Subsurface Environmental Engineering

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2024/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability

Unit Title:

Subsurface Environmental Engineering

Unit ID:

ENGIN3502

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

(ENGIN2304)

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

(ENMIN3050 and ENMIN5023)

ASCED:

030303

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

This unit enables participants to apply a body of knowledge in the area of mine ventilation and equips them with highly developed skills for research and enquiry. Students enrolled in this unit will be able to apply the body of knowledge to a range of contexts within the mining industry enabling them to undertake professional or highly skilled work within the mining industry and allow them to undertake further study.

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

No work experience

Placement Component:

Supplementary Assessment:Yes

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the unit the students are expected to be able to:

Knowledge:

K1.	Apply theory to solve mine ventilation problems

K2.	Evaluate ventilation systems used in underground operations

K3.	Evaluate the operation and application of the equipment used in mine ventilation and advanced appreciation of the systems engineering involved with interacting machines and systems

Skills:

S1.	Evaluate, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex mine ventilation problems

S2.	Assess complex ideas in mine ventilation

S3.	Select appropriate tools to solve problems in mine ventilation

S4.	Apply theoretical concepts to solve real mine problems

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Apply knowledge and skills to make high level, independent judgements relating to underground mining in a range of ethical or management functions in varied specialised contexts

A2.	Develop, plan, implement and evaluate short, medium and long term ventilation plans and schedules for an underground mine

Unit Content:

•Theory of Mine ventilation
•Mine Ventilation pollutants and their control by ventilation and alternative techniques
•The principles of mine ventilation planning, Computer aided mine ventilation planning
•Exposure and maximum permissible dose, Principles of protection
•Emergency procedure and disaster management
•Optimisation of mine ventilation systems

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting
1.	K1-3, S1-4, A1-2	Laboratory based experiments and mine ventilation survey	Reports	10 - 15%
2.	K1-3, S1-4, A1-2	Mine ventilation planning project	Report and Ventsim files	20 - 30%
3.	K1-3, S1-4, A1-2	Numerical and conceptual tasks	Submitted assignments	20 - 30%
4.	K1-3, S1-4, A1-2	Examination of some or all of the unit materials	Examination	40 - 50%

Adopted Reference Style:

Other (IEEE: Refer to the library website for more information)

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency

Engineers Australia - Stage 1 (Professional): 2017 accreditation & AQF

Attribute			Assessed	Level
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
	1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
		1.1.1 Engages with the engineering discipline at a phenomenological level, applying sciences and engineering fundamentals to systematic investigation, interpretation, analysis and innovative solution of complex problems and broader aspects of engineering practice.	Yes	Intermediate
	1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
		1.2.1 Develops and fluently applies relevant investigation analysis, interpretation, assessment, characterisation, prediction, evaluation, modelling, decision making, measurement, knowledge management and communication tools and techniques pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
	1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
		1.3.1 Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge and skills in at least one specialist practice domain of the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
	1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
		1.6.1 Applies systematic principles of engineering design relevant to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
		1.6.2 Appreciates the basis and relevance of standards and codes of practice, as well as legislative and statutory requirements applicable to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
		1.6.3 Appreciates the principles of safety engineering, risk management and the health and safety responsibilities of the professional engineer, including legislative requirements applicable to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
2 Engineering Application Ability
	2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
		2.1.1 Identifies, discerns and characterises salient issues, determines and analyses causes and effects, justifies and applies appropriate simplifying assumptions, predicts performance and behaviour, synthesises solution strategies and develops substantiated conclusions.	Yes	Intermediate
		2.1.2 Ensures that all aspects of an engineering activity are soundly based on fundamental principles - by diagnosing, and taking appropriate action with data, calculations, results, proposals, processes, practices, and documented information that may be ill-founded, illogical, erroneous, unreliable or unrealistic.	Yes	Intermediate
		2.1.3 Competently addresses engineering problems involving uncertainty, ambiguity, imprecise information and wide-ranging and sometimes conflicting technical and non-technical factors.	Yes	Intermediate
		2.1.5 Conceptualises alternative engineering approaches and evaluates potential outcomes against appropriate criteria to justify an optimal solution choice.	Yes	Intermediate
	2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
		2.2.1 Proficiently identifies, selects and applies the materials, components, devices, systems, processes, resources, plant and equipment relevant to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
		2.2.4 Applies a wide range of engineering tools for analysis, simulation, visualisation, synthesis and design, including assessing the accuracy and limitations of such tools, and validation of their results.	Yes	Intermediate
		2.2.8 Safely applies laboratory, test and experimental procedures appropriate to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
	2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
		2.3.1 Proficiently applies technical knowledge and open ended problem solving skills as well as appropriate tools and resources to design components, elements, systems, plant, facilities and/or processes to satisfy user requirements.	Yes	Intermediate
3 Professional and Personal Attributes
	3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
		3.2.2 Prepares high quality engineering documents such as progress and project reports, reports of investigations and feasibility studies, proposals, specifications, design records, drawings, technical descriptions and presentations pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate