- Identify ore and rock forming minerals based on the basic knowledge of physical,     crystallographical, and chemical properties of minerals in hand specimens. Main characteristics of minerals are recognized in the laboratory;

- Classify minerals based on their characteristic properties and evaluate their economical importance;

- Identify  and classify  igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks based on their textures and  mineral compositions using hand specimens in the laboratory;

- Recognize the importance of basic geological processes for rock formation;

- Evaluate economic importance and use of various rock types in industry