312253 (v.1) Regolith Geology and Mineral Exploration 302

Area:	Department of Applied Geology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
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:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Fundamentals of mineral exploration. Geological, geochemical and geophysical methods in exploration. Regolith materials: classification, genesis and terminology. Weathering processes. Geochemical dispersion processes. Regolith landscape evolution and models. Primary and secondary geochemical and geophysical expression of deposits. Soil, drainage sediment, laterite, vegetation, groundwater surveys and subsurface sampling: planning, execution and interpretation. Drilling techniques. Subsurface cuttings andcore logging, and alteration zone mapping using reflectance methods. Primary and secondary geochemical dispersion and case histories of different deposit styles. Analytical procedures, QA/QC, data visualisation and data analysis for target generation.
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:	010703 Geology
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark

Availability

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.