Economic and Resource Geology

Economic and Resource Geology
Nature and genesis of metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits, including laboratory study of economic minerals. Field trips.
GEOL
460
 Hours3.0 Credit, 2.0 Lecture, 2.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesGEOL 352
 TaughtFall
 ProgramsContaining GEOL 460
Course Outcomes

Ore Mineralogy

Identify important ore-forming minerals, textures, and structures in hand sample and in the field.

Ore Genesis

Compare and contrast the principal ore-forming processes: magmatic, hydrothermal, and sedimentary.

Ore Deposit Models

Use observed characteristics of an ore deposit to develop a genetic model for its origin.

Resource Exploration Strategies

Develop an exploration strategy for an ore deposit based on a genetic model.