Coal Mine Design and Feasibility Project - MINE4260
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: School of Mining Engineering
Course Outline: http://www.mining.unsw.edu.au/
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
Enrolment Requirements:
Prerequisite: MINE4250
CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
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Description
On completion of the course, the student should be capable of demonstrating an understanding of:
- methodologies to evaluate the viability and risks associated with metalliferous mining projects;
- range of software tools to assist in design, scheduling, modelling and evaluation of a metalliferous mining project;
- the theoretical principles and practical methodologies associated with mine planning and feasibility study projects;
- appreciation of the sustainability aspects of mining;
- technical writing and oral communication skills; and
- management of project work by teams.