
Teaching: Class, lab, and field
Recently taught courses:
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Rocks and Minerals: This course provides an in-depth exploration of Earth's diverse minerals, rock types, and classifications. Students learn to identify and classify rocks and minerals based on their physical and chemical properties. The course covers topics such as mineral formation, rock cycle processes, and the geological environments in which different rocks and minerals are found.
Field Geology: The how-to of geological mapping. It emphasizes practical skills such as identifying rock types, interpreting geological structures, and conducting geological surveys. Through fieldwork, students develop a solid foundation in geological field techniques and gain a deeper understanding of the Earth's geological processes.
Mining and Mineral Resources: Students are introduced to the main types of ore deposits, their distribution, formation mechanisms, and exploitation. It focuses on magmatic-hydrothermal deposits in subduction zones.
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Mineral Exploration: In this course, students overview the basics of mineral exploration and the explorer toolkit. It provides an overview of the principles and practices involved in locating and evaluating mineral deposits. Students learn about geological mapping, remote sensing techniques, geophysical and geochemical surveys, and drilling methods. The course emphasizes hands-on fieldwork and focuses on developing geological mapping skills and knowledge of the models of ore deposits that are most relevant to Chile.
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