- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Part 1 covers the formation of minerals from elements and the resulting relationship between physical properties, mineral structure and composition: structural and composite classification of minerals: precipitation of ore gangue minerals from saturated hydrothermal fluids in viens and on sea floor: temperature-dependent crystalization from the cooling magna and lava: learning to identify 25 common ore and gangue minerals. Text used is "National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals". Part 2 covers precious metal analysts expertise and aptitude relating to their role in mining and metallurgical industry: sampling and sample preparation procedures: methods of precious metal analysis (silver, gold and platinum-group elements) in a wide variety of materials found in mineral exploration, mining, metallurgical and fabrication industries. Topics include sample preparation, assay reagents and fusion products, furnaces, charge balance and weights, lead button, cupellation, parting, scorification, cyanide leaching, fire assaying.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in CHSC 5631
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$1,134.77
Related Programs
Mineral ID and Fire Assaying (CHSC 5632) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Assayer Training
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of CHSC 5632 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 57167
Dates
May 19 - May 18 Loading
- CRN 57167
- $1134.77 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19 - May 18 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
52 weeks
Instructor
Elaine Woo
Course outline
TBD
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please contact Elaine Woo at 604-432-8393 or email Elaine_Woo@bcit.ca for approval to register. This is a guided learning, distance education course. Course delivery is through internet, fax, phone, CD, mail and labs. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.