Courses & Units
Economic Geology KEA341
Introduction
Human societies are dependent on natural resources. Commodities that humans value include metals. So how do Earth systems concentrate widely dispersed metals into ores? This course aims to develop an appreciation and understanding of the different ways in which ore bodies can form. It encompasses the broader environments that engender these processes, with emphasis on particular styles of base metal and gold deposits. Topics covered include ore forming processes, hydrothermal alteration and ore genesis of the major hydrothermal deposit types. As well as theory, practical exercises will develop skills in mineralogy, geochemistry and paragenesis of macro and micro features from a range of ore deposit systems.
Summary
| Unit name | Economic Geology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KEA341 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Earth Sciences |
| Coordinator | Professor David Cooke |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- distinguish and interpret alteration related minerals, assemblages and associations at the macro and microscale
- create an alteration and ore-related paragenetic sequence
- discriminate different ore systems using mineralogy and geochemistry
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010700 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,354.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
KEA208 AND KEA209Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 1-hr lectures, 4 hrs practicals weekly (13 wks) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Weekly practicals (40%)|In class quizzes (8%)|Final Exam (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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