625-305 Economic Geology

Fifty points of 200-level Earth sciences subjects selected from 625-201, 625-202, 625-211, 625-222, 625-224, 625-203, 625-223.

625-301, 625-302 and 625-303 are strongly recommended.

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, skills in exploration techniques based on ore-forming processes, and skills in communication.

A 2-hour practical examination held during the semester (20%); five written assignments of up to 2000 words each during the semester (30%); assessment of practical exercises throughout the semester (10%); a 2-hour written examination during the examination period (40%).