Course details
Covers methods for the determination of a list of elements in a wide variety of materials used in mineral exploration, mining, and metallurgical and fabrication industries. Emphasis is placed on selecting the most suitable technique for the particular samples under investigation. Classical methodology includes gravimetric and volumetric analysis, as well as fire assaying, using the atomic absorption, spectrophotometer and PH meter/ISE. Topics: precious metal assaying, wet assaying, qualitative analysis, mineral identification. Students have the option to complete the five courses in the Assayer training, which helps prepare them to write the BC Ministry of Energy Professional Certification Exam.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$977.04
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below is one offering of CHSC 5635 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 36655
Duration
Mon Dec 19 - Mon Dec 18 (52 weeks)
- 52 weeks
- CRN 36655
- $977.04
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19 - Dec 18 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
TBD
Cost
$977.04
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- Departmental approval needed
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Departmental approval needed. Please contact Elaine Woo at 604-432-8393 or Elaine_Woo@bcit.ca. Must include your BCIT student ID. This is a Guided Learning, Distance Education (correspondence) course. Course delivery is through e-mail, fax, phone, CD, regular mail and labs. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of CHSC 5635 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 80886
Duration
Mon Feb 27 - Mon Feb 26 (52 weeks)
- 52 weeks
- CRN 80886
- $977.04
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27 - Feb 26 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
TBD
Cost
$977.04
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- Departmental approval needed
-
Departmental approval needed. Please contact Elaine Woo at 604-432-8393 or Elaine_Woo@bcit.ca for approval. Must include your BCIT student ID. This is a Guided Learning, Distance Education (correspondence) course. Course delivery is through e-mail, fax, phone, CD, regular mail and labs. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed October 26, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Related Programs
Laboratory Practicum (CHSC 5635) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Assayer Training
Statement of Completion Part-time
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