Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 3 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 11913 (v.2) Geology 214 - Geochemistry or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Principal types of ore deposits and ore forming processes. Ore mineralogy, stable isotopes, fluid inclusions and phase equilibria. Ore deposits associated with magmatic processes. Hydrothermal ore forming systems and wall rock alteration. Ore deposits insedimentary environments. Ores of metamorphic affiliation. Metallogenesis. Development of genetic and exploration models. Techniques in mineral exploration and mining geology. Industrial rocks and minerals. Reflected light ore microscopy - oxide and sulphide mineralogy and textures, ore associations and selected ore deposits. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Understood the fundamentals of ore genesis and its application to mineral exploration and exploitation. Gained an appreciation of the fundamentals of mineral resources exploration and evaluation.Related ore microscopy to genetic models. |
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: | Evans, A.M ., (1993), Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals: An introduction,. (3rd ed), 390p. Blackwell Scientific. Collins, P. (1997). Ore Petrology Reference Manual, 94p. Curtin University. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Practical Assignments and Examination 50%, Theory Examination 50%. This is a 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: | Informational | 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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