305706 (v.1) WASM Mineralogy and Petrology 201
| 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
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11317 (v.4) WASM Resource Geology 112 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | An introduction to rock forming minerals, and expands on techniques developed in Geology 111, and in the identification of minerals in hand specimen. It examines in detail igneous rocks and processes and interpretation of igneous rock textures. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have the ability to identify common minerals and rocks with a basic understanding of the origins of various common igneous rock types. |
| 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: | Prinz, M., Harlow, G. and Peters, J. (1999), Simon and Schusters Guide to Rock and Minerals. New York, Simon and Schuster Inc. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Countinuous assessment 100%. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
