EA4220 - Metalliferous Economic Geology Honours (Part-Time) (Part 2 of 4)

Credit points:	06
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Subject chain:	EA4210 EA4220 EA4230 EA4240
Administered by:	Discipline of Earth Sciences

Available to students who have completed the BSc major in Geology at James Cook University or an equivalent qualification from another institution and who require a sound academic and professional background appropriate for employment within the mineral industry. The subject is designed to combine the development of independent research skills with specialist training in the area of metalliferous economic geology. The program draws heavily on expertise and industry relationships afforded in the Economic Geology Research Unit. Candidates may enrol to commence study at the beginning of either Teaching Period 1 or 2.

Studies include: coursework related to the origin of ore deposits and basic techniques of ore search; development of mapping skills through supervised mapping training; development of research skills through an independent investigative thesis.

Learning Outcomes

• research skills, literature survey skills, report preparation skills, advanced analytical skills and presentation skills.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to work individually and independently;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies.

Availabilities
As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coordinator:	Dr Kevin Parnell
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coordinator:	Dr Kevin Parnell

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.