MINING 7071 - Mining Systems
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MINING 7071 Course Mining Systems Coordinating Unit School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Assessment Quiz 1 (20%); Quiz 2 (20%); Tutorials (10%); Exam (50%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Murat Karakus
Dr. Murat Karakus
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/directory/murat.karakus
http://www.mea.edu.au/people/dr-murat-karakus
Engineering North, Room N151
School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering
The University of Adelaide
mkarakus@civeng.adelaide.edu.au
murat.karakus@adelaide.edu.au
Tel: (08) 8313 6471Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
It is intended that students will be able to:
1. Identify, assess and select mining methods appropriate to specific types of deposits;
2. Appraise mining methods with respect to productivity, safety, efficiency, risks, and sustainability;
3. Describe and illustrate major mining methods and their related equipment, supporting infrastructure, key performance drivers, and constraints;
4. Be conversant with the key principles of a systems approach to mining, and be able to describe a mining operation in terms
of an array of interrelated processes and systems;
5. Demonstrate awareness of the major technological trends in mining methods and equipment.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. Advanced problem solving, analysis and synthesis skills with the ability to tolerate ambiguity An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. Engineering creativity and design skills Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. The ability to think and work individually and in teams A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. Appropriate technical knowledge An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) consciousness -
Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
§ Darling, P (ed.) 2011, SME Mining Engineers Handbook – 3rd Edition, SME, Littleton.
§ Hartman H.L. and Mutmansky J.M., 2002, Introductory Mining Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, New Jersy.
§ Gertsch, RE & Bullock, RL (eds.) 1998, Techniques in Underground Mining: Selections from Underground Mining Methods Handbook, SME, Littleton.
§ Hustrulid, WA, Kuchta, M & Martin, RK (eds.) 2014, Open Pit Mine Planning and Design – 3rd Edition, CRC Press/Balkema, Leiden.
§ Kennedy, BA (ed.), 1990, Surface Mining – 2nd Edition, SME, Littleton.Online Learning
Selected readings as well as other supporting materials can be accessed on-line on MyUni, the Learning & Teaching Management System. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
1) Lectures: This course combines active learning activities with traditional lecture-based teaching.
2) Tutorials: The lectures will be supported by weekly in-class tutorials to provide students with the opportunity to solve questions related to various topics.Workload
No information currently available.
Learning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Start Due Weighting Method of Assessment
Quiz 1 Wk-6 20% Surface mining systems
Quiz 2 Wk-12 20% Underground mining systems
Tutorials Wk-2 On the same 20% 10 Tutorials for the complete portfolio
day of each session
Final Exam End of Semester 40% End of the semester exam covering the whole course
Assessment Detail
Late Submissions
Late submissions will in most cases receive a zero mark. A late submission will only be allowed when a deferred deadline has been approved by the course coordinator prior to due date because of medical or extenuating circumstances. This will require documented evidence (e.g. medical certificate, etc.).
Tutorial Portfolio
Students will need to submit their worked tutorials at the end of each session. Each submission will be added to their individual portfolio. Marking of the tutorials will be based on the completeness of the portfolio. The first 15 minutes of each tutorial will be used to discuss the previous tutorial’s solutions. Solutions of each tutorial will be given to students a week later and not on the same day. The portfolio will be worth 20% of the total course mark.Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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