Introduction to Mining (MINE2105)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2021
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Mech & Mine Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Flexible Delivery
Class hours
5 Contact hours
Incompatible
MINE2103
Assessment methods
Examination, assignments, tutorials
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
Introduction to Australian mining history, mining methods & mining equipment, mine ventilation, explosives & blasting. Significant Australian mineral deposits & mines. Mining development & production terms & descriptions. Economic, social & environmental considerations. Introduction to risk management. Roles & responsibilities of a mining engineer.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
