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NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CURRICULUM AND COURSE SPECIFICATION

FOR

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SOLID MINERALS DEVELOPMENT, WORLD BANK STEP-B PROJECT, KADUNA POLYTECHNIC

MARCH, 2013

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GENERAL INFORMATION HND

1.0 PHILOSOPHY OF THE MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING PROGRAMME

The Mineral Resources Engineering Programme is designed to reflect a FUNCTIONAL philosophy of education. While seeking to achieve academic excellence and promote

the furtherance of knowledge, the Mineral Resources engineering programme also seeks to aid “the acquisition of appropriate skills, abilities and competence, both mental and

physical as equipment for the individual to live in and contribute to the development of his/her society”

The programme is therefore committed to the production of qualified and competent technologist/instructors who will be able to face the challenges concomitant with the

aspiration of the country to be technologically developed.

HND in Geological Engineering Technology Programme

The programme is designed to produce Technologists who will be able to apply geological and related engineering principles to the analysis and design for earth resources.

On completion of the programme, the Diplomats should be able to:

i. collate, interpret and report geo-engineering data in a meaningful way.

ii. perform geo-engineering analysis and design involving problems in mineral exploration, groundwater prospecting, soil and foundations investigations etc.

iii. supervise laboratory and field work related geological investigations and analysis.

iv. undertake direct or supportive role in Academic Research and Teaching.

2.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The general entry requirements for the HND programme include:

a. all the requirements for admission into the ND programme in Mineral and Petroleum Engineering Technology.

b. minimum of lower credit pass (CGPA) of 2.50 and above in the ND examination in Mineral and Petroleum Engineering Technology; and

c. a minimum of one year cognate work experience.

In exceptional cases, the ND diplomats with a pass grade (CGPA) 2.0 - 2.49) in the ND examination that had two or more years of cognate work experience may be considered

for admission into the HND programme. However, the number of candidates should not be more than 10% of the total student intake in each class.

3.0 DURATION

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The programme is designed to run for four semesters, that is (i.e.) two academic sessions.

4.0 CURRICULUM

4.1 The curriculum of HND programme consists of four main components. These are:

a. General studies/education

b. Foundation courses.

c. Professional courses

d. Project.

4.2 The General Education component shall include courses in:

English Language, Communication, Industrial Management and Engineer in Society, The General Education component shall account for not more than 15% of the total

contact hours for the programme.

Foundation courses include courses in Mathematics. The number of hours for the programme may account for about 10-15% of the total contact hours.

Professional courses are core courses of the programme which give the student the theory and professional skills he needs to practice his field of calling at the

instructors/technologist level. These may account for between 60-70% of the contact hours.

5.0 CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

The structure of the Higher National Diploma programme consists of four semester of classroom, laboratory and workshop activities in the college. Each semester shall be of 17

weeks duration made up as follows:

a. 15 weeks of teaching, i.e. recitation, practical exercise, quizzes, test, etc;

b. 2 weeks for examinations and registration.

6.0 ACCREDITATION

The programme shall be accredited by the National Board for Technical Education before the diplomats can be awarded the Higher National Diploma certificates. Details about

the process of accrediting a programme for the award of the Higher National Diploma are available from the Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education, Plot

“B”, Bida Road, P.M.B. 2239, Kaduna, Nigeria.

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7.0 AWARD OF HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA

Conditions for the award of Higher National Diploma include the following:

a. Satisfactory performance in all prescribed course work which may include class work, tests, quizzes.

b. Workshop practice, laboratory work.

c. Satisfactory performance at all semester examinations.

d. Satisfactory completion of final year project work.

e. Normally, continuous assessment contributes 40%, while semester examinations are weighted 60% to make a total of 100%.

Higher National Diploma should be awarded in four classes:

a. (i) Distinction - CGPA of 3.50 and above

b. (ii) Upper Credit - CGPA of 3.0 - 3.49

c. (iii) Lower Credit - CGPA of 2.50 - 2.99

d. (iv) Pass - CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49.

8.0 GUIDANCE NOTES FOR TEACHERS

8.1 The new curriculum is drawn in unit courses. This is in keeping with the provisions of the National Policy on Education which stress the need to introduce the semester

credit units which will enable a student who so wish to transfer the units already completed in an institution similar standard from which he/she is transferring.

8.2 In designing the units, the principle of the modular system by product has been adopted, thus making each of the professional modules, when completed provides the

student with technician operative skills, which can be used for employment purposes self - and otherwise.

8.4 As the success of the credit unit system depends on the articulation of programmes between the institutions and industry, the curriculum content has been written in

behavioural objectives, so that it is clear to all the expected performance of the student who successfully completed some of the courses or the diplomates of the programme.

This is slight departure in the presentation of the performance based curriculum which requires the conditions under which the performance are expected to be carried out and

the criteria for the acceptable levels of performance. It is a deliberate attempt to further involve the staff of the department teaching the programme to write their own

curriculum stating the conditions existing in their institution under which performance can take place and to follow that with the criteria for determining an acceptance level of

performance.

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Departmental submission on the final curriculum may be vetted by the Academic Board of the institution. Our aim is to continue to see to it that a solid internal evaluation

system exists in each institution for ensuring minimum standard and quality of education in the programmes offered throughout the Polytechnic system.

8.5 The teaching of the theory and practical work should, as much as possible, be integrated. Practical exercises, especially those in professional courses and laboratory

work should not be taught in isolation from the theory. For each course, there should be a balance of theory to practical in the ratio of 50:50 or 60:40 or the reverse.

9.0 FINAL YEAR PROJECT

Final year students in this programme are expected to carry out a project work. This should be on individual basis. The project should, as much as possible incorporates basic

element of design, drawing and complete fabrication of a marketable item or something that can be put to use. Project reports should be well presented and should be properly

supervised.

The departments should make their own arrangement of schedules for project work.

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COURSE OUTLINE

General Studies and Management Courses

Communication in English

Engineer in society

Entrepreneurship development

Mathematical courses

Advanced algebra

Advanced calculus

Numerical methods

Statistical methods in engineering

Computer and information technology

Automation and Computer Applications

Computer applications in Geological Engineering

Civil engineering courses

Soil mechanics

Foundation engineering

Mechanical engineering courses

Stress analysis

Mechanical structural analysis

Instrumentation and control engineering

Production management

Mineral resources engineering courses

Mineral deposits

Research methods

Rock mechanics

Mineral economics

Operations research

Geostatistics

Geological engineering courses

Mineralogy

Applied geophysics

Applied geochemistry

Structural geology

Remote sensing and photo-geology

Hydrogeology

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Geological laboratory techniques and safety

Site investigation

Field techniques and geologic map interpretation

Industrial minerals and rocks

Engineering geology

Mining engineering courses

Mining law

Applied thermodynamics and fluid mechanics

Mine surveying

Mine machinery and services

Mine development construction

Mineral processing and extractive metallurgy

Drilling and blasting

Mine ventilation and safety

Mine valuation

Mine materials handling

Mine management

Mine design

Occupational Health and safety in mines

Mineral processing courses

Mineral analysis

Metallurgical thermodynamics

Materials science

Principles of extractive metallurgy

Unit processes in mineral processing

Fuels and refractories

Transport phenomena

Non-ferrous metallurgy

Materials handling

Ore concentration

Water treatment

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

Cement making technology

Ferrous metallurgy

Mineral process design

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CURRICULUM TABLE

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND)

GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

First Semester

COURSE CODE COURSE/MODULE TITLE L T P CU CH

GNS 301 COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH III 2 - - 2 2

MTH 311 ADVANCED ALGEBRA 2 - - 2 2

GNS 311 ENGINEER IN SOCIETY 2 - - 2 2

MPE 303 AUTOMATION AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 1 - 3 4 4

MEC 303 STRESS ANALYSIS 2 1 - 3 3

CEC 311 ADVANVED SOIL MECHANICS 1 - 3 4 4

GLE 303 MINERAL DEPOSITS 2 - - 2 2

MPE 301 MINING LAW 2 - - 2 2

GLE 301 MINERALOGY 2 - 3 5 5

MLE 303 MINERALS CHARACTERIZATION 2 - 2 4 4 TOTAL 18 1 11 30 30

Second Semester


MPE 302 RESEARCH METHODS 2 - - 2 2

MTH 312 ADVANCED CALCULUS 2 - - 2 2

GNS 420 INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT 2 - - 2 2

MEC 302 MECHANICAL STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 2 - 3 5 5

EEC 304 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING 2 - 3 5 5

GLE 310 INDUSTRIAL MINERALS AND ROCKS 1 - - 1 1

GLE 302 APPLIED GEOPHYSICS 2 - 3 5 5

GLE 304 APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY 1 - 2 3 3

GLE 306 STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY 1 - 2 3 3

GLE 308 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN GEOLOGICAL

ENGINEERING/GEOSCIENCE

2 - 2 4 4

TOTAL 17 - 15 32 32

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Third Semester


EED 413 ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2 - 2 4 4

MTH 321 NUMERICAL METHODS 2 - - 2 2

MPE 401 ROCK MECHANICS 2 - 3 5 5

MPE 403 MINERAL ECONOMICS 2 - - 2 2

GLE 401 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY 2 - 1 3 3

GLE 403 REMOTE SENSING & PHOTOGEOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION 2 - 3 5 5

GLE 405 HYDROGEOLOGY 2 - 3 5 5

GLE 407 GEOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNIQUES AND MAP INTERPRETATION 2 - 3 5 5

GLE 412 PROJECT - - 1 - 1

TOTAL 16 - 16 31 32

Fourth Semester


MTH 413 STATISTICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING 2 - - 2 2

MPE 402 OPERATIONS RESEARCH 1 - 3 4 4

MPE 404 GEOSTATISTICS 3 - - 3 3

CEC 414 FOUNDATION ENGINEERING 2 - 2 4 4

GLE 402 GEOLOGICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 2 - 3 5 5

GLE 404 SITE INVESTIGATION 2 - 3 5 5

GLE 406 PETROLEUM GEOLOGY 2 - 2 4 4

GLE 412 FINAL PROJECT - - 5 6 5

TOTAL 14 - 18 33 32


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AUTOMATION AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

PROGRAMME: HND IN GEOLOGICAL, MINING, MINERALS AND PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

Course: Automation and Computer

Applications

Course Code:

MPE 303 Contact Hours: 4 HOURS/WEEK

Course Specification: Theoretical Content: 1hr Practical Content: 3hrs

Course Objectives 1.0: To give the students the skill needed to appreciate the use of automation and computer specialist software Packages in a competent manner,

within the Extractive Industries (Geosciences, Petroleum, Mining, Minerals Engineering). The learning Methodology should be student centered, with the student

using various available packages in order to be competent when using them. The use of student workbooks or guided learning materials is recommended.

Week

1-2

General Objective 1.0: Understand the principles of Automation

Specific Learning Outcome:

Teacher Activities

Resources

Specific Learning

Outcome:

Teacher Activities Resources

1.1 Review the use of

automatic control in

production processes.

1.2 Explain the operating

principles of automatic

control system.

1.3 Explain the main concepts

and classification of

automatic systems

1.4 Illustrate the basic

principles of Automation

1.5 Explain the general char-

acteristics of measuring

instruments and

measurements.

1.6 Give examples of electrical

and mechanical types of

measuring devices.

1.7 Explain the principles of

various automation

parameters, e.g.

displacement, stress, speed,

time, temperature, colour.

1.8 Site examples of measuring

devices based on the

various parameters

Illustrate with the aid of

diagram automatic control

system

Site examples of automatic

control system

White Boards,

Computers,

Related

Softwares,

PowerPoint

Projectors, Flip

Charts,

Interactive

Boards,

Recommended

textbooks,

lecture notes &

Related Journals

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Week General Objective 2.0: Know Automated systems in petroleum and minerals

industries

3-4 Specific Learning Outcome:

Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning

Outcome:

Teacher Activities

Resources

2.1 Classify automatic controllers:

Positioning (positional-level;

proportional; proportional-integral-

derivative controllers);

- Self-actuating controllers;

- Pressure, temperature, level

controllers.

- Pneumatic controllers.

2.2 Site examples of automated

systems in the petroleum and

minerals industries:

- exploration: mineral analysis,

drilling

- petroleum industry: gas analysers,

oil-field, gas condensate field;

- mining industry: shaft hoisting,

load-haul-dump; drilling

- minerals engineering: process

control, sample grade control

2.3 Explain the use of computers in

automation: robotics, artificial

intelligence

Explain with the aid of

diagrams and real life

examples

Ditto

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Week General Objective 3.0: Understand the use of operating systems

and software application packages



Outcome:

Teacher Activities

Resources

5-6 3.1 Discuss the impacts of the

computer and ICT in industry.

3.2 Outline the purpose and

components of a computer: hardware

and software

3.3 Recall input – output devices

3.4 Explain the concept of an operating

system: PC-DOS/MS-DOS, Windows,

Linux, Unix

3.5 Discuss the advantage of the

Windows Operating System.

3.6 Explain the windows menu and

tools 3.7 Describe the use of Windows

operating system: Open/Close and

sizing a window; Program Manager;

Button bars/scroll bars/menu bars;

Moving from one window to another

3.8 Explain file management: Creating

a file and folder; manipulating files

(moving, copying, saving, deleting);

Print manager

3.9 Explain the concept of a software

package: MS Office; Corel Suite;

Search Engines; Adobe

Explain with specific

examples

Ditto

3.1 Show the components

of a computer

3.2 Identify storage

devices, RAM, ROM,

Fixed discs, Removable

discs

3.3 Load MS Office with

the students and show the

various packages that

make up MS Office.

Show how to start a

computer, open/close

the window operating

system, move around in

the windows

environment.

Demonstrate the use of

various input – output

and storage devices

Demonstrate creating a

file, manipulating the

file, and printing.

• Maximum of 4

students to 1

computer

• Maximum of 4

computers to a

printer except

when a Network

is in use.

• 1 Ream of A4

papers to 10

students.

• Ink cartridges

per printer per

semester.

Week General Objective 4.0: Understand the use of word-processing

package such as MS Word



Outcome:

Teacher Activities

Resources

7 4.1 Mention the use

of MS Word

4.2 Explain the

procedures for:

a. Entering text

b. Formatting text

(emboldening, font size,

italicising)

c. Creating and Saving

• Demonstrate the

installation of MS

Words.

• Identify the different

features of the software.

• Ask students to type a

short document and save

it.

• Ask students to edit a

Ditto

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text files

d. Editing and moving text

e. Importing objects

f. Spelling and Grammar

Checking

g. Creating and

manipulating tables, text

boxes, equations

h. Printing

document and carry out

a spelling check.

• Demonstrate the use of

tables.

Week General Objective 5.0: Know the use of a graphics package such as Corel Draw



Outcome:

Teacher Activities

Resources

8-9

5.1 Explain the

various procedures in

Corel Draw:

a. Drawing tools

b. Text as graphics

c. Creating and saving

image files

d. Editing and moving

images

e. Importing and exporting

graphics

f. Windows ‘Clipboard’

facility

g. Creating and

manipulating images (re-

sizing etc)

h. Image file standard

(JPEG, PCX, GIF etc)

• Load Corel Draw.

• Explain features of the

soft wares.

• Demonstrate the

creating and saving of

images.

• Edit the images saved.

• Export the graphics to

other packages

• Demonstrate the

manipulation (re-sizing)

of images.

Ditto

General Objective 6.0: Understand the use of a spreadsheet package such as MS

Excel



Outcome:

Teacher Activities

Resources

10-11

6.1 Explain the

procedures in the use of

MS Excel:

a. Setting up the

worksheet

b. Entering data

c. Formatting data

(decimal places, alpha-

• Load MS Excel.

• Explain features of the

software.

• Create a worksheet and

edit it.

• Demonstrate how to

format a workshop.

Ditto

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numeric)

d. Creating and saving

worksheets

e. Creating a formula in

cells

f. Importing objects

g. Exporting the worksheet

h. Creating and

manipulating graphical

representations of data

i. Printing

General Objective 7.0: Understand the use of a database package such as MS Access

Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning

Outcome:

Teacher Activities

Resources

12 7.1 Explain the features

and working of MS

Access.

7.2 Illustrate the following

procedures: entering

records in the structure

querry modifying and

producing reports.

indexing and sorting

files

Load MS Access.

Uses students record as

example and enter the

records in the structure

query modify and

produce typical report.

Show how to index and

sort files in alphabetical

order

Ditto

ASSESSMENT: The continuous assessment, tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the Semester Examination will make up for the remaining

60% of the total score.

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ADVANCED SOIL MECHANICS


Course: Advanced Soil

Mechanics

Course Code:

CEC 311

Contact Hour: 4

HOURS/WEEK

Course Specification: Theoretical Content: 1 hr Practical Content: 3 hrs

General Objective 1.0 Understand seepage forces.

Week Specific Learning

Outcome

Teacher Activities Resources Specific Learning

Outcome


1 1.1 Explain seepage

forces in quick

sand and other

sands.

1.2 Explain seepage

forces through

homogeneous soils

and non

homogeneous soils.

Teacher ask the students to: 1. Define seepage

pressure 2. Distinguish between

homo and non-homogeneous soils

3. Students to solve problems involving seepage pressure

4. Assess the students.

White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power Point

Projector, Flip Charts,

Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related

Journals and Lecture

Notes.

Demonstrate

permability test

- Carry out permability

test

- Calculation result and

interpret

1. Falling head

permeameter

2. Constant head

permeameter

General Objective 2.0 Know flow nets.


Outcomes


Outcomes


2-4 2.1 Define flow nets.

2.2 Sketch dimensional

flow nets for

confined flow.

2.3 Calculate

dimensional flow

net for confined

flow in earth dams.

2.4 Explain the four

Boundary

conditions.

2.5 Compute seepage

and up-lift pressure

from flow net.

2.6 Explain the use of

upstream and

down-stream

aprons in rams.

2.7 Determine the

effect of sheet of

Ask the students to:

1. Draw flow lines and

equip-potential

lines

2. Construct flow

3. Indicate inlet and

outlet from flow net

4. Enumerate ways in

which quick

conditions can be

minimized or

prevented

downstream using

flow net

5. Solve simple

problems

6. Assess the student.

White Board,

Computers, related



Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related


Notes.

Demonstrate use of

data to construct flow

net

Carry out the construction

of a flow net

Field note books and writing

materials

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pillars on flow net.

2.8 Calculate the

critical hydraulic

gradient.

General Objective 3.0 Know about consolidation.


Outcomes


Outcomes


5-8 3.1 Define

consolidation.

3.2 Explain the theory

of consolidation.

3.3 Explain Load

Compression curve

for both clay and

sand.

3.4 Describe the curve

fitting methods.

3.5 Explain the time

settlement curves

in clay sand with

allowance for

construction

period.


1. Define and explain

consolidation.

2. Draw and derive

equations to explain.

3. Explain, demonstrate

in the laboratory.

4. Explain differential

settlement in

foundation.

5. Assess the students

Soil lab.

White Board,

Computers, related



Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related


Notes, etc.

Demonstrate

consolidation test

Carry out consolidation test

using the Oedometer

Oedometer

Core cutters and accessories

Hand coring machines

General Objective 4.0 Understand the shear box and triaxial tests.


Outcomes


Outcomes


9-12 4.1 Describe the shear

box test.

4.2 State its uses.

4.3 Perform shear box

test.

4.4 Describe all

triaxial tests.

4.5 Explain the Mohr –

coulomb failure

envelope and the

resulting

parameters in terms

of effective stress.

4.6 Describe the

relationship

between shear

strength and

compressive

Ask the students to

1. Describe, state uses

and perform test in

the lab.

2. State, define and

describe mohr-

coulomb

3. Define sheer

strengths of soils

4. Compare sheer box

test and triaxial test

5. State advantages

and disadvantages

of sheer box test and

triaxial test


White Board,

Computers, related



Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related


Notes, etc.

Soil lab.

Perform triaxial test 1. Carry out trial test

2. Process and interpret the

result obtained

Triaxial testing machine

Core cutter and accessories

for triaxial

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strength.


confined

compressive stress.

4.8 Perform triaxial

test.

Assessment: The continuous assessment tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the semester examination will make up for the remaining 60% of

the total score.

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MINERAL DEPOSITS

ROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

COURSE: Mineral Deposits Course Code:

GLE 303

Contact Hours: 2

HOURS/WEEK

Course Specification: Theoretical Content: 2 hrs Practical Content: 0

Week General Objective: 1.0 Understand Ore Deposits.

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:

Teachers Activities Resources

1 - 2 1 Define and explain

the following terms

- Mineral deposit,

-Ore,

- Syrigenetic,

- Epigenetic,

- hypogene and

supergene deposits,

1.1 - grade and assay.

Define, describe and

distinguish:

Mineral deposit,

Ore,

Syrigenetic,

Epigenetic,

hypogene and

supergene deposits,

grade and assay.

White Boards,

Computers, Related

Softwares, PowerPoint

Projectors, Flip Charts,

Interactive Boards,

Recommended

textbooks, lecture notes

& Related Journals

Week General Objective 2.0 Understand processes of ore formation

Specific Learning

Outcome

Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

3-5 Explain the following

processes of ore

formation:

(a) Magmatic

Segregation.

(p) Hydrothermal

processes.

(c) Contact

metasomatism.

(d) Sedimentation and

evaporation.

(e) Residual and

Mechanical processes.

(f) Supergene

enrichment.

(g) Metamorphism.

2.2 Explain the nature

and processes of:

(a) placer,

(b) residual

Define and describe:

the following

processes of ore

formation:

(a) Magmatic

Segregation.

(p) Hydrothermal

processes.

(c) Contact

metasomatism.

(d) Sedimentation

and evaporation.

(e) Residual and

Mechanical

processes.

(f) Supergene

enrichment.

(g) Metamorphism.

Describe the nature

White Boards,

Computers, Related



Interactive Boards,

Recommended


& Related Journals

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(c) banded Iron ore

deposits.

2.3 Classify placer and

residual deposits.

2.4 Give examples of

2.3 above (e.g. Tin,

Gold, Diamond,

Bauxite)

and processes of;

(a) placer,

(b) residual

(c) banded Iron ore

deposits.

Classify placer and

residual deposits.

Week General Objective 3.0: Understand the nature of mineralizing fluids.

Specific Learning

Outcome


6-8 3.1 Explain the

characteristic

composition and prop-

erties of mineralizing

fluids.

3.2 Classify

mineralizing fluids.

3.3 Describe the mode

of transportation of

cations and anions in


Explain and describe

the characteristic

composition and

properties of


Classify mineralizing

fluids and describe

the mode of

transportation of

cations and anions in

mineralizing fluids

Week General Objective 4.0: Know the deposition of ore associated with igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks

Specific Learning

Outcome


9-10 4.1 Describe geological

environment favourable

for ore

deposition.

4.2 Explain controls of

ore localization.

4.3 Classify modes of

mineral deposition (e.g.

igneous, sedimentary,

and metamorphic).

4.4 Identify deposits

associated with each

rock in 4.3 above

Define and describe

geological

environment

favourable for ore

deposition.

Describe controls of

ore localization.

Classify modes of

mineral deposition

(e.g. igneous,

sedimentary, and

metamorphic).

PC with spreadsheet and

data base

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Week General Objective 5.0: Understand Coal deposits.

Specific Learning

Outcome


11 5.1 Explain the process

of coal formation.

5.2 Classify different

types of coal.

5.3 Identify each type of

coal in 5.2 above.

5.4 State the location of

each type of coal in

Nigeria

Define coal and explain

the processes of coal

formation.

Classify and identify

each type of coal.

Identify the location

of each type of coal

in Nigeria

• PC with spreadsheet

Week General Objective 6.0: Know Nigerian Case Studies.

Specific Learning

Outcome


12 1 Explain the

characteristics of:

(a) Itakpe Iron ore

deposit.

(b) Jos Cassiterite

deposit.

(c) Abakaliki

Lead/Zinc deposits.

(d) Riruwai Primary

Tin deposit.

(e) Enugu and Obi Coal

deposits.

(f) Crude Oil provinces

Describe the

occurrences and

characteristics of:

Itakpe Iron ore

deposit, Jos

Cassiterite deposit,

Abakaliki Lead/Zinc

deposits, Riruwai

Primary Tin deposit,

Enugu and Obi Coal

deposits and

Crude Oil provinces


the total score.

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MINING LAW


COURSE : Mining Law Course Code: MPE 301 Contact Hours: 2

HOURS/WEEK

Course Specification: Theoretical Content: 2hrs Practical Content: 0

Week General Objective 1.0: Understand Class of Mineral Ownership.

Goal: The course is designed to acquaint the student with the legal provisions in the mining industry.

Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources Specific

Learning

Outcome:

Teacher

Activities

Resources

1-2 1.1 Classify mineral-ownership into: (i) Accension

(ii) Dominial; (iii) Universal

1.2 State the origin of each class of ownership in 1.1

above. e.g.:- Ascension - UK and USA; Dominial

- Nigeria, Developing Countries and Russia.

• Ask students to

research on mine

ownership in

Nigeria.

White Boards, Computers,

PowerPoint Projectors, Flip Charts,

Interactive Board, Recommended

textbooks, lecture notes & Related

Journals

General Objective 2.0: Understand the Origin of Nigerian Mining Law.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific

Learning

Outcome:

Teacher

Activities

Resources

3-4 2.1 Narrate the historical development of Nigerian

mining law.

2.2 Explain the general provisions of the First

Regulation (e.g. Mineral wealth invested on the

"Crown" definition of a "Native," etc.

• Ask the students

state why there must

be regulation in the

mining industry

• Ask the student

explain the

importance of

regulations in the

mining industry.


PowerPoint Projectors, Flip Charts,

Interactive Board, Recommended

textbooks, lecture notes & Related

Journals

General Objective 3.0: Understand the formation of a business enterprise


Learning

Outcome:

Teacher

Activities

Resources

5-9 3.1 State types of business enterprises e.g.: (a) Sole

Trader; (b) Partnership (c) Private limited liability

company (d) Public limited liability. (e) Trade

Guilds and Joint Stock Company, (f) mergers

&acquisitions e.t.c

3.2 Describe the business types in 3.1 above.

3.3 State the procedure for the registration of a

business enterprise.

• Ask student to write

a report on the

setting up of a

company.

• Ask student to make

a presentation on

mergers and

acquisition in the

White Boards, Computers, Related

Software, PowerPoint Projectors,

Flip Charts, Interactive Board,

Recommended textbooks, lecture

notes & Related Journals

22

3.4 Explain the following terms:(a) Articles of

Association.(b) Memorandum of Association, etc.

required for the formation of business enterprise.

3.5 State the advantage and disadvantages of the

terms in 3.4 above.

3.6 Explain the legal requirements for raising capital

for business enterprises eg.: (a) Share/equities; (b)

Loan or debenture, (c) Bonds, Securities etc.

3.7 Explain "Gearing Ratio" and its implication to

investments.

3.8 Explain capitalization in business and reasons for

its application.

mining industry.

• Ask the student to

make presentation a

various sources of

funds for mining

companies.

General Objective 4.0: Understand the Nigerian minerals and mining Act (NMMA), 2007


Learning

Outcome:

Teacher

Activities

Resources

10-12 4.1 Explain the purpose of NMMA and its

regulation.

4.2 Explain the provisions for appointment of

Manager under Section 134 of Minerals S.M.A.

4.3 Explain the functions of the following Mine-

Officers under the Mineral Act: (i) Honorable

Minister of Mines. (ii) Director of

Mineral Resources. (iii) Chief Inspector' of

Mines; (iv) Area of Inspector of Mines.

4.4 Explain the functions of key mines officers and

departments under the Act of NMMA.

4.5 State the major functions of the Nigerian mining

office.

4.6 List some offences and penalties as captured in

the NMMA.

• Ask student to

research on the

development of

NMMA regulations.

• Ask student to

explain the

importance of the

mining cadaster

office in modern

minerals

administration.

• Ask student to

compare the

functions of key

officers and

departments with

those of other

African countries.

(e.g East African

countries).

• Visit a quarry and let

the manager explain

the day to day

running of the

facility.

• Ask the student state

his views on

informal mining





notes & Related Journals.

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activities in Nigeria

and the impact on the

economy

General Objective 5.0: Understand the Nigerian minerals and mining Regulations 2011 (NMMR)


Learning

Outcome:

Teacher

Activities

Resources

12-14 5.1 Explain the importance of beacons in showing

boundaries demarcating mineral tittles..

5.2 Explain the payment of obligations such as: (i)

royalties; (ii) surface rents (iii) fees etc.

5.3 Explain: (i) provisions for mineral returns in an

operating mine; (ii) provisions of explosive

regulation.

5.4 Explain provision of the quarries decree.

5.5 Explain provisions of reclamation requirements

(e.g rehabilitation, restoration & revegetation).


explain how the

government raises

revenue through

payment of royalties,

rents and fees


research on the

effects of non –

adherence to

redaimation

requirements.

• Let the manager

explain the process

of getting a mining

license and his

experience in get one

in Nigeria






ASSESSMENT: The continuous assessment, tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the Semester

Examination will make up for the remaining 60% of the total score.

24

MINERALOGY

PROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

COURSE: Mineralogy Course Code: GLE 301 Contact Hours: 5HRS

Course Specification: Theoretical Content: 2 hrs Practical Content: 3 hrs

Week General Objective 1.0: Know components of the Petrological Microscope.


Outcome:


1-3 1.1 List components and

accessories of the

Petrological Microscope.

(e.g. transmitted illuminator,

incident illuminator,

graduated stage, etc.)

1.2 Locate and explain the use

of each of the Components

listed in 1.1 above.

1.3 Explain procedure for

centering the rotating stage

of the Petrological

microscope

1.4 Describe care and

maintenance of the

Petrological microscope.

The teacher asks the students

to:

1. Draw and label a

petrological microscope

2. Compare the various

petrological

microscopes available in

the lab

3. Define various parts of

the petrological

microscope

4. State the need for

centering the

microscope

5. Asses the students

White Board, Computers,

related Softwares, Power

Point Projector, Flip Charts,

Interactive Board,

Recommended Textbooks,

Related Journals and

Lecture Notes, Drawing

tools, etc.

Demonstrate and

draw and label the

parts of microscope

as well as know

their functions

Demonstrate the

function of the

centering screws

Show the

function(s) of all the

parts of the

microscope.

Carry out the

centering of the

stage of the

microscope

Petrological

microscope

General Objective 2.0: Understand Microscopic Techniques of mineral identification.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning

Outcome:


4-8 2.1 List modes of examination

of Minerals by the Petrolo-

gical microscope:

- In ordinary light.

- Under polarized light.

- Under crossed nicols.

- Under convergent light.

2.2 State the condition of. the

Petrological Microscope

under each of the modes


2.3 List optical properties of

Minerals to be viewed under

each of the modes listed


to:

1. Observe minerals in all

microscope modes

2. State the differences

between the various

mode

3. The need for

observation in various

modes

4. State properties of

minerals in all modes

5. Distinguish between

isotropism and

anisotropism

6. Differentiate between




Interactive Board,




tools, etc.

Demonstrate modes

of examination of

Minerals by the

Petrological

microscope:

- In ordinary light.

- Under polarized

light.

- Under crossed

nicols.

- Under

convergent light.

Demonstrate the

differences

between:

- Anisotropism

Illustrate and

identify modes of

examination of

Minerals by the

Petrological

microscope:

- In ordinary

light.

- Under

polarized light.

- Under crossed

nicols.

- Under

convergent

light.

Petrological

microscope

Petrological

25

- 2.1 above; and

- In ordinary light

(transparency, refractive

under, etc).

2.4 - Under polarized light

(Pleochroism, relief, twink-

ling, etc). .

- Under crossed Nicols

(isotropism, &

anisotropism,

birefringence, extinction

etc).

- Under convergent light

(interference tymese

etc).

2.5 Explain each of the optical

properties listed in 2.3

above.

color and pleochronism


interference colour and

interference figures


relief and refractive

index


and Isotropism

- Color and

interference

figure

- Relief and

Refractive Index

Demonstrate

- Isotropism and

anisotropism

- The difference

between colour

and pleochroism

- The difference

between

interference

colour and

interference

figures

- The similarity

between relief

and Refractive

Index

microscope

Point Counter

Thin Section

General Objective 3.0: Know Ore Microscope and its application.


Outcome:


9 3.1 List and identify

components and accessories

of Ore microscope.

3.2 Describe Ore microscope.

3.3 List equipment for

quantitative measurement of

rotation properties, point

counter, etc.

3.4 Explain use of each

equipment listed in 3.3

above.

3.5 Explain adoption of the

microscope for quantitative

work.

3.6 Explain Stereoscopic

microscope in Ore

microscopy.

3.7 List application of Ore

microscope; i.

Mineralogical analysis, ii.

Textural analysis, & iii.

Mineral condition


to:

1. Define ore opacity and

transparency.

2. State all the rotation

properties

3. List accessories used in

ore microscope from

qualitative measurement

4. Note the various ore

samples focals, polished

sections, grains, powder,

etc

5. State the advantages of

stereoscopic mic over

others when observing




Interactive Board,




tools, etc.

Demonstrate and

identify components

of ore microscope

and explain the use

of each

Identify equipment

for quantitative

measurement

- Ore microscope

- Stereographic

- microscope

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3.8 State the objectives of

each of the applications as

in 3.7 above.

3.9 Explain Mineralogical

analysis of solid ore,

accuracy of analysis of

solid ores, analysis of

loose materials.

3.10 Explain textural analysis of

Ores and will products.

3.11 Explain analysis for mineral

condition.

grains


General Objective 4.0: Understand examination of Minerals by the Petrological Microscope


Outcome:


10 4.1 Explain the similarity in

optical properties of

transparent Minerals in thin

section with those of

polished specimen (e.g.

Crystal form and habit,

zoning. clearage, parting,

inclusion, etc).

4.2 Explain investigation of

properties listed in 4.1

above under Ore

microscopes.

4.3 List other tests that can be

made on polished specimens

(e.g. hardness, micro-

chemical tests, tenacity,

colour of powder, etc).

4.4 Explain methods of carrying

out tests listed in 4.3 above.

4.5 Explain meaning of etching.

4.6 List types of etching test

(e.g. determinative etching,

structure etching, light

etching).

4.7 Explain features developed

by structure etching.

4.8 Describe procedure for

micro-chemical tests for


to:

1. Note the adjustment of

microscope for ore

microscopy

2. Compare Birefringence

and Bireflectrance

pleochroism in ore

microscopy

3. Define scratch hardness

and polishing hardness

4. Define etching

5. Explain the concept of

straning.

6. Asses the students.


related Software, Power


Interactive Board,




tools, etc.

Demonstrate the

similarities in

optical properties of

minerals in thin

section with those

of Polished

specimen

Carry out practical

to show the

similarities in

optical properties in

transparent minerals

and ore/polished

specimen

Rock cutting and

polishing machines,

materials and

accessories

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specific minerals. General Objective 5.0: Understand Other Techniques of mineral identification.


Outcome:


11-12 5.1 Explain the use of computer

in Mineral Identification.

5.2 Use computer - aided

Atomic absorption spec-

trophotometer (AAS) to

identify minerals.

5.3 XRD Xray Diffractometer


to:

1. Attempt use of selected

related software




Interactive Board,




tools, etc.

Demonstrate the

determination of

minerals using d-

spacing and 2O

angle

Identify minerals

using the

identification table

and also by their

elemental/oxides

values.

XRD- X-ray

Diffractometer

AAS-Atomic

Absorption

Spectrometer

XRF –X-ray

Fluorescence

General Objective 6.0: Practical


Outcome:


13-15

Demonstrate:

6.1 the preparation of

thin section of

samples for

analysis.

6.2 Etching of

mineral samples

from (i) above.

6.3 Operate

Petrological

microscope for

mineral analysis.

6.4 Operate Ore -

microscope for

mineral and

textural analysis.

6.5 Carry out

hardness and

tenacity tests on

polished samples.

Carry out:

1. Preparation of

thin section

2. State steps in

preparation of

thin section

3. Identify

minerals

transparent/ore

Rock cutting,

Polishing and

accessories

Petrological

Microscope

ore microscope

XRD, ‘AAS

XRF

White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power

Point Projector,

Flip Charts,

Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related

Journals and

Lecture Notes,

Drawing tools, etc.


the total score.

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MINERALS CHARACTERIZATION


COURSE: Minerals Characterization COURSE CODE: MLE 303 CONTACT HOURS:4 Hours

GOAL: The Course Is Designed To Equip The Students With The Theoretical and Practical Methods of Wet and Instrumental Analysis of Minerals

COURSE SPECIFICATION: Theoretical Content: 2hrs Practical Content: 2hrs

Week General Objective 1.0: Know preliminary dry tests of minerals.

Specific Learning Outcome Teachers’ Activities Resources Specific Learning

Outcome

Teachers’

Activities

Resources

1 1.1 Enumerate preliminary dry

tests carried out on minerals.

1.2 State the relevance of the

tests in 1.1 above.

.

Explain physical

identification and flame test

of minerals

Assess the student

Power point

projector/whiteboard

+ Bunsen burner/Gas

Cylinders

Carry out physical

identification and

flame test of minerals

Demonstrate

physical

identification and

flame test of

minerals

Assess the student

Bunsen Burner,

Gas, Mineral

Samples, Zinc

Block

General Objective 2.0: Understand qualitative analysis of minerals.

Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers’ Activities Resources Specific Learning

Outcome

Teachers’

Activities

Resources

2-3 2.1 Classify mineral elements

into their cation groups.

2.2 Describe the procedure of

sample dissolution using

various media.

2.3Carry out qualitative

analysis of various cations.

2.4 Explain the sequence of

cation group separation.

2.5 Classify anions into

common groups.

2.6 Describe confirmatory test

methods for anions.

Explain the application of

qualitative analysis of

various cations.

and anions in identifying

mineral ores.

Assess the student


Related Software,

PowerPoint Projectors,

Flip Charts, Interactive

Boards, Recommended

textbooks, lecture notes &

Related Journals

Identify and describe

insoluble residues.

Apply qualitative

techniques above in

identifying cations

and anions in mineral

ores.

Demonstrate the

application of

qualitative analysis

of various actions.

and anions in

identifying mineral

ores.

Assess the student

Mineral Samples,

Reagents,

Glassware

Balances,

Analytical

Equipment

General Objective 3.0: Understand quantitative analysis of mineral Ores.


Outcome

Teachers’

Activities

Resources

4

3.1 Explain the term

"quantitative analysis"

3.2 State common steps in

quantitative analytical

methods.

Explain quantitative analysis

of mineral ores

Assess the student on the

above


Related Software,



Boards, Recommended

Carry out quantitative

analysis of minerals.

Demonstrate

quantitative

analysis of mineral

ores

Assess the student

Mineral Samples,

Reagent,

Glassware

Balances,

Analytical

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3.3 Distinguish between acid

digestion and fusion.


Related Journals

on the above equipment etc

General Objective 4.0: Know various wet analysis methods.


Outcome

Teachers’

Activities

Resources

5-7

4.1 Define and explain

gravimetric analysis.

4.2 Outline conditions

necessary for precipitation.

4.3 Explain co-precipitation

and selective precipitation.

4.4 Apply principles of

precipitation to determine

minerals such as silica,

alumina, iron oxide, manganese

oxide, magnesium oxide etc.

4.5 Explain the use of organic

reagents in gravimetric

analysis.

4.7 Explain Acid-Base

reactions and concept of

neutralization.

4.8 Explain procedures for

titrimetric analysis.

Explain the principles and

techniques of various wet

analysis methods

-Assess the student on the

above


Related Software,



Boards, Recommended


Related Journals

-Carry out the

determination of

nickel in ores

-Carry out titrimetric

analysis

-Prepare standard

solution of EDTA

-Carry out the

determination of Ca2+

and Mg2+ using

EDTA

Demonstrate the

principles and

techniques of

various wet analysis

methods

Assess the student

on the above

Ore samples,

Reagents,

Glassware

Furnaces etc

General Objective 5.0: Know Various Methods Of Instrumental Analysis.


Outcome

Teachers’

Activities

Resources

8-11 5.1 Review electromagnetic

radiation in terms of frequency,

wave-length and intensity.

5.2 Relate the energy

associated with the different

regions of the energy of e m

r.

5.3 Relate the energy

associated with the different

regions of the elm. spectrum

to interaction with matter

such as electronic and

molecular absorption,

molecular vibration and

rotation, and orientation in

magnetic field.

Explain the principles and

application of various

instrumental analysis

techniques

Assess the student


Related Software,



Boards, Recommended


Related Journals Thermal

Analyzer (DTA) and

Thermal Gravimetric

Analyzer (TGA).

AAS/XRF Equipment

Colorimeter

Using analytical

equipment to analyse

numerical samples

e.g. AAS, XRF, XRD

Demonstrate the

principles and

application of

various

instrumental

analysis techniques

Assess the student

Analytical

equipment,

mineral samples

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5.4 Explain the evolution of

colours from selective

absorption of light energy in

the visible spectrum.

5.5 Relate the extent of

absorption in coloured

solutions to the concentration

of species and optical path

length in the solution.

5.6 State and apply the Beer-

Lambert relationship in

determining transmittance,

absorbance, and extinction

coefficient.

5.7 Differentiate between

visual and photoelectric

methods of colour

measurement.

5.8 Use functional diagrams to

explain the operation of a

colorimeter, UV

spectrophotometer, and Atomic

Absorption spectrophotometer

(MS).

5.9 Determine the elements in

ores using colorimetry and

atomic absorption

spectrophotometer.

5.10 Explain the principles and

operation of X-ray

fluorescence (XRF).

5.11 Explain the principle of

operation of Differential

Thermal Analyzer (DTA) and

Thermal Gravimetric

Analyzer (TGA).

5.12 State the applications of

the equipment in 5.11 above.

General Objective 6.0: Know the fire assay of Gold Ore.


Outcome

Teachers’

Activities

Resources

12 6.1 Explain the procedure for

analyzing Gold Ores

using the fire assay

technique.

Explain the fire assay of

Gold Ore

Assess the student


Related Software,



Carry out fire assay

of Gold

Demonstrate the

fire assay of Gold

Ore

Assess the student

Gold ore samples

fire Assay

supplies

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6.2 Carry out 6.1 above. Boards, Recommended


Related Journals Gold ore

Sample

ASSESSMENT: The continuous assessment, tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the Semester Examination will make up for the

remaining 60% of the total score.

32

RESEARCH METHODS


Course: Research Methods

Course Code:

MPE 302

Contact Hours: 2

HOURS/WEEK

Course Specification: Theoretical: 2hrs Practical: 0

Week General Objective 1.0: Select a research topic.

Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources

1-2

1.1 Explain the criteria for

choosing a Research

topic.

1.2 Choose a project or

research topic relevant to

the area of

specialization.

• Advise

students on

choice of

project.

• Reference Books

• Project layout

• Examples

• Library books

Week General Objective 2.0: Formulate a Research Problem.


3-4 2.1. Define a Research

Problem.

2.2. Explain aspects of

Research Problem

Formulate study

objectives

Define study area.

- do -

- do -

Week General Objective 3.0: Know theoretical/conceptual basis of Research.


5-6

3.1 Situate research within the

framework of theories, models

and concepts.

3.2 Discuss importance of

literature review.

3.3 Visit library to obtain

literature materials.

- do -

- do -

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Week General Objective 4.0: Know how to Analyze data.


7-8

4.1 Mention main sources of data.

4.2 Discuss techniques of data

collection:

a. Laboratory.

b. Field survey/measurement

c. Questionnaire

d. Oral interviews.

• Guide student on

project

• Presentations

Week General Objective 5.0: Know how to present information/data


9-10

5.1 Explain how to present

data in a manner suitable

for research in the

following form: Tables,

Graphs, Charts, bars

5.2 Input information into

computer.

5.3 Print out results.

-do-

• Computers

• Software

ASSESSMENT: The continuous assessment, tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the Semester Examination will make up for the

remaining 60% of the total score.

34

INDUSTRIAL MINERALS AND ROCKS


COURSE: Industrial Minerals and

Rocks

Course Code:

GLE 310

Contact Hours:

1 HOUR/WEEK

Course Specification: Theoretical Content: 1 hr Practical Content: 0

Week General Objective 1.0: Know the Minerals and Rocks

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


1-5 Minerals and Rocks

1.1 Define and explain

industrial Minerals

and Rocks.

1.2 List locally

available

industrial minerals

and rocks, e.g.

Clays, Marble,

Gravel, Granite,

Limestone,

feldspar, fluorspar,

baryte laterites

etc.

1.3 State locations of

the minerals and

rocks in 1.1 above.

1.4 Draw the

geological map of

Nigeria showing

the locations in 1.3

above.

Ask the student to:

1. Define industrial

Minerals and

Rocks.

2. List locally

available industrial

minerals and rocks,

e.g. Clays, Marble,

Gravel, Granite,

Limestone, feldspar,

fluorspar, baryte

laterites etc.

3. State locations of

the minerals and

rocks in 1.1 above.

4. Draw the geological

map of Nigeria

showing the

locations in 1.3

above.

5. Assess the student

on the above




Interactive Board,




tools, etc.

General Objective 2.0: Know local industries and their raw material requirement.


Outcome:


Outcome:


6-10 Local Industries and

their Raw Material

Requirement

2.1 List industries

based on industrial

minerals and

rocks:

2.2 Construction, (ii)

Ask the student to:

-List industries based

on industrial minerals

and rocks:

(i) Construction, (ii)

Cement, (iii)

Glass/ceramics, (iv)

Iron and Steel, (v)


related Softwares, Power Point


Interactive Board,


Related Journals and Lecture

Notes, Drawing tools, etc.

35

APPLIED GEOPHYSICS

Cement, (iii)

Glass/ceramics,

(iv)

Iron and Steel, (v)

Fertilizer

2.3 Farmilarise

yourself with the

industrial minerals

and rocks require-

ments for each of

the industries in

2.1 above.

1.4 Describe the nature

of occurrence of

the minerals and

rocks in 1.2 above.

1.5 List the properties

of the minerals

and rocks in 1.2.

1.6 Relate the

properties listed in

2.4 to their

industrial uses.

Fertilizer

- Farmilarise yourself

with the industrial

minerals and rocks

requirements for each

of the industries in

2.1 above.

-Describe the nature

of occurrence of the

minerals and rocks in

1.2 albove.

- List the properties of

the minerals and

rocks in 1.2.

- Relate the properties

listed in 2.4 to their

industrial uses.

Assess the student on

the above

Assessment: The continuous assessment tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the semester examination will make up for the remaining 60% of the total

score.

36


COURSE: Applied Geophysics Course Code: GLE

302

Contact Hours: 5

HOURS/WEEK

Course Specification: Theoretical Content: 2 hrs Practical content: 3 hrs

Week General Objective 1.0: Understand the main branches of geophysics and the underlying principles.

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


1 1.1 Define Geophysics.

1.2 List the different

branches of

geophysics (e.g.

gravity, Magnetic,

seismic, electrical,

etc.).

1.3 Explain the basic

principles of each

of the methods


Ask the student to:

1. State and explain

the principle of each

branch of

Geophysics.


on the above



Point Projector, Flip

Charts, Interactive Board,




tools, etc.

Week General Objective 2.0: Understand the gravity method of geophysical exploration.

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


2 - 3 2.1 Explain the basic

theory of the

gravity method (Le.

2.2 Newton's law of

gravity, etc.)

2.3 Apply the law of

gravity and

gravitational

potential (e.g. in

determination

of density).

2.4 Describe field

techniques,

equipment and data

collection methods

for gravity

exploration

2.5 Explain data

reduction and

presentation

2.6 Explain the

interpretation of

Ask the student to:

1. State Newton’s

Law of gravity

2. Explain how

density of body can

be determine using

the law of gravity

3. Compute several

data from field

techniques

4. Explain the need

for data reduction,

correction,

enhancement

5. Define anomaly

6. State the

importance of

gravity methods in

mineral exploration

Gravimeter, White Board,

Computers, related



Interactive Board,




tools, etc.

Demonstrate the

application and

interpretations of the

gravity meter

Carry out field

measurements data

acquisition and

corrections and

interpretations

Gravimeter, White

Board, Computers,

related Softwares,

Power Point

Projector, Flip

Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related

Journals and

Lecture Notes,

Drawing tools, etc.

37

gravity data as

presented in 2.4

above.

2.7 Explain

applications of

gravity methods in

mineral exploration

(e.g. heavy density

minerals such

chromite,

petroleum basin

analysis).

Week General Objective 3.0: Understand the magnetic method of geophysical exploration. Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


4-6 3.1 Explain the basic

theory of magnetic

method.

3.2 Explain the

magnetic properties

of rocks.

3.3 Describe the

geomagnetic field.

3.4 Describe field

techniques and data

collection methods.

3.5 Explain data

reduction and

presentation.

3.6 Explain the

interpretation of

data as presented in

3.5 above.

3.7 Explain applications

of magnetic method

in mineral

exploration.

Ask the student to:

1. Explain the origin

of magnet.

2. Distinguish Para,

Diamagnetism etc.

3. Explain the origin

of geomagnetic

4. Carry out field

techniques


data reduction

6. List some minerals

that are magnetic

7. State the

importance of

magnetism in

mineral

exploration


above

Magnetometer, White

Board, Computers, related



Interactive Board,




tools, etc.

Demonstrate applications

and interpretations of the

magnetometer

Carry out field

measurements, data

acquisition corrections

and interpretations

Magnetometer,

White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related

Journals and

Lecture Notes,

Drawing tools, etc.

Week General Objective 4.0: Understand the seismic method of geophysical exploration.

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


7-9 4.1 Explain the basic

theories of seismic

method. Explain the

elastic constants and

Ask the student to:

1. Define a coastic

impedence

2. Explain the





Demonstrate the

application and

interpretation of seismic

refraction and reflection

Carry out measurements,

data acquisition,

correction, processing

and interpretation of

Seismogram.

White Board,

Computers, related

38

waves.

4.2 Classify seismic

methods employed

in mineral ex-

ploration (reflection

and refraction

methods).

4.3 Describe the field

techniques,

equipment and data

collection methods;

4.4 Explain data

reduction,

presentation and

interpretation.

4.5 Explain application

of seismic methods

in ground water

exploration,

petroleum

exploration,

overburden

thickness

determination etc.

4.6 Understand seismic

applications as in

4.5 above.

principle of

reflection/refractio

n

3. Describe source of

signals, cables

arrangement,

receivers etc

4. Describe steps in

data

processing/interpre

tation computer

software

5. Use a seismic

section to indicate

structural traps,

bright sports etc.

6. State application of

seismic method in

geotechnical

engineering.


above




tools, etc.

using the seismogram seismic refraction and

reflection surveys

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related

Journals and

Lecture Notes,

Drawing tools, etc.

Week General Objective 5.0: Understand the electrical method of geophysical exploration.

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


10 5.1 Explain the basic

theories of electrical

method.

5.2 Explain the

electrical properties

of rocks and

minerals

5.3 List and classify the

various electrical

methods of

expooration –

(a) Natural Methods:

Self-potential (SP),

Telluric,

Magnetotelluric.

Ask the student to:

1. State ohm’s law

2. Define resistivity

3. Relate rock

composition and

resistivity

4. State the sources of

SP


artificial and natural

methods

6. Describe profiling,

VES

7. Explain the

differences between

Log-log graph sheet,

Arithmetic Graph Sheet,





Recommended

Textbooks, Related



Demonstrate the

application and

Interpretation of electrical

resistivity methods

Carry out measurements

data acquisition,

correction and

interpretation of electrical

resistivity survey

Resistivity Meter

Log-log graph

sheet, Arithmetic

Graph Sheet, White

Board, Computers,

related Softwares,

Power Point

Projector, Flip

Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related

Journals and

Lecture Notes,

39

(b) Artificial

Methods: resistivity,

(vertical electrical

sounding. and

electric trenching).


techniques,

equipment and data

collection for the

various types of

electrical methods.

Explain data

reduction,

presentation and

interpretation.


of the electrical

methods of mineral

exploration (e.g.:-

petroleum, ground

water, etc.).

5.6 Undertake

petroleum

exploration using

electrical method.

schlumberger/wenne

r arrays


the various field

procedure full

schlumberger, ½

Schulumberger,

dipole etc

9. Define KAH Curve

type

10. Use computer

software for

interpretation of

IPWIN, IXID,

2Day, 3Day

softwares

11. Carry out resistivity

survey


on the above

Drawing tools, etc.

Week General Objective 6.0: Understand the electromagnetic method of geophysical exploration.

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


11 Electromagnetic Method

6.1 Explain the basic

theory of EM

exploration

methods.

6.2 Classify the various

EM methods of

exploration (Le.

6.3 EM, VLF, AFMAG,

etc.).


techniques,

equipment and data

collection methods.

6.5 Explain reduction,

presentation and

Ask the student to:

1. State the principle of

EM

2. Use equipment and

obtain data


data reduction.

EM metre, White Board,

Computers, related



Interactive Board,




tools, etc.

Demonstrate the

applications and

interpretations of EM

and/or VLF


data acquisition,

processing, and

correction of EM. Survey

EM, VLF,

AMMAG (either or

all)

EM metre, White

Board, Computers,

related Softwares,

Power Point

Projector, Flip

Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related

Journals and

Lecture Notes,

Drawing tools, etc.

40

interpretation of EM

data. .


of the EM methods

(Le. petroleum

exploration, etc.).

6.7 Carry out EM

exploration of

petroleum.

Week General Objective 7.0 Understand the Radiometric method of geophysical exploration and well logging.

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


12 Radiometric Method

7.1 Explain the theory

of radiometric

methods.

7.2 Describe the various

radioactive methods

of exploration

7.3 (e.g. Gamma ray,

Neutron methods

etc.).


techniques,

equipment and data

collection method.

7.5 Explain the

reduction,

presentation and

interpretation of

radiometric

exploration data.

7.6 Explain application

of the radiometric

methods; (e.g.

Age determination

and well logging).

7.7 Carry out

radioactive

explometric as in

7.5 above

Ask the student to :

1. Define radioactivity

2. Explain the principles

behind radioactivity

3. Define gama, beta and

alfa radiation

4. List various

radioactive minerals

5. Assess the student on

the above

White Board,

Computers, related



Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related


Notes, Drawing tools,

etc.

Demonstrate the

application and

interpretations of

radiometric methods of

ground penetration Radar

(GPR)

Demonstrate bore-hole

logging method


data acquisition,

processing of radiometric

survey

Carry out SP Gamma ray

Temperature log porosity

and permeability log

Radiometric

machines,

Ground penetration

Radar

Logger SAS300C,

300M and

accessories.

White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related

Journals and

Lecture Notes,

Drawing tools, etc.

Assessment: The continuous assessment tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the semester examination will make up for the remaining 60%

of the total score.

APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY

41


Course: Applied Geochemistry CODE: GLE 304 CONTACT HOURS:

3 HOURS/WEEK


Week General Objective: 1.0 Understand Exploration Geochemical Principles

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


1-3 1.1 Explain

Goldsmith’s

classification of

elements

1.2 Describe Element

abundances in

rocks

1.3 Discuss Element

Mobility in

various

environments

1.4 Explain

Geochemical

Associations and

Pathfinders

1. Ask the students to

describe elemental

clasification of rocks

2. State various

physiochemical

environment

3. Explain pathfinders


White Board,

Computers, related

Software, Power Point


Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

week General Objective: 2.0 Know different types of geochemical methods of exploration

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


4- 5 2.1 List the various

methods used in

geochemical

exploration for

mineral deposits

2.2 Explain the

principles

employed in each

of the methods

listed above.


explain the importance

of geo-botanical

method of prospecting


White Board,

Computers, related



Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

General Objective: 3.0 Understand the field and Laboratory Procedures in Geochemical exploration

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


6-8 3.1 Describe sampling

procedure in 2.1

above

3.2 Explain preparation

of samples for

chemical Analyses

1. Explain the need for

sample preparation

prior to geochemical

analysis

2. Perform sampling for

various analysis

White Board,

Computers, related



Interactive Board,

Recommended

Demonstrate preparation

f samples for chemical

analysis

Demonstrate sampling in

Rocks, soil and water

Carry out the various

sample preparations

Cone and quate

ring

Crushing

equipment

42

3.3 Undertake

sampling of some

local materials for

geochemical

analytical

purposes.

3. Distinguish sample of

various geochemical

environment


Textbooks, Related



etc.

Grinding

machine

AAS, XRD,

XRF

General Objective 4.0: Understand Principles of Geochemical Instrumentation and Analyses


Outcome:


Outcome:


9-12 4.1 Explain what

geochemical

analysis mean

4.2 Describe

quantitative

qualitative

analysis

4.3 Describe wet

chemical

methods and

instrumental

method

4.4 List the various

Equipment used

for

Geochemical

analyses

4.5 Explain the

working

Principles of the

various

Instruments

listed in 4.1

4.6 Perform some

chemical

analytical work

on some

samples

obtained from

3.2 above

4.7 Explain

presentation of

results of

geochemical

1. Ask student to

perform some

chemical analyses on

mineral samples


auantitative and

qualitative analyses

with examples

3. Explain gravimetry

titrimetal and

separation techniques.

4. Discuss concentration

units and conversion

percentage, parts per

million, per billion

5. Enumerate various

equipment for

geochemical analyses

6. Explain the working

principles of the

various instruments

7. Ask student to

perform some

chemical analyses on

mineral samples


distinguish the various

state/nature of sample

AAS, XRF, analytical

weighing balance, glass

wares

Cruseible reagents

gravimetric tatrimetric

apparatus

AAS, XRD, XRF,

White Board,

Computers, related



Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Demonstrate the various

geochemical analytical

techniques

Carry out the various

geochemical analytical

techniques outline the units

of concentration %, ppm,

ppb and conversion of

concentration units

Analytical

weighing

balance, glass

wares

Cruseible

reagents

gravimetric

tatrimetric

apparatus

43

analytical work

4.8 Discuss whole

rock analysis

and micro

analysis

4.9 Describe

dissolution

procedure for

geological and

environmental

samples

5.0 discuss

destructive and

non destructive

analysis

for various equipment


state the need for

digestion in AAS

10. Ask the student to

interpret some

analytical work


Define and list major

minor, minor and trace

elements

Discuss samples in

solution and water

soluble solids acid

leaching using HF,

HCL

Wet or dry ashing

digestion by fusion

using fluxes. Ion

exchange separation,

solvent extraction fire

assey and non-

destructive analyses

Demonstrate samples in

solution and water

soluble solids acid

leaching using HNO3,

HCL

- Acid leaching using

HF/other mineral

acids

- Wet and dry ashing

- Digestion by fusion

using fluxes

Demonstrate classical

wet chemical methods

- Wet chemistry

including gravimetric

and titrative methods

- Density

determination

- PH determination

- Turbidity

- Ion selective

electrode analysis

- Viscosity, moisture

- salinity

Enumerate equip/materials

for wet chemical analysis

Carry our weighing of the

samples, volume

measurements, and

solution preparation

AAS, XRF

Analytical

Weighing

balances

Furnaces,

Crascibles

glasswares,

reagents

gravitretric and

titrimetric

apparatus

Assessment: The continuous assessment tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the semester examination will make up for the remaining


STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY

44


Course: Structural Geology

Course Code: GLE 306 Contact Hours: 3

HOURS/WEEK


General Objective1.0 Know about stress and strain effects in rocks.


Outcome:


1-3 1.1 Explain various types of

stress and strain (e.g. tensile,

compressive, shear, etc.).

1.2 Describe with illustration the

response of rocks to stress

(ductile and brittle

behavior).

1.3 Explain factors controlling

behavior of materials

subjected to stress.

1.4 Describe the use of compass

and clinometer to measure

strike and dip.

1.5 Measure strike and dip using

compass and clircmeter.

1.6 Describe the use of

stereographic nets in plotting

altitudes of rocks.

1.7 Demonstrate 1.6 above.

1.8 Describe various methods of

determining strike and dip.

1.9 Distinguish between true

and apparent dip.

1.10 Solve problems involving

1.9


to:

1. Explain stress/strain

using relevant examples.

2. Solve simple

calculations of stress and

strain.

3. He and the students

perform tensile,

compressive and shear

test, carry out hooke’s

law test.

4. The teacher

demonstrates the use of

compass and

clinometers.

5. He asks the student to

define stereographic

projections, solve

problems of dip and

strike using

stereographic net.


Compass

clinometers, stereo

nets , White Board,

Computers, related

Software, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related


Notes, Drawing

tools, etc.

Demonstrate

measurement of strike

and dip on an inclined

plane

Carry out strike and

dip measurements on

an inclined plane

Plot attitudes of rocks

on stereographic nets

Field note book

Writing materials

Compass/clinometers

Stereographic net

General Objective 2.0: Know Fracturing in rocks


Outcome:


4-5 2.1 Describe various types of

fractures (i.e. joints, faults)

in rocks.

2.2 Relate 2.1 to various rock

types.

2.3 Describe the principles of

1. The teacher asks the

student to distinguish

between joint and fault

and explain them using

relevant examples.

2. Demonstrate failure by

stress and classify joints

Structural maps,

mineral chart of

Nigeria, White

Board, Computers,

related Software,

Power Point

Projector, Flip

Demonstrate failure in

rocks

Carry out deformation

(failure) in rocks

Uniaxial Unconfined

strength testing

45

failure by stress.

2.4 Relate rupture to stress and

strain in rocks.

2.5 Classify joints based on

geometry and genetics (e.g.

shear or tension joints).

2.6 Classify faults based on

geometry pattern, attitude,

absolute movement, etc.

2.7 Describe the nature of

movement along faults.

2.8 Explain method of

measuring throw and

heave.

2.9 Calculate the net slip in

fault.

2.10 Describe the mechanics of

reverse faulting, thrust

faulting and overthrust.

2.11 List mineral deposits

associated with faults and

joints (including local

examples).

and faults.

3. Draw a well labeled

fault and determine

throw, heave, hade, etc

4. Use 3D block diagram to

relate stress/stain

directions in joints and

various fault types.

5. List fracture

mineralization.

6. To measure throw and

heave from several

diagrams

7. Calculate net slip

8. List local deposit that are

structurally (fractured)

controlled.

Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related


Notes, Drawing

tools, etc.

Rock fracturing

Carry out 2.1, 2.5 –

2.9 using models

machine

Block models

General Objective 3.0 Understand Folding


Outcome:


6-8 1.1 Describe folds e.g. reclined

fold, synorms, antiform.

1.2 Describe fold systems (viz

geosyncline, geoanticline,

anticlinorium, etc.).

1.3 Explain office techniques in

study of folds (e.g. equal

area and stereographic

projections).

1.4 Apply the techniques in 3.3

above to study folds.

1.5 Explain the use of Pi-

diagrams and beta diagrams

The Teacher asks the students

to:

1. Draws the various types

of folds and classifies

them.

2. Demonstrate the use of

stereographic projections

in describing fold

orientations

3. Plot fold planes, axes,

plunge, pitch etc in

stereonet.

4. Construct structure

contour maps.

Drawing paper,

pencil, stereonet,

tracing paper, White

Board, Computers,

related Softwares,

Power Point

Projector, Flip

Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related


Notes, Drawing

tools, etc.

Demonstrate plotting

of fold planes, axes,

plunge, pitch etc in

stereonet

Demonstrate the

construction of

structure contour

Carry out plotting of

planes, axes, plunge,

pitch etc in stereonet

Carry out construction

of structure contour

map

Drawing paper,

pencil, stereonet,

tracing paper, White

Board, Computers,

related Softwares,

Power Point Projector,

Flip Charts,

Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

46

in analyzing folds.

1.6 Analyze folds using the

diagrams in 3.5 above.

1.7 Explain how to calculate the

depth of folding.

1.8 Perform calculations on

folding depth.

1.9 Explain the preparation of

structure contour maps.

1.10 Prepare structure

contour maps.

1.11 Describe flexure

folding, shear folding

and flow folding.

1.12 Explain the dynamics of

folding the problem of

temperature, confining

pressure, stress and

time involved.

1.13 Differentiate between

tectonic and non-

tectonic folds.

5. Explain environmental

factors on folding.

6. The teacher gives

assignment on

preparation of structure

contour maps and equal

area and stereographic

projections.

7. Look at graphical picture

describing the effects

confining pressure

temperature etc on

folding.

maps

General Objective 4.0 Understand three point problems in structural geology.


Outcome:


9 4.1 Explain method of locating

height of a bed at three or

more points.

4.2 Calculate the height of a bed

from its known depth in

boreholes, mine shafts, etc.

4.3 Locate the direction of strike

in a three-point problem.

4.4 Calculate dip from a three-

point problem.

1. Explain using relevant

examples.

2. Demonstrate using

geologic maps, borehole

data and mine shafts to

solve 3point problems

Maps, borehole data,

mine shafts, White

Board, Computers,

related Softwares,

Power Point

Projector, Flip

Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related


Notes, Drawing

tools, etc.

Demonstrate now to

solve 3 point problem

using geologic maps,

bore hole data and

mine shaft

Carry out solving of a

3 point problem using

geologic maps

borehole data and

mine shaft

Writing and drawing

material.

47

General Objective 5.0 Understand fundamental concepts of Geotechnics

week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning

Outcome:


10-12 5.1 Describe the following

concepts:

5.2 Petroleum and plate

tectonics.

5.3 Island arcs and deep sea

troughs.

5.4 Mountain chains and

Geosynclines.

5.5 Shields and Basin

Structures.

5.6 Describe Blocks on the

following basis:

5.7 Transform faults and mid-

ocean ridges.

5.8 Continental drift.

5.9 Petroleum provinces.

5.10 Apply Geotectonic concepts

to structural geology

problems.

1. The teacher asks the

students to state the plate

tectonic theory.

2. Relate the plate tectonic

theory to major geologic

processes.

3. List the different types of

crustal movements with

relevant examples.

4. Review the major

petroleum provinces and

relate to plate

boundaries.

5. Relate crustal

movements to structures

Tectonic map of the

earth, White Board,

Computers, related

Software, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related


Notes, Drawing

tools, etc.


the total score.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING/GEOSCIENCE

48

ROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

COURSE: Computer Applications in

Geological Engineering/Geoscience

Course Code: GLE

308

Contact Hours: 4

HOURS/WEEK


Week General Objective: 1.0 Understanding Geological database

Specific Learning

Outcome:


1 1.2 Explain Database

concepts

1.3 Show how Importing

data can be done in

Surpac

1.4 Explain database

mapping and

demonstrate how it can

be done in Surpac

1.5 Show how Importing

data from csv/txt files

can be done in Surpac

• Ask the student

to database

concepts.

• Illustrate

activities 1.1 to

1.4 with

diagrams where

necessary.

• Assess the

students.

White Boards,

Computers, Related



Interactive Boards,

Recommended


& Related Journals

Demonstrate how to

import data from

CSV/TXT files in Surpac

environment

Carry out importation of

data from CSV/TXT files

in Surpac environment

Provide surpac and

related software,

computers

General Objective 2.0 Understanding displaying drillholes


Outcome


2 2.1 Explain creating

styles for drillholes

2.2 Explain different

methods of

displaying drillholes

and demonstrate how

it can be done in

Surpac

2.3 Explain drillhole

manipulation and

demonstrate how it

can be done in

Surpac

2.4 Explain drillhole

interrogation and

demonstrate how it

can be done in

Surpac

2.5

• Illustrate

activities 2.1 to

2.4 with

computer

demonstration

where necessary.

• Assess the

students.

White Boards,

Computers, Related



Interactive Boards,

Recommended


& Related Journals

General Objective 3.0 Understanding Sectioning Drillholes


Outcome


Outcome:


49

3 3.1 Explain Different

methods of

sectioning drillholes

and show how it can

be done in Surpac

3.2 Explain Section

objects

3.3 Show Section grade

calculation and show

how it can be done in

Surpac

• Ask the student

to explain

convective

drying.

• Illustrate

activities 3.1 to

3.6 with

computer

demonstration

where necessary.

• Assess the

students.

White Boards,

Computers, Related



Interactive Boards,

Recommended


& Related Journals

General Objective: 4.0. Understanding Geological interpretation


Outcome


Outcome:


4 4.1 Discuss Digitising on

sections and plans

and how it can be

done in Surpac

• Illustrate

activities 4.1

with computer

demonstration

and make notes.

White Boards,

Computers, Related



Interactive Boards,

Recommended


& Related Journals

General Objective 5.0: Understanding Solid Modeling


Outcome


Outcome:


5 5.1 Show how to create

different solids using

various functions and


Surpac

5.2 Discuss Bifurcation

and show how it can

be done in Surpac

5.3 Explain Volume

calculations and show


Surpac

5.4 Explain Solid tools

and manipulation with

surfaces (open pits)

• Ask the student

to solid

modeling.

• Illustrate

activities 5.1 to

5.4 with

computer

demonstration

where necessary.

• Assess the

students.

White Boards,

Computers, Related



Interactive Boards,

Recommended


& Related Journals

Demonstrate the creation

of various functions in

surpac environment

Carry out the creation of

various functions in

surpac environment

Surpac software,

computers and related

software

General Objective 6.0: Understanding Flagging Intervals


Outcome


Outcome:


50

6 6.1 Explain Flagging

concepts and how it

can be done in

Surpac

6.2 Drillhole / surface

intersection flagging

• Ask the student

to explain

flagging

concepts.

• Illustrate

activities 6.1 to

6.6 with

computer

demonstration

where necessary.

• Assess the

students.

White Boards,

Computers, Related



Interactive Boards,

Recommended


& Related Journals

General Objective 7.0: Understanding Compositing


Outcome


Outcome:


7 7.1 Discuss Compositing

Concepts and

demonstrate how it

can be done in

Surpac software

7.2 Explain Downhole

compositing and

demonstrate how it

can be done in

Surpac software

7.3 Explain Graphical

compositing and

demonstrate how it

can be done in

Surpac software

• Ask the student

to explain

digitising blast

polygons.

• Illustrate

activities 7.1 to

7.3 with

computer

demonstration

where necessary.

Assess the

students

White Boards,

Computers, Related



Interactive Boards,

Recommended


& Related Journals

General Objective 8.0: Understanding Grade Control


Outcome


Outcome:


8 8.1 Discuss Digitising

blast polygons and

demonstrate how it

can be done in

Surpac software

8.2 Explain GC

calculations from

bench composites

and demonstrate how

it can be done in

Surpac software

• Ask the student

to explain Gas-

soild in mineral

processing.

• Illustrate

activities 6.1 to

6.6 with

computer

demonstration

where necessary.

• Assess the

White Boards,

Computers, Related



Interactive Boards,

Recommended


& Related Journals

51

students General Objective 9.0: Understanding Black Model Setup


Outcome


Outcome:


9 9.1 Explain block

modeling concepts

and demonstrate how

it can be done in

Surpac software

9.2 Show how to create a

block model and

demonstrate how it

can be done in

Surpac software

9.3 Explain creating

attributes and

demonstrate how it

can be done in

Surpac software

9.4 Explain creating /

applying constraints

• Ask the student

to explain block

modeling

concepts.

• Illustrate

activities 9.1 to

9.4 with

computer

demonstration

where necessary.

• Assess the

students

White Boards,

Computers, Related



Interactive Boards,

Recommended


& Related Journals

Demonstrate how to

create block model in

surpac environment

Carryout block modeling

using surpac software

Surpac software, and

computers

General Objective 10.0: Understanding Black Model Setup


Outcome

Teachers Activities Specific Learning

Outcome

Specific Learning

Outcome:


10 10.1 Explain Section and

plan plots and how it

can be done in

Surpac software

10.2 Explain Section

Block section plots

and how it can be

done in Surpac

software

10.3 Explain Manual

plotting method and

demonstrate how it

can be done in

Surpac software

• Ask the student

to explain Gas-

soild in mineral

processing.

• Illustrate

activities 10.1 to

10.3 with

computer

demonstration

where necessary.

• Assess the

students

White Boards,

Computers, Related



Interactive Boards,

Recommended


& Related Journals

ASSESSMENT: The continuous assessment, tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the Semester Examination will make up for the remaining 60%

of the total score.

ROCK MECHANICS

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Course: Rock Mechanics Course Code:

MPE 401

Contact Hours:

5 HOURS/WEEK

Course Specification: Theoretical Content: 2hrs Practical Content: 3hrs

Goal: the course is designed to acquaint student with the applications of Rock mechanics in earth resources engineering practice.

Week General Objective 1.0: Understand the physical and mechanical properties of rock.

Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning

Outcome


1-2

1.1 Outline the physical

properties of rocks (e.g.

hardness, density, porosity,

permeability, fragility etc.).

1.2 Define the following

properties of intact rock:-

(tensile, compressive and

shear strength; Brittle and

Elastic Behavior; Isotropy

and Anisotropy).

1.3 Describe the laboratory

measurement of intact Rock

Mechanical properties:

(i) Uniaxial

compressive

strength test.

(ii) Uniaxial tensile

(iii) strength test (direct

and indirect).

(iv) Triaxial

compressive

strength test.

1.4 Describe the methods of

measuring mechanical properties

in the field:

a. Flat-jack measurement.

b. Borehole deformation.

c. Plate bearing test.

d. Large scale compression and

shear tests.

e. Measuring bolts.

(e.g. griffiths, coulombs, etc.)

Ask student to:

• Outline physical

properties of rock

• Outline mechanical

properties of rock

• Describe methods of

measuring

mechanical

properties of rock

• State classical

theories of rock

failure

• Assess the student

White Boards,

Computers,

Related

Software,

PowerPoint

Projectors, Flip

Charts,

Interactive

Boards,

Recommended

textbooks,

lecture notes &

Related

Journals

1.1 Perform laboratory test

to measure mechanical

properties of rock:

(i) Uniaxial

compressive

(ii) Tensile

(iii) Triaxial

compressive

(iv) Shear strength

1.2 Perform field

measurements on rocks

Demonstrate the tests to

measure the mechanical

properties of rock in the

laboratory and in the

field

• Rock

testing

machine

• Compres

sive

testing

machine

• Direct

shear box

apparatu

s Flat

jack

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1.5 classical theories of rock failure

(e.g. grifths, coulombs, e.t.c)

Week General Objective 2.0 Understand geomechanics classification of rock-masses.


Outcome


3-4

2.1. Distinguish between intact

and in-situ rock strength.

2.2. Classify rock strength using

the following paraments:(a)

rock quality designation

(RQD) (b) joint spacing.(c)

intact rock strength. (d) joint

conditions (gauge). (e) water.

Ask student to

• Distinguish between

intact and in – situ

rock strength.

• Characterized rock

mass strength using

various parameters.

• Assess the student.

Rock mass

strength

2.1. Visit an outcrop

and observe the

fragmentation and

joint pattern.

2.2. Take

measurements of

joint spacing and

direction foiliation

e.t.c

Demonstrate how to

measure joint spacing

direction, folation e.t.c.

• Compass

• clinomet

er

• GPS

• Tapes

Week General Objective 3.0 Understand support systems in underground and surface mines.


Outcome


5-7

3.1 Describe the types of rock failure

in underground openings (e.g. rock

falls/caving rocks-spalling, popping

and rock bursts).

3.2 Describe methods of supporting

underground excavations by use of:- .

(a) rockbolts

(b) anchors

(c) Pillars

(d) props

(e) arches

(f) fill materials

(g) concrete, etc.

3.3 Describe the types of failure in

surface excavations in rock:

(a) circular

(b) plane

(c) wedge

Ask student to

• Describe types of

rock failure in

surface excavations

and underground

openings.

• Describe the types

of support systems

for surface

excavators and

underground

openings.

• Relate choice of

support systems to

rock mass

classification.

3.1 Use models to

describe various

types of failure and

support in surface

excavation and

underground

openings.

3.2 Visit and observe

various failures in

mines and in fields.

• Models

of

surface

and

undergro

und

mines.

• Camera

• Compass

clinomet

er.

• Tape

• GPS

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(d) toppling, failures.

3.4 Describe ways of Supporting and

Stabilizing surface excavations; (e.g.

use of rock bolting, slope drainage,

grouting etc.).

3.5 Perform simple calculations based

on 3.2, and 3.4 above.

3.6 Relate choice of support systems

to Rock mass Classification.

Week General Objective 4.0 Know the applications of rock mechanics in earth resources engineering practice.


Outcome


8-9

4.1 Define the following terms:

(a) factor of safety

(b) radial stress

(c) circumferential stress

(d) total' stress

(e) displacement.

4.2 Derive formulae, where

appropriate, for the terms in 4.1

above.

4.3 Explain how the terms in 4.1 are

used in designing underground

openings.

4.4 Define tailings dams.

4.5 Explain the importance of 4.4

above.

4.6 Outline the procedure for

choosing site for tailings dams.

4.6 Describe various designs of

tailing dams (e.g. upstream,

downstream, types of foundations).

Explain the subsidence phenomenon.

Ask student to

• Define factor of

safety, radial and

circumferential

stress, total stress and

displacement.

• Explain the design of

underground

openings in the light

of stress régimes in

the rock.

• Describe the design

of tailings dam.

• Assesses the student

Week General Objective 5.0 : Know mine subsidence

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MINERAL ECONOMICS


10-11

5.1 Outline the factors that affect the

degree of subsidence (e.g. depth of

opening, span of opening).

5.2 outline the effects of subsidence

in mines & tailings dam.

5.3 Describe methods of measuring

subsidence.

5.4 Explain ways of controlling

underground and surface subsidence

by:- (a) partial extraction and (b)

harmonic extraction.

5.5 cite case histories of mine

subsidence.

Ask student to

• Explain subsidence

phenomenon

• Outline factors that

affect subsidence

• Describe methods of

measuring subsidence

• Assess student.

5.1 Visit appropriate

mine and observe

subsidence

5.2 Take measurement

to determine level

and extend of

subsidence.

• Show students

subsidence in

an appropriate

mine and

demonstrate

hoe to measure

it

Level /staff.

Assessment: The continuous assessment tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the semester examination will make up for the remaining 60% of the

total score.

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PROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MINING, GEOLOGICAL, MINERAL AND PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

COURSE: Mineral Economics COURSE CODE: MPE 403 CONTACT HOURS: 2

HOURS/WEEK

Goal: The course is designed to acquaint students with the economics applicable to national and global exploitation of minerals.

Course Specification: Theoretical Content: 2 hrs Practical Content: 0

Week General Objective 1.0: Appreciate the relevance of mineral economics in national development.

Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific

Learning

Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

1-3 1.1 Outline the history of mining in

Africa eg: (a) Pre-Colonial era with

respect to (i) gold, salt, cassiterite

and Iron in West Africa. (ii)

Copper mining in Congo and

Central Africa. (iii) Iron-Age

civilization on the banks of the

Nile and Southern Africa; (b)

European Settlers in South Africa

and the kimberley diamond rush.

1.2 Review the role of Africa Minerals

in World Economy.

1.3 Review the development and

prospects of mining in Africa, (e.g.

Nationalization, joint venture, state

owned mining contracts).

1.4 Review the position of the

Nigerian Minerals Industries (Iron,

Steel, Petroleum, Coal, Tin, etc).

1.5 Describe the development and

prospects of 1.4 above.

• Ask student read about

the history of mining in

Nigeria and Africa;

• Ask student explain the

role of minerals and

mining in the

development of Africa

and Nigeria in particular.



Flip Charts, Interactive Boards,



General Objective: 2.0: Appreciate the need for mineral conservation.


Learning

Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

4-6 2.1 Explain how the following factors

influence Mineral conservations: -

(i)Demand(ii) Supply (iii) Control

(iv) Technology.

2.2 State reasons why many Nations

conserve Minerals. Explain Mining

Policies on the following basis:(i)

Company (ii) Governmental (iii)

• Ask students to explain

factors that influence

mineral conservation and

relate them to the mineral

industry in Nigeria.

• Ask students to give

examples of incentives in

the Nigerian mineral






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Multinational.

2.3 Narrate the packages of incentives

available to the Minerals industry.

industry.

General Objective 3.0: Understand national economy


Learning

Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

7-8 3.1 Explain National Economy with.

respect to the Gross National

Product (GNP), Mineral

Resources, and Economic growth.

3.2 Explain the influence of Minerals

on the Nation's economy

3.3 Explain the emergence of Minerals

Industry sector as a significant

factor of economic development,

based on 3.2 above.

• Ask the student to explain

the influence of mineral

occurrence and

development on Nation’s

economy, and relate this

to Gross National Product

(GNP).

• Assess the Student






General Objective 4.0: Understand the nature of mineral markets and prices.


Learning

Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

9-10 4.1 State the main mineral markets eg:-

(i) London Metal Exchange

(LME): (ii) New York Commodity

Exchange, (iii) Tokyo Commodity

Exchange, (iv) Nigerian Stock

Exchange (NSE).

4.2 Describe each market in 4.1 above

and the mode of operation with

respect to structure, demand and

supply.

4.3 Explain the process of fixing

mineral prices based on: (i)

Moving averages method. (ii)

exponential smoothing method.

• Ask student to explain the

features and modes of

operations of the Nigerian

Stock Exchange and other

mineral markets; ask

students to perform

mineral prices fixing

methods.





notes & Related Journals, charts,

government’s official publications,

bulletins and charts relating to

mineral markets.

General Objective 5.0: Know sales procedure for Mineral Products and the activity of cartels.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific Teachers Resources

58

Learning

Outcome:

Activities

11-12 5.1 State contractual arrangements

relating to prospecting agreements,

vendor interests, purchase option,

etc.

5.2 Explain types of Smelting

Contracts e.g.: (i) Ore purchase

agreement.(ii) Tell agreement.

5.3 State deductions from gross market

value of Ore (e.g. Smelting

changes, marketing changes).

5.4 Describe main components of

smelting agreement e.g.: (i)

Duration of agreement. (ii)

Termination of agreement. (iii)

Subsidiary options. (iv) Taxes

and demurrages. (v) Penalties and

Bonuses. (vi) Schedule.

5.5 State Organizations controlling

different minerals and Oils e.g.: (i)

International Tin Council (ITC) (ii)

Association of Tin Producing

Countries (A TPC), (iii)

Intergovernmental Council of

Copper Exporting Countries

(CIPEC). (iv) Zinc and Lead

International Services (ZALlS). (v)

Organization of Petroleum

Exporting Countries (OPEC).

5.6 Narrate the roles of the

organizations above.

5.7 Explain obstacles in formulating

commodity Agreements for other

minerals.

Ask student to:

• explain smelting contracts

and relate them to mineral

marketing;

• Identify different

components of smelting;

explain the activities of

minerals-controlling

organizations and identify

their features

• Assess student






ASSESSMENT: The continuous assessment, tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the

Semester Examination will make up for the remaining 60% of the total score.

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY

59


Course: Engineering Geology Course Code: GLE 401 Contact Hours: 3

HOURS/WEEK

Course Specification: Theoretical Content: 2 hrs Practical Content: 1 hr

Week General Objective 1.0: Understand rock Classification in engineering application.


Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

1-2 1 .1 Explain criteria used in

rock mass strength

classification e.g. 2.T.

Bieniawski method which

uses:

(i) Strength of intact

rock.

(ii) Drill Core.

(iii) Spacing of

discontinuities.

(iv) Groundwater

condition.

(v) Strike and dip plot of

UCS and spacing of

joints.

(vi) Blasting, ground

excavation.


1. Explain criteria used in rock

mass strength classification

2. Asks students to identify the

application of the various

classification methods.

3. Divide students into groups

to solve problems using one

of the classification methods

4. Assess the students.

Geotechnical lab.,

White Board,

Computers, related

Software, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

General Objective 2.0: Understand slope analysis by dip and dip direction.


Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

3-4 2.1 Explain PLANAR SLIDE

and FRICTION CONE

CONCEPT, using Dip and

dip-direction in Stereonet.

2.2 Describe Dip/Strike

Convention, e.g.

N45°E/60NW, Pole

Orientation

N45W/60NW, and

Modern method 315/60°0.

2.3 Explain the expression,

for frictional angle of

joint plane (No Cohesion)


1. Plot differences in stress

2. Distinguish between friction

and cohesion in soil

3. Solves problems using vector

diagram and stereonet.

4. Determine the factors of

safety of a slope


Stereonet, White

Board, Computers,

related Softwares,

Power Point

Projector, Flip

Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

60

i.e. tan Φ :S/P where P =

Pole to the plane and

Normal force.

2.4 Draw vector diagram.

2.5 Explain plotting of the

shear plane, slope face,

friction circle and the

direction of action of the

weight. component on the

Stereonet.

2.6 Explain from 2.5 above,

how safety is assured (i.e.

the shear plane does not

touch the friction cone).

2.7 Explain the confirmation

of shear instability

whenever the trace of

slope face dip is greater

than slide plane dip.

2.8 Describe how the factor

of safety in joint/plane

slide can be cross-checked

mathematically.

2.9 Describe wedge failure in

rock-slope analysis.

2.10 Stability of Slopes in Soil General Objective 3.0: Understand stability of slopes in soil.


Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

5-6 3.1 Describe slope on:

a. Φ - Soil (Granular

Soil).

b. C - Soil (Purely Clay

Soil).

c. C - Φ Soil (Soil with

frictional and cohesion

d. properties).

3.2 Explain the effect of

ground water table on the

Slope/Seepage.

3.3 Describe with illustration

how to trace slip surface


1. Compare the various ….. of

frictional/cohesion.

2. Explain causes of water table

fluctuation and its effect on

slope.

3. Compare the various methods

of slope analysis


White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

61

in cohesive slope analysis.

3.4 Derive an equation for the

tension crack hc = 2c 2

3.5 3.5 Describe and illustrate

slope analysis by method

of slice analysis. .

3.6 Describe the rapid

determination of slope

factor of safety using

Taylor's curves. General Objective 4.0: Understand ground water, dams and lagoons.


Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

7-8 4.1 State (i) Darcy's Law; (ii)

Co-efficient of

permeability.

4.2 Describe and derive the

formula related to the

determination of co-

efficient of permeability

by (a) constant head; (b)

falling head.

4.3 Explain the concept of

i. flow-net,

ii. equipotential line,

iii. hydraulic gradient,

iv. seepage forces,

v. piping Explain

Liquefaction.

4.4 Describe types of dams

and distinguishing

features.

4.5 Illustrate flow-nets in

Earth dams.. .


Lagoon in mining.

4.7 Relate Lagoon with

tailing.

4.8 Illustrate wedge and

planar failure in Lagoon

embankment.


1. Define Darcy's Law;

2. Define the coefficient of

hydraulic conductivity

3. Construct flow nets

4. Calculate discharge throw

flow nets

5. Describe how to design filter

to solve piping

6. State the importance of flow

net in dams and reservoirs

7. Asses the students.

White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

General Objective 5.0: Understand Mining and Mining-Subsidence.

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Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

9-10 5.1 Describe types of mining

methods (open-cast and

5.2 underground mining).

5.3 Explain with illustration

the underground mining,

(e.g. pillar and stall, and

long mall).

5.4 State pillar width, room

height, depth (m) and

extraction ration.

5.5 Define mine subsidence.

5.6 Explain subsidence in

terms of:

(i) roof arch.

(ii) maximum subsidence.

(iii) formula for maximum

subsidence.

(iv) critical areas where

crack and shear failure can

be avoided.

5.7 Describe waste disposal

in. mining in terms of (a)

pollution for zinc,

uranium, coal, etc. ie.

(i) air pollution.

(ii) vegetation pollution.

(iii) cattle and livestock.

(iv) water.

(b) Tanking of mine sites

i.e.

(i) vacuum filteration.

(ii) chelating agent.

(iii) Ph control.

(iv) Limestone

blanketing.

(v) settling pond.

Ask the students to: 1. Distinguish between open

cast/pit or underground mine

2. Explain with illustration the

underground mining, (e.g.

pillar and stall, and long

mall).

3. State pillar width, room

height, depth (m) and extrac-

tion ration.

4. Define mine subsidence

5. Define pillar width, room,

height, depth etc.

6. Define the causes of mine

subsistence

7. Study local cases of mine

subsistence

8. Explain effects of waste

disposal

9. Carry out EIA on local mines

10. Discuss recent cases of effect

of waste in local artisanal

mines in the North western

Nigeria


White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Demonstrate

reconnaissance

visit/survey.

Sampling analysis,

interpretation and

recommendation

Carry out

reconnaissance

survey.

Sampling,

analysis,

interpretation and

recommendations

Field vehicles

Sampling equipment,

analytical equipment

Computers and related

software

General Objective 6.0: Understand site investigation.


Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

63

11-12 6.1 Give reasons for

conducting site

investigation.

6.2 Write down the

information. expected

from a site investigation.

6.3 Describe all the stages of a

site investigation.

6.4 Plan a site investigation.

6.5 Describe boring and

excavation methods for

site investigation.

6.6 Describe sampling

methods (types,

transportation, storage,

sample classes).

6.7 Describe in-situ tests (e.g.

Standard Penetration Test,

Cone penetration test,

vane shear test, loading

test etc.).

6.8 Describe geophysical

methods of site

investigation.

6.9 Record a site

investigation.

Ask the students to

1. Define site investigation

2. State different methods of

site investigation

3. Plan a site investigation

4. Describe all the types and

stages in site investigation

5. State conditions for SPT,

vane sheer etc.

6. Describe resistivity, seismic,

EM, Radiation, gravity,

magnetic etc.


White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Demonstrate cone

penetration

Vane shear test loading

test

Geophysical

investigation

Carry out Cone

Penetration Test,

Standard

Penetration Test

Vane shear test

Loading test

Cone penetometer

Seismogram

gravimeter Geiger countes


the total score.

REMOTE SENSING AND PHOTOGEOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION

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COURSE: Remote Sensing and

Photogeological Interpretation

COURSE CODE: GLE

403

Contact Hours: 5

HOURS/WEEK

Course Specification: Practical Content: 2 hrs Practical Content: 3 hrs

Week General Objective 1.0: To enable students gain knowledge of relevance of air photos/Satelite imageries

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


1 1.1 Knowledge of the

definition of

photogeology and

Remote-sensing

1.2 Explanation of the use

of aerial photographs

as base maps for field

mapping

1.3 1.3 Explanation of the

use of air photos for

fast reconnaissance in

the office prior to field

visit

1. Explains the

meaning of

photogeology and

remote-sensing.

2. List the importance

of air photos in

exploration activities

Air photos, White

Board, Computers,

related Softwares,

Power Point


Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

General Objective 2.0: Understand features on an air photo


Outcome:


Outcome:


2 2.1 Knowledge of air

photo features

2.2 Knowledge of study

modes of air photos

1. Make available

air photos to

students

2. Explain salient

features of the

air photos(e.g

fiducial marks,

other marginal

information)

3. Request students

to make

observations and

report as

appropriate.

Air photos, White

Board, Computers,

related Softwares,

Power Point


Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

General Objective 3.0: Understand Elements of Air photo interpretation

Week Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources

65

Outcome: Outcome:

3 3.1 Knowledge of how

features are recognized

on air photos

3.2 Knowledge of scale

determination based on

air photo features

1. Demonstrate

recognition of

features on air

photos, make air

photos available and

ask students to study

and identify as many

features as possible

2. Demonstrate

measurements and

ask students to

follow suit.

Air photographs,

White Board,

Computers, related

Software, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Demonstrate the

observation,

identification and

interpretation of the

geology

Carry out observation,

identification,

interpretations of the

geology

Air photos arch GIS

- RASTAS

- Stereoscopes

- Transparent papers

- computers

General Objective 4.0: Understand use of air photo study tools


Outcome:


Outcome:


4 4.1 Knowledge of tools

and equipment

commonly used for air

photo studies

1. Make available

stereopairs, tracing

paper, stereoscopes

for use by students

2. Demonstrate

organization of air

photos to form photo-

mosaic covering a

study area

3. Demonstrate setting

up of stereoscope for

study of air photos

4. Demonstrate

arrangement of air

photos for

stereoscopic viewing

Air photos,

stereoscopes, tracing

paper, White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Demonstrate organization

of air photos to form

photomosaic

- Setting up of

stereoscope for air

photo study

- Demonstrate

arrangement of air

photos for

stereoscopic viewing

Carry out organization of

air photos to form

photomosaic

Setting up of stereoscope

for air photo study

Carry out arrangement of

air photos for stereoscopic

viewing

Air photos arch GIS

- RASTAS

- Stereoscopes

- Transparent papers

- computers

ArcGIS Software,

Computer

General Objective 5.0: Understand generation of satellite imageries


Outcome:


Outcome:


5 5.1 Knowledge of how a

satellite imagery is

generation

5.2 Knowledge of

manipulation of

satellite imageries for

1. Demonstrate

downloading

procedure for satelite

imageries from

internet

2. Demonstrate saving,

White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board, Recommended

Identification and use of

referencing system

Demonstrate and identify

geological features in

satellite imagery

Carry out identification of

geological features in

satellite imageries

Satellite imagery

computers

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best results storing and other

manipulative

procedures

Textbooks, Related



etc.

General Objective 6.0: Understand object recognition on satellite imageries


Outcome:


Outcome:


6-7 6.1 Knowledge of

recognition of geologic

and other features on

satellite imageries.

1. Illustrate easily

recognizable features

from a prominent

area

2. Generate satellite

imagery of an area

and show how

features are

identified

3. Ask students to

generate imagery of

specific areas and

identify the features

from those imageries

White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Students should;

- identify their projects

sites

- Identify satellite

imageries of sites

- Identify geological

features therein

Supervise individual student

to carry out practicals in

the study area

Satellite imagery and

accessories

General Objective 7.0: Interpretation of own project area.


Outcome:


Outcome:


8-12 7.1 Knowledge of own

project area photo-

geology

1. Ask students to

generate their own

project area

imageries and

produce its photo-

geological

impression

White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.


the total score.

HYDROGEOLOGY

67


COURSE: Hydrogeology Course Code: GLE 405 Contact Hours: 5

HOURS/WEEK


Week General Objective 1.0: Understand the occurrence and distribution of groundwater.

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


1-3 1.1 Enumerate

sources of

ground-water.

1.2 Distinguish

between the

various sources

in 1.1. above.

1.3 Describe the

occurrence of

ground-water.

1.4 Describe the

distribution of

ground-water.

1.5 State various

zones of the

ground where

water is found.

1.6 Enumerate the

functions of

these zones in

the distribution

of ground-water.

1.7 Explain with

schematic

illustration, the

hydrologic

cycle.

1.8 State the role of

ground-water in

hydrologic

Ask the student to:

1. Describe/explain

connate waters,

magnetic juvenile,

and meteoriz water

2. Define saturation

zone, pheractive

zones, etc

3. Describe hydrologic

cycle

4. Describe the role of

each statge in

hydrologic cycle

5. Define aquifer,

aquifards and

aquifage etc


confine/unconfined

7. Explain methods of

ground water

exploration

8. Describe world

distribution of ground

water

9. Define drainage basin

10. Relate geology and

ground water

distribution

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tools, etc.

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cycle.

1.9 Define aquifers,

aquifards, and

aquifuge.

1.10 Explain the

formation of

aquifers.

1.11 States types of

aquifers.

1.12 Illustrate

Schematically

the aquifers in

1.11 above.

1.13 Evaluate the

importance of

aquifer in

ground-water

1.14 distribution.

1.15 Describe

ground-water

basins and

drainage

systems.

1.16 Distinguish

between ground-

water condition

in

1.17 sedimentary and

crystalline rock.

1.18 State factors

affecting

ground-water

conditions in the

lithological units

in 1.5 above. Week General Objective 2.0: Understand ground-water system.

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


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4-6 2.1 Describe ground-

water movement.

2.2 State factors

responsible for

ground-water move-

ment.

2.3 Describe the

mechanism of

ground-water

movement.

2.4 Explain porosity and

per,meability in

relation to ground-

water flow.

2.5 S

tate Darcy's law.

i. .

2.6 Explain hydraulic

conductivity and

hydraulic head.

Relate 2.5, 2.6 to

ground-water

movement. Perform

simple calculations

based on 2.7 (e.g.

yield, aquifer,

thickness,

transmissivity and

storativity).

2.7 Explain the

construction of flow-

nets by graphical,

analytical and

numerical methods

Ask the student to:

1. Explain ground-

water movement.

2. Explain the role

permeability and

hydraulic

gradient in

ground-water

flow.

i. .

3. Distinguish

between

hydraulic

conductivity and

hydraulic head.

4. Define yield

5. Produce a flow

net




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tools,

etc./Permeameter/terrameter

WEEK General Objective 3.0: Understand the ground-water flow

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


7-8 3.1 Explain the Ask the student to: Permeameter/terrameter,

70

criteria for design

based on grain-

size distribution

and frequency

curves.

3.2 Apply 3.1 above

to artificial and

natural pack

production well-

design.

3.3 Explain various

specifications on

metal requirement

for casing pipes,

screens, pumps,

etc, .based on

sample analysis.

3.4 Explain the

criteria for

determining pipe

lengths, and

completion of the

well.

3.5 Describe pumping

test analysis

techniques

3.6 Describe

production well

rehabilitation

techniques.

1. Define overburden

thickness fracture

zones

2. Describe placing of

blind/ perforated

casing design

3.








tools, etc.

Week General Objective 4.0: Know field equipment for tests and monitoring. Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


9 4.1 Explain

boundary-value

problems and

conditions.

4.2 Explain ground-

water system in

mines.

4.3 Outline the role

of ground-

water1n mining

operations.

Ask the student to:

1. List environmental

effect of ground

water in mine and

geotechnical

structure.

2. List the role

dewatering in mines

and civil engineering

work.

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4.4 Explain ground-

water system in

geotechnical

structures.

4.5 Differentiate

between

dewatering

methods in

mines and

geotechnical

structures.

Week General Objective 5.0 Basic Hydrogeochemistry and Contaminant Hydrogeology

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


10

5.1 State ground-water

quality standards

and acceptable

limits.

5.2 Explain distributed

and point sources

of ground-water

contamination.

5.3 State radioactive

and non-

radioactive wastes

in hydrogeological

systems.

5.4 Describe

preventive and

palliative

measures of

ground-water

contamination.

Ask the student to:

1. Discuss parliative

measures of ground

water contamination

2. Discuss the effects

of shallow wells in

densely populated

areas

3. Describe the need

for depth of wells in

populated areas

4. Describe the effect

of latrines and septic

tanks near well

5. Explain the WHO

standard of 12 to 20

metres away from

latrines and septic

tanks.








tools, etc.

Week General Objective 6.0 Ground-water Resources of Nigeria

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


11 Ground-water

Resources of Nigeria

6.1 Make assessment

of ground-water

potentials of

Nigeria.

Ask the student to:

1. produce and describe

hydrological map of

Nigeria

2. discuss the problem of

scarcity in Nigeria








Demonstrate geophysical and

hydrogeological exploration

techniques for ground water

exploration

Carry out

- EM exploration

- Method

- Resistivity

measurements

- Data acquisition

- Processing and

- EM, VLF AFM Ate

equipments

- Terrameter (Resistivity

meter)

- Softwares IXID, IPWIN,

2D, 3D, Inversion

software

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6.2 Describe ground-

water as an

economic

resource.

6.3 Explain ground-

water exploration

techniques (e.g.

3. describe

resistivity/EM

tools, etc. interpretation

- Carry out or visit drilling

exercise

Week General Objective 7.0 Understand practice.

Hydrogeological Understand laboratory test reports

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


12 Hydrogeological

Practice

7.1 Explain Darcy's

Law, constant head

and fallen head

permeameter tests.

7.2 Explain sieve

analysis.

7.3 Discuss water

sample analysis.

7.4 Carry out

hydrogeological

data measurement

in wells

(e.g. depth of water

table, dry zone

thickness,

fluctuation of

water table, etc.).

7.5 Use data collected

from above to

draw hyd-

rogeological maps

and construct flow-

nets.

7.6 Interpret maps and

flow-nets drawn in

7.6 above

Ask the student to:

1. Explain diagram

drawn in 7.6

2. Define pH, alkalinity,

hardness, Iron content

and chloride etc.

3. Collect data and

produce hydrological

maps and flow

dimension in ground

water





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Textbooks, Related



etc.

Demonstrate Pumping test

exercise

- Permeability test

- PH/Conductivity test

- Hydrogeological

measurement

Carry out

- Pumping test

- Falling head permeability

test

- Water analysis

cation/anion

- PH and conductivity test

- Hydrogeological

measurement

- Existing borehole

- Pump, power supply

- Falling head

permeameter

- PH/conductivity

apparatus

- Dip meter, tape

- AAS measurement tools

gravimetric titrimetric

apparatus

- Logger and accessories


score.

73

GEOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNIQUES AND MAP INTERPRETATION


74

COURSE: Geological

Field Techniques and

Map Interpretation

Course Code:

GLE 407

Contact Hours: 5 HOURS/WEEK


Week General Objective 1.0: To enable students understand topographic maps

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

1 1.1 Knowledge of types

of topographic maps

1.2 Knowledge of the

uses of the maps

listed in 1.1

1.3 Knowledge of

symbols used in

topographic maps

1.4 Knowledge of

topographic map

preparation

2 Show students

various types of

topographic maps

pointing out their

salient differences

3 Show relationships

of topographic maps

to air photo coverage

of area in question

4 Show how

topographic maps

may be prepared

using altimeter data

Topographic maps,

White Board,

Computers, related



Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

1.1 Demonstrate

topographic maps

1.2 Demonstrate

preparation of

topographic maps

1. Make available

topographic

maps

2. Identify the

various

symbols seen

on the maps

3. Identify the

uses of such

maps

4. Carry out

generation of

data for

topographic

map

preparation

Topographic maps, GPS

units

General Objective 2.0: Understand geologic maps


Outcome:


Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

2-3 2.1 Knowledge of types

of geologic maps viz:

lithologic, Tectonic,

Hydrogeologic.


uses of maps in 2.1

2.3 Knowledge of signs

and symbols used in

geologic maps

2.4 Knowledge of

geologic structures as

shown by geologic

map

2.5 Knowledge of

preparation of

geologic maps

2.6 Knowledge of color

1. Show students

copies of available

local geologic maps

2. Explain the various

symbols used on the

maps

3. Show perception in

3-d of geologic

features seen on the

maps

4. Describe data

collection for

preparation of

geologic maps

5. Show students the

various colors and

Geologic maps, 3-d

geologic models, White

Board, Computers,

related Softwares,



Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Color pencils

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codes interpretation

General Objective 3.0: Understand geologic structural features.


Outcome:


Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

4-5 3.1 Knowledge of 3-d

configuration of

various types of

folds, faults,

unconformities, etc

and how they show

up on geologic maps

3.2 Knowledge of

geologic section

preparation to show

sub-surface along a

line of interest

1. Show 3-d

illustrations of folds,

faults and

unconformities as

well as how they

appear on maps

2. Demonstrate

preparation of a

geologic section

along a selected line

to show sub-surface.

Geologic maps, 3-d

geologic models, White

Board, Computers,

related Softwares,



Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

General Objective 4.0: Know equipment and other instrumentation for geologic field work


Outcome:


Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources


pieces of equipment

commonly used for

geologic field work


uses and

maintenance of the

various equipment


importance of field

records and notes

1. List all necessary

equipment for

various types of

fieldwork.

2. Demonstrate the

uses and

maintenance of field

equipment

3. Lay emphases on

importance of field

notes and records

making use of case

studies

Field equipment e.g

geologic hammers,

compass clinometers,

GPS, field notebooks,

cameras, base maps,

writing materials,

appropriate field wear.

4.1 Knowledge of lithologic

maps(Igneous terrain) and

how the map is prepared

1. Make available

a local geologic

map of an

igneous terrain

e.g from north-

eastern Nigeria

or Jos plateau.

2. Ask students to

identify the

distribution of

rock types and

any associated

structural

features

Geologic maps of igneous

terrains

General Objective 5.0: Know sample collection and handling


Outcome:


Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

8 5.1 Knowledge of

various types of

samples e.g. soil,

hard rocks, stream

sediments, etc

5.2 Knowledge of

methodology of

5. Demonstrate field

methodology of

sample collection

and handling for

various types of

sample.

Field sampling

equipment e.g

geologic, hammer,

drills, shovels, head

pans, sample bags, etc.

5.1 Demonstrate of

geologic map of a

metamorphic terrain and

how it is prepared

1. Make available

a local geologic

map of a

metamorphic

terrain e.g from

north-western

Nigeria.

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metamorphic terrains

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sample collection

5.3 Knowledge of

sample handling

5.4 Knowledge of

accession

cataloguing

2. Ask students to

identify the

distribution of

the various

rock types and

associated

structural

features General Objective 6.0: Understand Field photography


Outcome:


Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources


terminology for field

photography and

their appropriate uses


importance of black

and white as well as

coloured photographs

1. Explain various

terms used in field

photographic studies

2. Explain importance

of black and white as

well as colored field

photographs in

geologic studies.

Field cameras and their

accessories

Ball pen, Compass etc

as scale objects

1.1 Demonstrate of

complexly deformed

terrain as shown on a

geologic map

1. Make available

a local geologic

map of a

complexly

deformed

geologic terrain

showing

various rock

types and

associated

structural

features

Geologic maps of

complexly deformed

terrains


Outcome:


Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

11-12 7.1 Knowledge of the

difference between

lithologic and

hydrogeological

maps

7.2 Knowledge of how

hydrogeologic maps

are prepared.

1. Make available a

local

hydrogeological map

and ask students to

describe distribution

of acquifers,

acquicludes,

acquifuges and

acquitards

Hydrogeologic maps 1.1 Demonstrate the

difference between

lithologic and

hydrogeological maps

1.2 Demonstrate of how

hydrogeologic maps are

prepared.

1. Make available

a local

hydrogeologica

l map and ask

students to

identify

distribution of

acquifers,

acquicludes,

acquifuges and

acquitards

Hydrogeologic maps

Lithologic logs

Borehole data


the total score.

OPERATIONS RESEARCH

77


COURSE: Operations Research Course Code: MPE 402

Contact Hours: 4

HOURS/WEEK


Week General Objective: 1.0 Understand Operations Research Principles

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


1 - 2 1.1 Define operations

research

1.2 Highlight the

interrelationship

between operations

research and other

branches of

Management

1.3 Outline the

essential

characteristics of

operations research

1.4 Illustrate the types

of models in

operations research

(i.e. symbolic and

analogue)

1.5 Explain the

following faces of

operations research

projects; definition

of problem and

objective, modeling

of situation, taste of

model against

actual conditions,

model analysis,

pilot

implementation test

and implementation

1.6 Classify problems

involve in

operations research

into certainty non-

certainty

1.7 State some typical

types of problems

that fall into each of

Define operations

research, illustrate

the relationship with

other branches of

management

State operations

research

characteristics and

illustrate its models

Define and explain

the faces of

operations research

Differentiate types or

problems involved in

operations research

with typical

examples

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the classes in 1.6

above

Week General Objective 2.0 Know methods of statistical analysis

Specific Learning

Outcome


Outcome:


3-4 2.1 Define influential

statistics

2.2 explain the

following basic

approach in

statistics- data

reduction, data

presentation, data

interpretation and

testing data

2.3 illustrate sampling

procedure

2.4 define confidence

intervals

2.5 illustrate 2.4 above

Define and explain

influential statistics

and basic approach in

statistical data

reduction,

presentation,

interpretation and

testing

Define and explain

sampling procedures

and confidence

intervals in

operations research

White Boards,

Computers, Related



Interactive Boards,

Recommended


& Related Journals

Week General Objective 3.0: Understand of methods of programming resources

Specific Learning

Outcome


Outcome:


5-6 3.1 Explain the

principles of

network analysis

for projects

planning and

control

3.2 Illustrate the use of

network analysis

3.3 Explain and

identify types of

allocation

problems,

assignment

problems,

transportation

problems and

programming

problems

3.4 Explain with

illustration the use

Define, explain and

illustrate network

analysis for projects

planning and control

Identify and explain

allocation problems

common in the

minerals industry e.g.

assignment,

transportation and

programming

problems

Explain and illustrate

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& Related Journals

79

of graphical

approach to

allocation problems

3.5 Illustrate the

principles of

mathematical

approach to

allocation problems

3.6 State the needs for

the approach in 3.5

above

3.7 Describe the

simplex method of

solving linear

programming

problems.

3.8 Perform linear

programming

graphical and

mathematical

approach to solving

allocation problems

stating their needs

Define, explain and

describe simpler

method of solving

linear problems and

illustrate linear

programming

problem solving

Week General Objective 4.0: Know methods of planning operations

Specific Learning

Outcome


Outcome:


7-8 4.1 Define the queuing

problem

4.2 State examples of

4.1 above (e.g.

supermarket traffic

intensities,

servicing of

machines, etc)

4.3 Illustrate the

principles of 4.1

above with the

examples of 4.2

above

4.4 Illustrate the

principles of

random selection by

the monte carlo

technique

4.5 Define simulation

4.6 State the areas of

application of 4.5

above

Define, illustrate and

give examples of

traffic intensities

servicing of

machines in the

minerals industry.

Explain principles of

random selection by

monte carlo

technique

Define and explain

simulation, models

White Boards,

Computers, Related



Interactive Boards,

Recommended


& Related Journals

Demonstrate simulation

models common in

mining, geological,

minerals and petroleum

engineering

Demonstrate simulations

using computer

Carry out simulation

models in mining,

geological, minerals and

petroleum engineering

Carry out simulations

using computers

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4.7 Illustrate the

simulation process

using suitable

examples

4.8 Construct

simulation models


computers in

simulation

and areas of

application in

minerals industry

Explain the use of

computers in

simulation

Week General Objective 5.0: Understand the principles of inventory and stock control

Specific Learning

Outcome


Outcome:


9-10 5.1 define inventory

and stock control

5.2 explain the

problems of stock

control

5.3 illustrate

mathematically the

two types of costs

carrying and

holding costs

5.4 explain the

following terms;

i. sensitivity of

results

ii. reorder level

iii. Buffer stock –

safety stocks


simulation in study

of inventory

5.6 Describe the

following control

system: two-bin

system, constant

cycle system

5.7 State the

advantages and

disadvantages of

each systems in 5.6

above


Define and explain

inventory and stock

control h

highlighting

problems of stock

control

Illustrate and solve

mathematical

problems in stock

control

Define, explain and

describe

i. sensitivity of

results

ii. reorder level

iii. Buffer stock –

safety stocks

iv. control system:

two-bin system,

constant cycle

system

Explain the

advantages and

disadvantages in (i)

to (iv) above.

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back control system

5.9 Outline the

principles and

techniques of

forecasting:

qualitative, time

series analysis and

projection, casual

methods

Describe field back

control theory

Define and explain

qualitative, time

series analysis and

projection, casual

methods

Week General Objective 6.0: Understand the principles of decision making

Specific Learning

Outcome


11 6.1 Define decision

making

6.2 State the elements

involved in decision

making

6.3 Define and

illustrate the terms:

minimal cost

decision rule,

minimal regret rule,

expected values,

repeatability,

decision tree

6.4 Explain the method

of decision analysis

Define, state and

explain decision

making and its

elements.

Define and explain

the following

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Week General Objective 7.0: Understand the use of computers in operations research

Specific Learning

Outcome


Outcome:


12 7.1 Use the computer to

solve simulation

and linear

programming

problems.

Explain the use of

computer solving

simulation and linear

programming

White Boards,

Computers, Related



Interactive Boards,

Recommended


& Related Journals

Demonstrate the use of

computer in solving


programming problems

Carry out various


programming problems

in the mineral industry

White Boards,

Computers, Related



Interactive Boards,

Recommended


& Related Journals


the total score.

GEOSTATISTICS


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COURSE: Geostatistics Course Code: MPE 404 Contact Hours: 3

HOURS/WEEK

Course Specification: Theoretical Content: 3hrs Practical Content: 0

Goal: The Course is designed to introduce student to mathematical description and analysis of geoscientific data.

Week General Objective 1.0: Understand the Basic Concepts in Geostatistics.

Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources Specific

Learning

Outcome:

Teacher

Activities

Resources

1-3 1.1 Define the following statistical. terms:-

mean, variance, covariance, correlation -

coefficient, expected value, etc.

1.2 Explain the relevance of each term in1.1

above in statistical analysis.

1.3 Explain random sampling, random

distribution, and regionalised variable.

1.4 Explain locality, continuity, anisotropy,

and transition effects.

1.5 Perform calculation of sample mean and

sample variance from formulae.

1.6 Use graphical method to obtain estimate

of mean and standard deviation.

1.7 Explain the use of Log-Normal

distribution to represent skewness in the

distribution of sample values.

1.8 Use histogram to show skewness.

1.9 Determine linear regression and

correlation coefficient.

• Ask the student to:

• Define statistical

terms

• Calculate statistical

quantities

• Determine linear

regression and

correlation

coefficient.

• Explain the use of

Log-Normal

distribution to repre-

sent skewness in the

distribution of

sample values.



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Recommended textbooks,

lecture notes & Related Journals


Learning

Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

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4-5 2.1 Describe classical methods of mineral

resource estimation (e.g. section,

polygon, triangular and inverse distance

methods)

2.2 Use the inverse distance squared method

to estimate resource from exploration

data.

2.3 Explain the limitations of the classical

methods.

Ask student to:

• Describe classical

methods of mineral

resource estimation

• Use the inverse

distance squared

method to estimate

resource from

exploration data

• Assess the students




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General Objective 3.0: Know variogram and semivariogram modeling.


Learning

Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

6-8 3.1 Define variogram and semi-variogram.

3.2 Perform calculation on semi-variogram.

3.3 Use given values to plot semi-variogram.

3.4 Explain the following models: spherical

models & - exponential models.

3.5 Describe models without sill, e.g. linear,

logarithmic, and parabollic models.

3.6 Explain how Fit models on experimental

semi-variogram.

3.7 Estimate variogram from a given data as

in 3.5 above.

Ask the student to:

• Define and calculate

semi-variograms

• Describe models of

the semi variogram.

• Explain how to fit

models on

experimental semi

variograms





Interactive Board,



General Objective 4.0: Know dispersion variance and relationship between grade and tonnage.


Learning

Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

9-10 4.1 Define variance of dispersion.

4.2 Perform calculations on the dispersion

variance and the variance area

relationship.

4.3 Determine grade-tonnage relationship for

normal distributed block values

• Ask the student to:

• Define and calculate

variance of

dispersion

• Construct grade-

tonnage curves.





Interactive Board,



General Objective 5.0: Understand Extension estimation and variance


Learning

Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

11-12 5.1 Define extension-variance and

estimation-variance.

5.2 Perform calculations on estimation

variance of: - a sample value by a sample

Ask student to:

• Define extension

estimator and

extension variance




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value: a square block by a sample located

at a corner; square block by a sample

located at its centre; a square block by

two samples; a rectangular block by four

corner samples

• Calculate extension

estimator and

variance for

different sampling

arrangement




.

General Objective 6.0: Understand optimal valuation and kriging.


Learning

Outcome:

Teachers

Activities

Resources

13-15 6.1 Define Kriging estimator and kriging

error.

6.2 Explain kriging of a square block values

by two samples.

6.3 Perform calculation on kriging error.

6.4 State sample rules to obtain kriging

error.

6.5 Explain how to minimize error of

estimation. 6.6Describe kriging with

unknown mean.

6.6 Express the general kriging system as a

function of the semi-variogram and co-

variances.

6.7 Describe kriging with known mean.

6.8 Apply kriging method to data obtained

from geological observation.

6.9 Use computer software to perform

Kriging on geological data.

Ask the student to:

• Define Kriging

estimator (BLUE)

and Kriging variance

• Explain how to

minimize error of

estimation.

• Express the general

kriging system as a

function

• Use computer

software to perform

Kriging on geological

data.



charts, lecture notes, white board

and markers, Geostatistical

software (GS+, Geoaval).

ASSESSMENT: The continuous assessment, tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the

Semester Examination will make up for the remaining 60% of the total score.

FOUNDATION ENGINEERING


85

Course: Foundation Engineering Course Code: CEC 414 Contact Hours: 4

HOURS/WEEK


Week General Objective 1.0: Know elements of site investigation.

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


1

2.

3.

4-5

1.1 Give reasons for

conducting site

investigations.

1.2 Write down the

information expected

from a site investigation.

1.3 Describe all the stages of

a site investigation.

1.4 Plan a site investigation.

1.5 Describe boring and

excavation methods

for site

investigations.

1.6 Describe sampling

methods (types,

transportation, storage,

sample classes).

1.7 Describe in-situ tests

(e.g. SPT, Cone

penetration. test, vane

shear test, loading test,

etc.)

1.8 Describe geophysical

methods of site

investigation.


1. Explain the meaning

of site investigation

2. Take the students to

site visit and record

some natural

condition


site investigation

before project

construction.


sampling.

5. Explain natural

condition for the

various investigations

test methods


the various

geophysical methods

in site investigation






Recommended

Textbooks, Related


Notes, etc.

Geotechnical lab.

Demonstrate

i) Boring/excavation

ii) SPT

Demonstrate

Cone penetration test

vane shear test,

loading test

Demonstrate relevant

Geophysical test

Carry out the following test

for the students

i) Boring/excavation

ii) Cone Penetration

iii) Vane shear test

iv) Loading

v) Geophysical survey

- Seismic

- Resistivity

- Electromagnetic

i) Hand auger

ii) Corring

machine

i) Cone

Penetrometer

- Seismograph

- Resistivity

meter

- VLF

- Geiger

Counter

General Objective 2.0: Know the different types of earth pressures.


Outcome:


Outcome:


6-8 2.1 Describe the active and

passive earth pressure,

including earth pressure

at rest.

2.2 Calculate lateral pressure

in cohesionless soils on

vertical wall-horizontal

soil surface.

2.3 Calculate lateral pressure

Ask the students to


the various causes of

eath pressure


lateral and vertical

measure

3. Derive Rankine’s

Formula





Recommended

Textbooks, Related



Demonstrate

sheabox/triaxial test to

obtain the angle of

internal resistance

Carry out shear box/triaxial

test

- Shear box

apparatus

- Triaxial

testing

machine

86

in cohesionless soils on

inclined soil surfaces.

2.4 Calculate lateral

pressure in cohesive

soils on vertical wall-

horizontal soil surface.

2.5 Calculate the depth of

tensions crack.

2.6 Explain the relevance of

the calculations in 2.2 -

2.6 above in structural

engineering work.


retaining walls


cohesive and

cohesionless soil as

regards lateral

pressure

6. State active and

passive earth pressure

7. Solve problems

involving earth

pressures

8. Assess the students. General Objective 3.0: Know the importance of stability of slopes.


Outcome:


Outcome:


9-11 3.1 Define slope Stability.

3.2 State instance(s) when

slope stability is

important.

3.3 Enumerate factors of

safety for inclined slopes

in sands and clays.

3.4 Analyze slope stability

by the following

methods: i. circular

method, ii. the Swedish

method of slices, iii.

Bishop conventional

method of slices, vii.

rigorous method, & v.

charts.

3.5 State measures to correct

slope failures.


1. Describe slopes and

origin of slopes

2. Define stability

number

3. Calculate stability

number

4. Observe problems

caused by slope

failures around if any






Recommended

Textbooks, Related



General Objective 4.0: Know the bearing capacity of soil.


Outcome:


Outcome:


12 4.1 Define bearing capacity.

4.2 Define ultimate, safe and

allowable bearing

capacities.


define the bearing

capacity factors.


ultimate and safe

bearing capacities.





Recommended

Textbooks, Related


Demonstrate Triaxial

and Consolidation test

Carry out consolidation test

and Triaxial test

- Triaxial

testing

machine

- Oedometer

87

3. Calculate bearing

capacities for various

types of foundation

dimensions




the total score.

GEOLOGICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES


Course: Geological Laboratory Techniques Course Code: GLE 402 Contact Hours: 5

88

HOURS/WEEK


Week General Objective 1.0: Know cutting, grinding, lapping operations and machines in use.


Outcome:


1-2 1.1 Categorize and give examples of abrassives e.g.: Abrassive ,polishing powder.

1.2 List types of cutting machines (e.g.

small bench cutters, large cutting

machines).

1.3 Identify the machines in 1.2 above.

1.4 Describe the machines in 1.2 above,

pointing out their advantages and

disadvantages.

1.5 List grinding and lapping machines

(e.g. polishing plates, simple lapping

machines, multiple lapping machines,

surface grinding

1.6 machines, etc.).

1.7 Describe the machines listed in 1.5

above.

1.8 Explain the operation and maintenance

of machines in 1.5 above.

1.9 List machines for special application

(e.g. crystal cutting, thin section

machining, etc.).

1.10 Explain the operation and maintenance

of machines in 1.9 above


1. List abrasives used as

polishing powder.

2. State advantages and

disadvantages of

various cutting

machines

3. Distinguish grinding,

lapping and polishing

4. Explain the process of

machines


Cutting and polishing

lab., White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Demonstrate

cutting/polishing of

samples

Carry out cutting

and polishing of

selected sample

Cutting machines,

Polishing

machines,

Polishing powder,

Lapping

machines,

Materials and

accessories.

General Objective 2.0: Understand Thin Section preparation.


Outcome:


3-4 2.1 Describe the basic principles of thin

section preparation (e.g. cutting,

grinding, mounting etc.).

2.2 List equipment required for thin section

preparation.

2.3 Describe standard procedure for the

preparation of thin section from a

compact rock.

2.4 Define impregnation.

2.5 List types of impregnation (e.g. surface


1. State stages for

preparation of

standard thin section

2. List equipment

required for thin

section preparation.

3. Explain in their words

impregnation and the

White Board,

Computers, related



Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Demonstrate

impregnation methods

Carry out

impregnation

methods

Adhesives

Thinner

Hardeners

Toluene

Fume cub board

89

impregnation, thorough impregnation).

2.6 Describe method of surface

impregnation.

2.7 Describe the following methods of

thorough impregnation. (i) soaking at

room temperature, (ii) Soaking at

elevated temperature, (Hi) vacuum

treatment.

2.8 List types of specimen that require

impregnation (e.g. loosely cemented

sand-stone, clays, dried mud, halite

etc.). .

2.9 List non-standard specimens for. thin

section (e.g. friable rocks, water soluble

specimens, heat sensitive specimens,

slightly consolidated sediments, etc.).

2.10 Produce thin sections of various

specimens using appropriate

techniques

various methods of

impregnation.

4. List materials, liquids

used in impregnation


General Objective 3.0: Understand Rock Polishing.


Outcome:


5 3.1 State use of rock polishing.

3.2 List equipment for rock polishing.

3.3 Describe technique of rock polishing.

3.4 Perform rock polishing using

appropriate equipment. ,

Ask the students to: 1. Carry out polishing

2. State precaution in

selecting polishing

powder at each stage

of polishing.


Polishing equipments,

White Board,

Computers, related



Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

General Objective 4.0: Understand staining techniques


Outcome:


90

6 4.1 State the need for staining of geological

materials.

4.2 List paleontological and geological

materials suitable for staining (e.g.

ostracods, foraminefera, carbonate

minerals, feldspars, clays, etc.).

4.3 List staining reagents for the materials

listed in 4.2 and state the results when

applied.

4.4 Describe staining techniques for -

paleontological specimens, and

geological specimens.

• Ask students to:

1. Define staining


staining

3. List reagents for

staining various

geological material

4. Demonstrate staining

on common

minerals/rocks,

feldspars/carbonate


Geological lab., White

Board, Computers,

related Software,



Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Demonstrate various

staining techniques

Carry out staining

after polishing

Microscope

Staining reagents

Polishing

materials,

Alizarin Red

Solution, and

Paleontological

samples

General Objective 5.0: Understand Crushing, Homogenation and Sieving


Outcome:


7 5.1 State 'the aim of Crushing.

5.2 List Crushing equipment (e.g. hammer,

jaw splitter, vibratory ball-mill, etc.).

5.3 Describe the usage, operation and

efficiency of items listed in 5.2 above.

5.4 State precautions taken to avoid

contamination. 5.5 Explain Particle-

size analysis.

5.5 Define the following terminologies of

sieving and study of particles:- particle,

sample, agglomerate, test samples,

sieve, sieving medium, test-sieve, size

distributive curve, etc.)

5.6 State aim of sieving.

5.7 Describe; Sieving techniques,

5.8 Particle size analysis of sediments,

hand sieving,

5.9 Machine sieving, sieving to constant

weight, wet sieving, etc.

5.10 Explain presentation of sieving data

(e.g. tabula, graphical, histograms).


1. Explain of Crushing

and the need for

crushing.

2. Look at crushing

equipment

3. List precaution during

crushing

4. Define tera-

homogenizing


sieving and different

sieving methods

6. Interpret sieving

results

7. Define effective size,

liberation size, etc



Board, Computers,

related Softwares,



Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Demonstrate crushing

using hammer, jaw

splitter vibratory ball

mill

Demonstrate sieve

analysis and

interpretation

Carry out crushing

Carry out sieve

analysis and

interpretations

Hammer jaw

splitter sieve

shader range of

sieves

Weighing

balances

Soft ware

General Objective 6.0: Understand radiological procedures and practice.

91


Outcome:


General Objective 7.0: Understand laboratory design.


Outcome:


9 7.1 List factors to be considered in

designing a geological

7.2 laboratory, (e.g. layout and

arrangement, services such as cold

water, electricity etc.).

7.3 Explain each factor in 7.1 above.

• Ask students to

1. State the importance

of space, water, power

in a typical geological

lab

2. Attempt to design a

geological lab

3. Assess the Students

White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

General Objective 8.0: Understand laboratory equipment installation and maintenance.


Outcome:


10 8.1 Describe correct installation of

laboratory equipment, (e.g. balances,

barometer, galvanometers, etc).

8.2 Explain care and maintenance of

instruments in 8.1 above, and other

laboratory services, floors, and working

surfaces.

Ask the students to

1. Describe correct

installation of

laboratory equipment

2. Discuss the

maintenance of

instruments and other

laboratory equipment


White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Week General Objective 9.0 Understand laboratory management (records and technical information). Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning

Outcome:


11 9.1 Explain the collection and storage of

laboratory materials for technical

information.

9.2 List sources of technical information;

reference books, periodicals,

catalogues, etc.

1. Define book keeping

procedure

2. List the various

sources of technical

information.


White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

General Objective 10.0 Understand laboratory safety.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources

92

Outcome:

12 10.1 List sources of hazards in the

laboratory.

10.2 Explain precautions in handling

hazardous materials (e.g. toxic-

materials, dangerous chemicals, etc.).

10.3 List causes and prevention of fire.

10.4 Operate simple firefighting equipment.

10.5 Explain electrical and explosion risks.

10.6 Explain the use of First-Aid in

accidents.

1. Describe the general

safety in the lab.

2. The need for fume

cupboards, fire

extinguishers, and first-

aid boxes safety boots

etc

3. Laboratory Jackets


Board, Computers,

related Softwares,



Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Fume cub boards fire

extinguisher

First aid boxes

Laboratory jackets

Safety boots

Demonstrate simple fire

fighting procedure

Carry out simple fire

fighting procedure

Simple fire

extinguishers and

other fire fighting

materials


score.

SITE INVESTIGATION

93


COURSE: Site Investigation Course Code: GLE

404

Contact Hours: 5

HOURS/WEEK


Week General Objective 1.0: Know site investigation planning.

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


1-2 1.1 Enumerate and explain

the aims of site

investigation.

1.2 Perform a work-out

survey by:-

(i) Using the aerial

map of an area to

prepare preliminary

map site

investigation.

(ii) Improvising any

other field

equipment that may

be used in place of

normal equipment

due to the

peculiarity of the

area as observed

from the survey.

(iii) Estimating the

volume of work.

(iv) Preparing format of

work and

(v) Quotation to the

client.

Ask the student to:

1. Define site

investigation.

2. Carry out ground

preparation using

base maps

3. Prepare a work

schedule

4. Produce a

quotation

procedure


on the above

White Board,

Computers, related



Interactive Board,

Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Demonstrate the use

of aerial map in desk

study

Reconnaissance

survey

Carry out a desk

study

Use aerial maps

Topographical and

geological map

Aerial maps

Topographical maps

and Geological maps

Week General Objective 2.0: Understand sampling methods in site investigation.

Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


3-4 Sampling Methods .

2.1 Explain the following

sampling methods:

(i)Sequential sampling

(e.g. at certain interval,

strata, etc) (ii) Purposive

sampling (e.g.

Ask the student to:

2. Define sampling

3. List various sampling

methods


random, purposive

sampling and search

White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related

94

judgement of the mind).

(old water channei).

(iii) search sampling

(e.g. looking for

points/spots on

the site that would prove

the heterogeneity of the

site).

2.2 Describe the two types

of samples e.g.:

(i) Disturbed sample

(rock-clippings, soil,

sand). (H) Undisturbed

samples which would be

collected with U-four

tube

2.3 Take samples from (i)

trial test pits; and (ii)

Boreholes.

2.4 Describe the following:

(i)soil for engineering

work (e.g.

metamorphosed granite,

coarse grained granite).

(ii) logging of borehole

cores, including cutting

for FSI, RQD, point

load index test etc. (iii)

translation of log

information on scale and

on cartographic tracing

paper

sampling etc.

5. Describe various

sampling in relation

to field of study

6. List the need for

undisturbed samples

7. Define FSI, RQD,

etc.


the above



etc.

Demonstrate

collection of samples

from trial test pits and

boreholes

Carry out sampling

from test pits and

boreholes

Digging equipment,

rig, augers, etc

Sampling bags

Tracing paper

WEEK General Objective 3.0: Understand Geophysical method of site investigation. Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


5-7 3.1 Geophysical Method

3.2 Describe the science of

geophysics in picking up

3.3 layers of soil, faults, ore

bodies, etc.

3.4 Describe seismic method

to pick the different soil

layers.

3.5 Explain the importance

Ask the student to:

1. Explain the various

methods of

geophysical

investigation

(shallow)

2. State physical

quantities measured

e.g resistivity,

White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



Demonstrate the

relevant geophysical

methods used in site

investigation

Carry out electrical,

seismic, EM,

Magnetic, gravity

surveys

Resistivity metes

seismograph, EM

magnetometer

gravimeter

95

of electrical sound

method with reference to

curve matching for the

different arrays.

3.6 Describe magnetic

method in picking up ore

bodies; old mine works

buried pipe line, etc.

3.7 Enumerate the role of

geophysics in site

investigation and

exploration

magnetic, gravity

seismic etc

3. List role of a

geophysicist in

shallow investigation


on the above

etc.

Week General Objective 4.0: Know field equipment for tests and monitoring. Specific Learning

Outcome:


Outcome:


8-10 Field Equipment for Tests

and Monitoring

4.1 Sketch and describe vane

test equipment.

4.2 State application of 4.1

above.

4.3 Sketch and describe:

(i) Standard

penetration test

equipment.

(ii) Dutch cone

penetrometer.

4.4 State applications of 4.3

above.

4.5 Sketch and describe field

equipment for testing

permeability of soil

horizons like,

(i) horizon test by bailing

water out of the

borehole.

(ii) rising head testing by

putting decreasing

amount of water in a

borehole.

(iii) pumping test.

4.6 Describe the instruments

for in-situ direct shear

test, e.g. in tunnels by:

Ask the student to:

1. Sketch and discuss

the principle of each

of the equipment

2. Carry out in- situ

sheer test


the above

White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Demonstrate field

permeability test,

shear strength test

Carry out field

permeability test and

Shear strength test

Field permeability test

equipment standard

penetrometer

Dutch cone

penetrometer

96

(i) field hydraulic jack.

(ii) radial jack

(iii) uniaxial jack.

Week General Objective 5.0 Understand laboratory test reports Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning

Outcome:


11-12

Laboratory Test Reports

5.1 Explain routine and

specialised tests that are

done on:

(a) Soils

(i) mineralogy, lithology,

colour etc.

(ii) physical properties

such as Density,

specific gravity, etc.

(iii) particle size for clay

and coarse samples.

(Hi) Atterberg's limits

(IL, PL, PI).

(iv) void ratio, porosity, etc.

(v) compaction test.

(vi) Triaxial test:-

COnsolidated,

undrained, drained

tests.

vii) Direct shear for

frictional soil.

viii) permeability.

(b) Rocks e.g.

(i) mineralogy, lithology,

colour, weathered, etc.

(ii) U.C.S., tensile test.

(iii) pundit (p-wave

velocity)

(iv) void ratio.

(v) slake durability,

(vi) A.1V. (Aggregate

Impact Value).

5.2 Explain special tests for

the following projects:

(i) Pavement, (e.g. CBR,

Compaction test.

Ask the student to:

2. Report (write) on

various laboratory

test


the various lab test

4. Differentiate lab test

on soils and rocks

5. Define CBR

6. Explain the working

principle of XRD

and its importance in

clay mineralogy


the above

White Board,

Computers, related

Softwares, Power


Charts, Interactive

Board, Recommended

Textbooks, Related



etc.

Demonstrate test in

soils in terms of their

mineralogy color.

Specific gravity,

LL, PL, Void ratio

and compaction test

and CBR

Demonstrate tensile

strength,

Compressional

strength

Pundit test

P-wave test

Shake durability test

Carry out tests in soil

items of minatory

Specific gravity

LL, PL,

Compaction test and

CBR

Carry out Tensile

strength test and

compression test,

Pundit test

P-Wave test,

Shake durability and

AIV

Microscope

Pycnometers

Atterberg limit test kits

Proctor equipment

CBR testing apparatus

Tensile strength testing

machine unconfined

strength testing

machine

97

(ii) Embarkment, slopes,

road cut slope, lagoon

slopes, etc.

(e.g. consolidated

undrained triaxial with

pore water

measurement; drained

tests for effective

cohesion and frictional

values).

5.3 Describe Rip-rap

materials based on AIV,

ACV; and 10% Fine.

5.4 Perform X-ray

Diffraction (XRD),

permeability and

hydrometer analysis on

Puddle clay 10% Fine.

AIV

Demonstrate X-ray

Diffraction (XRD),

permeability and

hydrometer analysis

on Puddle clay 10%

Fine.

Carry out X-ray

Diffraction (XRD),

permeability and

hydrometer analysis

on Puddle clay 10%

Fine.

Measurement of the

d-spacing and the 20

angle to identify the

mineral in table

- X-ray

Diffractometer

- Diffractogram

- Permeameter

- hydrometer

Assessment: The continuous assessment tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the semester examination will make up for the remaining


PETROLEUM GEOLOGY

98


Course: Petroleum Geology Course Code: GLE 406 Contact Hours: 4 HOURS/WEEK

Goal : The Course is designed to give the student an in depth knowledge of the principles of Petroleum geology

Course Specification: Theoretical Content: 2hrs Practical Content: 2hrs

Week General Objective 1.0: Understand Origin of Petroleum and Organic Source Rock

Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources

1-3 1.1 Define petroleum

1.2 Explain organic and

inorganic origin of

petroleum

1.3 Explain how organic

matter accumulates in

sediments

1.4 Discuss the evidence

that confirm 1.2

1.5 Describe the carbon

cycle

1.6 Explain various rocks

types and rock cycles

1.7 Give the composition

of various types of

sedimentary rock

• Explain the major

organic source

material

• Draw the carbon cycle

• Explain organic

productivity and

preservation factors

• Explain the three rock

types: sedimentary,

Igneous and

Metamorphic.

• Give the mineralogical

composition of clastic

rocks, carbonate rocks

and evaporates.

• Assess students

Computers,

Related

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PowerPoint

Projectors, Flip

Charts,

Interactive

Boards,

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textbooks,

lecture notes &

Related Journals.

Show various organic rich

sediments

Identify various organic

rich sediment

Identify general physical

properties of organic

sediment;

Colour, texture, hardness,

organic content, specific

gravity etc.

Sediments, hand

lenses,

glass/plastic

trays, slate.

General Objective 2.0: Understand of Oil Formation, Migration and Accumulation

Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

4-6 2.1 Discuss the chemistry

of kerogen

2.2 Classify various types

of Kerogen

2.3 Define biomarkers

2.4 Explain the stages of

oil formation:

Diagenesis,

Catagenesis and

Metagenesis.

2.5 Explain how oil

migrates from the

source rock to the

reservoir and within

the reservoir rock into

oil pools.

2.6 Explain how oil

and/or gas

accumulate into pools

• Classify Kerogen

based on their organic

composition

• State the temperature

and pressure condition

at which oil and/or gas

is formed.

• Classify oil migration

into primary and

secondary with their

respective driving

forces

• Categorize surface

occurrence as seepages

and springs.

• Explain sub surface as

oil pools, field and oil

province


Computers,

Related

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PowerPoint

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Charts,

Interactive

Boards,

Recommended

textbooks,

lecture notes &

Related Journals.

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99

2.7 Describe the

petroleum occurrence

as surface and sub

surface occurrences

General Objective 3.0: Understand Geologic Age and Geographic Distribution of Petroleum

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

7-8 3.1 Explain why some rocks

of geologic age produce

more oil than others

3.2 Describe the global

distribution of

petroliferious

sedimentary basins.

• List the geologic

period of various rocks

and their respective

percentage or world

oil production

• Classify sedimentary

basins


Computers,

Related

Softwares,

PowerPoint

Projectors, Flip

Charts,

Interactive

Boards,

Recommended

textbooks,

lecture notes &

Related Journals,

Geological time

scale.

- - -

General Objective 4.0: Understand Basic Organic Geochemical Analysis

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

9-11 4.1 Discuss geochemical

character of the

element in sediment.

4.2 Describe the

geochemical circle

4.3 Explain

Geochemistry of the

weathering zone and

associated processes

of mineral deposit.

• Describe the formation

and classification of

coal and Kerogen.

• Define biomarkers.


White Boards,

Computers,

Related

Softwares,

PowerPoint

Projectors, Flip

Charts,

Interactive

Boards,

Recommended

textbooks,

lecture notes &

Related Journals

Perform sampling procedure

Describe sample preparation

methods.

Explain the principles

governing geochemical

analytical techniques

Explain Geochemical

prospecting methods

Explain how geochemical data

and maps are used.

Collect sample

(Crude oil/Organic

sediment),

Prepare sample for

geochemical analysis

Carry out geochemical

analysis by weight and

instrumental methods

Samples, glass

wires, atomic

absorption/

spectrophotomet

ry,

X-ray

fluorescence,

calorimetry.

ASSESSMENT: The continuous assessment, tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the Semester Examination will make up for the remaining


LIST OF JOURNALS FOR THE PROGRAMME

100

1. Mining Journal

2. Transaction of the Institution of Mining & Metallurgy Section A, Mining Technology

3. Industrial Minerals Journal

4. Mining Engineering Journal

5. ICMJ's Prospecting & Mining Journal

6. International Journal of Rocks Mechanics & Mining science

7. Minerals Engineering

8. European Journal of Scientific Research

9. Journal of Minerals and Minerals characterization and Engineering

10. Journal of Mining and Geology

11. Medwell International Research Journal of Applied Sciences

12. International Journal of Engineering Research and Application (IJERA)

13. Journal of Environment and Earth Sciences (IISTE)

14. International Journal of Engineering Sciences (IJES)

15. IOSR Journal of Engineering (IOSJEN)

16. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical/Engineering (JESGE)

LIST OF SOFTWARE FOR THE PROGRAMME

1 PC/ADIT- a database containing identification information on major mineral properties evaluated by the USBM

2 SURPAC 6.2

3 MATLAB 2011

4 AUTOCAD 2011

5 Complete Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

6 ArcView 10

7 ARCGIS

8 SUFER 8

9 AQUACHEM

10 RockWorks

11 GeoChemist Work bench - GWB Standard 8.0 (Academics)

LIST OF BOOKS FOR THE PROGRAMME

S/No Textbooks

1 Applied Clay Mineralogy, Volume 2: Occurrences, Processing and Applications of Kaolins, Bentonites,

Palygorskitesepiolite, and Common Clays (Developments in Clay Science) by Haydn H. Murray (Hardcover - Feb 21, 2007)

2 Applied Clay Mineralogy,Murray H.H. 2007, Blackwell Science Ltd.

3 Applied Mineral Inventory Estimation by Alastair J. Sinclair and Garston H. Blackwell (Hardcover - April 2002)

4 Applied Mineral Inventory Estimation Sinclair J. Alastair, Blackwell H.Garston 2004 Elsevier

5 Applied Stratigraphy, Koutsoukos A.M. Eduardo, 2007, Elsevier

6 Applied Subsurface Geological Mapping with Structural Methods, Tearpock J. Daniels; Bischike E.Richard, 200 Oxford

101

Universiy Pess

7 Applied Subsurface Geological Mapping, Walker G. Laurence, 2003, Bernard Goodwin

8 Biogeochemistry in Mineral Exploration, Dunn E. Colin, 2004, Elsevier

9 Biogeochemistry in Mineral Exploration, Dunn E. Colin, 2007, Elsevier

10 Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements in Coal and Coal Combustion Byproducts, Sajwan S.kenneth;A Lva K.Ashok,et

al,20001 CRC Press

11 Coal Geology by Larry Thomas; ISBN: 978-0-471-48531-5 Hadcover 396 pages, August 2002

12 Coal Geology, Thomas Larry 2003 Blacwell Science Ltd.

13 Dictionary of Geology & Mineralogy, McGraw-Hill, 2003

14 Elemental Geosystems, Christopherson W. Robert, 2004 Pearson

15 Engineering Geology for Infrastructure Planning in Europe, Hack Robert, Azzam Rafig, et al, 2007, University of New South

Wales Press Ltd.

16 Engineering Geology for Underground Rocks Peng Suping,Jincai Zhang,2005 McgRAW-hILL

17 Engineering Geology, Bell F.G., 2007, Elsevier

18 Environmental Geology, Carla W. Montgomery, 2003, Margret J. Kemp

19 Essentials of Geology, Lutgens Tarbuck, Tasa

20 Fundamentals of Geomorphology, Huggett John Richard, 2003

21 Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering, Dake L.P. 2005, Elsevier

22 Gem Identification Made Easy, Matlins Antoinette & Bonanmo A.C, 2005, Gemstone Press

23 Geologic Analysis of Naturally Fractured Reservoirs, Nelson A. Ronald, 2001, Elsevier

24 Geological Method in Mineral Exploration and Mining,Majoribanks Roger,2002

25 Geosystems, Christopherson W. Robert, 2006, Pearson Prentice Hall

26 Geotechnical Engineering Calculation and Rules of Thumb,Rajapakse Ruwan 2007, McGraw-Hill

27 Geotechnical Engineering Calculations and Rules-of-Thumb (New Edition) by Ruwan Rajapake (2008)

28 Geotechnical Risk in Rock Tunnels,Matos E.Campos A.;Sousa E.Riberirol, et al,2005 Elsevier

29 Introduction to Environmental Geology, Keller A. Edward, 2000, Romesh Chander Khana

30 Introduction to Mineral Exploration, Moon J.Charles, Whateley K.G.et al, 2001, The Fairmount press

31 Phase Behaviour of Petroleum Reservoir Fluids, Pederson Schou Karen & Christensen L. Peter, 2007, Taylor & Francis

32 Physical Geology, Carlson Plummer, 2007, Thomas D. Timp

33 Remote Sensing for Geologists, Prost L. Gary, 2001, Taylor & Francis

34 Remote Sensing for Sustainable Forest Management, Franklin E. Steven, 2001, Lewis Publishers

35 Remote Sensing Geology, Gupta P. Ravi, 2001, Elsevier

36 Standard Handbook of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Lyons C. William & Plisga J. Gary, 2005, Elsevier

37 The Current Role of Geological Mapping in Geosciences, Ostaficzuk R.Stanislaw,2001 Taylor & Francis

38 Diamond Deposits: Origin, Exploration & History of Discovery; Authors: Edward II. Herlich, W. Dan Hausel; Published by

Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, 2002, 392 pages

39 Encyclopedia of Sediments and sedimentary Rocks,Middleton V.Gerard,200,Taylor & Francis

40 Engineering Geology and Construction, Bell F. G., 2004

41 Engineering Properties of Rock Zhang Lianyang 2001 McGraw -Hill

42 Engineering Properties of Rocks Zhang Lianyang, 2005, Elsevier

43 Engineering Rock Mass Classifications, Bieniawski Z.T., 2005, University of New South Wales Press Ltd.

44 Environmental Geochemisty, Lollar Sherwood Barbara, 2007, Elsevier

45 Evaluation of Mineral Reserves - A Simulation Approach, Journel G. Andre; Kyriakidis C. Paedon

102

46 Evaluation of Mineral Reserves, Journel G. Andre & Kyriakidis Phaedon, 2004, Oxford University Press

47 Evaluation of Mineral Reserves: A Simulation Approach (Appleied Geoststics Series) by Andre G. Journal and Phaedon C.

Kyriakidis (Hardcover - May 27, 2004)

48 Exploration and Mining Geology Peter C.William 2005 Compressed Air and Gas Institute

49 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering, Das M. Braja, 2002

50 Geology of Petroleum, Levorsen A.I, 2004, Satish Kumar Jain

51 Geology: An Introduction to Physical Geology, Whitney Chernicoff, 2007, Pearson

52 Geomophology, Bloom L. Arthur, 2003, Asoke K. Ghosh

53 Geomorphology, Sparks B.W. 2004, Longman

54 Geotechnical Risk in Rock Tunnels, Matose Campos A; Sousae Ribeirol, 2006, Taylor & Francis

55 Identification of Gemstones, Donoghue O' Michael & Joyner Louise, 2003, Elsevier

56 Igneous Petrology, McBirney R. Alexander, 2007, John and Barlett

57 Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting, Dobrin B. Milton, Savit H. Carl, 2003

58 Introduction to Microwave Remote Sensing, Woodhouse H. Iain, 2006, Taylor & Francis

59 Introduction to Mineral Exploration 2e / Edition 22 by Chales Moon (Editor), Micheal Whateley(Editor), Anthony M.

Evans(Editor) 2005

60 Introduction to Mineral Exploration by Chales J. Moon, Micheal K.G Whateley, and Anthony M. Evans (Paperback - Jan30.

2006)

61 Introduction to Mineral Exploration, Moon, J. Charles, Whateley, K.G. Michael & Evans M. Anthony, 2006, Blackwell

62 Introduction to Remote Sensing, Campbell B. James, 2002, Taylor & Francis

63 Mineral Science, Klein Cornelis & Barbara Dutrow, 2007, Jayo' Callaghan

64 Mining Geophysics parasnis D.S,2004, McGaw-Hill

65 Petrology of the Igneous Rocks, Wells A.K.; Hatch F.H., Wells M.K., 2003, S.K. Jain

66 Principles of Applied Geophysics parasnis D.S,2003, McGraw-Hill

67 Principles of Engineering Economy, Grant L. Eugenes Ireson Grant W. et al, 2005, Blackwell

68 Principles of Engineering Geology, Bangar K.M. 2008, Nem Chand Jain

69 Principles of Environmental Geochemistry, Eby Nelson G., 2005, Elsevier

70 Remote Sensing in Geology, Siegal S. Barry, Gillespie R.Alan, 2006 McGraw-Hill

71 Resources of the Earth, Origin, Use and Environment Impact, Craig R. James; Vaughan, J. David et al, 2001, Romesh

Chander Khana

72 Soils and Environmental Quality, Pierzynski M. Gary Sims Thomas J. & Vance F. George, 2005, Taylor & Francis

73 Structural Geology, Twiss Robert J., 2008, Freeman and Company

74 The Encyclopaedia of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Bowes D.R., 2000, McGraw-Hill

75 The Geology of Ore Deposits, Guilbert M. John, Park Jr. F. Charles, 2007, Bernard Goodwin

76 The Geology of Ore Deposits, Thomas Herbert Henry, 2000, London E. Arnold

77 The Geology of Ore Deposits, Thomas Herbert Henry, 2007, London E. Arnold

78 Time Markers of Crustal Evolution, Hanski E. Mertanen S. Ramo T., 2005, Taylor & Francis

79 Trends in Objective Geology, Sayeed Ausaf, 2004, Satish Kumar Jain

80 Basin Analysis, Principles and Applications, Allen A. Philip; Allen R. John, 2004, Taylor & Francis

81 Computational Neural Networks for Geophysical Data Processing (Handbook of Geophysical Exploration: Seismic

Exploration) by M.M. Poulton (Hardcover - Jun 1, 2001)

82 Fundamentals of Discrete Elements Methods For Rock Engineering, Jing Lanru, Stephanson Ove, 2003

83 Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals, Evans M. Anthony 2007 The International Bank for Reconstruction & Development

103

84 Physical Geology Earth Revealed, MrGeary David, Plummer Charles & Carlson Dane, 2001, McGraw-Hill

85 An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration, Kearey Philip Brooks Michael Hill IAN. 2002, Blackwell

86 Practical Geophysics II for the Exploration Geologist, Blaricom Van Richard, 2007, Compressed Air and Gas Institute

87 Geotechnical Engineering, Murthy V.N.S. 2006 Blackwell

88 Physical and Engineering Geology, Garg S.K., 2008, Sh. Romesh Chander Khanna

89 Radar Remote Sensing Applications in China, Huadong Guo, 2001

104

LIST OF WORKSHOP/LABORATORIES AND EQUIPMENT

LIST OF MINIMUM RESOURCES

MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST FOR HND GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

PROGRAMME FOR 30 STUDENTS

PROGRAMME

LABORATORIES WORKSHOPS DRAWING STUDIO

Geological

Engineering

(i) Geology/Geophysical

(ii) Mechanics of Machines

(iii) Strength of materials

(iv) Soil & Rock Mechanics

• Photogrammetric

equipment store

• Thin and polishing

sectioning

Cartography

105

LIST OF EQUIPMENT/TOOLS FOR LABORITORIES AND WORKSHOPS/STUDIOS REQUIRED FOR HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMME A) LABORATORIES

1. GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICAL LABORATORY

As in National Diploma (ND) Programme

Additional equipment are:

1 Magnetometer 3 nos

2 Gravimeter 3 nos

3 Terrameter 3 nos

4 Seismograph 2 nos

5 EM/VLF Meters 2 nos

6 SAS Logger 300C (200 and 300metres) 2 nos

7 Ground penetrating rader (GPR) 2 nos

8 GPS Equipment 20 nos

9 Geiger Counter 4 nos

10 Titrimetric apparatus 35 nos

11 Gravimetric apparatus 35 nos

12 Compass/clinometers (Sutton) 35 nos

13 Field Vehicle 2 nos

14 Sledge hammers 4 nos

15 Geologic hammer 35 nos

16 Mohr’s Hardness scale 35 nos

17 Streak plates 35 nos

18 PH Meters 20 nos

19 Dip Meter 21 nos

20 Standard Research Petrological microscope with accessories 5 nos

21 Point Counter 4 nos

22 Standard Thin Sections 40 nos

23 Stereoscope 10 nos

24 Staining Reagents 14 nos

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2. MECHANICS OF MACHINES

S/No Description Quantity

1 Screw Jack 1

2 Oldman coupling 1

3 Four bar chain mechanism Whiteworth quick return

mechanism' Slider crack mechanism

1

4 Hooks Joint 1

5 Geneva stop 1

6 Conservation of angular momentum Dead weight tester 1

7 Forces on beam apparatus 1

8 Simple moment beam Comprehensive fly wheel apparatus

Bourdon tube pressure gauge Torsion of bar apparatus

1

9 Spring balance 1

10 Gearing system apparatus Compression apparatus 1

11 Strut apparatus 1

12 Wheel and axle set 1

13 Centrifugal force apparatus 1

14 Polygon and force apparatus Balancing of rotating masses 1

15 Static and dynamic balance apparatus Governor apparatus 1

16 Efficiency of screw threads 1

17 Plate clutch friction apparatus Friction on inclined plane

apparatus

1

18 Sound friction apparatus 1

19 Extension and compression of springs apparatus Universal

cantilever apparatus

2

20 Gyroscope apparatus 2

21 Angular acceleration apparatus 2

22 Centripetal force apparatus 3

23 Whirling of shat: apparatus 2

24 Crank and connecting rod apparatus 1

25 Rope, belt and coil friction apparatus 2

26 Universal Vibration apparatus 2

27 Cam and Cam follower mechanism 2

28 Differential gear assembly 2

29 Fire extinguishers 8

30 Sand and water buckets 8

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3. STRENGTH OF MATERIALS


1 Compression and tensile testing machine (140 tons) Universal

hardness testing machine (Brinell, vickers, 1 zod) Fatigue testing

machine

1

2 Thick cylinder apparatus 2

3 Thin cylinder apparatus 2

4 Strut rig apparatus 2

5 Torsion testing machine 2

6 Creep measuring apparatus 1

7 Universal cantilever apparatus 1

8 Portable strain meter 3

9 Beam apparatus 1

10 Shearing force apparatus 1

11 Bending moment apparatus 1

12 Gyroscope apparatus 4

13 Polygon and force apparatus 1

14 Young's modulus apparatus 1

15 Tensometer 2

16 Strain gauges 4

17 Fire extinguishers 8

18 Sand and water buckets 10

19 Closed coiled spring apparatus 5

20 Leaf spring testing machine 2

4. SOIL AND ROCK MECHANICS LABORATORY

1 Triaxial compression apparatus 1

2 C.B.A. apparatus 1

3 Consolidation test apparatus 1

4 Compacting factor testing machine 1

5 Compacting Core machine 1

6 Consistency limits test apparatus 2

7 Particle size distribution test apparatus (Manual or electrical)

Compaction test apparatus

2

8 Unconfined compression test apparatus 1

9 Core penetrometer 1

10 Extensometer (Universal shear compression) 1

11 Direct shear box test apparatus 1

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12 Moisture contect test apparatus 1

13 Specific gravity test apparatus 1

14 Density test apparatus 5

15 Laboratory Vane test apparatus 5

16 Permeability test apparatus 2

17 Le chatelier test apparatus 2

18 Augers ad rigs (iconic models) 2

19 V = B Consistometer test apparatus 3

20 Drying Ovens 1

21 Sample collecting trays and sample containers 3

22 150mm cube moulds 5

23 150mm cylindrical moulds 5

24 Balances: (i) Analytical, 5

25 (ii) Tripple Beam 1

26 (iii) Top, pan balance 1

27 (iv) Semi-automatic balance 2

28 (v) Spring balance 1

29 Vicat apparatus 3

30 Thermometers 1

31 Soil Hydrometers 5

32 Crucibles, spatulas, funnel 3

33 Desicators 5 each

34 Constant and falling head permeability Cell 3

35 Curing tank 1

36 Stop watches 1

37 Crushing machine 5

38 Soil Pulverizer 2

39 Hydrology apparatus 1

40 Core Cutters and accessories 2 nos

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(b) WORKSHOPS/DRAWING STUDIOS

PHOTOGRAMMETRIC EQUIPMENT STORE


1 Air photos 10 nos

2 Satellite Imageries 10 nos

3 Stereoscopes 20 nos

4 Topographical maps 20 nos

5 Geological maps 20 nos

6 Digital Camera (High Resolution) 2 nos

THIN SECTION AND POLISHING WORKSHOP


1 Polishing powders (Various sizes) 40 nos

2 Canada Basalm (Adhesives) 14 nos

3 Lapping machines 4 nos

4 Rock Cutting Machine 2 nos

5 Grinding Machine 2 nos

6 Hot Plate 2 nos

110

SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR EACH LABORATORY

1. First Aid Box 1no

2. Fire Extinguisher 3 nos

3. Sand Buckets 3 nos

4. Safety Charts and drawings assorted

SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR EACH WORKSHOP

1. First Aid Box 1no

2. Safety goggles 20 no

3. Safety helmets 20 no

4. Safety boots 20 pairs

5. Leather Apron 20 no

6. Leather hand gloves 20 pairs

7. Fire Extinguishers 3 no

8. Sand buckets 3 no

9. Safety Charts and drawings assorted

111

GUIDELINES FOR TEXTBOOK WRITERS

NATIONAL DIPLOMA AND HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA

The following guidelines are suggestions from the Engineering Committees to the writers of the textbooks for the new curricula. They are intended to supplement the detailed

syllabuses which have been produced, and which define the content and level of the courses.

Authors should bear in mind that the curriculum has been designed to give the students a broad understanding of applications in industry and commerce, and this is reflected in the

curriculum objectives.

i. One book should be produced for each syllabus

ii. Page size should be A4

iii. The front size should be 12 point for normal text and 14 point where emphasis is needed

iv. Line spacing should be set to 1.5 lines

v. Headings and subheadings should be emboldened

vi. Photographs, diagrams and charts should be used extensively throughout the book, and these items must be up-to-date

vii. In all cases, the material must be related to industry and commerce, using real life examples wherever possible so that the book is not just a theory book. It must help the

students to see the subject in the context of the ‘real world’

viii. The philosophy of the courses is one of an integrated approach to theory and practice, and as such, the books should reflect this by not making an artificial divide between

theory and practice.

ix. Illustrations should be labeled and numbered.

x. Examples should be drawn from Nigeria wherever possible, so that the information is set in a country context.

xi. Each chapter should end with student self-assessment questions (SAG) so that students can check their own master of the subject

xii. Accurate instructions should be given for any practical work having first conducted the practical to check that the instructions do indeed work

xiii. The books must have a proper index or table of contents, a list of references and an introduction based on the overall course philosophy and aims of the syllabus.

xiv. Symbols and units must be listed and a unified approach used throughout the book

xv. In case of queries regarding the contents of the books and the depth of information, the author must contact the relevant curriculum committee via the National Board for

Technical Education

xvi. The final draft version of the books should be submitted to Nigerian members of the curriculum working groups for their comments regarding the content in relation to the

desired syllabus.

112

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

S/N NAME ORGANISATION/INSTITUT

ION

POSITION ADDRESS TELEPHONE NO EMAIL

1 Dr. JATAU

SHADRACH B.

NASARAWA STATE

UNIVERSITY, KEFFI SENIOR LECTURER

DEPARTMENT OF

GEOLOGY & MINING, 08034529326

[email protected] OR

[email protected]

2 Mr. L. O. I ABU NIGERIA GEOLOGICAL

SURVEY AGENCY

DIRECTOR/GEOLOG

IST

P.M.B. 2007, NIGERIA

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

AGENCY, KADUNA

SOUTH, KADUNA

08054364403 [email protected]

3 Mr. WUDDA

EPHRAIM M.

KADUNA POLYTECHNIC,

KADUNA LECTURER I

MINERAL RESOURCES

ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT


4 ENGR. U. S.

BAMALLI COREN PUBLIC SERVANT

C/O NIGERIAN INSTITUTE

OF MINING &

GEOSCIENCES, JOS


5 DR. D. G. THOMAS COMEG SENIOR LECTURER

AHMADU BELLO

UNIVERSITY,

DEPT. OF MET. & MAT.

SCIENCES, ZARIA


6 MR. J. S. ABOI NBTE, KADUNA DIRECTOR OF

PROGRAMMES

P.M.B. 2239, PLOT ‘B’,

BIDA ROAD, KADUNA 08037012551 [email protected]

7 Engr. MUHAMMAD

ABBATI D/KUDU NBTE, KADUNA

DEP. DIRECTOR

ENGINEERING

P.M.B. 2239, PLOT ‘B’,


8 Engr. ABBA,

HAMIDU ISA NBTE, KADUNA

PROGRAMME

OFFICER I

P.M.B. 2239, PLOT ‘B’,


STEP B COORDINATION TEAM

S/N NAME ORGANISATION/INSTITUTION POSITION ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NO EMAIL

1 Dr. S.N. MUMAH CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SOLID MINERALS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, KADUNA POLYTECHNIC PROJECT MANAGER

KADUNA POLYTECHNIC, KADUNA NIGERIA

08037619719

[email protected] [email protected]

2 Mrs. BUKOLA OLANIYI

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SOLID MINERALS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, KADUNA POLYTECHNIC

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

KADUNA POLYTECHNIC,

08033082536

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]















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KADUNA NIGERIA [email protected]

3 Engr. E. A. ADEBAYO


ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER


08036400033


4

Engr. HASSAN FUNSHO AKANDE

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SOLID MINERALS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, KADUNA POLYTECHNIC ICT OFFICER


08033686645

[email protected]

5 Engr. TANIMU GARBA


MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER


07034499166


6 Mall. ABBA MOHAMMED


PROCUREMENT OFFICER


08031814045


7 Mall. HALILU USMAN


COMMUNICATION OFFICER


08037002691



















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