Ore Deposit Models (GEOL90044)

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Overview

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This course provides an introduction to the key features of several major classes of economically important mineral deposits. Each deposit style will be discussed in terms of geological and tectonic framework, mineralisation, alteration, genetic models and exploration criteria. Lectures covering each deposit type will be complemented with exercises or practical classes which examine sample sets of typical ores and host rocks.

Intended learning outcomes

This subject aims to equip students with discipline-specific knowledge and expertise appropriate for post-graduate research in the field;

  • discipline-specific knowledge and expertise enabling them to take their place as professional geoogists in industry or government organisations; to recognise alteration in host-rock sequences;
  • characterise ore textures; recognise the importance and role of structure in the formation and modification of ore deposits.

Generic skills

  • 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;
  • work as part of a team.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

A basic knowledge of ore deposit environments and processes is recommended. Underpinning disciplines, including third year level geochemistry, hydrology, mineralogy, volcanology, sedimentology, igneous petrology, and structural geology, are also 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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

1x written ore deposit summary

  • 500 words
During the teaching period22%

1x oral presentation, based on hand-specimen analysis

  • 15 minutes
During the teaching period33%

3x laboratory-based practicals dealing with lithofacies analysis, mineralogy, ore textures, and lithogeochemistry

  • 2-4 hours
During the teaching period45%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

Not available in 2023

Time commitment details

85 hours

Additional delivery details

This subject is taught through the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences: https://vieps.earthsci.unimelb.edu.au/.

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NOTE - This intensive subject is hosted by the University of Tasmania

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Reading expected to be completed in the pre-teaching period.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Science (Earth Sciences)
    CourseMaster of Geoscience
    Informal specialisationEarth Sciences
  • Available through the Community Access Program

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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: 4 March 2025