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Precious Metal and Magmatic Ore Deposits (GEOL90052)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
March
Overview
Availability | March - Off Campus |
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This subject comprises two intensive modules - Module 1: Geology of Gold and Module 2: Igneous Dynamics and Magmatic Ore Deposits.
Module 1 provides a broad coverage of gold geology and exploration, as well as some of the latest research ideas and how they apply to mineral exploration. The module covers all major types of gold deposits with emphasis on Archaean deposits of Western Australia and slate-belt deposits of the Victorian gold province.
Module 2 provides 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 module 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) sulphide deposits.
In both modules, the core sub-discipline areas of geochemistry, structural geology, regolith and deposit geology are covered at a level to enable participants to take their place in industry and government teams and make a contribution in all of these areas. The combined modules focus on a holistic approach that uses all applicable fields of geology to address issues pertaining to precious metal and magmatic ore deposits.
This subject is delivered intensively between weeks 2 and 6 of Semester 1.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply discipline-specific knowledge and expertise to investigate the geology of precious metal and magmatic ore deposit systems
- Apply field mapping techniques to understand the structural controls on gold mineralisation;
- Analyse mineralogical, geochemical and structural data to determine the relationships between magmatism, metamorphism, deformation, sedimentation and the formation of precious metal and magmatic ore deposits;
- Apply the theoretical concepts of ore formation and the role of magmas in ore formation; and
- Interpret and analyse samples to link theoretical concepts to exploration methods.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to :
- think critically and evaluate with due consideration;
- apply problem-solving approaches to new and unfamiliar tasks;
- prepare and present high-level written and oral reports; and
- interrogate, synthesise and interpret the published literature;
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOL20003 | Building Earth: Rocks, Minerals, Magmas | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOL30004 | Geochemistry & Petrogenesis | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A knowledge of mineralogy, igneous petrology, geochemistry, structural geology and geological field mapping 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Field mapping exercise and report
| Due by end of Module 1 teaching week | 10% |
10 Minute Oral Presentation (individual)
| Due by end of Module 1 teaching week | 20% |
Theory Quiz
| Due by end of Module 1 teaching week | 20% |
Practical exercises in magmatic ore deposit geology
| Due in week 6 of Semester 1 | 20% |
Written examination
| During the assessment period | 30% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- March - Off Campus
Coordinator David Phillips Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Total of 80 contact hours over 2 weeks during the teaching period: Module 1: 4 days with x4hrs lectures & x4hrs practicals per day; 1 day of field excursion Module 2: 5 days with x4hrs lectures & x4hrs practicals per day Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching requirements Readings to be completed in the pre-teaching period. Teaching period 14 March 2022 to 8 April 2022 Last self-enrol date 18 March 2022 Census date 25 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 8 April 2022 Assessment period ends 22 April 2022 March contact information
Additional delivery details
This subject is taught through the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences: https://vieps.earthsci.unimelb.edu.au/.
NOTE - This intensive subject includes a field trip to Bendigo. Students are required to cover an additional cost for this - for details please see the VIEPS website.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Reading expected to be completed in the pre-teaching period.
- Incidental costs
Field trip costs
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Geoscience Course Master of Science (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: 31 January 2024