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Nature and origin of metallic ore deposits and coal resources, and how to find them, with an emphasis on geophysical methods of exploration.
The genesis and character of metalliferous ore deposits and the geophysical techniques used to locate those deposits, are the focus of this course. Magmatic ores, hydrothermal ores, submarine exhalative deposits, complex hydrothermal deposits, sedimentary ores, residual deposits, and pyrometasomatic ores are discussed in the mineral deposits segment. Gravity, magnetic, radiometric, electrical, electromagnetic and borehole geophysical techniques for geological mapping and exploration are covered in the exploration geophysics segment. The laboratory programme complements and is integrated with the lectures. A series of geophysics laboratory classes introduce students to geological mapping and interpretation based on geophysical survey results. What you need for this course:Two courses from GEOL232-236.What this course gets you into:GEOL337 is recommended preparation for ENGE480 "Environmental and Engineering Geophysics".
Students successfully completing this course will understand:* selected metalliferous and non-metallic ore deposit types, including genesis and exploration requirements;* geochemical exploration methods and geochemical data presentation/analysis, as well as concept-oriented exploration; and* ntroductory concepts in spatial analysis of geological data; and* geophysical exploration methods, specifically gravity, magnetic, radiometric, electrical, electromagnetic and borehole logging survey techniques; and* the advantages, disadvantages and applications of these various geophysical techniques for metalliferous ore exploration.
22 points from GEOL232-GEOL238.
David Nobes
David Bell
Laboratory assessment - selected exercises weeks 7-12.
Evans, Anthony M; An introduction to ore geology ; 2nd ed.; Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1987.
Kearey, P. , Brooks, M; An introduction to geophysical exploration ; 2nd ed.; Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1991.
Milsom, John; Field geophysics ; 3rd ed; J. Wiley, 2003.
Moon, Charles J. , Whateley, M. K. G., Evans, Anthony M; Introduction to mineral exploration ; 2nd ed; Blackwell Pub, 2006.
Robb, L. J; Introduction to ore-forming processes ; Blackwell Pub, 2005.
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Relationship of GEOL337 to other courses:The prerequisite for GEOL337 is two courses from GEOL232-236, but more than this is highly recommended. GEOL331 (Principles of Basin Analysis) and GEOL338 (Engineering and Mining Geology) complement GEOL337. GEOL331 covers seismic reflection surveying and interpretation for basin analysis, whereas GEOL337 covers the non-seismic geophysical exploration methods which are used for mineral exploration. GEOL338 provides an introduction to engineering and mining geology, with emphasis on rock mechanics, site investigations and mining geotechnics. GEOL337 is strongly recommended as preparation for ENGE480 (Environmental and Engineering Geophysics).
Domestic fee $580.00
International fee $2,637.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Geological Sciences .