Overview
Description
The course will introduce students to detailed mapping methods of ore deposits (scales <1:500). Students will be introduced to the Anaconda Mining mapping method and will learn how to record detailed observations of lithology, structure, hydrothermal alteration, vein types and mineralization.
Units
Lecture2
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- identify geologic and hydrothermal characteristics of porphyry copper deposits.
- to map in detail (1:200 scale) open pit mine exposures of copper mineralization.
- map in detail (1:500) surface exposures of copper mineralization.