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Introduction To Geology

Introduction to Geology

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Course Code B340MI12
Area Of Study Mining
General Description

This program provides introductory knowledge to persons with an interest in geology, including mineralogy, identification and classification of rocks, geological time scale, internal structures of the earth and plate tectonics, exploration methods and environmental influences such as global warming.

Topics covered:

  • Geological time scale
  • Minerals - silicates, sulphides, oxides, hydroxides, carbonates, etc.
  • Internal structures of the earth
  • Plate tectonics
  • Rocks - igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
  • Geological structures - folds and faults
  • Mineral deposits of Australia
  • Exploration methods - geochemical, geophysical, drilling, sampling, assaying
  • Geology and the environment

Course Delivery
This course is delivered on Saturday and Sunday over two consecutive weekends.

Venue
City Campus Bendigo

 

Accreditation This course is accredited by Bendigo TAFE.
Prerequisites of Qualifications / Experience

There are no prerequisites however basic literacy is required.

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Details
$395.00 Bld C Rm 2.18 City Campus Bendigo Sat 28 Nov 8am - 5pm 4 Sessions
Further Study Options Persons can complete further studies with the Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration.
Assessment You will not be assessed as part of this course.
Recognition of Prior Learning Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: Bendigo TAFE has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.

For more information on this Course, or any other, you may contact BRIT by email info@britafe.vic.edu.au or by phone 1300 554 248.

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