314968 (v.1) Mining and Exploration Geology 592
| Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Online Class: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Block Teaching: | 1 x 5 Days Once-only |
| Prerequisite(s): |
308922 (v.3)
Applied Geochemistry 511
or any previous version
AND 313926 (v.2) Applied Geophysics 511 or any previous version AND 314959 (v.1) Field Geology and Maps 591 or any previous version |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | Practical exploration techniques in the field. Exploration drilling methods and logging of drill materials. Computer applications in exploration and mining geology. The mining cycle. Sampling theory, sampling methods and QA/QC. Principles and methods for estimating mineral resources, including an introduction to geostatistics. Grade control from mine to mill. Public reporting of resources and reserves (JORC code). This unit includes an intensive five-day session of classroom and field activities in Kalgoorlie. |
| Field of Education: | 010703 Geology |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
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