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Igneous Geodynamics and Ore Deposits (GEOL90038)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | May - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
The course will provide an overview of the geology of major Ni-Cu-(PGE) sulphide deposits, PGE deposits, and diamond deposits with an emphasis on the processes controlling their genesis and how this information can be applied in exploration. The course will also introduce some of the theoretical concepts involved in ore formation such as the factors controlling sulphur solubility in mafic magmas and the roles of partial melting and crustal contamination in the genesis of Ni-Cu-(PGE) sulfide deposits.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be:
- Equipped with discipline-specific knowledge and expertise appropriate for post-graduate research in the field;
- Equipped with discipline-specific knowledge and expertise enabling them to take their place as professional geologists in industry or government organisations;
- Able to employ geochemical and/or geochronological data to determine the relationships between magmatism, metamorphism, deformation and sedimentation;
- Able to understand the theoretical concepts of ore formation and the role of magmas; and
- Able to interpret and analyse samples to link theoretical concepts to exploration.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Exercise critical judgement;
- Undertake rigorous and independent thinking;
- Adopt a problem-solving approach to new and unfamiliar tasks;
- Develop high-level written report and/or oral presentation skills;
- Interrogate, synthesise and interpret the published literature; and
- Work as part of a team.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Knowledge of third-year geology strongly recommended
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A group exercise and seminar
| Day 5 | 20% |
Four equally weighted practical exercises
| From Day 1 to Day 4 | 40% |
Multiple choice exam
| Day 5 | 40% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- May - Online
Principal coordinator Ralf Haese Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total of 40 contact hours over 5 days: x4hrs lectures & x4hrs practicals per day Total time commitment 75 hours Pre teaching start date 10 May 2021 Pre teaching requirements Pre-reading to be completed in pre-teaching period. Teaching period 24 May 2021 to 28 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 May 2021 Census date 31 May 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 25 May 2021 Assessment period ends 28 May 2021
Additional delivery details
This subject is taught through the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences: https://vieps.earthsci.unimelb.edu.au/.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Reading expected to be completed in the pre-teaching period.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Geoscience Course Master of Science (Earth Sciences) Informal specialisation Earth Sciences - 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: 3 November 2022