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Unit name Fundamentals of Economic Geology
Unit code KEA716
Credit points 25
Faculty/School College of Sciences and Engineering
School of Natural Sciences
Discipline CODES ARC
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Learning Outcomes

1

Assess the exploration and ore genesis implications of geological, geochemical and geophysical anomalies in different ore-forming environments.

2

Determine the relative timing of two minerals in contact (e.g. do they form part of a stable "mineral assemblage", or does one partly replace the other?)

3

Interpret the sequence of events that have affected rocks in ore-forming environments.

4

Interpret mineral assemblages in terms of the temperature, pressure, pH and/or redox conditions under which they formed

5

Select appropriate combinations of research tools and methodologies to determine timing relationships between geological features in mineralized environments

6

Communicate research findings to an audience of industry or academic peers

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

TBA

Assessment

AT1 - Five practical exercises (50%)

AT2 - Field mapping exercise (10%)

AT3 - Assignment (20%)

AT4 - Literature review (10%)

AT5 - Online discussion posts (10%)

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