13473 (v.2) WASM Metallurgical Processes 252

Area:

WASM Minerals Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy Teaching Area

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

303138 (v.1) WASM Mining and Metallurgy 131 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Metallurgical processes for the production of metals and products. Processes of economic importance to Australia, such as nickel, copper, gold, silicon, mineral sands, alumina, iron, lead and zinc. Compulsory field trip to processing plants.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - An appreciation for the scope of metallurgical operations in Australia and the economic importance of metals to Western Australia and the nation.

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:

Australasian Mining and Metallurgy, Woodcock and Hamilton (eds), Monograph No. 19, AusIMM (1993)

Unit Texts:

Hayes, P., Process Principles in Minerals and Materials Production, Hayes Publishing. Selected material and references.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 25%. Examination 75%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y
2004	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 2	Y	Y