James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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EA5043 - Ore Genesis
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | EA5320 AND EA5048 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- 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
- to place these in the context of modern mining and exploration techniques
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 2 - (20%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: EA3400
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Ioan Sanislav |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Ioan Sanislav |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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