306740 (v.1) Geology 632 - Exploration Geochemistry
Area: |
Department of Applied Geology |
Credits: |
25.0 |
Contact Hours: |
3.0 |
| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** | |
Lecture: |
2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: |
1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): |
7031 (v.5) Geology 101 or any previous version |
Syllabus: |
Fundamentals of exploration geochemistry. Rationale and fundamentals of using geochemical techniques to explore under deeply weathered, shallow cover and basins terrains. Regolith landform relationships and selection of appropriate sampling media. Soil, lag and laterite orientation surveys. Sampling procedures, sample preparation and analysis. Geochemical analytical techniques. Laterite geochemistry. Saprolite and calcrete geochemistry. Groundwater and isotope geochemistry. Partial extractions. MMI and Enzyme leach. Vapour geochemistry. Electrical methods. |
| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** | |
Field of Education: | 010700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping) |
Funding Cluster: | 08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying |
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
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| Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. | |
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