GEOL 4310/6310

Economic Geology
Credit Hours:
3

Course Description

Classification and origin of base and precious metal ore deposits; relationships between ore deposits, host rocks, and plate tectonics; principles of ore deposit exploration and evaluation.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Field mapping project and field trips.


Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes

Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.

 

Prerequisites:
GEOL 4020-4020L
Semester Offered:
Spring