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MINING 1011UAC - Introduction to Mining Engineering I

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: Semester 2
Campus: University of Adelaide College
Restriction: Available only to University of Adelaide College students
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Assumed Knowledge: High school Physics & Maths
Assessment: Site visit report, quizzes (x 2), assignment, final exam
Syllabus:

This course provides a basic introduction to the fundamental operations involved in mining engineering. Topics to be covered include stages in the life of a mine, resources evaluation, mine planning and design, surface and underground mining methods, drilling and blasting, rock support systems, haulage and hoisting, mineral processing, mine ventilation, mine safety and environment, future mining.

Course Fees

Tuition fees for students undertaking this course are charged by University of Adelaide College.


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 2 Mon 11/08/2025 Wed 20/08/2025 Fri 19/09/2025 Fri 31/10/2025


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
24855 LE01 5 5 30 Jul - 17 Sep Wednesday 3pm - 5pm Lower Napier, LG29, Lecture Theatre
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 3pm - 5pm Lower Napier, LG29, Lecture Theatre
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
24860 TU01 5 5 29 Jul - 16 Sep Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM106, Computer Suite
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM106, Computer Suite
Automatic Enrolment Class: Project
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
24858 PJ01 5 5 29 Jul - 16 Sep Tuesday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM106, Computer Suite
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM106, Computer Suite
Automatic Enrolment Class: Tuition
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21806 TT01 24 24 1 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 1pm - 3pm Hartley, G06, Teaching Room
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 1pm - 3pm Hartley, G06, Teaching Room