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EXM256: Process Mineralogy

This unit draws upon principles of structural and chemical crystallography, and phase chemistry to develop a systematic study of minerals and materials as an introduction to process mineralogy. The mineralogy of the principal ores is illustrated and discussed. Practical work provides opportunities to develop skills in the techniques of mineral identification and analysis, information access and communication.

Points

4

Enrolment Options

Murdoch: S2-internal

Contact Time

Lectures: 3 hours per week; laboratories/workshops: 4 hours per week.
External: Internet access and compulsory 5 day on-campus laboratory session.
Due to the nature of offering this unit students are recommended to seek confirmation of the exact attenda

Prerequisites

M130/EXM130 Geological Processes or equivalent, or approval of the Unit Coordinator, or enrolment in G1034 Graduate Diploma in Extractive Metallurgy.

Notes

This unit is available externally in odd numbered years only.

School

School of Chemical and Mathematical Sciences

Unit Coordinator

Dr Dan Churach

  • Position:
Lecturer
  • E-mail:
D.Churach@murdoch.edu.au
  • Location:
Murdoch Campus
Science and Computing
Room 3.058
  • Phone:
    Prefix: +618
9360 2831
Unit Contacts
Contact Phone
Prefix: +618
Location
Teaching Period(s)
Dr Dan Churach
Lecturer
(D.Churach@murdoch.edu.au)
9360 2831 Murdoch Campus
Science and Computing
Room 3.058
MURDOCH S2: Internal
(02/08/2010 - 26/11/2010)
 
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Asia Pacific Management Institute (Singapore)

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