GEOL207 Resource Geology and Environmental Issues
Updated: 18 March 2009| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||||
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| Online level | Level A- Internet access required | ||||||||
| Intensive School(s) |
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| Supervised Exam | There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. | ||||||||
| Pre-requisites | GEOL120 or GEOS1050 (University of Newcastle) or candidature in a postgraduate award in the School of Environmental and Rural Science or School of Science and Technology | ||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||||
| Restrictions | None | ||||||||
| Notes | None | ||||||||
| Combined Units | None | ||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Nancy Vickery (nvicker2@une.edu.au) | ||||||||
| Unit Description |
A unit delivered by intensive school mode only, studying the processes leading to the formation of ore deposits, ore mineralogy, exploration geochemistry, environmental consequences of mining and mineral economics. Practical work involves study of ore minerals, representative mineral deposit sample suites, environmental consequences and a compulsory two-day field excursion. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
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Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Referenced Material Optional |
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Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional
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| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |