ESF - Exploration Skills Mapping Camp
When and where
07/03/2010 until 14/03/2010
Duration: 7 days
Queenstown,western Tasmania (ex Hobart)
Course coordinator/contact
Dr Tony Webster
Phone : 362261942
Email : A.E.Webster@utas.edu.au
Subject Coordinators
Tony Webster, Andrew McNeill and David Selley
Course Outline:
Geological mapping, core logging and the recognition of ore-related hydrothermal alteration mineral assemblages are essential skills for all mining industry geologists. This field-based course will examine core and surface exposures of a mixed volcano-sedimentary succession in the highly mineralised Cambrian Mount Read Volcanics and Dundas Group of western Tasmania. The course is aimed at Honours-level students interested in either a career in the minerals industry or in sharpening their field skills prior to undertaking mapping- or drill core-based projects. Subjects covered include graphic and structural core logging techniques, basic structural, lithological and alteration mapping, distinguishing primary and hydrothermal alteration-related features in rocks, interpreting geochemical data, working with stereonets and cross-section construction. Staff and students stay in back-packer style accommodation in Queenstown.
Course Assesment:
Assessment is based on field maps, core logs and cross-sections and a short written report (4 page max.) to be handed in at the completion of the camp.
10 % Performance and aptitude in the field (i.e. assessment based on attitude and approach to mapping, basic field skills (e.g. structural measurements, rock and mineral identification, representation of data on maps, etc), level of independence, approach to problem solving, response to questions, etc).
30 % Interpreted field map (2 sheets)
15 % Core logs
20 % Cross-sections
10 % Stereonets
15 % Short-answer questions
Special Requirements:
Special Requirements: Students are expected to supply all field gear, but compasses and mapping boards can be provided by prior arrangement. Weather conditions on the west coast of Tasmania can be extreme and unpredictable at any time of the year. Students should come prepared for both hot and sunny, and cold and wet weather. Much of the mapping is conducted along a Hydro canal and gumboots, wet-boots or waders are recommended.
Students provide their own meals.
First and last days of the course are travelling time (ex Hobart)
Payment Information:
Please check above for payment information, or click here for payment to the VIEPS office.
Groups:
Methodologies
Field Trip: : YES
Approx. Cost: $0.00
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Course Fees:
MCA Student: $0.00
External Student: $0.00
Industry: $0.00
