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Introduction
Introduction to Exploration Geology – Class Syllabus
1. Overview of Physical
Geology
Instructor: David Adams
2. Rock Identification Methods
Geologic Principles
3. Maps & Navigation Text: Introduction to Prospecting, by E.L. Faulkner
Geologic Maps
4. Igneous Rocks Materials: Ore Mineral Set, Mineral Testing Kit (see ‘Note 1’ below)
Magmatic Deposits **** Materials and text supplied by student (approximately $60 US) ****
5. Plutonic-Related Deposits
Air Photos
6. Volcanic Rocks
Volcanic-Related Deposits
7. Sedimentary Rocks Class Content Lab Reading
Low Temp. Deposits 1. Overview of 1. Ore Mineral Identification pp. 9 – 23
GPS Navigation
Exploration Geology
8. Hydrothermal Veins& 2. Cosmic Origin of
Alteration
9. Metamorphic Rocks Earth, Overview of
Metamorphic Deposits Plate Tectonics
10. Structural Geology 3. Geochemical
Structural Controls on 1
Mineralization
Characteristics of
Earth
** Mid Term
4. Geophysical
11. Mechanical Erosion Characteristics of
Placer Deposits
Earth
12. Geochemical Sampling
Methods
13. Adit/Trench Mapping 1. Rock Identification 1. Mine/Deposit Research
Geochemical Methods 2. Geologic Principles, Paper
14. Geophysical Methods Geologic Time
2
15. Project Planning 3. Exploration Geology
Claim Staking Terminology
16. Exploration Drilling
Methods
1. Introduction to 1. Topo/Geologic Map Exercise pp. 45 –
** Final Exam Maps, 57
3 2. Navigation and GPS
3. Geologic Maps

1. Igneous Rocks, 1. Plutonic Rocks (optional)

Bowen’s Reaction 2. Plutonic Rock Web Sites
Series
4 2. Rock Forming
Minerals Magmatic
Deposits

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1. Plutonic-Related 1. Air Photo Exercise pp.31-38

Deposits
5 2. Skarn Deposits
3. Air Photos

1. Volcanic Rocks 1. Volc.’s/ Volc.Rock Web Sites

2. Volcanic-Related
6
Deposits

1. Sedimentary Rocks 1. UTM Exercise pp.25-27

2. Low Temperature 2. Sed. Rock, LTS Deposit &
7 Deposits GPS Web Sites
3. GPS Methods

1. Hydrothermal 1. Alteration Map Plotting

Alteration Exercise
2. Hydrothermal Vein 2. Alteration Web Sites
8 Deposits
3. Alteration Mapping

1. Metamorphic Rocks 1. Cross Section Exercise

2. Metamorphic-Hosted 2. Metam.Rocks/Metam.-related
9 Deposits dep.’s Websites

1. Structural Geology 1. Structure 3 Point Problem pp.87-94

2. Structural Controls
10
on Mineralization

1. Mechanical 1. Panning Exercise pp.95-112

Erosion 2. Gold panning - Web Sites
11
2. Placer Deposits

1. Geochemical 1. Soil Geochem Contouring pp. 61-65

Sampling Exercise
12
2. Geostatistics

1. Rock Sampling 1. Adit Map Exercise

13 2. Trench/Adit Mapping

1. Geophysical 1. Gravity Survey Plotting Ex. pp. 67-79

Surveys
2. Magnetic, Electrical
14 and Gravity
Methods;

1. Claim Staking 1. Claim Form Exercise

2. Exploration Project 2. Exploration Project Planning
15
Planning Exercise

1. Exploration Drilling 1. Drill Section Plotting Exercise

16 Methods

Note 1:

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Purchase or borrow:

1) inexpensive mineral test kit (handlens, pencil magnet, white streak plate,
copper penny, HCl bottle, and nail/pocket knife/scratcher).

Approximately 0.5 oz of dilute (<10%) Hydrochoric Acid is

recommended. Also known as Mureatic Acid
Hydrochloric acid is dangerous. Handle it with extreme care, using
only a drop to test, and store it properly.
Sources include chemical suppliers and some pool maintenance
suppliers.

2) several ore minerals (approx. 2 inch size) to identify and test the physical
properties.

Recommended minerals: galena, chalcopyrite, pyrite, chalcocite, stibnite,

arsenopyrite, pyrrhotite, magnetite, hematite, molybdenite, chromite, sphalerite.
Also highly recommended are a few common ganue minerals such as quartz,
calcite, amphibole, and chlorite.

Sources of Text:

Miners Inc. (1-800-824-7452, www.minerox.com)

Geosource (1-970-223-5511, http://geoed.com/GE-contact-pg.html

Crown Publications Inc., 546 Yates St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1K8, PH
604-386-4636, FX 604-386-0221

Sources of Lab Supplies:

Miners Inc. (1-800-824-7452, www.minerox.com)

Geosource (1-970-223-5511, http://geoed.com/GE-contact-pg.html

Ward’s Scientific (1-800-962-2660, www.wardsci.com)

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