| Offered By: |
Research School of Earth Sciences |
| Academic Career: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Subject: |
Earth and Marine Science |
| Offered in: |
Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value: |
6 units |
| Course Description: |
This course covers the distribution, geological setting and genesis of metalliferous mineral deposits. Factors controlling the formation of these deposits and the linkages with many other geologic processes covered in other courses are explored. Practical work involves mineragraphy and study of a range of classic mineral deposits. Honours Pathway Option Additional readings of greater conceptual difficulty requiring an advanced scientific understanding will be made available for students enrolled in the Honours Pathway Option. 20% of the marks available on the exam will be answers to alternate questions for HPO students. Integration of this material in the essay will be expected. |
| Learning Outcomes: |
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. recognise common ore minerals in hand samples and under the microscope
2. demonstrate familiarity with a wide range of mineral deposits, including recognising the overall geometry, zonation and alteration patterns associated with specific classes of metallic mineral deposits
3. describe the processes that lead to the formation of metallic mineral deposits
4. study ore deposits |
| Indicative Assessment: |
Assessment will be based on: - Mid-term examination (20%; LO 1-4)
- Final examination (30%; LO 1-4)
- Project (50%; LO 1-4)
|
| Workload: |
Three lectures and a two hour laboratory per week; one 1-week field excursion |
| Areas of Interest: |
Earth and Marine Sciences |
| Requisite Statement: |
EMSC2020 or with permission from Coordinator |
| Incompatibility: |
GEOL3007 |
| Preliminary Reading: |
Robb, L., 2005, Introduction to Ore-Forming Processes, Blackwell Publishing |
| Science Group: |
C |
| Academic Contact: |
Dr Mavrogenes |
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