Area: | WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Equivalent(s): | 10234 (v.2) WASM Mineralogy and Petrology 211 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Introduction to rock forming silicates. Optical microscopy of silicates. Classification of igneous rocks. Interpretation of igneous textures. Phase diagrams. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the content of the syllabus sufficient to complete all practical work and assignments to the satisfaction of the unit. |
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: | Gribble, C.D. and Hall, J.A. (1985), A practical introduction to optical mineralogy. Sydney, George, Allen and Unwin. Deer, W.A., Howie, R.A. and Zussman, J. (1992), An introduction to the rock forming minerals (second edition). Melbourne, Longman Scientific and Technical. Kerr, P.F. (1977), Optical mineralogy (fourth edition). Sydney, McGraw-Hill. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | End of semester practical exam 15%, Mid semester practical exam 15%, Theory exam 70%. 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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