KEA Unit Details as at 13th June, 2002
Geology 1
Enrolment code: KEA100
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Provides both a broad understanding of geology for students wishing to study the subject
as part of a general science or arts degree, and a thorough grounding for students who
wish to specialise in the geological sciences. Please check the recommended specimen
courses above for the best combinations of subjects in the Geological sciences. Lectures in
Geology 1 cover the history of the Earth, physical geology, petrology, applied geology,
principles of stratigraphy, and outline the regional and structural geology of the world,
the geology of Tasmania and the history of life. Laboratory work is divided into short
courses covering elementary crystallography, lithology, physical mineralogy,
micropetrology, geological mapping, palaeontology and environmental geology. Field
work includes excursions to places of geological interest, in or near Hobart. Students are
required to attend four days of field work, and to submit appropriate field tests and
reports.
Staff Dr J McClenaghan (Coordinator); Prof RR Large, Dr CF Burrett, Assoc Prof AJ
Crawford, Dr JB Gemmell, Dr G Davidson, Dr MJ Roach, Dr DR Cooke, Assoc Prof J
McPhie, Dr PW Haines, Dr J Yang
Unit weight 25%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures, 1x3-hr lab period weekly (26 wks), 5 days of excursions
throughout the year
Mutual exclusions SGL100, KLA150, KLA230
Assessment mode 2 practical exams, 1 in May (12%) and 1 in Oct (11%); field tests (12%);
practical exercises (15%); and 2x2-hr theory exams, 1 in June (25%) and 1 in Oct/Nov
(25%)
Required texts etc
Monroe JS & Wicander R, The Changing Earth Exploring Geology and Evolution, 2nd edn
ISBN 0314095772 or 0534384626 (with CD ROM)
MacKenzie WS and Adams AE, A Colour Atlas of Rocks and Minerals in Thin Section, ISBN
1874545170
Lapidus, DF, Collins Dictionary of Geology, IBSN 0004341481
Recommended texts etc
[a] Clarke IF and Cook BJ (eds), Perspectives of the Earth, ISBN 0858471051
[a] Duff D, Holmes’ Principles of Physical Geology, ISBN 041240320X
Cox KG, Price NB & Harte B, An Introduction to the Practical Study of Crystals, Minerals and
Rocks, ISBN 0071001735
Cowen R, History of Life, 2nd edn, Blackwell Scientific Publ, 1995
[a] Skinner BJ and Porter SC, The Dynamic Earth, 4th edn, ISBN 0471161187
[a]Skinner BJ and Porter SC, The Blue Planet, ISBN 0471540218
[a]Hamblin WK and Christiansen EH, Earth’s Dynamic Systems, 9th edn, ISBN 0130183717
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[a] These texts may be used as an alternative to The Changing Earth Exploring Geology and
Evolution.
Courses [S3G] [S3Gc1] [S3Gc2] [S3Gc3] [S3Gc4] [S3T] [OC]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geology 2
Enrolment code: KEA205
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Special note: to fulfil the requirements of the unit and to continue into the 3rd year, students must
attend the following excursions and submit a satisfactory body of work: a 6-day excursion during
February, in the week immediately prior to commencement of sem 1 (students contribute
towards costs of travel, accommodation and meals); 3 days of mapping in sem 2.
Enables students to recognise and interpret Earth materials and their history. Students are
encouraged to organise knowledge into systematic groups, and to produce a synthesis of
knowledge to provide and test explanations of observed or observable phenomena.
Studies concentrate on the Earth’s surface, and on the interaction between the lithosphere,
the hydrosphere, the atmosphere and the biosphere. Lectures cover aspects of mineralogy,
the classification and origin of sedimentary rocks, an introduction to igneous rocks,
structural geology, sedimentary mineral deposits and global geophysics. Laboratory work
includes mineralogy, sedimentology, igneous petrology and volcanology, geological
mapping and remote sensing including air photo interpretation. Field work enables
students to recognise and interpret rocks and structures in the field and gives them
experience in field mapping techniques.
Staff Dr AJ Crawford (Coordinator); Dr RF Berry, Dr C Burrett, Dr JB Gemmell, Dr GJ
Davidson, Dr P McGoldrick, Dr P Haines, Dr J McPhie, Dr MJ Roach
Unit weight 25%
Teaching pattern 3x1-hr lectures and 1x3-hr lab work weekly throughout the year, plus 9
days of field work
Prerequisites KEA100
Mutual exclusions KEA200
Assessment mode practical exams and assessments (25%), 2 excursion reports (20% and 5%),
2x2-hr theory exams, June and Nov (25% ea)
Required texts etc
Prothero DR and Schwab F, Sedimentary Geology, Freeman, 1996
Evans AM, Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals, Blackwell, 1993
van der Pluijm BA and Marshak S, Earth Structure, an introduction to structural geology and
tectonics, McGraw Hill, 1997.
Courses [S3G] [S3Gc4] [S3T] [OC]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Introduction to Geophysics & Computer
Applications
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Enrolment code: KEA230
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
Introduces geophysical methods and use of computers in geological applications. The unit
includes an outline of how the methods work, how they are used and how the data are
corrected, processed and interpreted to resolve geological/exploration problems.
Staff Dr MJ Roach, Dr JE Reid
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures, 2x2hr practical sessions weekly (13 wks), 1 day field work
Prerequisites KEA100 or KYA100
Mutual exclusions KEA250; KEA221
Assessment mode practical assignments throughout sem 2 (40%), excursion report (10%);
theory exam in Nov (50%)
Recommended texts etc
suggested list provided at first lecture
Courses [S3G] [S3Gc4] [OC]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geology for Mining Engineers
Enrolment code: KEA231
Offered: not offered in 2002
Special note: restricted to Bachelor of Engineering students who wish to transfer in their 3rd-year
to the Mining Engineering course at the University of New South Wales
Is for Bachelor of Engineering students who intend to transfer, in their third year, to the
Mining Engineering course at the University of New South Wales. The unit introduces
them to the nature and properties of geological materials, and to the physical and chemical
processes affecting the Earth’s surface. Students develop a basic understanding of
tectonics and geophysics, and become familiar with minerals and rocks both in the
laboratory (where they learn microscopic techniques) and in the field.
Staff Dr RF Berry (Coordinator) and external lecturers
Unit weight 15.1%
Teaching pattern students attend lectures, practicals and excursions selected from KEA100
and KNE313 – 42x1-hr lectures; 63 hrs practical work in 3-hr blocks, and 3x1-day
field excursions
Assessment mode field work and excursion reports (10%), practical exams in June and Nov
(40%), theory exams in June and Nov (50%)
Required texts etc
Blythe FGH and de Freitas MM, Geology for Engineers, Edward Arnold, 1984.
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Fossils and Environments Through Time
Enrolment code: KEA240 or KEA340
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Offered: Hobart: semester 1
Surveys the history of life on earth covering geological aspects of the origin of life, the
development of stromatolites, the explosion of fossils 540 million years ago, controls on
faunal diversity, major extinction events and the fossil record of vertebrate evolution.
Major environmental changes through time such as climate, continental position and sea
level changes and their effect on diversity and biogeography will be discussed.
Staff Dr CF Burrett, Prof P Quilty
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures and 5 hrs practicals weekly (13 wks)
Prerequisites KEA100 or KZA150 or KGA100
Mutual exclusions KEA266
Assessment mode assignments and practical assessment throughout sem (50%), theory exam
in June (50%)
Recommended texts etc
suggested reading will be provided
Courses [S3G] [S3Gc4] [S3T] [OC]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geology 3
Enrolment code: KEA300
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Special note: To fulfil the requirements of this unit, and to continue into the Honours year,
students must attend the following excursions and submit a satisfactory body of work: a 8-day
excursion during February, immediately prior to commencement of sem 1 (travel and
accommodation is arranged by the school, but students must contribute towards costs of travel,
accommodation and meals); and other excursions (a total of 9 days) during sem 2
Comprises a series of lectures covering optical mineralogy, ore deposits, metamorphic
petrology, igneous petrology, volcanology, geophysical mapping, hydrology and fuels.
This core unit is designed to bring students’ knowledge of the earth sciences up to the
graduate level, adequate for school teaching and for continuation of studies into 4th year
(Honours), which is now recognised as the minimum professional level of training. The
course also involves a total of 17 days of field excursions.
Staff Dr RF Berry (Coordinator) Prof RR Large, Dr C Burrett, Assoc Prof D Cooke, Dr AJ
Crawford, Dr JB Gemmell, Dr P Haines, Dr J McClenaghan, Assoc Prof J McPhie, Dr
MJ Roach, Dr JE Reid
Unit weight 50%
Teaching pattern 95x1-hr lectures and 153 hrs of practical work in 3-hr sessions; plus 17
days of field work
Prerequisites KEA200 (or KEA205)
Mutual exclusions SGL300; KEA350; KEA360; KEA365
Assessment mode excursion report and assignments (25%), practical exams (25%); theory
exams (1 in June and 1 in Nov, each usually of 3 hrs duration) (50%)
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Required texts etc
Deer WA, Howie RA and Zussman, An Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals, 2nd edn,
Longman Scientific & Technical, 1992
Wilson M, Igneous Petrogenesis – a global tectonic approach, Chapman Hall
Rollinson H, Using Geochemical Data – evaluation, presentation, interpretation, Longman
Science & Technical.
Courses [S3G] [S3Gc4] [OC]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Computers in Geoscience
Enrolment code: KEA332
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
Involves a series of lectures, practical work which focuses on the application of computer
technology to geology and geophysics. The unit includes digital signal processing, seismic
reflection data processing, airborne geophysical data processing, heat and fluid flow
modelling and modelling and inversion of geophysical data. This unit is particularly
recommended for those students planning a career in petroleum geology or exploration
geophysics.
Staff Dr MJ Roach, Dr JE Reid
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures weekly, 22x3-hr practical sessions
Prerequisites KEA200 (or KEA205), KEA222 (or KEA230)
Assessment mode assignments and practical assessments (50%); theory exam in Nov (50%)
Recommended texts etc
a list of recommended reading will be available at the first lecture.
Courses [S3G] [S3Gc4] [OC]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Ore Deposit Geology
Enrolment code: KEA336
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
An advanced unit on ore deposit geology and mineral exploration. The unit follows on
from the ore deposit component of the core units, with emphasis on particular styles of
base metal and gold deposits. Topics include: ore deposit models, mineral exploration,
hydrothermal, alteration and ore genesis. A series of practical exploration exercises have
been designed to give students a perspective on the integration of geological data (maps,
mineralogy, petrology, alteration) with geophysical and geochemical data for a range of
ore depoist targets.
Staff Prof RR Large (Coordinator), Dr JB Gemmell, Dr GJ Davidson, Dr P McGoldrick, Dr
RJ Scott, Mr W Herrmann, Dr DC Cooke
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 1-hr lecture, 6 hrs practicals weekly (13 wks)
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Prerequisites KEA200 (or KEA205)
Mutual exclusions SGL326; KEA326
Assessment mode assignments and practical assessments throughout the sem (50%), theory
exam in June (50%)
Required texts etc
AGSO, Journal, Vol 17, No. 4: “Concepts and exploration criteria for major Australian
mineral deposit types”.
Courses [S3G] [S3Gc4] [OC]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Sedimentary Environments
Enrolment code: KEA338
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
Examines clastic sedimentary transport and depositional processes and the formation of
carbonate and evaporite chemical sediments. These processes are discussed in the context
of the earth’s modern and ancient environments, highlighting the external and internal
controls over such depositional systems and their dynamic nature.
Staff Dr P Haines
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical session weekly (13 wks), 1 day field work.
Prerequisites KEA200 (or KEA205)
Mutual exclusions SGL318; KEA318
Assessment mode practical assessments throughout sem 1 (45%), excursion report (5%),
theory exam in June (50%)
Required texts etc
Walker RG and James NP (eds), Facies Models, Geological Association of Canada, 409pp.,
1992.
Courses [S3G] [S3Gc4] [S3T] [OC]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Exploration Geophysics
Enrolment code: KEA342
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
Involves a series of lectures, practical work and geophysical survey work, which includes
the interpretation of results and the preparation of a report. The unit covers seismic,
gravity, magnetic, electrical and electromagnetic methods of geophysical exploration.
Recommended for students planning a career in mineral exploration, mine geology or
geophysics.
Staff Dr MJ Roach, Dr JE Reid
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical sessions weekly (13 wks), 5 days field work
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Prerequisites KEA200 (or KEA205), KEA222 (or KEA230) or (KYA201 and KYA202)
Mutual exclusions SGL324; KEA324
Assessment mode excursion report (25%), practical assessment throughout sem 1 (25%);
theory exam in Jun (50%)
Recommended texts etc
a list of recommended reading will be available at the first lecture.
Courses [S3G] [S3Gc4] [OC]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Ore Deposit Geochemistry
Enrolment code: KEA346
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
Covers geochemical techniques used in the exploration for ore deposits, and studies of
hydrothermal ore genesis. Topics to be covered include soil and stream sediment
geochemistry, gossans, stable isotopes, fluid inclusions and hydrothermal geochemistry.
Staff Dr D Cooke (Coordinator), Dr JB Gemmell, Prof RR Large, Dr GJ Davidson, Dr PJ
McGoldrick
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures, 2x2-hr practicals weekly (13 wks)
Prerequisites KEA336
Mutual exclusions SGL326; KEA326; KEA333
Assessment mode assignments and practical assessments throughout sem 2 (40%), theory
exam in Nov (60%)
Required texts etc
a list of references will be distributed at the first lecture.
Courses [S3G] [S3Gc4] [OC]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Environmental Geology
Enrolment code: KEA348
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
Special note: involves 4 days of excursions. Students are expected to contribute toward excursion
accommodation costs
Covers three main components, including: geological hazards; hydrogeology; and
environmental geochemistry. The unit also includes 4 days of field work.
Staff Dr D Cooke, Dr JB Gemmell, Dr GJ Davidson, Dr Jianwen Yang and external lecturers
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks), 4 days field work
Prerequisites KEA200 (or KEA205)
Mutual exclusions SGL328; KEA328
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Assessment mode assignments and practical assessments throughout sem 2 (40%); theory
exam in Nov (60%)
Required texts etc
a list of references will be distributed at the first lecture.
Courses [S3G] [S3Gc4] [S3T] [OC]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geology for Geophysicists
Enrolment code: KEA355
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Is a subset of KEA300. Students attend lectures and practicals selected from KEA300,
normally including: hydrology, ore deposits, fuels, igneous petrology and geophysical
mapping.
Staff as for KEA300
Unit weight 25%
Teaching pattern as for KEA300 –- selected lectures and practicals, as advised, and 8 days
excursion before sem 1
Prerequisites KEA200 (or KEA205)
Mutual exclusions SGL300; KEA300; SGL350; KEA350; KEA365
Assessment mode a subset from the list for KEA300 (see Coordinator)
Required texts etc
as for KEA300
Courses [S3G] [OC]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geology for Environmental Scientists
Enrolment code: KEA365
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Is a subset of KEA300. Students attend lectures and practicals selected from KEA300,
normally including: ore deposits, fuels, hydrology and geophysical mapping.
Staff as for KEA300
Unit weight 25%
Teaching pattern as for KEA300 –- selected lectures and practicals, as advised, and 8 days
excursion before sem 1
Prerequisites KEA200 (or KEA205)
Mutual exclusions SGL300; KEA300; KEA360; KEA366; KEA350
Assessment mode a subset from the list for KEA300 (see Coordinator)
Required texts etc
as for KEA300
Courses [S3G] [S3T] [OC]
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Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Advanced Geology
Enrolment code: KEA407
Offered:
Includes short courses on field mapping, geophysics and geochemistry. Contact the School
for details as part of the honours year.
Courses [S4E]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geology 4 (Honours)
Full time/Part time
Enrolment code: KEA410 or KEA411
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Special note: full-time students enrol in KEA410 (100%); part-time students in KEA411 (50%)
The Honours course in Geology at the University of Tasmania runs over a period of 40
weeks. Coursework components vary depending on the individual, and may include units
taken within or outside the school.
Unit weight 100%/50%
Prerequisites BSc with KEA300 or equiv geology major
Assessment mode (a) research project presented as a thesis (70%), coursework (25%),
seminars (5%). Satisfactory performance is required in all areas
Courses [S4E]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geophysics 4 (Honours)
Full time/Part time
Enrolment code: KEA420 or KEA421
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Special note: full-time students enrol in KEA420 (100%); part-time students in KEA421 (50%)
Have the same broad objectives as KEA410/411. The course is accredited by the
Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Unit weight 100%/50%
Prerequisites (KEA300 or KEA355), KEA342, KEA332
Assessment mode see KEA410/411
Courses [S4E]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geochemistry 4 (Honours)
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Full time/Part time
Enrolment code: KEA440 or KEA441
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Special note: full-time students enrol in KEA440 (100%); part-time students in KEA441 (50%)
Have the same broad objectives as KEA410/411.The course is accredited by the Australian
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Unit weight 100%/50%
Prerequisites BSc with KEA300 plus KEA346, KEA336
Assessment mode see KEA410/411
Courses [S4E]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Economic Geology 4 (Honours)
Full time/Part time
Enrolment code: KEA450 or KEA451
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Special note: full-time students enrol in KEA450 (100%), part-time students in KEA451 (50%)
Have the same broad objectives as KEA410/411, and are designed for students interested
in specialising in Economic Geology research, as accredited by the Australian Institute of
Mining and Metallurgy. These units are intended for students who wish to undertake a
career in either mineral exploration or mining geology, or for students intending to
undertake further research in economic geology. Students must undertake an economic
geology-related research project.
Unit weight 100%/50%
Prerequisites KEA300, KEA336, KEA346, KEA342 or equiv ore deposit geology major
Courses [S3Gc4]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Graduate Diploma in Science with Honours,
specialising in Geology
Enrolment code: KEA510 or KEA511
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
And
KEA520/521 Graduate Diploma in Science with Honours, specialising in
Geophysics
KEA540 Graduate Diploma in Science with Honours, specialising in
Geochemistry
Have the same broad objectives as KEA410/411.
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Assessment mode see KEA410/411
Courses [S6X]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Master of Economic Geology
Full time/Part time
Enrolment code: KEA820 or KEA821
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
This master degree program is for geoscientists who want to gain a thorough up-date of
advances across the spectrum of economic geology applied to mineral exploration. The
course is offered jointly by University of Tasmania Centre for Ore Deposit Research
(CODES), the <zf>www.uwa.edu.au/<fz>Universty of Western Australia,
<zf>www.jcu.edu.au/<fz>James Cook University,
<zf>www.monash.edu.au/<fz>Monash University
(<zf>www.earth.monash.edu.au/~vieps/VIEPS.home.html<fz>Victorian Institute of
Earth and Planetary Sciences – VIEPS) and <zf>leme.anu.edu.au/<fz>CRC LEME
(University of Canberra).
Two options are available:
(1) six units of coursework and minor research thesis. A minimum of three units from
CODES (KEA841 – KEA848) and up to 3 units from the partner universities. The research
thesis to be undertaken at CODES (KEA891). The thesis project is 40% of the total
assessment.
(2) eight units of coursework. A minimum of three units (KEA841 – KEA848) from CODES
with up to 5 units from the partner universities.
Please contact <Dr Andrew.Tunks@utas.edu.au>
Phone (03) 6226 2472; Fax (03) 6226 7662.
Staff Dr A Tunks (Coordinator) and invited CODES/University/Industry/Government
specialists
Unit weight 0%
Teaching pattern lectures, experience: 6x2-week short courses
Prerequisites BSc Hons or BSc with 2 yrs industry experience and evidence of completion of
a significant geological report
Courses [S7F]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Ore Deposit Studies and Exploration Models
Enrolment code: KEA841
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
Describes all the major classes of ore deposits; Volcanic-hosted massive Cu-Pb-Zn Ag, Au
sulfides, Sediment-hosted Pb-Zn-Cu, Carbonate hosted Pb-Zn, Broken Hill type,
Proterozoic Cu-Au, Tin-Tungsten, Porphyry Cu-Au, Mesothermal Au, Epithermal Au-Ag,
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Archean Au, Nickel and PGE deposits. Important features of the deposits which relate to
their genesis and exploration are discussed, and exploration models are presented for each
style. Unit leaders are Australian and internationally-recognised experts on each deposit
type.
Staff Prof RR Large, Dr JB Gemmell, Dr GJ Davidson, Dr PJ McGoldrick, Dr DR Cooke, Dr
S Bull and a selection of industry research geologists and academic specialists from
other national and international Universities and Research Centres
Unit weight 20%
Teaching pattern 11 days of lectures and practicals presented in a short unit format over a
2-week period
Prerequisites see <za>KEA820.html<az>KEA820
Assessment mode practical exercises, seminar, and 2 major assignments
Recommended texts etc
AGSO, Journal vol 17, No. 4, “Concepts and exploration criteria for major Australian
mineral deposit types”.
Courses [S7F]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Volcanology and Mineralisation in Volcanic
Terrains
Enrolment code: KEA843
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
Special note: is field-based, the venues being the North Island of New Zealand for the first part (8
days), and western Tasmania for the second part (5 days)
Covers current approaches to mapping, facies analysis and mineralisation in ancient and
modern volcanic sequences. The unit introduces the processes and products of different
eruption styles, contrasts in scale and structure of volcanoes, identification of key volcanic
facies associations, and interpretation of facies variations. In addition, the unit covers
mineralisation and alteration processes related to hydrothermal systems in subaerial and
submarine volcanic terrains, and implications for mineral exploration.
Staff Dr J McPhie, Dr JB Gemmell, and invited specialists
Unit weight 20%
Teaching pattern field-based excursion unit run over a 2-week period
Prerequisites see <za>KEA820.html<az>KEA820
Assessment mode field exercises and 2 major assignments
Required texts etc
McPhie, Doyle, Allen, Volcanic Textures, ISBN 085901522X
Courses [S7F]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
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Exploration Geophysics, Remote Sensing and
Geographic Information Systems
Enrolment code: KEA844
Offered: not offered in 2002
Special note: next offered in 2003
Covers the principles of geophysical exploration and recent advances, especially in
magnetics, gravity and electrical techniques applied to the search for different types of ore
deposits. The integration of regional geophysical surveys with remote sensing and image
processing to improve geological interpretation is covered in detail. The application of GIS
systems to mineral exploration is evaluated. Hands-on practical experience is obtained
with image processing, geophysical interpretation and GIS systems.
Staff Dr MJ Roach and invited industry specialists
Unit weight 20%
Teaching pattern 11 days of lectures, field day and practicals presented in a short unit
format over a 2-week period
Prerequisites see <za>KEA820.html<az>KEA820
Assessment mode practical exercises and 2 major assignments
Courses [S7F]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geochemistry, Hydrology and Geochronology
Enrolment code: KEA845
Offered: not offered in 2002
Special note: next offered in 2003
Introduces the chemistry of hydrothermal systems including metal solubilities, mineral
stability, isotope systematics and the important fluid chemical controls on the types and
locations of ore deposits. In addition the unit covers the basics of hydrological modelling
of mineral systems and the application of coupled fluid flow and fluid chemistry to
predict the locations of ore deposits. Methods to date mineralising events and the timing
of hydrothermal systems are discussed and evaluated.
Staff Dr DR Cooke, Prof RR Large, Dr GP Davidson, Dr JB Gemmell, Dr J Yang, Dr Khin
Saw and invited academic CSIRO and AGSO specialists
Unit weight 20%
Teaching pattern 11 days of lectures and practicals presented in a short unit format over a
2-week period
Prerequisites see <za>KEA820.html<az>KEA820
Assessment mode practical exercises and 2 major assignments
Courses [S7F]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Ore Deposits of South America
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KEA Unit Details as at 13th June, 2002
Enrolment code: KEA848
Offered: not offered in 2002
Special note: next offered in 2003
A field-based unit that includes visits to the world class porphyry and epithermal deposits
of the Southern Andes. The unit includes studies of the regional and local geology of the
district, with detailed evaluations of the ore deposit characteristics, mineralisation styles
and genetic models. Exploration techniques for porphyry and epithermal deposits are
discussed first hand in the field and current results are evaluated in terms of various
genetic models. This field-based unit involves travel to South America.
Staff Dr DR Cooke, Professor RR Large, Dr JB Gemmell and various industry and
academic specialists based in South America
Unit weight 20%
Teaching pattern field-based teaching and exercises over a 2-week period
Prerequisites see <za>KEA820.html<az>KEA820
Assessment mode major assignment and practical field exercises
Courses [S7F]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Thesis Project
Enrolment code: KEA891
Offered:
The thesis is generally written on a current company project and comprises 40% of the
overall assessment.
Courses [S7F]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
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