GEOL2009 Geological Field Mapping Semester 2,...

Unit study package code: GEOL2009

Mode of study: Internal

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Lecture: 1 x 1 Hours Weekly Fieldwork: 1 x 7 Days Once-only

This unit contains a fieldwork component. Find out more about fieldwork on the work integrated learning (WIL) website at http://ctl.curtin.edu.au/wil/fieldwork/index.cfm, which also contains a link to the Fieldwork Policy and Fieldwork Manual.

Credit Value: 25.0

Pre-requisite units: 7032 (v.0) Geology 102 or any previous version OR GEOL1006 (v.0) Fundamentals of Geology 2 or any previous version

Co-requisite units: Nil

Anti-requisite units: 10199 (v.0) Geology 242 - Remote Sensing and Field Geological Mapping or any previous version

Result type: Grade/Mark

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Unit coordinator:

Title: DrName: Nick TimmsPhone: +618 9266 4372Email: [email protected]: Building: 312 - Room: 318Consultation times: Nick has other teaching and research commitments.

Please contact him via email to make an appointment.

Teaching Staff: Name: Andrea AgangiPhone: 9266 7824Email: [email protected]: Building: 312 - Room: 208B

Administrative contact: Name: Annette LabrooyPhone: 9266 7968Email: [email protected]: Building: 312 - Room: 214

Unit Outline

GEOL2009 Geological Field Mapping Semester 2, 2016

Faculty of Science and EngineeringDepartment of Applied Geology

GEOL2009 Geological Field Mapping Bentley Campus 19 Jul 2016 Department of Applied Geology, Faculty of Science and Engineering

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Acknowledgement of Country We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past and present.

Syllabus Geological mapping in the field, and application of appropriate field techniques to support the generation of a field map. Map preparation, core logging and report writing.

Introduction The generation of a field map and mapping report is commonly the best way to understand the geology of an area, and can provide an important context for all other geological studies. Therefore, the acquisition of the necessary skills to develop an understanding of geology in the field is crucial element of training in geosciences. The outdoor nature of field mapping provides an unparalleled, stimulating and immersive learning environment for you to get to grips with concepts and material that have been taught in the lecture theatres and practical classes throughout your degree program so far. Successful field mappers integrate and apply knowledge from all aspects of geology to decipher the geological history in a particular area. This can make geological mapping extremely challenging, especially as a student. However, the outcomes can be very rewarding, as well providing a chance to work outdoors, often in beautiful wilderness areas seldom seen by others. In this unit, you will hone the skills required to make careful and robust geological observations, measurements and interpretations in the field, and learn how to make a geological map of an area over several days. This process will involve planning, reconnaissance, strategy, time management, and the iterative building and testing hypotheses and interpretations based on observations during fieldwork. Field mapping will involve careful, accurate and systematic recording of field data, draftsmanship, and field navigation. Generation of a field and core log report will require skills for writing in a scientific style, and synthesis and analysis of field data.

Unit Learning Outcomes All graduates of Curtin University achieve a set of nine graduate attributes during their course of study. These tell an employer that, through your studies, you have acquired discipline knowledge and a range of other skills and attributes which employers say would be useful in a professional setting. Each unit in your course addresses the graduate attributes through a clearly identified set of learning outcomes. They form a vital part in the process referred to as assurance of learning. The learning outcomes tell you what you are expected to know, understand or be able to do in order to be successful in this unit. Each assessment for this unit is carefully designed to test your achievement of one or more of the unit learning outcomes. On successfully completing all of the assessments you will have achieved all of these learning outcomes.

Your course has been designed so that on graduating we can say you will have achieved all of Curtin's Graduate Attributes through the assurance of learning process in each unit.

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On successful completion of this unit students can: Graduate Attributes addressed

1 Identify different rock units of an area with diverse rock types complex structure and variable degrees of weathering. and interpret geological relationships in the field

2 Construct a geological field map and cross section of an area with detail appropriate to scale

3 Synthesise the geological history of a mapping project area as a written report

4 Manage time effectively to complete a complex project within a limited time period

5 Synthesise and report lithological, structural, mineralisation data from diamond-drill core using standard logging procedures

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Learning Activities

Lectures

Lectures are held in a large theatre on Mondays, 4 – 5 pm, 200A.220. Classes commence on the hour, and conclude by ten minutes before the hour. Students are expected to make their own notes (so bring writing materials) and to compile their own summaries of the lecture content for future reference. Lecture material, e.g. copies of PowerPoint slides, iLectures, diagrams, animations, etc., will be made available on FLECS Blackboard. Attendance at lectures is essential for providing the background information necessary for undertaking the associated fieldwork.

Field Excursion

The Geological Field Mapping 292 field excursion will map part of an Archaean greenstone belt, in the Mt Hunt area, south of Boulder - a significant area for economic mineralization in the Yilgarn Craton of Western Australia. The mapping area lies ~10km south of Kalgoorlie. Staff and students will stay at a single accommodation venue, with a short drive to and from the mapping area each day.

Core Logging

Core logging exercise will be held during weeks 2 to 4, with week 2 being set aside for a core logging lecture and the remaining time dedicated to logging core. During the lecture, we will inform you about the location of the core, and staff member will be available each week during the lecture time to help you with the core log.

Learning Resources Recommended texts

You do not have to purchase the following textbooks but you may like to refer to them.

l Thorpe, R.S. and Brown, G.C., 1985. Field Description of Igneous Rocks. Geological Society of London Handbook

Series. John Wiley & Sons, 154pp. ISBN-13: 978-0470201114

This is a great little (optional) book – full of classification schemes, and pocket size so it can be used in the field!

(ISBN/ISSN: 978-0470201114)

l Barnes, J.W. and Lisle, R.J., 2004, Basic Geological Mapping (4th Ed). Geological Society of London Handbook Series, John Wiley & Sons, 184p. ISBN-13: 978-0-470-84986-6.


(ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-470-84986-6)

l McClay, K.R., 1987, Mapping of Geological Structures. Geological Society of London Handbook Series, John Wiley & Sons, 161p. ISBN-13: 978-0471-93243-7


(ISBN/ISSN: 978-0471-93243-7)

Apply discipline knowledge Thinking skills (use analytical skills to solve problems)

Information skills (confidence to investigate new ideas)

Communication skills Technology skillsLearning how to learn (apply principles learnt to new situations) (confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems)

International perspective (value the perspectives of others)

Cultural understanding (value the perspectives of others)

Professional Skills (work independently and as a team) (plan own work)

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l Coe, A.L., 2010, Geological Field Techniques, J. Wiley-Blackwell, 323p. ISBN 978-1-4443-3062-5

This book is a great reference book for a variety of field techniques and geological mapping.

(ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4443-3062-5)

Other resources

The following resources will be posted on the Blackboard site for this unit:

l Copy of this unit outline l Powerpoint and/or pdf files and iLectures for lectures l Further details of field trip logistics l Risk Assessment and Code of Conduct forms l Assignment Instructions and details l ‘Digital rock archive’ for the field trip l Mapping symbol sheet l Guide to using a compass clinometer

The following resources will be made available prior to the field trip:

l Core for the core logging assignment l Hand specimens from the field mapping area

Assessment Assessment schedule

Detailed information on assessment tasks

1. Geological Field Mapping

1.a. Field Cross Section (~5%)

Each student will be required to produce a geological cross section of the mapping training area on the evening of the reconnaissance day of the field excursion.

The criteria for good quality cross sections from previous years is given below as a guide (total 10 marks):

l Descriptive title, name, student ID, date(s), scale bar (vertical and horizontal), RF scale (2 marks).

l End point identification, with full grid reference (including grid datum), and orientation arrows (2 marks).

Task Value % Date DueUnit Learning Outcome(s)

Assessed

1

Geological field mapping 50 percent Week: Wee 9 Day: Friday 30 September Time: 11 pm

1,2,4

2

Mapping report 35 percent Week: Week 13 Day: Monday 24 October Time: 5 pm

3

3

Core logging assignment 15 percent Week: Week 8 Day: Friday 23 September Time: 5 pm

5





l Accurate topographic profile using V:H = 1 (i.e., no vertical exaggeration) (1 mark).

l Accurate solid geology, consistent with the field map, with inferences above and below ground level (5 marks).

l All symbols and rock units the same as on the map.

Due Date: Evening of the reconnaissance day of the field trip – Sunday 25th September 2016.

Return: This will be marked and returned during the trip.

1.b. Field Map (~40%)

Each student is required to produce a neat field map of the mapping area. Field maps will be checked on a regular basis and collected for assessment before we leave the field area. Maps will be marked and returned soon after our return, and will serve as an aid for writing the final report. A ‘field geological’ map must be compiled whilst in the field and include all appropriate geological legends and symbols. Observations recorded directly on to the field map during the day and ‘inked-in’ during evening so that the map will ‘build-up’ during the field trip. This map, with cross-section, is expected to be correct and complete in every aspect, including an appropriate legend of rock units and symbols.

The marking criteria for the maps from previous years is given below as a guide (total 40 marks):

l Accuracy (16 marks): Presence and accuracy of boundary positions of the main rock units

l Details (9 marks): Presence of small-scale / minor units; subdivision of major units; accurate / honest distinction of observed versus inferred boundaries; evidence of higher-level structural interpretations to explain unit geometry.

l Structural data (10 marks): total number, variety, coverage and accurate measuring and plotting of structural data

l Neatness (2 marks): Draftsmanship of line work and colouring.

l Legend (3 marks): Rock units sensible, spelled correctly and matching map; rock descriptions complete, correct and useful; symbols complete and matching map; adequate descriptions of symbols; accurate RF scale and magnetic declination.

All students are assessed on an individual basis. To demonstrate a satisfactory level of ability and aptitude in respect to essential geological mapping skills the following are taken into consideration for assessment:

• Planning and organization of a geological mapping project

• Systematically map a specified area with detail appropriate to the scale of the mapping

• Accurately locate a ground position on a base map

• Competently use a GPS unit and accurately record coordinate data, where required

• Identify minerals and rocks in hand specimen, using logical procedures

• Identify geological boundaries in the field and plot boundaries on a field map/slip

• Use a geological compass for navigation and to correctly measure structural features

• Correctly interpret geological structures and other field information

• Cross-reference observations on a field slip/map with records in a field notebook

Due Date: Evening of the last day of the field trip – 11pm, Friday 30th September 2016.

Return: Your maps will be marked and returned soon after our return from Kalgoorlie, and will serve as an aid for writing the final report.

1.c. Field Notebook. (~5%)

The field notebook must be maintained in a neat and readable condition, and must be a thorough record of your field observations, including regional familiarisation. We will be ensuring that each student is responsible for their own field note taking. Furthermore, the field notebook that each student submits on completion will





be the actual field notebook used in the field (NOT a recopied version). All observations on the base/field map must be thoroughly cross-referenced to the notebook, and vice versa.

In assessing a field notebook you need to demonstrate that it is a:

l True and full dossier of field observations, descriptive notes (particularly rock types), structural measurements, field sketches, etc cross-referenced to the base/field map.

l Comprehensible record of geological information (i.e. neat & readable condition), including in-field interpretive notes.

l Accurate and informative sketches that include a scale and orientation. l Daily record of thoughts and interpretations compiled as a daily synthesis of observations.

Marking criteria from previous years will be made available on Blackboard as a guide.

Due Date: Evening of the last day of the field trip – Friday 30th September 2016.

Return: Your notebooks will be marked and returned soon after our return from Kalgoorlie, and will serve as an aid for writing the final report.

2. Mapping Report.

The report will consist of a written description of the results of the mapping and a final, neat copy of the map and cross section. The text of the report must be succinct, yet complete. It should be based essentially on your own observations and interpretations, not a re-hash of Geological Survey reports or any other publications – students will get a poor mark for their reports if they do not use their own map and observations to write the report. Evidence from field sketches, photographs, stereonet plots, background reading and general observations must be used to back-up statements and conclusions. It must be arranged in a logical order.

In assessing your ability to prepare an industry-standard report, criteria to be looked for include:

• Presentation of information in a logical order.

• Report that is succinctly written, yet complete.

• Quality geological information, including informative rock descriptions and structural information

• Effective use of field sketches, photographs, stereonet plots of structural data, etc as figures with informative captions.

• Effective use of published literature to support interpretations and conclusions.

• Consideration of the results of mapping in a regional context (using published literature).

• Thorough citation of references to previous work (using appropriate referencing method).

• Comprehensive list of references (cited in the text & illustrations) at the end of the report.

• English expression (well written, coherent presentation, grammatically correct).

Details on the exact format and structure of the mapping report will be provided on Blackboard after the field trip.

Due Date: The deadline for submission of the report on your mapping project is Monday 24 October 2016 at 5pm. An electronic copy of the report must be submitted online via Blackboard.

Marking Criteria: The final work should be a credit to you. It can be a useful document with which to impress a future employer and, as such, should be presented in a professional manner.

REMEMBER: TRUST YOUR OWN OBSERVATIONS

DO NOT TRY TO MAKE YOUR MAPS MATCH THE PUBLISHED MAPS.

MAKE SURE YOUR MAP AND CROSS-SECTION ARE FULLY CONSISTENT WITH THE DATA IN YOUR FIELD NOTEBOOK.





3. Core Logging Report.

The report will consist of written description of the core log with an interpretation section. The first part of the core report will consist of description of each lithology (texture, mineralogy) and structure where present. The second part will consist of interpretation of the core by placing the observed lithologies within their genetic framework. The report will also include a core sketch and core log sheet. In assessing your ability to log core and reporting, criteria to be looked for include: rock identification and description, structural observations, construction of a core log, interpretation of geological history from the relationships of different rock types in the core.

Due Date: The deadline for submission of the Core Logging Report on your mapping project is Friday 23 September 2016 at 5pm. An electronic copy of the report must be submitted online via Blackboard.

Pass requirements

In order to pass this unit, students must satisfactorily complete all assessment items. The minimum acceptable grade on each assessment component is 40%. The minimum grade required to pass the unit overall is 50%. Failure to submit an assignment or sit the final exam will result in a F-IN irrespective of student attaining 50% overall for the unit.

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Additional information

Field Programme Details

Overview

This geological mapping unit is an introductory mapping program in the undergraduate Geology course at Curtin University. Its aim is to provide training in geological field mapping techniques and in the compilation of a geological map, geological history and accompanying report.

This is achieved by each student carrying out independent mapping of a small field area over the course of about 5 days, and compiling the results as a field map and cross section during the excursion. A final map and report are then prepared on return to Perth. Each student will also log a core from the Achaean Yilgarn Craton to familiarize the students with basic principles of core logging and interpretation.

Successful completion of this unit will provide you with a sound basis for your professional career, whether it is in the mining and/or exploration industries, petroleum industry, engineering geology, hydrogeology, further research, etc.

Personnel There will be ~80-90 students and ~5 teaching staff.

Logistics and Timing

The course includes an obligatory pre-departure briefing and the field excursion itself, which will involve 6 days away from Perth. Travel to and from the mapping area will take a ~ 7 hours by train from Perth. There will be at least 5 days of independent field mapping including a full-day introduction to the geology of the area.

Excursion briefing: Week 1, Monday 1 August, 4 -5 pm, Room 200A.220

Travelling and accommodation arrangements will be confirmed, and an explanation given of the format of the excursion, the mapping projects, and operational procedures.

First Aid Training: As Soon As Possible

You are required to be certified in ‘Provide First Aid (HLTAID003)’ or equivalent, which is formerly known as ‘Senior First Aid’, 'Workplace Level 2’, or ‘Apply First Aid’. If you don’t hold a current ‘Provide First Aid Certificate’ or greater, you are expected to organize your own first aid training (see ‘First Aid’ below). You will need to submit proof of completion upload a copy of your First Aid certificate to ‘Assignments’ on Blackboard for GEOL2009 by Monday 19th September 2016.

Book Train Ticket: As Soon As Possible

You are expected to book your own train ticket (see ‘Transport’ below). If you plan to travel via your own vehicle, then you will need to provide details (for insurance purposes) to Nick Timms via email ([email protected]) by Monday 19th September 2016.

Camping It is possible that there aren’t quite enough rooms and beds for everyone at Hampton Hill Station, depending on the final numbers. However, there is an option to camp. Volunteers for camping (own tents or swags) should notify Nick via email to [email protected] by 17:00 on Monday 19th September 2016.

Payment and Forms: You are required to contribute $300 towards the trip. You are also required to have read and agree to the ‘Applied Geology Code of Conduct’ and ‘Risk Assessment Schedule’ These should be downloaded from either Blackboard or at https://payments.curtin.edu.au/OneStopWeb/SAE_GEOL2009FT_16S2 and printed. Payment should be made and personal details entered via Curtin’s ePay system at





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Travel Arrangements Please let Nick Timms know via email ([email protected]) if you plan to drive your own car to Kalgoorlie. Please detail your name, the make/model/rego of car and any passengers by Monday 19th September 2016.

Excursion Commences: Saturday 24th September

The field party must arrive in Kalgoorlie by the evening of Saturday 24th September. Students travelling by train will be met from the station on Saturday afternoon. We will drive to a local supermarket for students to purchase supplementary food, before heading to the accommodation. Note that cooking facilities are available at the accommodation.

Field orientation: Sunday 25th September

A day-long introduction to the local geology will be provided around the project mapping area. Includes risk assessment, field reconnaissance, and supervised mapping training.

Project Mapping: Monday 26th September to Friday 30th September

Friday 30th September 11 pm – Map hand in & camp clean up

Return to Perth: Saturday 1st October, very early a.m. – check out and board the Prospector train back to Perth.

Transport

Students are responsible for making their own way to and from Kalgoorlie prior to the commencement and after completion of the field excursion. Students are strongly advised to use the Prospector train service, probably the cheapest and one of the safest ways of getting to Kalgoorlie.

The train leaves East Perth Terminal for Kalgoorlie on Saturday 24th September at 7.10 am and arrives at Kalgoorlie at 2:00 pm. The train will depart from Kalgoorlie to return to Perth on Saturday 1st October at 7.05am, arriving in Perth at 1.45pm. The cost of a student return fare on TransWA’s Prospector Train (with a “Student Smartrider” Card) is currently $83.60. For more information and booking, please refer to the TransWA website = https://www.transwa.wa.gov.au/Services/Prospector.aspx or call TransWA directly on 1300 662 205 during office hours.

Daily transport to and from the field area will be provided by the department of Applied Geology. Private vehicles may NOT be used during the excursion. University vehicles are NOT available for private use during excursions.

Students may drive to Kalgoorlie using their own vehicles. However, anyone wishing to do this must inform the Unit Coordinator of their vehicle make, model, year, colour, registration number and passenger names to comply with the university field class insurance policy. Please send information to Nick Timms via email ([email protected]) by Monday 19th September 2016.

Accommodation

To facilitate the efficient organization of the excursion, arrangements have been made for the excursion party to be accommodated for 7 nights (Saturday evening to Saturday morning) at Hampton Hill Station (HHS: ~25 km east of Kalgoorlie towards Bulong). HHS is a field camp with a shared communal kitchen and dining area, 3-4 shower/toilet blocks, 32 rooms with 2 beds, 22 rooms with 1 bed, and a large shearing shed. You will be required to bring your own bedding (e.g., sleeping bag, pillow).

Although accommodation and food are arranged and subsidized by the department, some costs are to be met by each student. The cost is $300 per student, which includes all meals. This should be paid to the administrative staff in Applied Geology by Monday 19th September 2016. Details of the accommodation venue are given below. However,





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Address:

Hampton Hill Station

Bulong Road

Kalgoorlie WA 6430

Phone: (08) 9021 3511

Food All food will be provided. Breakfast will be continental-style. Students will be expected to assemble their own packed lunches each morning before leaving for the field. Evening meals will be cooked by student groups each evening on a roster system. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated, as long as your requirements are detailed through the online fieldwork participation form via the ePay system (see below).

Mapping Area All students will be mapping the same area of Mt Hunt. For safety reasons students should map in pairs. However, it is expected that students will produce their own map. The designated mapping area will be about 2 km2 and should be completely mapped at a scale of 1:2,500 within the time available (5 mapping days). As the area has seen significant mining exploration students must pay particular vigilance regarding old mine workings. Do not approach any mine adits or shafts or drill sites.

Operational Procedure Students will be split into groups for the first half day in the field for reconnaissance and risk assessment, walking through the main rock units and noting their field characteristics. A staff member will be responsible for each of these groups. For the remainder of the first day, the students will undergo mapping training in a designated area, where all staff will be on hand.

On subsequent days, it is expected that students work ‘independently’ in pairs for safety reasons. Staff members will roam the field area providing help and assessing the field performance of each student. By the end of the excursion, each student will have spent some time in the field with at least three staff members.

Each student must advise the relevant staff member of their work plan and likely whereabouts that day. You will be dropped off in the project area each morning and picked up in the afternoon. The afternoon pick-up time will be clearly established each morning as you leave the vehicle. We take a dim view of anyone not in the appointed place at the correct time unless they have a good reason.

In the evening, you must wait for the vehicle that has arranged to pick you up. Do NOT get a lift back to camp in another vehicle. If for some reason you miss an evening pick-up, or the pick-up vehicle is delayed, call the field trip leader (mobile phone coverage in the field area is good) and remain at the designated pick-up point. Do NOT attempt to make your own way back to camp. You will be picked-up eventually. If you miss an evening pick-up, the staff member concerned will raise the alarm and a search situation will be initiated.

Personal Welfare

The department’s prime concern is the health and safety of all students and staff participating in field excursions. Individuals are required to take all necessary precautions to ensure their own welfare and that of fellow students and staff during a field excursion. Consideration for other members of the excursion party is of utmost importance at all times.

To assist in maintaining acceptable standards of care and behaviour whilst participating in the department’s field excursions, a Code of Conduct for Geology Field Excursions ("Code of Conduct ") has been established, and will be





available on Blackboard. Acceptance of this Code of Conduct is obligatory for ALL students attending the School's field excursions, and this will be done via the online fieldwork participant form completed during the ePay process by Monday 19th September 2016.

Alcohol & Drugs

All participants are expected to have a responsible attitude to alcohol consumption. All personnel must ensure that they do NOT, through consumption of alcohol or a drug, place themselves in such a state as to endanger their own safety or the safety of others. Alcohol must not be consumed whilst in any field vehicles or at any time in the field.

Health & Fitness

All students are expected to have a reasonable level of fitness and be able to walk comfortably for extended distances over rough terrain.

Anyone with a medical ailment or injury, which might impair or endanger them in the field must disclose relevant information via the online online fieldwork participation form within Curtin’s ePay system. This includes any allergies that could be life threatening (e.g. bee stings) or which medical personnel should be aware of in an emergency. All medical information remains confidential, but it may be vital to your welfare. Note that there is a section in the Code of Conduct for Geology Field Excursions document where health information should be reported.

First Aid

All geologists should have a sound practical knowledge of first aid, including a current certificate in ‘Provide First Aid (HLTAID003)’, which is formerly known as ‘Senior First Aid’, 'Workplace Level 2’, or ‘Apply First Aid’. If you do not hold a current Provide First Aid Certificate, you will be requirement to complete a first aid training course. Relatively inexpensive courses are run frequently through Curtin Student Guild (more information will be provided at a later date). Alternatively, seek training through St John’s Ambulance (http://www.ambulance.net.au/content.asp?id=195). Students must also upload a copy of their First Aid certificate to Assignments on Blackboard for GEOL2009 by 5pm on Monday 19th September 2016.

You should always carry with you, in your backpack, a small personal first aid kit. Kits are available from St. John’s Ambulance, Red Cross and outdoor supplies stores in the Metropolitan area. Several of the staff hold St.Johns ‘Apply First Aid’ certificates. Staff will be carrying first aid kits in the field.

Insurance

The University has a personal accident cover for courses involving field-related activity but students are advised to ensure that they have adequate personal medical and accident insurance whilst in the field to cover any unforeseen eventuality. Members of the Curtin Student Guild may have some cover through the Guild's Student Accident Insurance. Each student must check that they have adequate insurance cover.

Any students taking their own transport to Kalgoorlie must inform the Unit Coordinator by Monday 19th September 2016 so that appropriate safety precautions and insurance can be arranged through the university.

Safety and Risk Assessment

Students are required to have read and comply with all requirements of the fieldwork risk assessment (“Risk Assessment Schedule” available on Blackboard) and “Fieldwork Safety Guidelines” (http://healthandsafety.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/Fieldwork_Safety_Guidelines.FSGGUI.V2.NG.20120508.pdf) prior to the field trip. All students are required to download, read and agree with “Risk Assessment Schedule” and the Applied Geology “Code of Conduct for Geology Field Excursions” before 5pm on Monday 19th September 2016 via Curtin’s ePay system. These documents will be available on Blackboard.

Field Conduct





http://www.ambulance.net.au/content.asp?id=195

http://healthandsafety.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/Fieldwork_Safety_Guidelines.FSGGUI.V2.NG.20120508.pdf

The professional behaviour of most students is exemplary, but this has on rare occasions been spoiled by the unacceptable behaviour of a few. The Curtin field programme is dependent upon the support of the mining industry and the goodwill and hospitality of local Shires and landowners.

All students MUST be familiar with and abide by the “Code of Conduct for Geology Field Excursions”. This is a common-sense code, but it is important that you develop a responsible and correct approach to field practice from the beginning of your career. The “Code of Conduct for Geology Field Excursions” sets out standards of conduct and behaviour for ensuring safety and protection as well as acceptable standards of field practice. Any antisocial behaviour, interference with the rights of others, deliberate acts of vandalism against either public or private property, or violation of your obligations under the “Code of Conduct for Geology Field Excursions” may result in the offender(s) being sent back to Perth, at their expense, and a 'Fail' grade being awarded for the unit.

Please remember that when travelling to and from Kalgoorlie that you are ambassadors for Curtin University. The University will take a dim view of anyone showing unsociable behaviour while travelling to and from the field centre.

No alcohol is to be taken into the field. We strongly advise against the consumption of large quantities of alcohol in the evening as this will greatly affect your abilities to work the following day and could lead to you endangering yourself or colleagues. Any student under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to go into the field.

Whilst in the field, we are often 'guests' of mining and exploration companies and you are expected to comply with any instructions regarding access and where we may or may not go (particularly during mine visits), and to observe any 'rules' imposed regarding the use of their facilities. Pastoral lease holders have asked that we do not disturb stock or crops and that we do not light fires (unless in an emergency). Please respect these requests.

Students are required to download, read, and agree with the Applied Geology ‘Code of Conduct for Geology Field Excursions Form’ available on Blackboard on or before Monday 19th September 2016.

Medical and Accident Insurance: The University and the Student Guild have some (limited) insurance cover but please ensure that you are adequately covered for any unforeseen eventuality. Medical and accident insurance in the field is the student's responsibility.

Australian students are advised to carry their Medicare card.

International students are advised to carry their Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) card, in case medical treatment is needed.

Emergency Contacts

All students are required to nominate a responsible person (e.g., relative, guardian, close friend) as their ‘next of kin’ who can be contacted in an emergency. This information is to be provided via the online fieldwork participant form to be completed during payment of the trip on or before Monday 19th September 2016.

A full list of field contacts that the nominated person can use to contact students during the field course (in an emergency) will be provided via Blackboard prior to the trip. Please make sure that your family, guardian or next of kin have these details. They may need to contact you in the event of an emergency.

In cases of emergency students may be contacted via:

Dept. of Applied Geology Tel.: (08) 9266 7968 (during office hours only)

Fax: (08) 9266 3153

In the event of an emergency during office hours then the Dept’s should be tried first, and if no answer, then lecturing staff should be contacted at the accommodation. These numbers are strictly for emergency calls and are NOT to be used as an answering service.

Excursion Cost

Please pay $300 on or before Monday 19th September 2016 via Curtin’s ePay system at https://payments.curtin.edu.au/OneStopWeb/home/menu. Students must also arrange and cover the cost of getting to and from Kalgoorlie.





https://payments.curtin.edu.au/OneStopWeb/home/menu

Equipment & Clothing

Students will be given a drafted white-paper sheet showing grid and major tracks and trails. This will be used as the base map and will be at a scale of 1:2,500. A large format sheet of graph paper will be provided for generating a cross section. A mapping board and clips will be provided to each student. Students will also be given a small aerial photo showing the same grid to aid in location. Student pairs will also be provided a handheld GPS and sufficient batteries to aid mapping.

Each student must have the following field equipment on the excursion: compass/clinometer (preferably a Suunto or Silva type with spirit bubble and long lanyard); hand lens (10x and/or 20x); magnet; metric ruler;

field notebook; pens and pencils (some coloured);

pencils for marking the map; ;

drawing equipment (including protractor); small rucksack (for carrying water, lunch, samples, etc); camera (optional but recommended)

The following field clothing and safety equipment are essential:

water bottle(s) (at least 3 litres) for carrying and additional water storage for “water drop”; hat, with wide brim (baseball type caps and beanies are inadequate); collared shirts with long sleeves (for protection from the sun); long trousers or gaiters/leggings (for protection against plants, etc); high lace-up walking boots - do not wear thongs and sneakers while mapping; first-aid/emergency kit including a whistle; sun screen lotion; safety glasses and sun glasses; mobile phone (reception is reasonably good in the field area, and phone can be useful for safety purposes) a watch (that works) to avoid missing scheduled pick-ups; mosquito repellent

In addition you will need the following:

clothing appropriate for temperatures of 21-38° C during the day; warm clothing (temperatures near zero can be expected over night and early morning); water proof jacket - it could rain but you will still be expected to work toiletries small torch – may be useful; geological hammer (discouraged because most outcrops have freshly exposed surfaces from previous mapping trips).

It should be possible to buy most of these items in Kalgoorlie should you forget them, but it is better, and cheaper, to bring them with you. Please consult teaching staff should you have any questions regarding suitable equipment. Enrolment

It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the eStudent option on OASIS, where you can also print an Enrolment Advice.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to their rights and responsibilities as a student. These include:

l the Student Charter l the University's Guiding Ethical Principles l the University's policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity l copyright principles and responsibilities l the University's policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities

Information on all these things is available through the University's "Student Rights and Responsibilities" website at: students.curtin.edu.au/rights.

Student Equity There are a number of factors that might disadvantage some students from participating in their studies or assessments to the best of their ability, under standard conditions. These factors may include a disability or medical condition (e.g. mental illness, chronic illness, physical or sensory disability, learning disability), significant family responsibilities, pregnancy, religious practices, living in a remote location or another reason. If you believe you may be unfairly disadvantaged on these or other grounds please contact Student Equity at [email protected] or go to http://eesj.curtin.edu.au/student_equity/index.cfm for more information

You can also contact Counselling and Disability services: http://www.disability.curtin.edu.au or the Multi-faith services: http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/about_multifaith_services.htm for further information.

It is important to note that the staff of the university may not be able to meet your needs if they are not informed of your individual circumstances so please get in touch with the appropriate service if you require assistance. For general wellbeing concerns or advice please contact Curtin's Student Wellbeing Advisory Service at: http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/student_wellbeing_service.htm

Recent unit changes Students are encouraged to provide unit feedback through eVALUate, Curtin's online student feedback system. For more information about eVALUate, please refer to evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/.

Recent changes to this unit include:

Recent changes to this unit include:

l Change of the teaching staff on the field trip.

l Change of lecturer for core logging assignment (now Andrea Agangi).

To view previous student feedback about this unit, search for the Unit Summary Report at https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/student/unit_search.cfm. See https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm to find out when you can eVALUate this unit.





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http://eesj.curtin.edu.au/student_equity/index.cfm

http://www.disability.curtin.edu.au/

http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/about_multifaith_services.htm

http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/student_wellbeing_service.htm

http://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/index.cfm

https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/student/unit_search.cfm

https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm

Program calendar

Week Begin Date

Lecture/Lab and Topic

L = Lecture; P = Practical

Staff Assessments

Start-up Wk

25 July Arrange first aid training and book train ticket

1. 1 Aug L1: Field Trip Logistics Briefing Nick

2. 8 Aug P1: Core logging exercise L2: Introduction to core logging

Andrea Andrea

3. 15 Aug P2: Core logging exercise continued L3: Rock description and identification exercises

Andrea Nick

4. 22 Aug P3: Core logging exercise continued L4: Making and interpreting geological maps

Andrea Nick

5. 29 Aug Tuition Free Week

6. 5 Sept P4: Core logging exercise continued L5: Constructing geological cross sections in the field

Nick

7. 12 Sept P5: Core logging exercise continued L6: Advanced field note taking during mapping

Nick

8. 19 Sept L7: Writing geological mapping reports Nick Payment & Forms Deadline Core Log Report due

9. 26 Sept Kalgoorlie Field Trip (Tuition Free Week)

Date Location Activity Sat 24 Sept Transit Perth-

Kalgoorlie Food shopping, accommodation.

Sun 25 Sept Mt. Hunt, Kalgoorlie Field reconnaissance, risk assessment, mapping training.

Mon 26 to Fri 30 Sept

Mt. Hunt, Kalgoorlie Mapping, hand in, clean up on Friday.

Sat 1 Oct Transit Kalgoorlie-Perth

Home!

10. 3 Oct

11. 10 Oct

12. 17 Oct

13. 24 Oct Mapping Report Due

14. 31 Oct

7 Nov Study Week

14 + 21 Nov Exams Weeks 1 & 2









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