Area: | WASM Minerals Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy Teaching Area |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 16.0 |
Lecture: | 4 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to the processing stages that follow the discovery and mining of mineral deposits. Focus on the various unit operations in the treatment of a mined ore body from Run-of-mine ore through to a marketable mineral product. This mineral product may be processed further through hydrometallurgical - solutions, or pyrometallurgical - heat, processes to a metal product or utilised metal form. This unit is designed for non-science and engineering graduates who work in and with mining companies. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An appreciation for the scope of mineral processing and metallurgical operations. |
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: | Yan, D., (2001) Introduction to Minerals Engineering Curtin. Kelly, E.G and Spottiwood, D., (1982), Introduction to Mineral Processing Wiley. Will, B.A. (1989), Mineral Processing Technology, 4th or later Editions Pergamon. |
Unit Texts: | Yan, D., (2001), Introduction to Minerals Engineering, Curtin. Kelly, E.G and Spottiswood, D., (1982). Introduction to Mineral Processing, Wiley. Wills, B.A., (1989), Mineral Processing Technology, 4th or later Editions, Pergamon. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 25%, Examination 75%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
Field of Education: | 30300 Process and Resources Engineering (Narrow Grouping) | 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 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 2 | 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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