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An introduction to mineralogy, igneous and metamorphic petrology, and related ore deposits, and their use in interpretation of geological environments. Students will be introduced to geologic processes sensitive to pressure, temperature and volatile availability, including magma crystallisation and gold mineralisation.
GEOL101 and GEOL102 OR GEOL111 and 15 points at 100 level from GEOL
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Robb, L. J; Introduction to ore-forming processes ; Blackwell Pub., 2005.
Shelley, David; Optical mineralogy ; 2nd ed; Elsevier, 1985 (Can be purchased from School of Earth & Environment).
Winter, John D; Principles of igneous and metamorphic petrology ; 2nd ed; Prentice Hall, 2010.
Domestic fee $1,099.00
International fee $5,388.00
* 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.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 30 people apply to enrol.
For further information see School of Earth and Environment on the departments and faculties page .