Area: | WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 40.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 20 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 20 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Geophysical techniques assist with delineating mineralisation and structures between drill holes and mine openings, with benefits such as reduced drilling expenditure and improved resource estimation. Covers property measurement, drill-hole logging, and electrical and electromagnetic, as well as magnetic, survey methods. Following on from basic theory, the course will involve practical interpretation techniques applied to data from several projects. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On sucessful completion of this unit, students will have an understanding of the major geophysical techniques and knowledge of how to apply geophysical exploration techniques in the near-mine setting. |
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: | Dentith, M.C. et al. (1994), Geophysical signatures of Western Australian mineral deposits. Geology key centre and University of Western Australia extension, Publication 26, and Australian Society Exploration Geophysics, Special publication 7. Perth, University of Western Australia. Telford, W.M. et al. (1976), Applied geophysics. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 80%. Examination 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 30303 Mining Engineering | 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 | Bentley 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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