Hobart
Introduction
This unit is compulsary for Honours in Earth Sciences students who specialise in Economic Geology and is optional for students specialising in Earth Sciences, Environmental Geology, or Geophysics. This unit introduces students to specialist topics in Economic Geology, including ore deposit models, ore forming processes and other topics pertaining to the minerals industry. Unit delivery is via two intensive teaching blocks, involving a combination of lectures and practical components, taught during semester 1 and/or 2.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Advanced Topics in Economic Geology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KEA402 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Earth Sciences |
| Coordinator | Angela Escolme |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Learning Outcomes
1 | Select and apply appropriate advanced methods to collect and record Economic Geology data |
2 | Evaluate and make advanced interpretations of Economic Geology data, reports or literature |
3 | Compile and discuss Economic Geology data and interpretations both orally and as written word to a scientific audience at an advanced level |
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | TBA/refer to unit outline |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT1 - Short quizzes (20%) AT2 - Eight assessed three-hour practical classes (80%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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