G5531 Practical preparation of geological sections

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Jan Cempírek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Petr Zaunstöck (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Jan Cempírek, Ph.D.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Martin Ivanov, Dr.
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
TYP_STUDIA(ND) && NOW( G0101 Occupational healt and safety ) && NOW( C7777 Handling chemical substances ) && ( G1141 Optical Microscopy in Geology || G1141k Optical Microscopy in Geology )
The course is intended for students of 3rd year of Bc. study, Mgr. and doctoral studies, where students need to learn the preparation of special preparations.
In the case of registration higher than the capacity of the class, preference is given to those who have a special reason to complete the course (e.g., a diploma thesis that uses special preparates or a large number of thin sections).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 4 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/4, only registered: 0/4
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Aim of the course is understanding and practical skills to use the methods of preparation of geological sections and mounts, including possibilities and limitations of individual approaches.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, student will know preparation methods and will be able to prepare basic types of rock sections and mounts used in geological research – thin section, polished thin section, polished mount (polished section). Students will also understand possibilities and limitations of individual methods.
Syllabus
  • Introduction
  • Types of preparates
  • Impregnation and fixation of the material
  • Methods of cutting, grinding and polishing
  • Practical exercises
Literature
  • GREGEROVÁ, Miroslava, Bohuslav FOJT and Václav VÁVRA. Mikroskopie horninotvorných a technických minerálů. Vyd. 1. Brno: Moravské zemské muzeum, 2002, 325 s. ISBN 8070281952. info
  • GREGEROVÁ, Miroslava. Petrografie technických hmot (Petrography technical materials). 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1996, 139 pp. ISBN 80-210-1427-. info
Teaching methods
Lecture and practical exercise in polishing lab
Assessment methods
Credit will be given on the basis of mandatory participation and successful fulfilling of practical exercises (preparates, protocols).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught each semester.
The course is taught: every week.
Teacher's information
The course is especially suitable for those who want to learn the preparation of special samples for their bachelor's or master's thesis.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2022, recent)
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