- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
Part 1 covers the formation of minerals from elements and the resulting relationship between physical properties, mineral structure and composition: structural and composite classification of minerals: precipitation of ore gangue minerals from saturated hydrothermal fluids in viens and on sea floor: temperature-dependent crystalization from the cooling magna and lava: learning to identify 25 common ore and gangue minerals. Text used is "National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals". Part 2 covers precious metal analysts expertise and aptitude relating to their role in mining and metallurgical industry: sampling and sample preparation procedures: methods of precious metal analysis (silver, gold and platinum-group elements) in a wide variety of materials found in mineral exploration, mining, metallurgical and fabrication industries. Topics include sample preparation, assay reagents and fusion products, furnaces, charge balance and weights, lead button, cupellation, parting, scorification, cyanide leaching, fire assaying.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in CHSC 5631
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$1,114.39
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of CHSC 5632 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 57167
Duration
Mon Apr 29 - Mon Apr 28 (52 weeks)
- 52 weeks
- CRN 57167
- Domestic fees $1114.39International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 - Apr 28 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
TBD
Domestic fees
$1114.39
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Please contact Elaine Woo at 604-432-8393 or email Elaine_Woo@bcit.ca for approval to register. This is a guided learning, distance education course. Course delivery is through internet, fax, phone, CD, mail and labs. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
Cancelled
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Mineral ID and Fire Assaying (CHSC 5632) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
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