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
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$119.55
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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 2026
Below is one offering of CHSC 5632 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 65658
Dates
Jun 01 - May 24 Loading
- CRN 65658
- $119.55 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 01 - May 24 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
52 weeks
Instructor
Elaine Woo
Course outline
TBD
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Re-registration section for Assayer Training students who require an extension for CHSC 5632. Eligible students need to be approved by Elaine Woo to enroll. For more information, contact the Program Assistant at soepts@bcit.ca. Please INCLUDE your BCIT Student ID. 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.
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