| Semester 3, 2021 External | |
| Short Description: | Mining Practice |
| Units : | 0 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Civil Engineering and Surveying |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 030303 - Mining Engineering |
| Grading basis : | Pass/Not Pass |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: MIN2001
Rationale
Mining engineering personnel work in environments such as large pits, underground excavations and processing plants, and these are environments not often experienced by the average citizen. The purpose of this course is to expose the student to a range of these mining environments and to consider the planning, design and testing associated with the mining operations.
Synopsis
This course will involve the student in site visits to some mining sites in order to understand the characteristics of commonly used mining techniques and equipment. The student will also participate in laboratory sessions related to the use of mine planning and design software, and the testing of soil, rock and concrete. This course contains a mandatory residential school.
Objectives
The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Discuss mining operations, mine management, production, surveying, monitoring, geotechnical stability, waste-management, environmental rehabilitation, haulage, equipment, maintenance and mining methods;
- Describe and explain some commonly used mineral processing techniques and their efficiency and economic impact;
- Apply commonly used mine planning and design software to plan material testing procedures for mine operations and applications including soil, rock, concrete and mine haulage roads;
- Practice and enhance communication skills by presenting and writing results and outcomes;
- Demonstrate appropriate safety procedures and workplace health and safety requirements;
- Work effectively as a member, participating in completing tasks, and supporting others in achievement of team goals;
- Undertake critical self-review and performance evaluation against course objectives as a primary means of tracking personal development needs and achievements.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mines management, operations, equipment and methods | 25.00 |
| 2. | Mines mineral processing and waste management | 25.00 |
| 3. | Mines planning, design, equipment and haulage | 25.00 |
| 4. | Mining geotechnical, structural and construction material testing | 25.00 |
Text and Materials
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=03&subject1=MIN2901)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
There are no texts or materials required for this course.
Reference Materials
Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.
Student Workload Expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Report Writing | 10.00 |
| Residential Schools | 40.00 |
Assessment Details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Objectives Assessed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mine AssIgn Present & Report | 1 | 90 | 11 Feb 2022 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | |
| Res School/Lab - Participation | 1 | 10 | 11 Feb 2022 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | (see note 1) |
Notes
- The dates and location of the mandatory residential school are available from the Residential School Timetable (http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/current/resschoolsched.html)
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
Students must attend the mandatory residential school. It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories, practical work and field trips) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete each assessment item students must achieve a mark of 1 out of 1 for that assessment item. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade students must attend and participate in the mandatory residential school and achieve a mark of 1 out of 1 for each assessment item. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
As P is the only passing grade available for this course, all students who are qualified for a passing grade, under the requirements in 4 above, will be given a grade of P. Other students will be given either a Failing grade or an Incomplete grade. -
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Deferred and Supplementary examinations will be held in accordance with the Assessment Procedure . -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment Notes
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Students must familiarise themselves with the USQ Assessment Procedures
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Harvard (AGPS) is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use Harvard (AGPS) style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The Harvard (AGPS) style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide.
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As part of the mandatory residential school, students may be expected to undertake a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratories, practical classes, field trips, site visits and assessment as advised by the course examiner.
Other Requirements
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Students must wear Type 1 safety boots (steel capped) complying with AS/NZS 2210 standards when participating in laboratory and field works.