Ore Genesis

Module code: GL4107

At this point in your degree programme, you will already know about the different mineral deposit types and some of the theories about how they form. Now, through a process-based understanding of how ore deposits are created, you will improve your ability to predict the location of new deposits - particularly those in new terrains or buried under cover.

This module culminates in a team exercise in which you will interpret a dataset on a new deposit and generate your own genetic model.

Topics covered

• The techniques used to provide data for genetic models, such as temperature, composition, amounts and flowpaths of hydrothermal fluids and how they vary in space and time
• How to use this information to analyse ore genetic studies, both in literature and collected data

Learning

• 2 hours of lectures
• 34 hours of practical classes and workshops
• 114 hours of guided independent study

Assessment

• Exam, 2 hours (60%)
• Coursework - exercise 1 (15%)
• Coursework - exercise 2 (25%)