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 |
Syllabus: | Introduction to mineralogy as applied to mineral processing. A detailed study of the principal ore minerals including native metals, sulphides, and oxides. Trace and minor elements in sulphides and oxides and native metals, with particular reference to economically important trace constituents for example - refractory gold in sulphides, and deleterious constituents for example heavy metals in sulphides. Instrumental methods for measuring trace elements in mineral grains. Introduction to clay mineralogy. Practical work includes reflected light microscopy, atomic absorption analysis, x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of mineralogy applied to mineral processing |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Vaughan, D.J. and Patrick, R.A.D. (1995), Mineral Surfaces. London, Chapman and Hall, Potts, P.J., Bowles, J.F.W., Reed, S.J.B. and Cave, M.R. (1995), Microprobe Techniques in the Earth Sciences. London, Chapman and Hall. |
Unit Texts: | Craig, J.R. and Vaughan, D.J., (1994), Ore Microscopy and Ore Petroscopy (second edition). New York, John Wiley and Sons. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 50%, Practical Assessment 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10703 Geology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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