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Economic Geology (GEOL30006)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email: dphillip@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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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 be able to:
- Describe the materials that comprise metalliferous and related ore deposits;
- Identify the basic components that constitute metalliferous and related ore deposits;
- Evaluate the diversity of the ore and gangue minerals and the processes involved in their formation;
- Apply and integrate different types of data, samples and observations to interpret ore formation processes;
- Develop practical skills in the acquisition of data in the field and laboratory, essential to explaining ore formation processes;
- Understand the uses and economics of key metal and related commodities;
- Evaluate how different types of data, samples and observations are integrated to interpret ore-forming processes.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOL20002 | Structural and Metamorphic Geology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - 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)
Summer Term (Off Campus)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Subjects selected from
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOL30002 | Tectonics & Geodynamics | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - 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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Theory Exam: theory exam, including all topics covered in the lectures
| 40% | |
Prac. Exam: 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;
| Week 12 | 20% |
Assignments: Two assignments of up to 1000 words each (each worth 10%)
| During the teaching period | 20% |
F/T report: Field trip attendance and worksheet, to be submitted after the field trip | During the teaching period | 5% |
Practical quiz | Week 7 | 5% |
Practicals: Submission of >80% of practical worksheets. | During the teaching period | 10% |
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.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator David Phillips Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures per week; 1 x three hour practical class per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Email: dphillip@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
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:
Type Name Course Master of Geoscience Informal specialisation Geology Major Geology Informal specialisation Geology Major Geology Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
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: 27 April 2024