Igneous Geodynamics and Ore Deposits

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

85 hours

Knowledge of third-year geology strongly recommended

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The course will provide an overview of the geology of major Ni-Cu-(PGE) sulphide deposits, PGE deposits, and diamond deposits with an emphasis on the processes controlling their genesis and how this information can be applied in exploration. The course will also introduce some of the theoretical concepts involved in ore formation such as the factors controlling sulphur solubility in mafic magmas and the roles of partial melting and crustal contamination in the genesis of Ni-Cu-(PGE) sulfide deposits.

• This subject aims to equip students with discipline-specific knowledge and expertise appropriate for post-graduate research in the field;
• equip students with discipline-specific knowledge and expertise enabling them to take their place as professional geologists in industry or government organisations;
• employ geochemical and/or geochronological data to determine the relationships between magmatism, metamorphism, deformation and sedimentation;
• understand the theoretical concepts of ore formation and the role of magmas;
• to interpret and analyse samples to link theoretical concepts to exploration.

• A group exercise and seminar equivalent to 500 words, due Day 5 (20%)
• Four equally weighted practical exercises collectively equivalent to 1000 words, due Days 1-4 (40%)
• 1 hour multiple choice exam, held on Day 5 (40%)

Reading expected to be completed in the pre-teaching period.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Exercise critical judgement;
• undertake rigorous and independent thinking;
• adopt a problem-solving approach to new and unfamiliar tasks;
• develop high-level written report and/or oral presentation skills;
• interrogate, synthesise and interpret the published literature;
• work as part of a team.