Official NUC CCMAS syllabus
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Start studying MSE 301 free →Ore mineralogy, colour, pleochroism, habit, applications of reflected and thin section microscopy, scanning electron microscopy in mineralogy (QEMSCAN); ore chemical analysis. The concept of isomorphism, polymorphism in mineralogy. Occurrence and nature of major metalliferous ores. Introduction to industrial mineralogy. Screen distribution analysis of ores. Use of sampling equations e.g., Gy Sampling Equation. Comminution theory; Classification of ores. Mineral concentration techniques: Gravity concentration, Heavy medium separation, Froth floatation, Magnetic and electrostatic separation; Selection of mineral concentration equipment. Beneficiation of coals using gravity methods, froth flotation. Leaching methods to produce ultra clean coals (UCC). Dewatering and tailings disposal. Design, testing and evaluation of mineral beneficiation flowsheets. Introduction to pilot plant ore beneficiation. Raw materials preparation for metal extraction. Factors governing the choice of extraction routes. Case Studies: Iron ore and coal preparation and agglomeration processes, beneficiation of tin and lead ores
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study MSE 301.