MINING 4107 - Surface Mining Systems

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

This is an advanced course building on the learning acquired in the Mining Systems course. Students will have the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills in the selection and evaluation of surface coal and metalliferous mining systems using a project-based learning approach. This course assumes that students have a good understanding of mining terms and descriptions, have been exposed to surface mining methods and are familiar with mining development, operations and production. Each project is undertaken by a group of 3-5 students.

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Course Details

Course Code	MINING 4107
Course	Surface Mining Systems
Coordinating Unit	School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Assumed Knowledge	MINING 3071
Assessment	Metal Project Progress Presentation (15%), Metal Project Final Report (35%), Coal Project Progress Presentation (15%), Coal Project Final Report (35%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Chaoshui Xu

Course Coordinator: A/Prof Emmanuel Chanda
Phone: 08 8313 7410
Email: emmanuel.chanda@adelaide.edu.au
Campus: North Tce;
Building/Office: Engineering North/N154

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Provide a detailed description of the proposed surface mining method and related equipment and support infrastructure (including illustrations, sketches, plans, etc.);
2	Design and evaluate materials handling and transport options;
3	Conduct productivity analysis for the selected mining system;
4	Identify and evaluate core risks in each mining method
5	Appraise mining systems with respect to safe, efficient, economic and environmentally and socially responsible operations; and

The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1-4
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1-3, 5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1-5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	2-5
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	2-5
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	2-5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Books:
1. SME Mining Engineering Handbook / edited by Peter Darling, 2011. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (U.S.) ISBN
978-0-87335-264-2.

2. Kennedy, B. A., Editor, 1990. Surface Mining, 2nd edition, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Littleton, Colorado. ISBN 0–87335–102–9

Recommended Resources

Recommended Resources

1. Hustrulid, W and Kuchta, M., 2006. Open Pit Mine Planning & Design, Balkema, Rotterdam.

2. Hargraves, A and Martin, C., 1993. Australasian Coal Mining Practice Monograph 12, 2nd & 3rd Editions, The AusIMM:
Melbourne

3. Hartman, H.L. 2002. Introductory Mining Engineering, 2nd edition. Wiley, New York.

4. Woehler, R, H (ed), 1986. Bulk Handling in Open Pit Mines and Quarries, Trans Tech Publications, Berlin.

5. Rudenno, V. 2006. The Mining Valuation Handbook. Wrightbooks, Milton, QLD.

6. Noakes, M and Lanz, T, 1993. Cost Estimation Handbook for the Australian Mining Industry, Monograph No: 20/ Australasian
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

7. AusIMM Large Open pit Conference Series International Journal of Surface Mining and Reclamation, Balkema-Rotterdam

Online Learning

The Course is available on MyUni with all the resources required
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

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Workload

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Learning Activities Summary

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The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Weighting (%)	Individual/ Group	Formative/ Summative	Due (week)*	Hurdle criteria	Learning outcomes
Coal project progress presentation	15	Individual	Summative	Week 4		1. 2.
Metal project final report	35	Group	Formative	Week 6	20	2. 3. 4. 5.
Metal project Progress presentation	15	Individual	Summative	Week 10		1. 2.
Metal project final report	35	Group	Formative	Week 12	20	2. 3. 4. 5.
Total	100

* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.

This assessment breakdown is registered as an exemption to the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy. The exemption is related to the Procedures clause(s): 1. a. i

This course has a hurdle requirement. Meeting the specified hurdle criteria is a requirement for passing the course.

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Submission

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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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