Geology 3113 Economic Geology of the Non-Metallic Minerals Spring 1998

Instructor: John J. Simms
Office: Science Building - 208
Telephone: 456-5511 ext. 3817
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00am-10:50am
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 2:00pm-2:50pm

A. Text: Kesler, S.E., 1994, Mineral Resources, Economics, and the Environment. First Ed.

B. General Course Outline

Part I Oil and Gas (Ch. 2, 4, & pp129-146)
A. Nature of Petroleum
B. Origin of Petroleum
C. Trapping Mechanisms
D. Exploration Methods
EXAM #1

Part II Coal (pp 117-128 & Ch. 4)
A. Drilling and Production
B. Refining
C. Environmental Concerns
D. Characteristics and origin of Coal
E. Mining Methods
F. Leasing Regulations and Environmental Concerns
EXAM #2

Part III Industrial Rocks and Minerals (Ch. 11, 12, & 13)
A. Introduction
B. Sand, Gravel and Clay
C. Limestone, Phosphate, Gypsum, Salt
D. Quartz Crystal, Flourospar, Barite
E. Graphite, Talc
F. Diamond, Sulfur
EXAM #3

C. Problems and Reports

1. Problems assigned as appropriate to topic.
2. A short report (@ 6 pages) summarizing the history and geology of one Oklahoma Oil/Gas field or one Oklahoma coal mining area will be completed no later than April 29. This report should utilize at least three references and will count the equivalent of one exam.

D. Supplies Needed

1. Pad 8 ½ x 11 Engineering graph paper
2. Engineering ruler
3. Small protractor

E. Attendance Policy
Attendance is required and role will be taken. In order to al low for sickness and emergencies, a maximum of 5 absences will be allowed without penalty. Absences beyond 5 will be penalized by deducting 2% from a students final score for each absence in excess of 5. NSU sponsored events with prior official notification will be the only exception to this policy.

F. Field Trip:
One or more required field trips are planned for this course.

G. Course Grade
Based on total points earned from: - 3 quizzes - problems, exercise and report
Ranked according to the following:

90-100% Highest Total Score = A
80-89% Highest Total Score = B
70-79% Highest Total Score = C
60-69% Highest Total Score = D
<60% Highest Total Score = F

H. Withdrawal Policy
Students who withdraw on or before February 20 will receive a "W" for this class. Students who withdraw after February 20 will receive either a "W" or an "F" based upon their grade as of the date of their withdrawal.

I. Disabled Students
If any member of the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations, please advise the instructor of such disability at the first class meeting.

Updated January 8, 1998