• Hello Learners!! 

    Welcome to Mr. Amit Kumar Moocs

    I am Mr. Amit Kumar, Assistant Professor, University Department of Geology, Ranchi University. I have teaching experience of 4 yours to PG students. I teach various courses such as Optical Mineralogy, Descriptive Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Igneous Petrology, Mining Geology, Indian Mineral Deposits, Economic (ORE) Geology, Mineral Economics, Mineral Explorations, and Petroleum Geology. This platform will help me to deliver the course as mentioned earlier, which students for creative, interactive learning will easily access. 

    I want your full participation and attention for the completion of the course.

    Thank you.

Available courses

CRYSTALLOGRAPHY AND DESCRIPTIVE MINERALOGY

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the basic principles of crystallography, including crystal systems and symmetry.
  2. Identify and classify minerals based on their crystallographic and chemical properties.
  3. Learn laboratory techniques such as optical microscopy and X-ray diffraction for mineral identification.
  4. Explore the geological processes involved in mineral formation and alteration.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Recognize and classify minerals using their physical and chemical characteristics.
  2. Interpret crystal structures and understand their impact on mineral properties.
  3. Apply laboratory methods to accurately analyze and describe minerals.
  4. Explain the relationship between a mineral's internal structure and its macroscopic properties.
  5. Understand the geological context of mineral formation.