Area: | WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Fieldwork: | 1 x 60 Hours Yearly |
Prerequisite(s): | 11310 (v.4) WASM Geology 111 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 11317 (v.4) WASM Resource Geology 112 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Introduction to the practical aspects of field geology, including air photo interpretation, map reading, use of global positioning systems, navigation in remote areas and identification of basic rock types in the field. Consists of a week long field excursion to the Kalgoorlie region, to be held in the week prior to the mid-semester break. |
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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 coordinator and to achieve a pass mark in anytheory 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: | Mineral Exploration Companion, Australian Institute of Geoscientists Handbook 4. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessment 100%. 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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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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