11317 (v.4) WASM Resource Geology 112

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Area:	WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	11310 (v.4) WASM Geology 111 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Earth resources. The principal ore minerals and their identification. The nature, mineralogy and morphology of the major types of mineral deposits. Metals, fuels, and industrial minerals. Mineral exploration, including geochemical and geophysical exploration. Introduction to mining geology. Ore minerals, types of ore deposits - coal, petroleum and natural gas.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - The ability to recognise some 15 - 20 common ore and associated minerals in hand specimen and be able to document their chemical composition, determine a range of mineral properties and be able to use diagnostic properties to correctly identify them. Knowledge of the principal methods used in mineral exploration, including exploration geochemistry and exploration geophysics will be discussed in some detail. A comprehensive understanding of how the major types of ore deposits of the world form and their mineralogical and geological association. A broad understanding of how and where the three major types of energy deposit, (coal, oil and natural gas) accumulate and mature and how they are explored. A broad understanding of surface and ground waters as a resource and the basic concepts of hydrology as it applies both in the wider environment and in the mining industry. The ability to pass both theory and practical examinations in this course and gain a satisfactory mark based on regular assessment of practical laboratory assignments.
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:	Lapidus, D.F. (1987), Collins Dictionary of Geology. Glasgow, Collins.
Unit Texts:	Plummer, C.C., McGeary, D. and Carlson, D.H. (2001), Physical Geology (eighth edition). New York, McGraw-Hill Publishing.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	End of semester practical exam 10%, mid-semester practical exam 10%, selected practical 20%, theory exam 60%.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y