2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE5841M Geology and Mineral Exploration in Northern Ireland (MGeol)
10 creditsClass Size: 15
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-requisites
| SOEE5660M | Ore Deposits & Exploitation |
This module is mutually exclusive with
| SOEE3040 | Easter Field Class (Geo) |
| SOEE3042 | Easter Field Class (Env) |
| SOEE3560 | Petroleum Reservoir Fieldtrip |
| SOEE3660 | Geology and Mineral Exploration in Northern Ireland |
| SOEE5605M | Easter Field Class (Geo Sci) |
| SOEE5610M | Easter Field Clas (Env Geol) |
| SOEE5840M | Geology and Mineral Exploration in Northern Ireland |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:1. Apply information from field observations of igneous and metamorphic rocks and synthesize with an understanding of regional metallogeny to develop ore deposit models at specific localities.
2. Integrate information derived from geological considerations and previous exploration activities to design a short field exploration program
3. Interpret mineralogical data describing the composition of detrital gold grains in terms of their likely origins from local gold mineralization
4. Synthesize the understanding of an area developed in ‘3 and 4’ with new data collected in the field to evaluate the exploration potential of a specific locality in a GIS system .
5. Critically evaluate the data generated by field activities in the light of field observations and an understanding of regional mineralization.
Learning outcomes
1. Refinement of observational skills and interpretation in igneous and metamorphic petrology in relation to ore deposit models.
2. Collection of stream sediment samples
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. introduction to GIS systems in mineral exploration
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 comprising a synthesis of data from 1. Desk top study, 2. Drift geology, 3. Stream sediment geochemistry, 4. Gold compositional studies. use of heavy mineral concentrates from stream sediments
4. Use of Iogas software and GIS systems
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Practicals | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Fieldwork | 6 | 8.00 | 48.00 |
| Lecture | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 46.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 54.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Preparation for interactive periods in lectures: 6 hrsPreparation of oral presentation: 10 hrs
Preparation of 3500 word report : 30 hrs
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Formative assessment set in week 3, submitted week 8. This forms the first part of the project report (literature survey element). Private study included in 30 hrs specified for the report. Feedback provided orally during field course.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Report (2000 words) | 70.00 |
| Presentation | In-field Presentation | 30.00 |
| Literature Review | Literature Survey (Formative) | 0.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 08/05/2018
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