Process Mineralogy and Comminution (METL3219)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2023
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Chemical Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Ad Hoc
Practical 3 Hours/ Ad Hoc
Tutorial & Practical session dates TBA
Incompatible
MINE3219 or MINE3209 or ERTH3502
Prerequisite
CHEE2010 to be completed prior to or concurrently with this course
Recommended prerequisite
METL2201 or MINE2201
Assessment methods
Assignments, practical, examinations.
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course integrates geology, mineral liberation and comminution (crushing and grinding) circuit design prior to mineral separation. It provides an iimportant foundation to the study of mineral extraction techniques.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |