Area: | WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | A broad study of mining technology and methods, both surface and underground. Mining terminology. Selection of representative mining methods, including relative economics. Typical mining facilities and equipment. Mine safety and environment management. Field trips to local mining operations. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Hartman HL, (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 HL & Mutmansky J. (2002) Introductory Mining Engineering, 2nd edition. John-Wiley 570P |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 30%, Feild trip report 10%, Final examination 40%, Laboratory 10%, Midterm examination 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 30303 Mining Engineering | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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