| Effective Term: | 2025/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Introduction to Mining Engineering and Technologies |
| Unit ID: | ENGRG2401 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 030303 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit offers a foundational exploration into the multifaceted world of mining. It provides students with a comprehensive overview of the principles, methods, and technologies utilized in the mining industry, encompassing both surface and underground operations. This unit provides a solid foundation in mining engineering principles and technologies, enabling them to have a comprehensive understanding of its processes, challenges and opportunities.
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| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment: |
| 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: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | |  | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| On successful completion of the unit the students are expected to be able to: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Describe the fundamental concepts and principles of mining engineering. |
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| K2. | Analyze the factors influencing the selection of mining methods, including geological characteristics, ore grade, economics, and environmental considerations. |
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| K3. | Explain how mining is carried out and why. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Identifying mining systems (both underground and surface mines). |
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| S2. | Appraise sustainable mining practices from exploration to mine closure |
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| S3. | Select and evaluate drainage and power systems for a mine |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Develop a detailed design in relation to mine power and drainage systems |
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| A2. | Develop the ability to choose suitable mining methods while factoring in economic viability and environmental sustainability. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include:
1. What is mine
2. What is mining engineering
3. Cycle of operations in mining
4. Introduction to different mining systems
5. Mine Dewatering
6. Various types of power supply in mining systems
7. Mining and sustainability |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1-K3, S1, S3, A1 | A comprehensive theoretical and design exercise(s) will be undertaken that has a range of conceptual questions posed within it. | Assignments | 10-30% | | 2. | K1-K3, S2, A2 | A comprehensive theoretical and design exercise(s) will be undertaken that has a range of conceptual questions posed within it. | Assignments | 10-30% | | 3. | K1-K3, A1-A2 | Design mine power and drainage systems in various geo-mining conditions | Design project | 10-30% | | 4. | K1-K3, S1-S3, A1-A2 | A test/exam of any or all of the material covered in the unit. | Test/Exam | 40-60% |
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