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625-306 Diagenesis, Weathering And The Regolith | |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr C R Lawrence |
Prerequisites | Earth Sciences 625-223, or approval by the Coordinator of equivalent studies |
Semester | 1 |
Contact | 24 lectures (two per week) and 24 hours practical (two hours per week) |
Subject Description | Processes, including diagenesis and weathering, that alter rocks after their formation. Diagenetic processes in sedimentary environments, mineral weathering and the formation of clays. Chemical interactions between minerals and groundwater in weathered rocks and weathering products. Formation of regolith profiles and characteristics, especially with respect to mineral exploration. On completion of this subject, students should have an understanding of: diagenetic processes in sedimentary formations, chemical processes controlling mineral weathering and clay mineral formation; mineral-groundwater interactions; and the role of the regolith in the Australian landscape. |
Assessment | Written examinations of up to 3 hours, and/or reports totalling up to 3000 words. |
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