2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE5661M Ore Deposits and their Structural Controls
15 creditsClass Size: 14
Module manager: Dr Taija Torvela
Email: t.m.torvela@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
Only students attending the MSc Structural Geology with Geophysics programme are eligible to take this moduleThis module is mutually exclusive with
SOEE5132M | Reservoir Structural Geology and Hydrocarbon Prospectivity o |
Module replaces
SOEE5660MThis module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
The module provides an understanding of how deformation processes affect ore bodies, and how knowledge and skills in structural geology and geophysics can be used to aid ore exploration and ore deposit modelling.Objectives
By the end of the module the student will be able to:- Identify the major ore forming minerals and their assemblages in hand specimens and relate textures and structures to ore forming processes
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the most important types of ore deposits in terms of their (primary) genetic origins, form, economic importance, and exploration strategies.
- Demonstrate a detailed understanding of how ore deposits are deformed and modified by tectonic processes and structures, and of the main structural controls on ore deposit
- Demonstrate a detailed understanding of how structural geology and geophysical knowledge and techniques as well as 3D visualisation can be used to aid ore exploration and ore deposit modelling
Learning outcomes
- Spatial and temporal relationships between primary ore deposits and deformed ore deposits
- Applying knowledge and techniques to ore exploration and ore deposit modelling
Syllabus
Part 1:
- Identification of important ore minerals in hand specimen.
- Primary genetic models for economically important ore deposits (Au, Cu, Pb/Zn, Fe) and the implications of genetic models for exploration.
Part 2:
- Deformation of ore deposits and structural controls on mineralisation and ore body geometries
- Using geophysical methods in ore exploration
- Using software for 3D modelling of ore deposits and structures
- Field trip to a mine (2 days)
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Fieldwork | 1 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Practical | 11 | 3.00 | 33.00 |
Private study hours | 91.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 59.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
Preparation for assessed coursework 15hResearch and preparation of final report 76h
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Attendance at lectures and practicals;Assessed coursework after Part 1;
Practical classes in part 2 will include checking students’ work to ensure progress
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Report | Project Report (3,000 words + results of 3D modelling of given data) | 70.00 |
Report | Individual report based on group practical exercise but including theoretical considerations (2,000 words) | 30.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Resit will comprise an assessed practical
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 15/05/2017
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