EA2002:03
Structure and Resources
Cairns
Prerequisites: EA2001 or (EA1001 EA1002) or (EA1100 EA1200)
Inadmissable Subject Combination: EA2300
26 lectures, 36 hours practicals, 8 hours field work. Second semester.
Staff: Dr B Lottermoser and Mr P Whitehead.
Principles of rock deformation and introductory study of faults, folds, foliations, lineations, overprinting criteria and structural features of compressional and extensional crustal domains. Ore mineralogy and the characteristics and setting of the principal ore deposits related to magmatic, hydrothermal, volcanogenic, meteoric, diagenetic and metamorphic fluids. Field excursion.
Learning Objectives:
- to gain an understanding of basic deformation/metamorphic processes, such as fold and foliation development and dissolution during deformation and microstructural processes;
- to develop expertise in the use of stereographic projections to solve problems in structural geology;
- to provide skills in recognition of major mineralisation suites and understanding the processes involved in the formation of magmatic, volcanogenic and surficial ore deposits.
Assessment by a three-hour theory examination (50%); a two-hour practical examination (20%); practical exercises, fieldwork and assignments (30%).
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