EA3400 - Ore Genesis

Credit points:	03
Year:	2012
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Processes or ore formation, including the geochemistry of ore-forming fluids, wall-rock interactions and fluid migration; the styles, attributes and geological context of mineralised rock-systems.

Learning Outcomes

• to give an understanding of the nature and origin of metalliferous ore deposits;
• to provide an introduction to methods in metallogenic studies including ore microscopy, fluid inclusion studies and stable isotope geochemistry.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• 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 communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner.

Prerequisites:	AT LEAST 12 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 2 SUBJECTS INCLUDING EA2510 AND EA2220
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	EA5043

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2012
Coordinator:	Dr Zhaoshan Chang
Lecturers:	Professor Tom Blenkinsop, Dr Carl Spandler, Dr Zhaoshan Chang.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 36 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); practical tests (15%); assignments (25%).

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.