RSE4010 · Mine and tunnel planning

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, tunnel route and shape, tunnel construction methods and equipment, and environmental and social impacts.

Areas of study: Minor: Mining engineering

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Continuous assessment: 100%

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

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Determine strategies for mine and tunnel planning and assess their impacts on investigation, design, construction, development and production.
2. Generate technical and economical feasibility report and project plans for mine and tunnel projects.
3. Apply mine and tunnel planning knowledge in mine and tunnel design, development and construction.
4. Engage effectively as an engineer to produce a written report and present mine and tunnel plans to various audiences.

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 of hours 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.