Course overview
This course presents a systems approach to the principles, design and application of the major surface and underground mining methods, together with the associated equipment, services and infrastructure.
- Systems Engineering
- Surface Mining Systems
- Underground Mining Systems
Course learning outcomes
- Identify, assess and select mining methods appropriate to specific types of deposits
- Appraise mining methods with respect to productivity, safety, efficiency, risks and sustainability
- Describe and illustrate major mining methods and their related equipment, supporting infrastructure, key performance drivers, and constraints
- Appraise mining systems with respect to safe, efficient, economic and environmentally and socially responsible operations
- 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
- Demonstrate awareness of the major technological trends in mining methods and equipment
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 27422
Section TU01
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 27423
Section WS01
Size 40
Available 40
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