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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 module

This module is mutually exclusive with

SOEE5132MReservoir Structural Geology and Hydrocarbon Prospectivity o

Module replaces

SOEE5660M

This 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 typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Fieldwork115.0015.00
Lecture111.0011.00
Practical113.0033.00
Private study hours91.00
Total Contact hours59.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)150.00

Private study

Preparation for assessed coursework 15h
Research 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 typeNotes% of formal assessment
ReportProject Report (3,000 words + results of 3D modelling of given data)70.00
ReportIndividual 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 module

Last updated: 15/05/2017

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