Course

Resource Deposits and Maps

Faculty
Science & Technology
Department
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Course code
EAES 2805
Credits
4.00
Semester length
15 Weeks
Max class size
20
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Lab
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This course introduces techniques used for collection and mapping of geological information, with applications to sedimentary, magmatic and hydrothermal resource deposits. Field trips will be required. These field trips may take place outside of scheduled class hours.
Course content
  • Map fundamentals: map scales, projections, coordinate systems, symbology, posting and contouring data, cross-sections, use of GPS and GIS
  • Publicly available maps and reports: GSC, BCGS and other provincial agencies, USGS, commercial online sources
  • Maps and cross-sections applied to exploration and mining: selection, display and analysis of data, surface locations (drill holes, samples, adits, claim boundaries, etc.), surficial and bedrock geology, structure, thickness, lithology, mineralogy, geochronology, geochemistry, depositional environment, facies, fractures, subsurface tunnel maps
  • Geology of resource deposits, which may include the following types: sedimentary (petroleum, coal, potash, uranium, banded iron, carbonate-hosted Pb/Zn, oil/gas shale, oil sands), magmatic (chromite, base-metal Ni, kimberlites), hydrothermal (porphyry, skarn, epithermal, VMS, orogenic, SEDEX), supergene
  • Mineral and rock identification and description of hand samples and core. Tools will include mineral property ID kit, rock hammer, hand lens, low-power microscope, petrographic microscope (intro skills)
Learning activities

Lecture, lab and occasional field trips.

Means of assessment

Assessment will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:

Assignments and Labs    10-40%
Project 10-40%
Tests 25%
Final Exam 25%
Total 100%
Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • utilize publicly available information sources when geologically evaluating an area;
  • prepare and interpret a variety of geological map types, including paper and digital maps;
  • describe types of sedimentary, magmatic and hydrothermal resource deposits;
  • identify suites of minerals associated with resource deposits;
  • collect data from rock outcrops, drill cores and drill information;
  • prepare simple geological reports.
Textbook materials

Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may incude:

Textbooks:

  • Ridley, J; Ore deposit Geology; Cambridge University Press.
  • Jebrak and Marcoux; Geology of Mineral Resources; Geological Association of Canada.

Other Course Materials: "Rite in the Rain" waterproof booklet or equivalent, rock hammer, hand lens, mineral identification kit, safety eyewear.

Requisites

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer details for EAES 2805
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025