Overview
This unit deals with technical and engineering aspects of mine and tunnel planning. Mine planning includes subsurface investigation and resource evaluation, technical and economic feasibility, mining method and equipment selection, and environmental and social responsibilities. Tunnel planning involves geological investigation and interpretation, subsurface ground profiles and ground conditions, technical feasibility, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Prerequisite
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Professor Jian Zhao
Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Jian Zhao
Teaching approach
Simulation or virtual practice
Case-based teaching
Active learning
Problem-based learning
Assessment summary
Continuous assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Assignment 1
2 - Assignment 2
3 - Assignment 3
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Practical activities
Workshops
Workload requirements
Workload
Other unit costs
The following item is mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.
- Calculator
Availability in areas of study
Minor: Mining engineering