2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE3660 Geology and Mineral Exploration in Northern Ireland
10 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr Rob Chapman
Email: r.j.chapman@see.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
Completion of level 2 GS programmePre-requisites
SOEE3600 | Ore Deposits & Exploitation |
This module is mutually exclusive with
SOEE3040 | Easter Field Class (Geo) |
SOEE3042 | Easter Field Class (Env) |
SOEE3560 | Petroleum Reservoir Fieldtrip |
SOEE5840M | Geology and Mineral Exploration in Northern Ireland |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:1. Apply information from field observations of igneous and metamorphic rocks to develop ore deposit models at specific localities
2. Interrogate data sets derived from both deposit scale mapping and core data to produce a simple resource estimation
3. Integrate information derived from geological considerations and previous exploration activities to design a short field exploration program
4. Synthesize the understanding of an area developed in ‘3’ with new data collected in the field to evaluate the exploration potential of a specific locality
Skills outcomes
1. Refinement of observational skills and interpretation in igneous and metamorphic petrology
2. Collection of samples for geochemical analysis.
3. Application and evaluation of geological data in a minerals exploration context.
4. Introduction to use of XRF in the field and IoGas geochemical software
5. Integration of data sets in a GIS system
6. Mangaing uncertainty in data analysis
Syllabus
1. Tyrone igneous complex, ophiolite, metamorphic basement and their tectonic relations
2. Genesis of the Curraghinalt gold deposit and potential for concealed VMS mineralization
3. Professional practice in mineral exploration exercise including, core analysis in metalliferous exploration, use of heavy mineral concentrates from stream sediments and introduction to xrf analysis in tandem with specialist geochemical software. Mine visit offered if compatible with Company schedules
4. Integration of both received and new data set generated in the field in a GIS system
5. Exploring in areas of glaciated terrain
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Fieldwork | 6 | 8.00 | 48.00 |
Group learning | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Lecture | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
Private study hours | 44.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 56.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
Preparation for field course:- Background reading and preparation: 8 hrs.
Production of written assessments:
- Group analysis and evaluation of field data (carried out in the field) (12 hrs)
- Individual production of work books (8 hrs)
- Report (1,800 words) to be researched and written post field course (16 hrs).
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Observation during the 6 field days - responses to oral questions in the field.Oral feedback to the group re workbooks provided at end of field period (but in N Ireland). Post hand in - Individual feedback from workbooks provided well in advance of hand in deadline for report.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Report | Individual report (1800 words) | 60.00 |
In-course Assessment | 2 x Individual question sheets (500 words equivalent) | 40.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Resit by production of a single report which covers the scope of the syllabus
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 21/02/2018
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