Area: | WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Equivalent(s): | 10789 (v.3) WASM Mineral Sampling and Reserves 351 or any previous version
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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: | Examination of different sampling strategies and techniques for grade control and resource estimation, including both classical and geostatistical methods of resource calculation. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have become familiar with sampling theory, protocols and techniques and the ability to understand how sampling strategies affect resource estimation. |
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: | Marjoribanks, R.W. (1998), Geological Methods in Mineral Exploration and Mining. Peters, W.C. (1987), Exploration and Mining Geology. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 50%, Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10703 Geology | 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 | | |
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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