Structure, nomenclature, and occurrences of clay minerals Sample preparation techniques for clay minerals Identification of clay minerals (kaolinite, illite, montmorillonite, vermiculite, chlorite) and associated minerals (silica minerals, carbonates, Fe-oxydes/hydroxides, sulphides, salts) Basic identification of mix-layered clay minerals Qualitative and quantitative analysis Clay minerals applications Clays and human health
Recognition of the textural and structural characteristics of ores from various types of mineral deposits (magmatic, pegmatitic, pneumatolithic, hydrothermal, sedimentary, weathering mineral deposits), determination of the sequence of crystallization of ore and gangue minerals, and conditions of their formation and redistribution of ore and gangue mineral components during the weathering. During the exercises, students learn ... Read more
Lectures: The current world situation and the need for natural and energy resources, the global situation. The importance of geology in the light of global conditions. Non-renewable energy sources (oil, coal, natural gas, min. Raw materials). Uses, advantages and disadvantages. Renewable and alternative energy sources. Geothermal (heat pumps …), aquatic (thermal, mineral waters …), nuclear, ... Read more
REFRACTORY AND INSULATING MATERIALS Classification, use, extraction. Acid, basic, special. Mineral, chemical and physical characteristics. Raw materials, production technology, product quality. Designed types of materials, fibrous materials. GLASS Technology of extraction. Classification of raw materials, product classification. Water glass. Glazings, enamels. CERAMICS Quality of raw materials, production technology, classification and product quality. Mineral, chemical and ... Read more
Lectures: Chemistry of groundwater – water rock interaction Contaminants of groundwater Mass transport in saturated intergranular porous media Distribution of pollutants in fissured and karstic systems Transformation, retardation and decay of contaminants in aquifers Mass transport in unsaturated porous media Multi-phase flow in aquifers Inorganic contaminants of groundwater Organic contaminants of groundwater Groundwater and soil ... Read more
Spatial interventions are accomplished for various purposes and by using different techniques and technologies, which largely determine the impacts of these. Knowing and understanding of the purposes and technical aspects of individual interventions into space is crucial in understanding of the response of the geological area and in giving the engineering geological conditions under which ... Read more
In this course the student will independently map a selected terrain of appropriate extent. Coursework includes: independent literature search about the selected terrain three introductory field days in the selected terrain with the supervisor at least 14 days of individual field work preparing and presenting the final report one field day for a field review ... Read more
Introduction: water resources and groundwater Review of the European and Slovenian legislation in the field of groundwater protection and management The management of groundwater (environmental objectives, water protection, risk, use of water, water management, management plan, program of measures) Pollution of groundwater (specific sources, types of pollutants) Methodology for Assessing Impacts on groundwater Vulnerability and ... Read more