302565 (v.2) Geology 401 - Advanced Petrology and Structural Geology

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Area:	Department of Applied Geology
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Other Requisite(s):	Admission: to honours program in BSc (Applied Geology)
Syllabus:	Specialised topics in the area of economic geology - ore forming systems, mineral geochemistry, ore geochemistry, techniques in mineral exploration, resource evaluation and metallogenesis.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Appreciated the controls exherted by plate tectonic setting with respect to both magmatic and tectonic processes. Understood the use of trace element geochemistry in defining plate tectonic setting. A sound appreciation of processes operative at convergent plate settings. Understood the controls on extension in continental environments.
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:	Wilson M., (1997), Igneous Petrogenesis - A Global Tectonic Approach, Chapman and Hall. Twiss R.J and Moores E.M., (1992), Structural Geology, W.H Freeman and Company.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Essay 50%, Theory Exam 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y