Graduate Certificate in Mineral Exploration Geoscience
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
This course provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used by geologists and others in exploring for and evaluating mineral and energy deposits. It assumes no prior geological knowledge, and is well suited for those who are already employed by or interact with the resources sector in finance, investment, administration or non-geological technical roles, and wish to gain a better understanding of the geoscience behind mineral and energy exploration projects.
Structure
Detailed information about the course structure is available through official Curtin pages: http://handbook.curtin.edu.au/courses/32/322680.html
Subjects
- This course comprises four units in the field of Mineral Exploration Geoscience. The first semester of this course provides an introduction to fundamental geological concepts and a number of basic skills including rock and mineral identification, field geology and the interpretation of geological maps and cross sections. The next semester focuses on the origins and characteristics of Earth's mineral and energy deposits. Course materials are delivered online, supplemented by one intensive five-day field based session in Kalgoorlie in semester one. As this course is nested in the Graduate Diploma Mineral Exploration Geoscience students may use their Graduate Certificate as a stepping stone to the next award.
Standard entry requirements
Applicants require a recognised Bachelor Degree in any discipline. Alternatively, applicants with more than three years’ demonstrable experience working in a geoscience field may be considered for entry into the Graduate Certificate.
Study information
Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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Curtin Kalgoorlie | Domestic: $14,358 | No |
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