10231 (v.3) WASM Exploration Geochemistry 511

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Area:	WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	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.
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
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Learning Curve Explore Series, Geochemical Exploration. Marshall, C.P. and Fairbridge, R.W. (1999), Encyclopedia of Geochemistry (R551.903 ENC; Reference Section)
Unit Texts:	Hoffman, S.J. (1986). Writing Geochemical Reports. Joyce, A.S. (1984). Geochemical Exploration. Australian Mineral Foundation. Rose, A.W., Hawkes, H.E. and Webb, J.S. (1979). Geochemistry in Mineral Exploration, Academic Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Final examination 40%, Practicals 30%, Seminar presentation 15%, Tutorials 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1 Y