EAE3562 Ore deposit geology
Faculty of Science
EAE3562 Ore deposit geology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
The 2027 handbook has no page for EAE3562. This is its 2020 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Overview
This subject is an introduction to classification, distribution and characteristics of metalliferous ore deposits. An understanding of ore deposit genesis is developed via an Earth Systems approach. The tectonic settings of ore deposits are considered within the context of the plate tectonic paradigm, and global metallogenic events throughout Earth's history. This includes a brief introduction to the minerals industry, including mining and exploration practices. Practical classes will examine sample sets from around the world and focus on developing and understanding of ore deposit genesis, and on developing skills suitable for the minerals industry. Fieldwork consists of an excursion to examine the ore deposits of Victoria.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment Task 1: Mineral identification practical examination10%
- Assessment Task 2: Mineral exploration project20%
- Practical exercises20%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Recognise and describe different styles of mineralisation and associated alteration in rock specimens and thin sections.
- 2
Describe the characteristic mineralogical, structural and host-rock features of a range of important mineral deposit types.
- 3
Explain the current hypotheses for genesis of a range of mineral deposit types.
- 4
Combine scientific data to form a hypothesis that can be used in mineral exploration for a range of ore deposit types.
- 5
Combine scientific data to design and evaluate strategies to efficiently and economically extract ores from known mineral deposits.
- 6
Work as a geologist in the minerals industry.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities36 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- One 2-hour workshop and
- One 3-hour workshop per week and
- One 1-day field excursion
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Book: Introduction to Ore Deposit Formation
Where it fits
EAE3562 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Andy Tomkins
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Andy Tomkins
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE3562?
EAE3562 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE3562 offered?
In 2020, EAE3562 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does EAE3562 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include EAE3562?
EAE3562 is part of Earth science.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- Organisational unit
- School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 2020