Petrography Course
Gain expertise in identifying minerals, analysing rock textures, and preparing petrographic reports to confidently assess hand samples and thin sections. Perfect for geology and geography experts evaluating rock quality, quarry viability, and engineering applications in Uganda's mining sector.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Acquire hands-on skills to identify minerals, classify rocks, and analyse textures in hand specimens and thin sections, even with sparse data. Master QAPF and TAS diagrams, estimate mineral modes, spot alterations, and connect mineralogy with microstructures to engineering uses, enabling precise petrographic reports and reliable suitability advice.
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Develop skills
- Identify key rock-forming and secondary minerals swiftly.
- Analyse and classify igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock textures.
- Name igneous rocks accurately using modal mineralogy and QAPF/TAS diagrams.
- Evaluate rock suitability for aggregates and dimension stone applications.
- Write clear, professional reports on quarry rock suitability.
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