Course

Geological Mapping 2

Faculty
Science & Technology
Department
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Course Code
EAES 2810
Credits
4.00
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
20
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Lab
Typically Offered
Winter

Overview

Course Description
This course is about the techniques of collecting and mapping geological information as applied to the characteristics of magmatic, hydrothermal and supergene ore deposits. Field trips will be required for this course.
Course Content
  • Maps and cross-sections applied to exploration and mining, including the selection, display and analysis of a number of types of data.  Many applications will use ArcGIS.
  • Geology of mineral deposits, including:  formation, mineralogy, petrology, ore-concentrating processes, diagenesis and mapping.  The following deposit types will be covered: 
    • Magmatic ore deposits (chromite, base-metal Ni, kimberlites).
    • Hydrothermal ore deposits (porphyry, skarns, epithermal Au, VMS, orogenic Au, SEDEX).
    • Supergene deposits.
  • Mineral and rock identification using hand specimen, stereo (low power) microscope and petrographic microscope.
  • Report writing.
Learning Activities

Lecture, lab, occasional field trips.

Means of Assessment

Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ policy.  The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester.  Evaluation will be based on the following:

Assignments and Labs            25 - 40%

Project(s)                              10 - 25%

Term exams and quizzes         25%

Final exam                             25%

Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing EAES 2810, a student will be able to:

  • Describe processes that concentrate minerals into deposits.
  • Describe important types of ore deposits (magmatic, hydrothermal and supergene).
  • Identify suites of minerals associated with ore deposits.
  • Prepare and interpret a variety of geological maps for evaluating ore deposits, utilizing ArcGIS and other methods.
  • Prepare geological reports.
  • Collect mapping data from rock outcrops, drill cores and drill information.
Textbook Materials

Students should consult the bookstore for the latest required course materials, including textbooks.  The course will utilize one textbook each on ore deposits, mineral exploration and mapping techniques.  Additional readings will be assigned by the instructor.

Textbooks:

  • Ridley, J.; Ore Deposit Geology;  Cambridge University Press, or equivalent.
  • Moon, C.J., Whateley, M.K.G., Evans, A.M.;  Introduction to Mineral Exploration;  Blackwell Publishing, or equivalent.
  • Bennison, G.M.;  An Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps;  Hodder Education Publishing, or equivalent.

Students will also need some other supplies:  "Rite in the Rain" waterproof booklet or equivalent, rock hammer, hand lens, mineral identification kit, safety eyewear.

Requisites

Prerequisites

EAES 2400 and EAES 2800

Corequisites

Students must complete the following course either at the same time as OR prior to taking EAES 2810:

EAES 2851

Equivalencies

Courses listed here are equivalent to this course and cannot be taken for further credit:

  • No equivalency courses

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer Details for EAES 2810
Athabasca University (AU) AU GEOL 3XX (3)
Capilano University (CAPU) CAPU SCEL 2XX (4)
College of the Rockies (COTR) COTR GEOL 2XX (3)
Langara College (LANG) LANG GEOL 2XXX (3)
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) No credit
Simon Fraser University (SFU) No credit
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) TRU GEOL 2XXX (3)
Trinity Western University (TWU) No credit
University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) UBCO EESC_O 3rd (3)
University of Northern BC (UNBC) UNBC GEOG 2XX (3)
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) UFV GEOG 2XX (4)
University of Victoria (UVIC) UVIC EOS 2XX (1.5)
Vancouver Community College (VCC) VCC EVSC 2XXX (3)
Vancouver Community College (VCC) No credit
Vancouver Island University (VIU) VIU GEOL 2nd (4)

Course Offerings

Winter 2025