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. |
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: | 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%. |
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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