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6501 |
- Advanced Structural
geology : |
(3 Crs.) |
Brittle deformation:
extension fractures and
shear fractures, its
tectonic environment and
kinematics. Thrust
faults, detachments,
propagation and
termination of thrusts.
Strike slip faults; its
geometry and
environments, nature of
fault zones, mechanics
of faulting and relation
to other fault types
(pull-apart,
rhomb-graben and horsts)
and regional examples.
Normal Faults,
including: rift zones
and regional crustal
extension. Ductile
deformation folds,
kinematics models of
folding, parasitic folds
and complex folds.
Unconformities; types,
significance and
applications. Macro- and
micro-fabrics,
foliations, lineation,
symmetry of fabrics and
its kinematics
analysis. Geological
and geophysical
techniques in structural
geology. The course
includes: Lab-work and
field-excursions.
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6502 |
- Regional Tectonics : |
(3 Crs.) |
The main tectonic
features of the Earth.
Anatomy of orogenic
belts. The
interpretation of
orogenic zones, African
example of a continental
craton. Structure of
constructive boundaries,
including the
development of rifting.
Examples of continental
passive margins and
their structural levels.
Andean and cordilleran
belts. The
Alpine-Himalayas Fold
belts and its Afro-
European and near East
sub regions. Structure
of conservative
boundaries. Tectonic
development of the
Peri-Tethyan. Tectonic
framework of Libya.
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6505 |
- Applied Geomorphology: |
(3 Crs.) |
Geological structures
and landform (horizontal
structures, folded
structures, inverted
relief, faulted
structures. Rock
characteristics and
landforms. Development
of slope. Development of
drainage. Semi-arid and
arid landforms. Coastal
landforms. Libyan-
regional examples (e.g.:
Quaternary linear
fluvio-geomorphological
features. Quaternary
alluvial and marine
terraces, recent and
fossil landslides, karst
morphology. Studying and
analyzing landforms and
their distinctive
characteristics. The
prediction of natural
and hazardous earth
processes. The impact of
man as a
geomorphological agent.
The role of
geomorphologists in
planning for land-use.
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6506 |
- Engineering Geology : |
(3 Cr.) |
Strength of geological
material, influence of
burial and uplift.
Behavior of rocks and
soils. Behavior of
surfaces. Methods of
ground investigations
(Bore-hole drilling,
measurements of: stress,
deformability, shear
strength, hydraulic
properties). Selected
laboratory
investigations
(composition, structure,
strength and hydraulic
properties). Problems of
slope stability.
Methods of ground
excavations and ground
treatment. Environmental
problems.
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6507 |
- Principles of Remote
Sensing : |
(3 Cr.) |
Relationship between
properties of
morphology, lithology
and remotely sensed
images. Techniques of
remotely sensed images:
Multispectral scanner,
Thermal infrared line
scanner, and
Sideways-looking
airborne radar.
Diversity of
Multispectral scanner
systems, orbit details,
sensor details.
Pictorial and numerical
data products. Visual
and quantitative
interpretation
procedures. Continuous
and discrete image
processing. Digital
image processor. Image
restoration and
correction. Unsupervised
and supervised image
classification of
computer compatible
taps. Geographic
Information Systems.
Resources explorations.
Interpretation of
selected TM and SPOT
images of Libyan
terrain.
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6514 |
- PETROGRAPHY OF IGN.,
METAM. AND SEDIMENTARY ROCKS
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(3Cr.)
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Petrogenesis,
Tectonomagmatic setting
of Igneous rocks;
Classification of
volcanic and plutonic
rocks. Course emphasizes
physico-chemical
processes and how these
relate to volcanic and
ore-forming processes.
Petrographic studies,
major and trace element
geochemistry and
thermodynamics to
develop models for the
generation, migration
and crystallization of
magma. Basis of
metamorphic petrology;
chemical equilibria;
progressive
metamorphism,
metamorphic facies and
facies series,
metamorphic textures;
metamorphism of
sedimentary and igneous
rocks. Static, dynamic
and polyphasal
cystalloblastic growth.
Process of solid-state
crystallization in
metamorphic
environments. Basis of
sedimentary petrology;
the use of chemical data
of sedimentary rocks to
identify geological
environments using major
and trace elements and
radiogenic or stable
isotopes. The
interaction between
geological fieldwork and
the interpretation of
geochemical data. The
different analytical
methods currently used
in modern geochemistry.
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6515 |
-geochemisrty of sedimentary
rocks : |
(3Cr.)
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A major purpose of this
course is to show how
chemical data of
sedimentary rocks can be
used to identify
geological environments
using major and trace
elements and radiogenic
or stable isotopes. The
interaction between
geological fieldwork and
the interpretation of
geochemical data. The
different analytical
methods currently used
in modern geochemistry.
The course will feature
large and small group
discussion, assessment,
profiles and case
studies. Learning will
be developed in friendly
and supportive
atmosphere within an
emphasis on open
discussion. This course
is intensive updating
information illustrated
throughout with
practical examples.
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6516 |
-Igneous Petrology : |
(3Cr.)
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Petrogenesis,
Tectonomagmatic setting
of Igneous rocks;
Classification of
volcanic and plutonic
rocks, Selected topics
on the genesis of
igneous rocks, Course
emphasizes
physico-chemical
processes and how these
relate to volcanic and
ore-forming processes,
Selected topics on
synthesis techniques at
high temperature and
high pressure. The
course will focus on
integrating detailed
petrographic studies,
major and trace element
geochemistry and
thermodynamics to
develop models for the
generation, migration
and crystallization of
magma. From such
studies we will develop
an appreciation for the
global scale geochemical
dynamic that regulate
the redistribution of
heat and material within
the earth. This course
will include hands-out
labs.
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6517 |
- Metamorphic Petrology : |
(3Cr.)
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Basis of metamorphic
petrology; chemical
equilibria; progressive
metamorphism,
metamorphic facies and
facies series,
metamorphic textures;
metamorphism of
sedimentary and igneous
rocks; metamorphic rocks
of the Caribbean.
Principles and theories
of metamorphic rock
genesis. Static,
dynamic and polyphasal
cystalloblastic growth.
Process of solid-state
crystallization in
metamorphic environments
and the place of
metamorphism in global
tectonics. Special
topics in metamorphic
petrology.
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6518
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- Ore Deposits and
Economical Geology : |
(3
Cr.) |
1. Ore bodies from
magmatic and fluid
processes- Ore deposit
processes, magmatic and
hydrothermal sources,
pathways, agents,
deposition, energy,
structural controls to
mineralization,
analytical techniques in
ore deposit studies,
Layered intrusives,
Pt/Cr deposits, primary
diamonds, Ni-Cu-Co
sulfide deposits of
magmatic origin,
porphyry Cu-Mo-Au
systems. The content
for each deposit type
includes descriptive and
genetic models,
exploration techniques,
controls to
mineralization, typical
mining and processing
routes, environmental
issues, ore mineralogy
and petrology and case
histories. There is a
special independent
group study of a
particular deposit or
region and presentation
of a seminar and poster
for display.
2. Sedimentary ores and
industrial minerals-
Processes formation of
metal ores and
industrial minerals
sedimentary rocks.
Geology of iron ores,
processing of iron ores,
iron and steel
manufacturing processes
and requirements for
industrial materials.
Economics of iron and
steel manufacture,
Formation of residual
ores, Description of
bauxites, lateritic
iron, manganese and
nickel ores, Placer
deposits (titanium,
zircon gold), Chemical
sediments (gypsum,
halite and other
evaporites, and
phosphorites),
Aggregate, geology
processing, market
trends, uses in
construction.
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6519
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- clays and industrial
minerals : |
(3
Cr.) |
This course is designed
to appreciate the
interaction between
market requirements and
the application of
mineral science in the
provision of raw
materials for industry
within the constraints
of environmental
responsibility.
Furthermore, clays are
immensely important
commercially and have a
vital raw material for
chemical industrial
applications. The main
objective is to develop
an understanding of the
ways in which industrial
mineral raw materials
are evaluated for
specific commercial
applications and the
effects of geological
influences on raw
material quality.
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6520 |
- Exploration Geochemistry : |
(3
Cr.) |
This module covers
exploration techniques
with equal emphasis on
exploration geophysics
and geochemical
exploration.
Exploration geophysics
emphasizes aeromagnetic
interpretation and
geochemical exploration
focuses on supergene
processes and
exploration in
regolith-covered areas.
Conventional and remote
sensing techniques. In
exploration and mapping;
major, trace element and
isotope chemistry of
mineralized rocks,
weathering processes and
supergene geochemical
exploration, exploration
case study.
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6521
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- Quantitative analysis of
Minerals : |
(3
Cr.) |
Use of transmitted and
reflected light
microscopes, Petrography
and ore mineralogy,
Mineral associations,
textural relationships
and paragenesis,
Implication for
processing, Major
methods of mineral
processing, Advanced
mineralogical and
chemical analysis
techniques (XRD, SEM
plus qualitative and
quantitative mineral
analysis, chemical
analysis by XRF, AAS,
wet chemistry, thermal
analysis, IR analysis).
Determination of
physical properties of
industrial rocks and
minerals (color
measurements, sieving,
aggregate testing,
plasticity measurement,
surface area
measurement). Oral and
report presentations on
the quality of selected
industrial minerals
using Laboratory data
acquired during the
module.
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6522
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- Advanced Geochemistry : |
(3
Cr.) |
Age of the earth;
Geochronology, time
scale and global
stratigraphic
correlation; Inorganic
geochemistry,
application to petroleum
geology; Principles of
Isotope geology,
radioactive and stable
isotope geology,
radiogenic Isotope
geology. The
application of chemical
thermodynamics to
geochemical problems.
Development of the three
laws of thermodynamics,
Gibbs free energy and
equilibria constants.
Introduction to various
topics in aqueous
geochemistry such as
mineral equilibria, ion
exchange and redox
equilibria, Laboratory
session will involve
various experiments
related to mineral
solubility, chemical
kinetics, acid-base
equilibria and chemical
modeling
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6524
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- Mineral Exploration
Methods : |
(3Crs.) |
Class and Laboratory
work on the application
of stream sediment and
soil geochemical
techniques to mineral
exploration and baseline
studies for
environmental impact
monitoring. Topics
include principles of
geochemical dispersion;
choice of media for
sampling, field methods
and sampling theory,
analytical methods and
quality control, and
trace interpretation,
Extensive use is made of
computer-based data
analysis.
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6525
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- Special Topics in
Geochemistry/Mineralogy
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(3Crs.) |
Selected topics in
geochemistry, to suit
interests of the course
participants.
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6530
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- SEQUENCE STRATIGRAPHY : |
( Crs.) |
Sequence stratigraphy is
a recently emerging
subject. It is the
result of a merger of
different disciplines
including sedimentology,
biostratigraphy and
geophysics. The course
covers four main parts.
The first presents a
brief history of
sequence stratigraphy.
The second covers the
concepts and principles.
The third deals with
sequence stratigraphic
tools such as seismic
stratigraphy, outcrop
and well data,
chronostratigraphic
charts and
biostratigraphy.
Finally, the application
of sequence stratigraphy
to different
depositional systems in
sedimentological
context. A strong
background in
sedimentology and basic
stratigraphy is a
perquisite.
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6531
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- SEDIMENTARY PETROLOGY OF
CLASTIC ROCKS : |
(3 Crs.) |
The emphasis of the
course will be on the
analysis and description
of sedimentary rocks
under polarizing
microscope and in the
field that would lead to
sound interpretation of
their paragenetic
history. It includes
mudrocks, sandstone and
conglomerates. The
classification of these
rocks especially rocks;
include particle
morphology, techniques
of grain size analysis,
statistical measures,
mineral classification,
composition and
diagenesis of clastic
rocks. Finally,
sandstone properties and
tectonics.
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