GEOL 5342 - Exploration of Ore Resources

Credit(s): 3

This course provides an overview of the geology of economic mineral systems formed by magmatic-hydrothermal, sedimentary and metamorphic processes. An emphasis will be on the natural controls on mineral resource localization, transportation mechanisms for metals and sulfur in the environment, and resource extraction. Students will be expected to research the physical and chemical characteristics of selected deposits and mining districts, including tectonic settings, geochemical investigations, and application of new developments in spatial characterization and remote sensing methods.