Unit name | Mineral Resources |
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Unit code | EASC30075 |
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 |
EASC10001 Geology 1 In addition, Geophysics and Environmental Geoscience students should discuss with the unit director before choosing this unit as an option. |
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 on ore formation, and the relationship between crustal evolution and metallogenesis.
This broad subject will build upon material covered EASC10001 Geology 1 and in a number of second year units, particularly Independent Development of Geology Skills, Structural Geology, Geochemistry 1 and Mineralogy and Petrology. Practicals will include observations and descriptions of samples from some typical ore deposits, phase diagram analysis, ore deposit cross-section interpretation, and mineral deposit economic assessment projects.
On successful completion of the unit, you should:
The unit will be taught through a combination of
Students who either begin or continue their studies in an online mode may be required to complete laboratory work, or alternative activities, in person, either during the academic year 2020/21 or subsequently, in order to meet the intended learning outcomes for the unit, prepare them for subsequent units or to satisfy accreditation requirements.
End-of-unit timed open-book examination (100%)
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