| Area: | WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 25.0 |
| Individual Study: | 5 x 5 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Role of geomechanics in mining, financial projects, operational projects and construction contracts. In house geomechanics services. Risk analysis and management. Consultants and contractors, communication and reporting. Mining research projects and professional awareness. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Understood the role of geomechanics in mining and construction contracts. Understood the use of in - house and consulting geomechanics services. Developed strategies to manage consultants and contractors. Acquired project management skills. Communicated and reported project outcomes and KPI's. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Course materials available. Library-based resources will be used |
| Unit Texts: | Course materials available. Library-based resources will be used |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Over 50% of this unit is assessed by Assignment and less than 50% by Examination. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
