GEOL 523 serves as the counterpart course to optical mineralogy in transmitted light and teaches theoretical and practical aspects of refl ected light and electron microscopy. This hands-on course teaches skills necessary for individuals in greenfi eld/brownfi eld exploration, mine planning, and environmental science surrounding mining operations and reclamation. Emphasis is placed on applications to ore deposit exploration and research and how fi eld observations and observations made under the electron microscope relate. The student will learn how to approach unknown materials using refl ected light microscopy and subsequently examine ore mineral and gangue relationships in real world examples given through class assignments.

Lecture, discussion and hands-on labs will highlight various electron beam techniques such as traditional SEM work (the most widely used technique in industry today), automated mineralogy, cathodoluminescence (CL), electron probe microanalysis and transmitted electron microscopy (TEM). The Course culminates in a project, during which students will utilize the methods and techniques learned in class. Emphasis is placed on the proper presentation of data and understanding of each techniques’ strengths and limitations.

GEOL 523: REFLECTED LIGHT AND ELECTRON MICROSCOPYCredit: 3.00Instructor: Dr. Katharina Pfa� Pre-requisite Knowledge: Basic levels of transmitted light microscopy and mineral deposits knowledge.