2019/20 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 2019/20

Pre-requisite qualifications

Whilst there are no specific pre requisites for this module, students are advised that module 3600/5660 provides an excellent background. Students who do not select these courses will be provided with resources to ensure that they are not disadvantaged.

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 website

Last updated: 30/04/2018

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