GEOL 5026EL

This field-based course focuses on key aspects of mineral systems: sources, pathways and traps, at the regional to deposit scales. Precambrian mineral exploration questions are answered by integrating detailed mapping with petrographic and geochemical analysis. The 9-day field component is followed by 3 days in the lab. PREREQ: GEOL-4016EL or instructor's permission. (exp) 3 cr. Students cannot retain credit for both GEOL-4026EL and GEOL-5026EL.