10251 (v.4) WASM Economic Geology 311


 

Area:WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:5.0
Lecture:1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Practical:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):11317 (v.4) WASM Resource Geology 112 or any previous version
Syllabus:An introduction to ore minerals and reflected light microscopy. Ore deposits types and theories of ore genesis. Techniques for understanding ore deposits, including ore textures, fluid inclusions, stable isotopes, wallrock alteration, mineral stabilitiesand paragenesis. Ore deposit models and ore suites for orthomagmatic, metasomatic, and sediment-hosted ore deposits. Classification, geology and uses of industrial minerals.
 
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: No prescribed references.
Unit Texts: Evans, A.M. (1993), Ore geology and industrial minerals: an introduction (third edition).
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Module A (Introduction to metalliferous deposits) 60%, Module B (Industrial materials) 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Kalgoorlie CampusSemester 1Y  

 

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