Chemical Sciences
CHSC 5632 - Mineral ID and Fire Assaying
Part 1 covers the formation of minerals from elements and the resulting relationship between physical properties, mineral structure and composition: structural and composite classification of minerals: precipitation of ore gangue minerals from saturated hydrothermal fluids in viens and on sea floor: temperature-dependent crystalization from the cooling magna and lava: learning to identify 25 common ore and gangue minerals. Text used is "National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals". Part 2 covers precious metal analysts expertise and aptitude relating to their role in mining and metallurgical industry: sampling and sample preparation procedures: methods of precious metal analysis (silver, gold and platinum-group elements) in a wide variety of materials found in mineral exploration, mining, metallurgical and fabrication industries. Topics include sample preparation, assay reagents and fusion products, furnaces, charge balance and weights, lead button, cupellation, parting, scorification, cyanide leaching, fire assaying. Prerequisite: CHSC 5631 or equivalent (3 Credits)
Winter 2012
| Jan 30-Jan 21 | 52 Weeks | $77.02 | CRN: 78783 |
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| Jan 30-Jan 21 | | | DIS |
| Note: Departmental Approval Needed - Re-registration section for Assayer Training students who require an extension for CHSC 5632. Eligible students will be approved by Elaine Woo to register. For more information, contact Gigi Machtaler at 604-432-8237. |
| Note: Available for re-registration (course extension) only. |
| Note: This course is in progress. For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF]. |
| Mar 26-Mar 18 | 52 Weeks | $911.02 | CRN: 73988 |
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| Mar 26-Mar 18 | | | DIS |
| Note: Departmental Approval Needed - For inquiries on this course, please contact Elaine Woo at 604-432-8393 or email Elaine_Woo@bcit.ca This is a Guided Learning, Distance Education course. Course delivery is through internet, fax, phone, CD, mail and labs. |
| Note: Guided learning format. |
Spring/Summer 2012
| Jun 25-Jun 17 | 52 Weeks | $77.02 | CRN: 59892 |
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| Jun 25-Jun 17 | | | DIS |
| Note: Departmental Approval Needed - Re-registration section for Assayer Training students who require an extension for CHSC 5632. Eligible students have been pre-approved to register. For more information, contact Gigi Machtaler at 604-432-8237. |
| Note: Available for re-registration (course extension) only. |
