GEOLOGY 7065 - Mineral and Energy Resources

Course Details

Course Code	GEOLOGY 7065
Course	Mineral and Energy Resources
Coordinating Unit	Earth Sciences
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3

Course Staff

No information currently available.

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 practical skills used in the evaluation of mineral resources.
2	Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of the processes leading to the formation of mineral systems.
3	Use and evaluate the appropriate strategies and methods for exploration of mineral resources.
4	Apply the scientific approaches being applied to exploration and production.
5	Demonstrate understanding of the position of the minerals industry in the Australian economy.
6	Interpret and analyse the geological characteristics of the geology of Australian mineral 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)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1 - 6
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1, 3, 4, 6
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	1, 5
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1, 5, 6
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	4, 5
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	6
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	3, 4, 5
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	4, 5

Required Resources

Reading materials and other learning resources will be indicated by the instructors as required for the tasks at hand

Recommended Resources

Reading materials required for course tasks, revision and exam preparation will be indicated by the instructors.

However a good general background text that is very useful to have at hand is:

Ore Deposit Geology by JOHN RIDLEY.

The book is available online through the University of Adelaide library.

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/workshop per week.

The practical/workshop sessions will cover practical aspects of mineral and rock identification and evolution relevant to pragmatic and industry oriented practice. The practical/workshop sessions will involve hand sample identification, drill core logging and GIS database-driven exploration planning within a mineral tenement.

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

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

Weeks 1-8 lecture topics: Ore deposits: introduction to ore systems and processes, porphyrys, massive sulphide deposits, sedimentary exhalative, Iron oxide copper gold and gold systems. Battery components (Li), the REE and Uranium

Weeks 1-8 practical topics: Ore minerals and ore features, including gossan and oxide minerals, infill and alteration, breccias and their textures, and core logging work.

Weeks 9-12 lecture topic: Geochemistry as a tool in mineral exploration

Weeks 9-12 practical topic: Application of geochemistry to mineral exploration

Specific Course Requirements

Attendence at the practical classes is compulsory.

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 (found on the MyUni site) 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.

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.

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	Due	Weighting	Hurdle Yes/No	Learning Outcome
Practical component	Formative & Summative	Practicals will be assessed each week	50%	No	1,2,3,4,6
Exam	Summative	Final exam during exam week	50%	No	1-6

Assessment Related Requirements

Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment Item with Hurdle or compulsory component	% needed to meet hurdle or requirement to meet compulsory component	Is additional assessment available if student does not meet hurdle requirement or compulsory component, if no please explain	If additional assessment is available, explain what type
Practical Component	If more than one practical session is missed without explanation this will result in a fail grade for this component of the course assessment	Yes	Practicals missed due to medical or compassionate reasons must be made up (opportunity permitting; contact the course coordinator for details, as soon as possible to discuss options)

Assessment Detail

Practicals (50%)
Practicals weeks 1-8 will cover aspects of hand sample mineral and rock identification, drill core logging and appraisal of alteration styles associated with mineralisation. They will also include analysis of ore deposit formation and the economic viability of those deposits. Worksheets are required to be handed in at the end of each practical.

In week 8 or 9 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. The geochemical exploration practical work will involve a three-week project, to be handed up in the practical in week 12.

Exam (50%)
An exam is set at the end of the course to ensure summative knowledge of the course material.

Submission

Late SubmissionIf 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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