James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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EA3400 - Ore Deposits and Critical Mineral Exploration
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | AT LEAST 12 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 2 SUBJECTS INCLUDING EA2510 AND EA2220 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- Common features of major ore deposit types, including geological context, host rock packages, alteration assemblages, mineralization styles, and zonations. Ore-forming processes, including metal enrichment through various processes, e.g., magmatic, hydrothermal, sedimentary and metamorphism. Exploration methods for major ore deposit types.
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
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: EA5043
Availabilities
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Ioan Sanislav |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Eric Roberts DR Ioan Sanislav |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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