Mineralogia: Disciplina Básica e Profissionalizante

Abstract

This article discusses the importance of Mineralogy for the graduate Geology degree course at the University of São Paulo. The discussion started due to possible changes that may occur in the fields of occupation of geologists in the professional market, as new regulations have been proposed by the regulatory councils (Confea, Conselho Federal de Engenharia, Arquitetura e Agronomia, R1010). Mineralogy is a second-year course for undergraduate Geology students. Besides its' role as a basic course for Petrology, Geological Mapping, Economic Geology, among other courses, Mineralogy goes far beyond this, providing valuable professional skills. A solid formation in Mineralogy allows flexibility to the geologist to face the challenges in traditional and new fields.