Courses & Units
Fundamentals of Economic Geology KEA716
Hobart
Introduction
This unit teaches the fundamental skills needed by all economic geologists. Concepts of key geological concepts, mineralogy, paragenesis, geochemistry and geophysical characteristics of ore-forming environments, and the impact of these data sets of ore genesis and exploration are taught. The unit focusses on identifying and using key tools to recognise the sequence of events that have impacted ore-forming environments, and how these tools can be best used in an exploration context to solve exploration, mineral processing and environmental problems. The unit volume of learning consists of approximately 150 hours of assessment-related tasks and around 100 hours of face-to-face and online teaching.
Summary
| Unit name | Fundamentals of Economic Geology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KEA716 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | CODES ARC |
| Coordinator | Doctor Robert Scott |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | 5 Week Session Sep | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Week Session Sep | 30/8/2021 | 6/9/2021 | 16/9/2021 | 3/10/2021 |
* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Assess the exploration and ore genesis implications of geological, geochemical and geophysical anomalies in different ore-forming environments.
- 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?)
- Interpret the sequence of events that have affected rocks in ore-forming environments.
- Interpret mineral assemblages in terms of the temperature, pressure, pH and/or redox conditions under which they formed
- Select appropriate combinations of research tools and methodologies to determine timing relationships between geological features in mineralized environments
- Communicate research findings to an audience of industry or academic peers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010703 | $1,987.00 | $1,987.00 | not applicable | $4,708.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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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Teaching
| Assessment | Assignment (50%)|Field Notes/Report (10%)|Assignment (20%)|Discussion posts (online) (10%)|Literature review (10%) |
|---|---|
| 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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