305163 (v.1) WASM Mine Site Geophysics 602

Area:

WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

40.0

Lecture:

1 x 20 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 20 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Geophysical techniques assist with delineating mineralisation and structures between drill holes and mine openings, with benefits such as reduced drilling expenditure and improved resource estimation. Covers property measurement, drill-hole logging, and electrical and electromagnetic, as well as magnetic, survey methods. Following on from basic theory, the course will involve practical interpretation techniques applied to data from several projects.

Unit Outcomes:

On sucessful completion of this unit, students will have an understanding of the major geophysical techniques and knowledge of how to apply geophysical exploration techniques in the near-mine setting.

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:

Dentith, M.C. et al. (1994), Geophysical signatures of Western Australian mineral deposits. Geology key centre and University of Western Australia extension, Publication 26, and Australian Society Exploration Geophysics, Special publication 7. Perth, University of Western Australia. Telford, W.M. et al. (1976), Applied geophysics. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 80%. Examination 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y