GEOL 460

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Economic and Resource Geology

Geological Sciences College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences

Course Description

Nature and genesis of metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits, including laboratory study of economic minerals. Field trips.

When Taught

Fall

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

2

Title

Ore Mineralogy

Learning Outcome

Identify important ore-forming minerals, textures, and structures in hand sample and in the field.

Title

Ore Genesis

Learning Outcome

Compare and contrast the principal ore-forming processes: magmatic, hydrothermal, and sedimentary.

Title

Ore Deposit Models

Learning Outcome

Use observed characteristics of an ore deposit to develop a genetic model for its origin.

Title

Resource Exploration Strategies

Learning Outcome

Develop an exploration strategy for an ore deposit based on a genetic model.