By the end of this course, students will,

-gain the basic knowledge on clay science  with the emphasis on clay minerals classifications, their crystal structures and chemical compositions.

- have skills to obtain  and interpret data for qualitative and quantitative analysis of clays and clay mineralas by using computer programs and methodologies of thin-section petrography, X-ray powder diffraction, thermal analysis, scanning electron microscopy, chemical and ion exchange analysis as performed in the laboratory.

-develop abilities in oral and written presentations on selected topics which are mainly related to their academic interests on clays and clay minerals.

-increase their capabilities to work in teams during experimental work.

-learn the importance of clays and clay minerals properties for their engineering, industrial and geological applications.