Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1626 (v.4) Chemistry 143 or any previous version
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7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
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7080 (v.4) Chemistry 144 or any previous version
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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. |
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 |
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