Area: | WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Equivalent(s): | 10235 (v.2) WASM Petrology 311 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Provides a thorough background into some of the more advanced aspects and techniques of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary petrology. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the content of the syllabus. Sufficiently completed all practical work and assignments to the satisfaction of the unit coordinator. Achieved a pass mark in any theory examination based on the subject matter. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Blatt, H. and Tracy, R.J. (1996). Petrology (second edition). New York, W.H. Freeman and Company. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Igneous Petrology - Practicals 15%, Theory examination 19%, Metamorphic Petrology- Practical examination 10%, Theory examination 23%, Sedimentary Petrology- Assignments 10%, End semester theory examination 13%, Mid semester theory examination 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | 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 1 | 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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