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GEOL 671 - Ore Deposits

(3 units)
Genesis and localization of metallic mineral deposits; mineral zoning, hydrothermal alteration and weathering; economic and environmental aspects of mineral extraction. Weekend field trips.

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe processes leading to the formation of mineral deposits.
2. distinguish between different geological environments relate to ore deposits.
3. recognize the potential commodities found in different mineral deposits.


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