Geological Mapping 2

Curriculum Guideline

Effective Date:
Course
Discontinued
No
Course Code
EAES 2810
Descriptive
Geological Mapping 2
Department
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Faculty
Science & Technology
Credits
4.00
Start Date
End Term
201920
PLAR
No
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
20
Contact Hours
Lecture 2 hours Lab 4 hours
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Lab
Learning Activities

Lecture, lab, occasional field trips.

Course Description
This course is about the techniques of collecting and mapping geological information as applied to the characteristics of magmatic, hydrothermal and supergene ore deposits. Field trips will be required for this course.
Course Content
  • Maps and cross-sections applied to exploration and mining, including the selection, display and analysis of a number of types of data.  Many applications will use ArcGIS.
  • Geology of mineral deposits, including:  formation, mineralogy, petrology, ore-concentrating processes, diagenesis and mapping.  The following deposit types will be covered: 
    • Magmatic ore deposits (chromite, base-metal Ni, kimberlites).
    • Hydrothermal ore deposits (porphyry, skarns, epithermal Au, VMS, orogenic Au, SEDEX).
    • Supergene deposits.
  • Mineral and rock identification using hand specimen, stereo (low power) microscope and petrographic microscope.
  • Report writing.
Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing EAES 2810, a student will be able to:

  • Describe processes that concentrate minerals into deposits.
  • Describe important types of ore deposits (magmatic, hydrothermal and supergene).
  • Identify suites of minerals associated with ore deposits.
  • Prepare and interpret a variety of geological maps for evaluating ore deposits, utilizing ArcGIS and other methods.
  • Prepare geological reports.
  • Collect mapping data from rock outcrops, drill cores and drill information.
Means of Assessment

Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College 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            25 - 40%

Project(s)                              10 - 25%

Term exams and quizzes         25%

Final exam                             25%

Textbook Materials

Students should consult the bookstore for the latest required course materials, including textbooks.  The course will utilize one textbook each on ore deposits, mineral exploration and mapping techniques.  Additional readings will be assigned by the instructor.

Textbooks:

  • Ridley, J.; Ore Deposit Geology;  Cambridge University Press, or equivalent.
  • Moon, C.J., Whateley, M.K.G., Evans, A.M.;  Introduction to Mineral Exploration;  Blackwell Publishing, or equivalent.
  • Bennison, G.M.;  An Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps;  Hodder Education Publishing, or equivalent.

Students will also need some other supplies:  "Rite in the Rain" waterproof booklet or equivalent, rock hammer, hand lens, mineral identification kit, safety eyewear.

Prerequisites
Corequisites

Students must complete the following courses either at the same time as OR prior to taking EAES 2810:

EAES 2410 and EAES 2550