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International Exchange Program
Enrolment code: KEA080
Unit description: For details, contact Faculty of Science and Engineering
Geology 1
Enrolment code: KEA100
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Unit description: 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 five days of field
work, and to submit appropriate field tests and reports.
Staff: Dr J McClenaghan (Coordinator); Prof RR Large, Dr CF Burrett, Dr AJ
Crawford, Dr JB Gemmell, Dr G Davidson, Dr MJ Roach, Dr DR Cooke, Dr
J McPhie, Dr PW Haines, Dr JE Reid, Dr J Yang
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching: 2x1-hr lectures, 1x3-hr lab period weekly (26 wks), 5 days of
excursions throughout the year
Mutual excl: SGL100, KLA150, KLA230
Assess: 2 practical exams, 1 in May (12%) and 1 in Oct (11%); field tests and
excursion reports (15%); practical projects in sem 2 (12%); 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, ISBN 0314095772
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 reading:
[a] Clarke IF and Cook BJ (eds), Perspectives of the Earth, ISBN 0858471051
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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, ISBN 0471552240
[a]Skinner
BJ and Porter SC, The Blue Planet, ISBN 0471540218
[a] These texts may be used as an alternative to The Changing Earth Exploring
Geology and Evolution.
Courses: S3G S3GD1 S3GD2 S3GD3 S3GD4 S3T +OC
Geology 2
Enrolment code: KEA200
Offered: Hbt, sem 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 7-day excursion during February, in the week immediately
prior to commencement of sem 1 (students contribute towards costs of travel,
accommodation and meals); 4 days of mapping in sem 2.
Unit description: 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: 33.33%
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Teaching: 3x1-hr lectures and 2x2-hrs lab work weekly throughout the year,
plus 11 days of field work
Prereq: KEA100
Assess: practical exams and assessments (25%), 2 excursion reports (20% and
5%), 2x3hr 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.
Recommended reading:
Rao CP, Modern Carbonates: Tropical, Temperate, Polar, Printing Authority Tas,
1996.
Courses: S3G S3GD4 S3T +OC
Introduction to Geophysics & Computer
Applications
Enrolment code: KEA222
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Unit description: 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: 16.67%
Teaching: 2x1-hr lectures, 3x2hr practical sessions weekly (13 wks), 1 day field
work
Prereq: Physics/Maths Year 11/12 SC786/MT730, KEA100
Mutual excl: KEA250; KEA221
Assess: practical assignments throughout sem 2 (40%), excursion report (10%);
theory exam in Nov (50%)
Recommended reading:
suggested list provided at first lecture
Courses: S3G S3GD4 +OC
Geology for Mining Engineers
Enrolment code: KEA231
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
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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
Unit description: 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: 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
Assess: 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.
Fossils and Environments Through Time
Enrolment code: KEA266
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Unit description: 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, Dr P Quilty, Dr A McMinn
Unit weight: 16.67%
Teaching: 3x1-hr lectures and 5 hrs practicals weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: KEA100 or KZA150
Assess: assignments and practical assessment throughout sem (50%), theory
exam in June (50%)
Recommended reading:
suggested reading will be provided
Courses: S3G S3GD4 S3T +OC
Geology 3
Enrolment code: KEA300
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Offered: Hbt, sem 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
Unit description: 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 D Cooke, Dr AJ Crawford,
Dr JB Gemmell, Dr P Haines, Dr J McClenaghan, Dr J McPhie, Dr MJ
Roach
Unit weight: 50%
Teaching: 95x1-hr lectures and 156 hrs of practical work in 3-hr sessions; plus
16 days of field work
Prereq: KEA200
Mutual excl: SGL300; KEA350; KEA360; KEA365
Assess: excursion report and assignments (25%), practical exams (25%); theory
exams (1 in June and 1 in Nov, each usually of 3 hrs duration) (50%)
Required texts, etc:
Deer WA, Howie RA and Zussman, An Introduction to the Rock-Forming
Minerals, 2nd edn, Longman Scientific & Technical, 1992
Evans AM, Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals, Blackwell, 1993
Wilson M, Igneous Petrogenesis – a global tectonic approach, Chapman Hall
Rollinson H, Using Geochemical Data – evaluation, presentation,
interpretation, Longman Science & Technical.
Courses: S3G S3GD4 +OC
Computers in Geoscience
Enrolment code: KEA332
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Unit description: Involves a series of lectures, practical work and geophysical
survey work which focuses on the application of computer technology to
geology and geophysics. The unit includes digital signal processing, seismic
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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: 1-hr lecture, 2x3-hr practical sessions weekly (13 wks), 2 days field
work.
Prereq: KEA200, KEA222
Assess: assignments and practical assessments (50%); theory exam in Nov
(50%)
Recommended reading:
a list of recommended reading will be available at the first lecture.
Courses: S3G S3GD4 +OC
Ore Deposit Geology
Enrolment code: KEA336
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Unit description: Is designed for students intending a career in mineral
exploration, mining geology, minerals research, exploration geophysics or
exploration geochemistry. The unit will cover the topics of ore deposit genesis,
exploration models and hydrothermal alteration. Practical sessions involve ore
microscopy and a series of ore deposit/mineral exploration exercises.
Staff: Prof RR Large (Coordinator), Dr JB Gemmell, Dr GJ Davidson, Dr P
McGoldrick, Dr RJ Scott, Mr W Herrmann
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 1-hr lecture, 6 hrs practicals weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: KEA200
Mutual excl: SGL326; KEA326
Assess: assignments and practical assessments throughout the sem (40%),
theory exam in June (60%)
Required texts, etc:
AGSO, Journal, Vol 17, No. 4: “Concepts and exploration criteria for major
Australian mineral deposit types.
Courses: S3G S3GD4 +OC
Sedimentary Environments
Enrolment code: KEA338
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
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Unit description: 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: 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical session weekly (13 wks), 1 day field
work.
Prereq: KEA200
Mutual excl: SGL318; KEA318
Assess: 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 S3GD4 S3T +OC
Exploration Geophysics
Enrolment code: KEA342
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Unit description: 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: 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical sessions weekly (13 wks), 5 days field
work
Prereq: KEA200, KEA222
Mutual excl: SGL324; KEA324
Assess: excursion report (25%), practical assessment throughout sem 1 (25%);
theory exam in Jun (50%)
Recommended reading:
a list of recommended reading will be available at the first lecture.
Courses: S3G S3GD4 +OC
Ore Deposit Geochemistry
Enrolment code: KEA346
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
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Unit description: 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: 2x1-hr lectures, 2x2-hr practicals weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: KEA336
Mutual excl: SGL326; KEA326; KEA333
Assess: 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 S3GD4 +OC
Environmental Geology
Enrolment code: KEA348
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Special note: involves 4 days of excursions. Students are expected to
contribute toward excursion accommodation costs
Unit description: 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: 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks), 4 days field work
Prereq: KEA200
Mutual excl: SGL328; KEA328
Assess: 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 S3GD4 S3T +OC
Geology for Geophysicists
Enrolment code: KEA355
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
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Unit description: 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: as for KEA300 –- selected lectures and practicals, as advised, and 8
days excursion before sem 1
Prereq: KEA200
Mutual excl: SGL300; KEA300; SGL350; KEA350; KEA365
Assess: a subset from the list for KEA300 (see Coordinator)
Required texts, etc:
as for KEA300
Courses: S3G +OC
Geology for Environmental Scientists
Enrolment code: KEA365
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Unit description: 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: as for KEA300 –- selected lectures and practicals, as advised, and 8
days excursion before sem 1
Prereq: KEA200
Mutual excl: SGL300; KEA300; KEA360; KEA366; KEA350
Assess: a subset from the list for KEA300 (see Coordinator)
Required texts, etc:
as for KEA300
Courses: S3G S3T +OC
Advanced Geology
Enrolment code: KEA407
Unit description: Includes field short courses on mapping, geophysics,
tectonics, geochemistry. Contact the School for details.
Courses:
S4E
Geology 4 (Honours)
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Enrolment code: KEA410/411
Full time/Part time
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Special note: full-time students enrol in KEA410 (100%); part-time students in
KEA411 (50%)
Unit description: 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%
Prereq: BSc with KEA300 or equiv geology major
Assess: (a) research project presented as a thesis (70%), coursework (25%),
seminars (5%). Satisfactory performance is required in all areas
Courses: S4E
Geophysics 4 (Honours)
Enrolment code: KEA420/421
Full time/Part time
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Special note: full-time students enrol in KEA420 (100%); part-time students in
KEA421 (50%)
Unit description: Have the same broad objectives as KEA410/411. The course
is accredited by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Unit weight: 100%/50%
Prereq: BSc with KEA311, KEA324 and KEA350, or an equiv geophysics major
Assess: see KEA410/411
Courses: S4E
Geochemistry 4 (Honours)
Enrolment code: KEA440/441
Full time/Part time
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Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Special note: full-time students enrol in KEA440 (100%); part-time students in
KEA441 (50%)
Unit description: Have the same broad objectives as KEA410/411.The course
is accredited by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Unit weight: 100%/50%
Assess: see KEA410/411
Courses: S4E
Economic Geology 4 (Honours)
Enrolment code: KEA450/451
Full time/Part time
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Special note: full-time students enrol in KEA450 (100%), part-time students in
KEA451 (50%)
Unit description: 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%
Prereq: KEA300, KEA336, KEA346, KEA342 or equiv ore deposit geology major
Assess: research project presented as a thesis (70%); coursework (25%); seminar
to present results of research thesis (5%); participation in school seminars –
satisfactory performance required in all areas
Courses: S3GD4
Graduate Diploma in Science with Honours,
specialising in Geology
Enrolment code: KEA510/511
Unit description: And <h4>KEA520/521 Graduate Diploma in Science with
Honours, specialising in Geophysics <h4>KEA540 Graduate Diploma in
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Science with Honours, specialising in Geochemistry Have the same broad
objectives as KEA410/411.
Assess: see KEA410/411
Courses: S6X
Master of Economic Geology
Enrolment code: KEA820
Full time
Offered: Not offered in 2001
Unit description: (Umbrella unit code) For geoscientists who want to gain a
thorough up-date on advances across the spectrum of economic geology
applied to mineral exploration, combined with a minor research study. The
Master of Economic Geology course is under review and will change for 2001.
Please contact Dr Bruce Gemmell, phone: (03) 6226 2893; fax: (03) 6226 7662;
email: Bruce.Gemmell@utas.edu.au for further information. Coursework: six
coursework units over two years (KEA841–KEA846). Thesis: KEA891. Thesis
project is 40% of over all assessment.
Staff: Dr JB Gemmell (Coordinator) and invited
CODES/University/Industry/Government specialists
Unit weight: 0%
Prereq: BSc Hons or BSc with 2 yrs industry experience and evidence of
completion of a significant geological report
Courses: S7F
Master of Economic Geology (National Masters
Program)
Enrolment code: KEA821
Part time
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Unit description: (Umbrella unit code) For geoscientists who want to gain a
thorough up-date on advances across the spectrum of economic geology
applied to mineral exploration, combined with a minor research study. The
Master of Economic Geology course is under review and will change for 2001.
Please contact Dr Bruce Gemmell, phone: (03) 6226 2893; fax: (03) 6226 7662;
email: Bruce.Gemmell@utas.edu.au for further information. Coursework: six
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coursework units over two years (KEA841–KEA846). Thesis: KEA891. Thesis
project is 40% of over all assessment.
Staff: Dr JB Gemmell (Coordinator) and invited
CODES/University/Industry/Government specialists
Unit weight: 0%
Prereq: BSc Hons or BSc with 2 yrs industry experience and evidence of
completion of a significant geological report
Courses: S7F
Ore Deposit Studies and Exploration Models
Enrolment code: KEA841
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Unit description: 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, 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: 11 days of lectures and practicals presented in a short unit format
over a 2-week period
Prereq: see KEA820
Assess: practical exercises, seminar, and 2 major assignments
Recommended reading:
AGSO, Journal vol 17, No. 4, “Concepts and exploration criteria for major
Australian mineral deposit types.
Courses: S7F
Tectonics, Structure and Ore Deposits
Enrolment code: KEA842
Offered: Not offered in 2001
Unit description: Includes lecture and practical sessions which examine the
broad structural setting and magmatism associated with the various types of
ore deposits. The unit covers detailed aspects of structural and fluid processes
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related to mineralisation. Five days are spent in the field in Tasmania studying
the style of structure in a range of rock types. The emphasis is on the close
interaction between folding and faulting in these terrains and on methods for
interpreting fault history.
Staff: Dr RF Berry, Dr RJ Scott, Dr AJ Crawford, with other invited specialists
in the field
Unit weight: 20%
Teaching: 6 days of lectures presented in a short unit format with 5 days of field
work in the west and north of Tasmania
Prereq: see KEA820
Assess: practical sessions and a major assignment
Courses: S7F
Volcanology and Mineralisation in Volcanic
Terrains
Enrolment code: KEA843
Offered: Hbt, sem 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)
Unit description: 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: field-based excursion unit run over a 2-week period
Prereq: see KEA820
Assess: field exercises and 2 major assignments
Required texts, etc:
McPhie, Doyle, Allen, Volcanic Textures, ISBN 085901522X
Courses: S7F
Exploration Geophysics, Remote Sensing and
Geographic Information Systems
Enrolment code: KEA844
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Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Unit description: 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: 11 days of lectures, field day and practicals presented in a short unit
format over a 2-week period
Prereq: see KEA820
Assess: practical exercises and 2 major assignments
Courses: S7F
Geochemistry, Hydrology and Geochronology
Enrolment code: KEA845
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Special note: offered in alternate years
Unit description: Week 1: covers recent developments in exploration
geochemistry, with particular emphasis on the importance of the regolith, and
the range of exploration techniques that are applied in arid, humid and
temperate environments of Australia. Week 2: introduces the chemistry of
hydrothermal systems, including a review of the importance of metal
solubilities and ore fluid chemistry in controlling types and locations of ore
deposits. Applications of fluid inclusions and stable and radiogenic isotopes to
ore genesis research. Exploration models are also covered.
Staff: Prof RR Large, Dr DR Cooke, Dr GP Davidson, Dr JB Gemmell, Dr Khin
Zaw, and exploration geochemistry specialists from the CRCLEME and
industry
Unit weight: 20%
Teaching: 11 days of lectures and practicals presented in a short unit format
over a 2-week period
Prereq: see KEA820
Assess: practical exercises and 2 major assignments
Courses: S7F
Economic, Management and Environmental
Aspects of Exploration and Mining
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Enrolment code: KEA846
Offered: Not offered in 2001
Unit description: Includes an introduction to mineral economics, prospect
evaluation, economic feasibility studies and requirements and preparation of
environmental impact assessments, as well as a session on ore reserve and ore
resource estimations. Exploration philosophy, exploration management styles
and the management factors contributing to exploration success are discussed
and debated in a forum in which all students participate.
Staff: Dr DR Cooke, Professor RR Large and invited industry and government
specialists in the area of exploration management and environmental
aspects
Unit weight: 20%
Teaching: 10 days of lectures and practicals presented in a short unit format
over a 2-week period, plus a 2-day environmental excursion to mine sites
on the West Coast of Tasmania
Prereq: see KEA820
Assess: practical sessions, seminar and a major assignment
Courses: S7F
Ore Deposits of South America
Enrolment code: KEA848
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Special note: offered in alternate years
Unit description: For details of this unit, please contact the Faculty of Science
and Engineering
Unit weight: 20%
Courses: S7F
Thesis Project
Enrolment code: KEA891
Unit description: The thesis is generally written on a current company project
and comprises 40% of the overall assessment.
Unit weight: 40%
Courses: S7F