Unit name | Economic Geology |
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Unit code | EASC30044 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2C (weeks 13 - 18) |
Unit director | Dr. Cooper |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
N/A |
Co-requisites |
N/A |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit will introduce fundamental concepts in economic geology and the formation of ore deposits, including magmatic and magmatic-hydrothermal systems, supergene enrichment in near surface deposits, sedimentary ore forming processes, kimberlites and diamond exploration, global tectonic controls in ore formation, and the relationship between crustal evolution and metallogenesis. Practicals will include hand specimen and thin section work, and calculations based on phase diagrams.
On successful completion of the unit, you should:
Lectures and practicals.
The unit will be assessed through write ups of practical exercises (20%) and a closed 2-hour final examination (80%).
Robb (2005), Introduction to Ore-Forming Processes, Blackwell, 373pp.