11913 (v.2) Geology 214 - Geochemistry

Area:

Department of Applied Geology

Credits:

12.5

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:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1626 (v.4) Chemistry 143 or any previous version
AND
7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
AND
7080 (v.4) Chemistry 144 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Phase equilibria and simple thermodynamics applicable to geological systems. Two and three component phase diagrams related to igneous and metamorphic petrology. Use of geochemistry and geochemical variation diagrams in petrogenetic modelling. Element classification and behaviour. Eh / pH diagrams and their application to chemical weathering and environmental geochemistry. Geochemistry of ore forming processes. Environmental impacts of mine drainage.

** 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:

10700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Not Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	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