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

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.

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Availability in areas of study

Minor: Mining engineering