GEOLOGY 3502 - Mineral and Energy Resources III

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016

This course covers the processes that control the formation of ore deposits, energy and geothermal resources. Resource forming processes are examined in the framework of the tectonic, petrogenetic and geochemical evolution of the Earth's crust on local, regional and global geological scales. Thus, the course draws upon igneous and metamorphic processes, geochemistry and structural geology. In the ore deposits geology part of the course, practical work emphasises the mesoscopic recognition of ore minerals and textures in both hand sample and drill core. In the energy resources component the course assignment work focuses on an eSim that allows students to explore an industry style data base with the aim of developing an exploration and targeting model for hydrocarbon resources.

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Course Details

Course Code	GEOLOGY 3502
Course	Mineral and Energy Resources III
Coordinating Unit	School of Physical Sciences
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 7 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Incompatible	GEOLOGY 3017 and GEOLOGY 3018
Assessment	Exam, practical work, assignment, online role playing exercise

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Martin Hand

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

	A succesful student should be able to:
1	Demonstrate proficiency in common practical skills in Mineral and Energy Resource systems
2	Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of the processes leading to the formation of minerals and energy resources;
3	Demonstrate an understanding of the strategies and methods of exploration of minerals and energy resources;
4	Prepare a scientific report using data and information from diverse sources;
5	Demonstrate understanding of the developing scientific approaches being applied to exploration and production of mineral and energy resources;
6	Demonstrate understanding of the position of the minerals industry in the Australian economy;
7	Work as part of a group in a role playing activity;
8	Demonstrate knowledge of the geology of Australian minerals and energy deposits.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 3, 4, 7
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	4, 7
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	3, 6, 7, 8
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	6
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1, 2, 3, 6, 7

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Hand lens, well developed work ethic

Recommended Resources

Reading materials will be indicated by the instructors

Online Learning

Course-related material is available through MyUni

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course will be delivered by the following means:

2 x 1-hour lectures per week
1 x 5-hour practical or tutorial per week

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).

Learning Activities Summary

**Schedule**
	Lectures	Practicals/Tutorial
Week 1	The Petroleum System Basins and Subsidence	eSim online role playing exercise
Week 2	Petroleum Chemistry & Generation Migration, Traps and Seals	eSim online role playing exercise
Week 3	Sequence Stratigraphy Seismic, Well Logs and Cores	eSim online role playing exercise
Week 4	Petroleum Exploration & Production Unconventionals	eSim online role playing exercise
Week 5	Coal Geothermal	eSim online role playing exercise
Week 6	Introduction to ore-forming processes Classification of ore deposits	Introduction to ore minerals
Week 7	Porphyry systems and Skarns	Gossan and Oxide minerals
Week 8	Volcanic massive sulphide deposit systems	Infill and alteration
Week 9	Sedimentary exhalative systems	Breccias and breccia textures
Week 10	Iron oxide copper gold systems	Field Trip: Adelaide Hills
Week 11	Gold systems	Core logging
Week 12	Orthomagmatic systems	Core logging

Specific Course Requirements

Attendence at the practical classes is compulsory. For the eSim component, participation in the online assignments is compulsory and
will be logged via MyUni. Students can apply for an allowed absence from a class by submitting an application to the course coordinator. Failure to attend the practical classes will result in failing the course.

Attendance is compulsory at all scheduled mineral deposit practical sessions. The learning outcomes for this course are substantially dependent on laboratory experience and practice. Therefore, missing any practical class in a semester will result in a grade of FAIL being recorded for the course. Students are able to apply for an allowed absence from a practical session for medical or compassionate reasons by submitting an absence form with appropriate supporting documentation to the course coordinator.
Practicals missed due to medical or compassionate reasons must be made up (opportunity permitting) via contact with the course coordinator as soon as possible.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Percentage of total assessment for grading purposes	Hurdle Yes/No	Objectives being assessed/ acheived	Due date
Practical component	Formative & Summative	15%	No	1,2,3	Due week 6 Due week 7 Due week 8 Due week 9 Due week 10 Due week 11 Due week 12
On-line role playing exercise	Formative & Summative	20%	No	2,4,6	On MyUni
Written assignment	Formative & Summative	10%	No	1,2,3,4,5,7	Due week 9
Exam	Summative	55%	No	1,2,4,7

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance is compulsory at all scheduled Mineral and Energy Resource III practical sessions. The learning outcomes for this course are substantially dependent on this hands-on experience and practice. Therefore, missing any practical class or field session in a semester without an allowed absence will result in a grade of FAIL being recorded for the course”

Assessment Detail

Practicals (15%)
Practicals will cover aspects of hand sample mineral and rock identification, drill core logging and appraisal of alteration styles associated with mineralisation. Worksheets are required to be handed in at the end of each practical, and/or combined with short take home assignments. The practical course will also involve a field practical to a mine site in the Adelaide Hills. In week 12 there will be a practical test to exam competency in identifying ore minerals, mineral associations, and alteration styles both in hand sample and in drill core.

Written assignment (10%)
There will be a 2000 word literature review written in a scientific format, complete with bibliography and within text referencing.
The task will be set in Week 8 and will due in week 10 by e-submission.

On-line role playing exercise (20%)
The eSim is an online learning exercise where students will work in groups of 3 or 4 to represent individual industry, government and environment roles. Students will investigate the technical, regulatory, native land and environment impact issues concerned with petroleum discoveries in the Cooper Basin. The eSim will be assessment based on the quality and quantity of interactions during the role play (5%). Assessment will also include a technical report of the petroleum system in the Cooper Basin (5%).The eSim exercise is conducted in practical sessions.

Exam (55%)
An exam is set at the end of the course to ensure summative knowledge of the course material.

Submission

Late Submission
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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