10252 (v.3) WASM Applied Geochemistry 311


Area:

WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

Distribution of elements within common rock units and minerals. Review of Eh and pH. Chemical mobility during weathering. Sample collection, preparation, digestion and analysis. Graphical and statistical methods of data interpretation. Database management. Survey techniques, including - stream sediments, soil, rock and miscellaneous survey types. Introduction to environmental geochemistry.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

10707 Geochemistry

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Supplemental

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1 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