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Elements of Mineralogy and Petrography

A.Y. 2026/2027
9
Max ECTS
96
Overall hours
SSD
GEOS-01/A GEOS-01/B
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The objective of the course is to learn the fundamentals for the description and classification of minerals and rocks.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will acquire the theoretical and practical methods for the recognition of natural materials (geomaterials) used by humans both as raw materials to be processed and directly as ornamental and structural elements of artifacts.

Lesson period: Second semester

Lessons timetable

Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi

Exams calendar

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Merlini Marco
Lesson period
Second semester
GEOS-01/A - Mineralogy - University credits: 5
GEOS-01/B - Petrology - University credits: 4
Exercises: 24 hours
Laboratories: 32 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professors: Borghini Giulio, Marinoni Nicoletta, Merlini Marco
Professor(s)
Borghini Giulio
Reception:
Wednesday at 10-11 am
via Botticelli 23, second floor