RSE1010 · Introduction to resources engineering

Overview

This unit provides basic fundamental and practical aspects of resources engineering and introduces the activities which are involved in a resources engineering project. Resources engineers improve and maintain the sustainability of the earth's resources through efficient design and application of technology. The unit highlights the key concepts associated with the resources industry through two modules, including mining and renewable energy, and demonstrates the strong link between the mining and renewable energy sectors. The unit includes optional field trips, one during the mid-session break and another one towards the end of the semester so that students can observe the practical aspects of resources engineering and better understand the works that are involved in a resources operation. The field trips include both renewable energy and mining operations These are important as resources engineering is a practice-oriented field in which both fundamentals and practice must be used in an integrated manner for successful outcomes.

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Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Continuous assessment: 50% Final assessment: 50% This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Appreciate the engineering principles of the resources sector and their contributions to global economic and social development
2. Describe the current and future global energy and minerals supply and demand profile.
3. Discuss the efficiency and sustainability of mineral and energy sources.
4. Describe a mining operation and the activities which are involved in the life-cycle of a mining project.
5. Identify and select renewable energy options based on policy, social and engineering criteria.
6. Describe the development and permit requirement for a mining or renewable energy project;

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.