10238 (v.3) WASM Regolith Geology 512

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Area:	WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	10231 (v.3) WASM Exploration Geochemistry 511 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Landscape evolution and the formation of laterites. Regolith mapping in outcrop and drill cuttings. Identification of regolith products and gossans. Secondary ore minerals. Supergene modification of ore deposits. Supergene mineral deposits lateritic Ni, Co and Au. Regolith geochemistry in mineral exploration.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Had a comprehensive understanding of the content of the syllabus sufficient to complete all practical work and assignments to the satisfaction of the unit coordinator and achieve a pass mark in any theory examination based on the subject matter.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	CRC LEME Open File Reports. Geological Survey of Western Australia 1,250,000 Regolith Geochemistry Reports. Hoffman S.J., (1986), Writing Geochemical Reports. Marshall C.P. and Fairbridge R.W., (1999), Encyclopedia of Geochemistry (R551.903 ENC. Reference Section).
Unit Texts:	Rose, A.W., Hawkes, H.E. and Webb, J.S. (1979), Geochemistry in Mineral Exporation. New York, Academic Press. Joyce, A.S. (1984), Geochemical Exploration. Sydney, Australian Mineral Foundation.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y