| Area: | WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): | 10235 (v.2) WASM Petrology 311 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Provides a thorough background into some of the more advanced aspects and techniques of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary petrology. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the content of the syllabus. Sufficiently completed all practical work and assignments to the satisfaction of the unit coordinator. Achieved a pass mark in any theory 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: | Blatt, H. and Tracy, R.J. (1996). Petrology (second edition). New York, W.H. Freeman and Company. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Igneous Petrology - Practicals 15%, Theory examination 19%, Metamorphic Petrology- Practical examination 10%, Theory examination 23%, Sedimentary Petrology- Assignments 10%, End semester theory examination 13%, Mid semester theory examination 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
