 | To know, understand and apply the necessary legislation in the professional field of the Technical Mining Engineer. |
CB01 | Prove that they have acquired and understood knowledge in a subject area that derives from general secondary education and is appropriate to a level based on advanced course books, and includes updated and cutting-edge aspects of their field of knowledge. |
CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
CB03 | Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. |
CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
CB05 | Have developed the necessary learning abilities to carry on studying autonomously |
CT00 | To promote respect and promotion of Human Rights as well as global access principles and design for everybody according to the 10th final order of the Law 51/2003 of December 2nd¿ about equal opportunities, non-discrimination and universal accessibility for people with disabilities. |
CT01 | To master a foreign language, B1 level following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. |
CT02 | To be acquainted with Information and Communication Technology ICT |
CT03 | Capacity for written and oral communication skills. |
CT04 | Capacity to accept ethical and deontological professional responsibility. |
D01 | Capacity to know, understand and use the principles of modelling deposits. |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
To know and understand the geological processes which shape mineral deposits | |
To know, understand and apply assessment techniques of the mineral deposits | |
To know, understand and apply bibliography search processes which might be necessary to supplement the required data about mineral deposits. | |
Critical and reasoning capacity | |
Capacity to understand maps and geological sections related to mineral deposits | |
Capacity to express yourself correctly both in spoken and in written form . | |
Capacity to integrate mining and geological data as well as envrionmental data | |
Additional outcomes | |
Description | |
Two aditional seminars:
- Strekaisen classification of igneous rocks.
- The Granite: The paradigm of Industrial rock.
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | A10 A11 A17 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB05 CT00 CT01 CT02 CT03 D01 | 1.2 | 30 | N | N | Participatory master class, with the use of audiovisual media, blackboard, videos, etc. Use of the Virtual Campus Moodle Platform as support for teacher-student communication and obtaining information for the preparation of notes, preparation of classes and issuance of documents. | |
Field work [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | A10 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CT04 D01 | 0.3 | 7.5 | Y | N | Field work, with visits to mineral deposits of interest. Collaboration with operating companies. Evaluation by preparing a report on the visit. | |
Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | A10 A11 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CT02 CT03 D01 | 0.4 | 10 | N | N | Use of ore deposit evaluation programs. Preparation of reports. | |
Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | A10 A11 A17 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CT02 CT03 D01 | 0.4 | 10 | Y | Y | Preparation of summaries of the topics of the program and supervision of the same by the teacher. Preparation of a bibliographical work as an extension of one of the topics of the program, or based on a real case. Use of documentation from the Virtual Campus platform and bibliographic material, partly to be obtained through the Internet. | |
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | A10 A11 A17 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CT02 CT03 CT04 D01 | 3.2 | 80 | N | N | Autonomous personal study of the student and supervised work. Use of the Virtual Campus Moodle Platform as a support for communication - obtaining information for the preparation of notes - issuance of documents. Use of the INTERNET for complementary documentation. | |
Individual tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Other Methodologies | A10 A17 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CT03 CT04 D01 | 0.1 | 2.5 | N | N | 161 / 5.000 Resultados de traducción Individualized tutorials, with direct and virtual teacher-student interaction. Use of the Virtual Campus Moodle Platform as support for communication. | |
Group tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Group tutoring sessions | A10 A11 A17 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CT03 CT04 D01 | 0.1 | 2.5 | N | N | Group tutorials, with direct and virtual teacher-student interaction, fundamentally referring to practical work. Use of the Virtual Campus Moodle Platform as support for communication. | |
Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | A10 A11 A17 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CT00 CT02 CT03 CT04 D01 | 0.2 | 5 | Y | Y | Theoretical and practical tests of applied evaluation of the acquired knowledge. | |
Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Cooperative / Collaborative Learning | 0.1 | 2.5 | N | N | Approach and group resolution of a classification of a mineral deposit. | ||
Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Final test | 50.00% | 50.00% | Continuous evaluation, based on attendance at theoretical and practical classes and on practical work. |
Theoretical papers assessment | 30.00% | 40.00% | Preparation of a work based on a case study, with bibliographic information, or as far as possible, from the productive sector. |
Practicum and practical activities reports assessment | 20.00% | 10.00% | Preparation and oral presentation of a report of the practical work carried out. |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Field work [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 15 |
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 10 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 15 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 15 |
Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Group tutoring sessions] | 2.5 |
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 5 |
Unit 1 (de 16): Concept of ore deposit. Genesis of ore deposit. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | .5 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 2 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .1 |
Unit 2 (de 16): Methods for studying ore deposits | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | .5 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 2 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .1 |
Unit 3 (de 16): Classification of ore deposits | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 2 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .1 |
Unit 4 (de 16): Erosion and transport ¿ processes forming rocks and ore deposits | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .1 |
Unit 5 (de 16): Rocks and ore deposits formed as a result of erosion | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .1 |
Unit 6 (de 16): Detritic sedimentary rocks | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .2 |
Unit 7 (de 16): Biogeochemical rocks and related ore deposits | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 3 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .1 |
Unit 8 (de 16): Rocks and Ore Deposits formed by chemical precipitation | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 3 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .2 |
Unit 9 (de 16): Rocks of organic origin: Natural Hydrocarbons and Coal | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .25 |
Unit 10 (de 16): Ortomagmatic rocks and ore deposits | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .3 |
Unit 11 (de 16): Rocks and ore deposits related with volcanism | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .25 |
Unit 12 (de 16): .- Postmagmatic Processes and related Ore Deposits | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 3 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .25 |
Unit 13 (de 16): Metamorphism and Ore Deposits | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 3 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .1 |
Unit 14 (de 16): Exploration of Ore Deposits | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .1 |
Unit 15 (de 16): Mining exploitation of Ore Deposits | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .15 |
Unit 16 (de 16): Mining and Environmental Concerns | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | .1 |
Global activity | |
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Activities | hours |