James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

EA5027 - Advanced Field Training

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Credit points: 06
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Available to students only with permission and who qualifying for entry into Minerals Geoscience Masters.

This is an 8-day course in state-of-the-art field-based training. The course will emphasise the integration of structural, paragenetic, textural, geochemical and geophysical techniques 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 05-May-2011
Face to face teaching 01-Jun-2011 to 08-Jun-2011
Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Tom Blenkinsop.
Contact hours:
    • 80 hours 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.