303138 (v.1) WASM Mining and Metallurgy 131

Area:

WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Mining - history of metals and materials development. Mining terminology and technology. Mine planning, surveying, safety and environmental management and selection of mining method. Surface and underground mining. Mining and society. Metallurgy - introduction to metallurgy and mineral processing. Extraction of metals through mineral processing. Pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy. Other - technical report writing.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students will have a thorough understanding of the contribution of mining to the national economy, classification of mining methods, mining equipment, technological processess of mining, occupational health and safety issues and the impact of mining on the environment. Knowledge of extraction of metals through mineral processing.

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:

Hartman H.L, (ed)., (1992), SME Mining Engineering Handbook, vol 1 and 2, Colorado, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. Martin J.W, et al ., (1982), Surface Mining Equipment, Colorado, Martin Consultants.

Unit Texts:

Hartman, H. L., & Mutmansky, J. (2002). Introductory Mining Engineering. 2nd ed. John-Wiley, 570P Martin J.W, et al ., (1982), Surface Mining Equipment, Colorado, Martin Consultants.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 30%. Field Trip Report 10%. Final Examination 40%. Laboratory 10%. Mid Term Examination 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y