Essentials Series: Geological Concepts

Content
6 modules

Difficulty
Basic

Rating

Course Length
3 hours

Instructor
Edumine Courses

Released
17 Nov 2024

Price
$99.00

Description

About the Course

This course provides a non-technical introduction to the basic concepts of mineral exploration, ore extraction, mineral processing, and mine waste management, with numerous examples, figures and images of mining. 

  • Explore the essential geological concepts, mechanisms of mineral formation, and techniques for finding mineral deposits.

  • Understand the structure of the Earth, mineral definitions, and ore grades.

  • Learn about the contrasting formation processes of two types of carbons.

  • Understand the geological conditions for carbon formation and their global distribution.

  • Explore the process of how weathering forms metal deposits.

  • Understand the conditions and chemical reactions involved.

  • Learn about various ore deposit exploration methods, from remote sensing to drilling, and understand their importance in the mining industry.

Audience

High school science

Author

  • Dr. Scott Dunbar

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Objectives

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain Key Concepts in Mineral Exploration and Mining
  • Differentiate Between Types of Carbon Formations
  • Describe the Process of Ore Deposit Formation through Weathering
  • Identify and Explain Ore Exploration Techniques
  • Understand Basic Mine Waste Management Concepts

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Edumine Certification

Learning credits

CEU
0.3
PDH
3.0
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Geological Concepts | Module 1 - Definitions and the Big Picture
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Geological Concepts | Module 2 - Ore Deposit Information
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Geological Concepts | Module 3 - Coal, Diamond and Oxide Deposits
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Geological Concepts | Module 4 - Exploration Methods
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Geological Concepts | Final Assessment
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Learner Survey
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