Economic Geology (GEOL30006)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Topics covered include the geological setting and genesis of major metalliferous deposits; magmatic, magmatic hydrothermal, submarine hydrothermal and surficial deposits of major metalliferous and non-metallic resources will be integrated with fluid inclusions, stable isotope, petrographic and field studies.

 

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should comprehend the wide variety of metalliferous-ore-forming processes. Students should have developed skills in interpreting ore deposits, skills in exploration techniques based on ore-forming processes, and skills in communication.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GEOL20002 Structural and Metamorphic Geology
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GEOL20003 Earth Composition, Minerals and Magmas
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GEOL20004 Field Mapping and Sedimentary Geology
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Subjects selected from

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GEOL30002 Tectonics & Geodynamics
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GEOL30004 Geochemistry & Petrogenesis
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GEOL30003 Sedimentary Geology
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Assessment

Additional details

 

The presentation of this subject and the on-going assessment is designed to encourage continuous and collaborative learning, maximise feedback and interaction, and reduce the weighting of the final theory exam. Worksheets from the practical sessions are to be submitted after each practical session. Two assignments on a variety of subjects are to be submitted during the semester. Results from the practical exam (week 12) will be posted prior to the theory exam.

 

  • Theory Exam: 40% Two-hour theory exam, including all topics covered in the lectures;
  • Prac. Exam: 20% One-hour exam, including hand-specimen, thin section and polished block identification of ore and gangue minerals plus associated rocks; held in the practical time-slot for week 12;
  • Assignments: 20% Two assignments of up to 1000 words each to be submitted during the semester. (i.e., each worth 10%);
  • F/T report: 5% Field trip attendance and worksheet, to be submitted after the field trip;
  • Practical quiz: 5%, held in week 7
  • Practicals: 10% Submission of >80% of practical worksheets.

 

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorDavid Phillips
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours2 x one hour lectures per week; 1 x three hour practical class per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019
    Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019
    Census date31 August 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail27 September 2019
    Assessment period ends22 November 2019

    Semester 2 contact information

    Email: dphillip@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Subject notes

    This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Geoscience
    Informal specialisationGeology
    Informal specialisationScience-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI
    Informal specialisationGeology
    MajorGeology
    MajorGeology
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    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 9 April 2025