301234 (v.2) WASM Mining Systems Engineering 601

Area:

WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

25.0

Lecture:

1 x 25 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Analysis of exploration and mining systems using mathematical programming, simulation techniques and network models. Applications to pit optimisation, mine development, production scheduling, work planning, equipment replacement and maintenance and ventilation design. Spreadsheet medelling applications. Case studies and literature study assignments.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit the ability will be achieved to apply operations research techniques, particularly linear programming, simulation and network models to solve real-world mine planning problems adn to do this using spreadsheet modelling.

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:

Banks. J Carson IS., Nelson BL.(1996) Descrete -eren System Simulation, Printice-Hall, 548P Winston A, (1997), Management Science-spreadsheet modelling and applications, ITP, 796P

Unit Texts:

Taha HA Operation Research. An Introduction, McMillan London

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Laboratory 20% Assignments, 20% Project 20% Examination 40%

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