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This learning path guides university mineralogy students through the essential theory and practical skills needed to identify minerals in thin sections using a petrographic microscope. Starting with the fundamentals of light and optics, it progresses through microscope components, optical properties of minerals, and systematic identification techniques, culminating in hands-on practice with common rock-forming minerals.
This learning path guides high school students through the principles of X-ray diffraction and its application in determining mineral structures. Starting with basic crystallography and X-ray generation, it progresses through Bragg's law, diffraction patterns, and both powder and single-crystal XRD methods, culminating in structure determination. The path emphasizes the conceptual understanding and practical relevance of XRD in mineralogy.
This learning path introduces high school students to the classification and properties of silicate minerals, the most abundant mineral group in Earth's crust. Starting with atomic structure and the silicate tetrahedron, learners progress through mineral properties, the major silicate groups, and specific mineral families, culminating in a practical identification exercise.
This learning path introduces high school students with basic chemistry knowledge to the chemical composition of minerals. It covers chemical formulas, mineral classes, chemical bonds, solid solutions, coordination polyhedra, and electronegativity, building from foundational concepts to more complex mineralogical ideas.
This learning path introduces the fundamental physical properties used to identify minerals, including hardness, cleavage, fracture, color, streak, luster, specific gravity, tenacity, and special properties. Learners progress from basic concepts to practical application using an identification kit, building skills in observation and testing.
This learning path introduces the fundamental concepts of crystallography, focusing on crystal systems, symmetry elements, and operations. It covers the classification of crystals into seven systems, the 32 crystal classes, point groups, Miller indices, and crystal morphology. Designed for high school students, it builds from basic geometry to more advanced topics, ensuring a solid foundation in crystallography.
A beginner-friendly learning path introducing the fundamental concepts of mineralogy, covering the definition of minerals, their properties, common minerals, and their occurrence and economic uses. Designed for high school students beginning their study of Earth science.
A comprehensive learning path for graduate students beginning geological research, covering research design, field and lab methods, data analysis, scientific communication, ethics, and professional skills. Progresses from foundational knowledge to advanced application, emphasizing practical skills and reproducibility.
This advanced professional learning path equips geologists and climate scientists with the knowledge to understand and assess geological hazards influenced by climate change. It covers the physical mechanisms of permafrost thaw, glacial retreat, sea-level rise, and hydrological changes, and their roles in triggering landslides, coastal erosion, and methane releases. Learners will also explore adaptation and mitigation strategies to manage these evolving risks.
This learning path explores the geological history of Mars, focusing on the evidence for past and present water. It covers basic geology, planetary processes, Martian surface features, meteorites, exploration findings, and the implications for habitability and future missions.