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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.

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 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.

Field of Education:

 30303 Mining Engineering

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1YY 

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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