11716 (v.4) Mineral Exploration 601
| Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 8.5 |
| 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. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 18 Hours Semester |
| Computer Laboratory: | 1 x 4 Hours Semester |
| Fieldwork: | 1 x 12 Hours Semester |
| Syllabus: | An introduction of basic geological principles and explanation of the role of the geologist in the mining industry to non-engineering and science graduates and other interested participants. Basic concepts in geology, mineral exploration, ore formation, ore reserve estimations, mine geology and evaluation. Explains geological, exploration and mining terminology and practices. This is an intensive four day unit intended for non-geologists to acquire a theoretical and practical knowledge applicable to their chosen field. |
| 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. |
| Field of Education: | 010700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping) |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Study Period 4 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Study Period 7 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Study Period 11 | Y |
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