Area: | WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 16.0 |
Lecture: | 4 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | An introduction of basic geological principles and explanation of the role of the geologist in the mining industry to non-engineering and science graduates and other interested participants. Basic concepts in geology, mineral exploration, ore formation, ore reserve estimations, mine geology and evaluation and explains geological, exploration and mining terminology and practices. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the content of the syllabus sufficient to complete all practical work and assignments to the satisfaction of the unit coordinator and to achieve a pass mark in anytheory examination based on the subject matter. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Clark, I.F. and Cook, B.J. (1986), Perspectives of the Earth. Canberra, Australian Academy of Science. Lapidus, D.F. (1987), Collins Dictionary of Geology. Glasgow, Collins. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | End of semester practical exam 10%, Mid semester practical exam 10%, Practicals 20%, Theory exam 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Summer Period | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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