Hobart
Introduction
This unit teaches fundamental and advanced mapping and field skills suitable for use in the minerals industry, including field-based rock and mineral identification, fact and form surface mapping, "Anaconda-style" mapping, structural measurement and graphic logging techniques, and the use of spectral, geochemical and remote sensing data sets in making and interpreting geological maps. The unit volume of learning consists of approximately 180 hours of assessment related activity (including time spent in the field), and a further ~70 hours of online study and face-to-face teaching.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Advanced Field Skills in Economic Geology |
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| Unit code | KEA718 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | CODES ARC |
| Coordinator | Robert Scott |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1 | Produce accurate geological maps and cross-sections from surface and drill hole geological information |
2 | Assess alteration type and intensity using field observations, spectral information and geochemical data |
3 | Use industry best-practice mapping and logging skills, including "Anaconda-style" mapping, to document spatial, geometric, and paragenetic relationships at the outcrop-scale in deformed, altered and mineralised rocks |
4 | Identify subsurface mineral exploration targets using surface geological data and advanced methods of cross-section construction |
5 | Assess the exploration potential (including deposit type/s) of an area using field mapping and other data |
6 | Explain a set of self-derived findings in relation to the stratigraphy, structure, alteration and/or exploration potential of a project area to an audience of academic or industry peers (written report or oral presentation). |
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | TBA |
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| Assessment | AT1 - Report - Outcrop Scale Mapping Assessment (20%) AT2 - Assignment - Mount Read Volcanic Mapping Assessment (40%) AT3 - 3000 word Assignment (15%) AT4 - 4000 word Geological literature review (25%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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