307326 (v.1) Geology 322 - Ore Deposits
| Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 8015 (v.7) Geology 202 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology or any previous version
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11913 (v.2) Geology 214 - Geochemistry or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Theory Examination 50%, Practical Examination 50%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
| Syllabus: | Economic geology - ore forming systems, mineral geochemistry, ore geochemistry, techniques in mineral exploration, resource evaluation and metallogenesis |
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| Unit Outcomes: | Upon completion of this unit students will have - Gained an understanding of the geological processes that are involved in the formation of ore deposits. Applied geological techniques used in scientific analysis and in the evaluation of ore deposits and applied ore deposit models in conceptual evaluation of mineral exploration potential. |
| Unit Texts: | Evans, A.M., Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals: An Introduction. Blackwell Scientific, 3rd ed. Collins, P.L.F. (1997), Ore Petrology Reference Manual. Curtin University. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Theory Examination 50%, Practical Examination 50%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
