EESC 7903: Seminar - Ore Deposit Models

Fall 2013 Time: Thursdays 7:00-9:30 Location: 3108N Instructor: Wayne Powell (wpowell@brooklyn.cuny.edu) Course Description: Examination of models for the formation of metallic ore deposits with relation to their based on environment of formation and primary mineralization processes. Textbook: An Introduction to Ore-Forming Processes, Laurence Robb, 2005, Blackwell Publishing, 373 p. (Required) Computer Requirements: access to GeoRef database (Brooklyn College Library); access to Dropbox (www.dropbox.com)

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course students will be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. Describe a variety of metallic ore deposits and the physical and chemical factors that are associated with their formation Effectively summarize primary sources in economic geology Cite scientific literature correctly Communicate effectively in a seminar setting (leading and contributing)

Assessment: Weekly Summaries Weekly Discussion Ore Environment Summaries Final Exam

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(2% each) (2% each) (10% each)

Week Lecture 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Introduction and Magmatic Processes (Robb, 2-57) Magmatic Processes: Ni-Cu-Cr-PGE Deposits Magmatic Processes: Sn and Rare Element Pegmatites Magmatic Hydrothermal Processes (Robb, 75-101) Magmatic Processes: Cu-Mo-Au Porphyries Magmatic Processes: Au-Ag-Cu Epithermal Deposits Magmatic Processes: Skarn Deposits Hydrothermal Processes (Robb,129-174) (Magmatic Processes Summary Due) Hydrothermal Processes: Cu-Pb-Zn VMS Deposits Hydrothermal Processes: Zn-Pb MVT Deposits Hydrothermal Processes: Carlin-Type Au Deposits Sedimentary Processes (Robb, 219-245) (Hydrothermal Processes Summary Due) Sedimentary Processes: Au-Sn-Ti-Diamond Placer Deposits Sedimentary Processes: Superior-Type BIF Exam