Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit covers the concepts and applications of geophysical techniques as used in modern mineral exploration programmes that use the concept of a mineral system to discover new mineral deposits. The unit provides students with the opportunity to develop advanced understanding and practical skills in applying geophysical methods to explore for mineral systems that are deep below the surface or hidden by thick cover rocks.
Students are introduced to the principles and applications of the most commonly used geophysical exploration techniques and gain practical skills in the integrated analysis of geophysical data sets using state-of-the art strategies. The unit covers the concepts that underpin all geophysical methods and uses real-world mineral exploration scenarios to provide experience in geophysical data processing and interpretation.
The unit is composed of two modules, which are also developed as micro-credentials. Module 1 provides an overview of the principles behind geophysical exploration methods, then covers the ubiquitous magnetic method. Module 2 introduces gravity, radiometric electrical and electromagnetic methods and concludes by considering geophysical methods in the context of mineral system based-exploration paradigms. This leads on to an independent research assignment where students apply what they have learned to the problem of how to explore for a particular mineral system/mineral deposit type when it is under cover.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate knowledge of the principles underpinning geophysical methods commonly used in mineral exploration; (2) demonstrate practical skills in geophysical data acquisition design, processing and interpretation; (3) demonstrate proficiency in geophysical interpretation and data integration especially with respect to deriving maximum geological information from the data; (4) demonstrate knowledge of the role, strengths and limitations of geophysical techniques used in mineral exploration; (5) apply geophysical methods to mineral exploration under cover; and (6) communicate scientific results effectively.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) online quizzes; (2) practical interpretation exercises and assignments; and (3) research report. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Mike Dentith
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- Intensive workshop teaching over two weeks (up to 7 hrs/day for 10 days) and some online components
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.