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306740 (v.1) Geology 632 - Exploration Geochemistry


 

Area:

Department of Applied Geology

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

7031 (v.5) Geology 101 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Fundamentals of exploration geochemistry. Rationale and fundamentals of using geochemical techniques to explore under deeply weathered and shallow cover and basins terrains. Regolith-landform relationships and selection of appropriate sampling media. Soil, lag and laterite orientation surveys. Sampling procedures, sample preparation and analysis. Geochemical analytical techniques. Laterite geochemistry. Saprolite and calcrete geochemistry. Groundwater and isotope geochemistry. Partial extractions. MMI and Enzyme leach. Vapour geochemistry. Electrical methods.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students will have - An understanding of exploration geochemistry with emphasis on mineral exploration under cover using several techniques.

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:

Butt C.R.M and Zeegers H., (1992), Regolith Exploration Geochemistry in Tropical and Subtropical Terrains, Elsevier.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 50%, Practical exercises 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 10700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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