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10229 (v.3) WASM Economic Geology 511



 

Area:

WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area

Contact Hours:

5.0

Credits:

25.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly
An introduction to ore minerals and reflected light microscopy. Ore deposit types and theories of ore genesis. Techniques for understanding ore deposits, including ore textures, fluid inclusions, stable isotopes, wallrock alteration, mineral stabilities and paragenesis. Ore deposit models and ore suites for othomagmatic, metasomatic, and sediment-hosted ore deposits. Classification, geology and uses of industrial minerals.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Kalgoorlie CampusSemester 1Y  

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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