Mineralogy, petrology and geochemistry of terrestrial rocks and space materials
(meteorites, cosmic dust, asteroids, comets). Introduction to thermodynamics of
natural systems, phase transformation of minerals, phase diagrams. Alteration of
Earth and Space materials. Advanced instrumental analysis and characterization of
rocks and minerals. Isotope and trace element analysis. Remote sensing and
mineral/rock reconnaissance and mapping with hyper-spectral images. Rock
classification for engineers, chemical, physical and textural properties. Sampling
methods of rocks. Geometallurgy, textural analysis with image processing, core
logging, and other engineering properties with case studies. Planetary and space
exploration. Simulant and analogue rocks for space exploration and construction
technologies (additive manufacturing / 3D printing).
- Teacher: Ηλίας Χατζηθεοδωρίδης
ECTS : 4
Language : el
Learning Outcomes : Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: • Have delved into special topics of petrology and natural materials, and have seen rare but essential samples firsthand. • Have learned how various analytical technologies are used for the exploration and study of natural materials (industrial minerals and deposits) and the environmental impacts during their exploitation. • Have seen the direct dependence of technology on the scientific knowledge of raw materials. • Have understood how engineers view technological materials. • Have seen technological applications in natural materials, as well as their processing methods. • Have heard about the use of innovative technologies in large constructions compatible with the environment in which they are made.