11312 (v.3) WASM Mining 131

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.

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.

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 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

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 30%, Feild trip report 10%, Final examination 40%, Laboratory 10%, Midterm examination 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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