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625-305 Economic Geology | |
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Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 2 |
Coordinator | Prof I R Plimer |
Pre/corequisites | Earth sciences 625-301, 625-302; 625-303 is strongly recommended. |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | 24 lectures (two per week); 36 hours practical (three hours per week). A field trip may be substituted for some of the lectures and practical class time |
Subject Description | Topics covered include the geological setting and genesis of major metalliferous deposits; magmatic, magmatic hydrothermal, submarine hydrothermal and surficial deposits of major metalliferous and non-metallic resources will be integrated with fluid inclusions, stable isotope, petrographic and field studies. On completion of this subject, students should comprehend the wide variety of metalliferous-ore-forming processes. Students will have developed skills in interpreting ore deposits, and skills in exploration techniques based on ore-forming processes. |
Assessment | A 3-hour written examination; reports totalling up to 3000 words. |
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