James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2009

EA5027 - Advanced Field Training

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Credit points: 06
Year: 2009
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Available to students enrolled in Master of Applied Science (Mining & Exploration Geology), Minerals Geoscience Masters and Graduate Diploma of Science (Economic Geology).

Intensive 8-day course designed to provide geoscientists with essential exploration-related field skills in complexly deformed and altered rocks. The course will emphasise the integration of structural, paragenetic, and textural field observations and analyses in unravelling patterns of fluid flow, alteration and mineralisation. The course will be based in the Mt Isa Block.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, Block, Study Period 5
Census Date 08-May-2009
Face to face teaching 27-May-2009 to 03-Jun-2009
Coordinator: Professor Nick Oliver
Lecturers: Professor Nick Oliver, Assoc. Professor Tom Blenkinsop.
Contact hours:
    • 8 days fieldwork
    Assessment:assignments.

    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.