| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-GMIN-011 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | Français | 36 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 |
Contents
problematic and challenges of mineral extraction all over the World; definition of the deposit on the mining engineer point of view: geometry, rock mechanics, and economy; methods of assessing the mining reserves; mining methods (open pit and underground) and comparison; open pit mining and quarrying: design, mining operations; underground mining methods: general concept, methods; visiting quarries and a mine museum.
Required Reading
Required Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Recommended Reading
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Other Recommended Reading
Hustrulid W. : « Underground methods handbook » ; Society of mining engineers of AIME, 1982<br />Kennedy B.A. : « Surface mining » ; Society for mining, metallurgy and exploration Inc., 1990.<br />Gabay A., Zemp J. : « Engins mécaniques de chantier » ; Spes Bordas, 1971.<br />Brady B.H.G., Brown E.T.: « Rock Mechanics for underground mining» ; Chapman & Hall ; London 1999.
Mode of delivery
- Face to face
Term 1 Assessment - type
- Oral examination
- Written examination
Term 1 Assessment - comments
The exam is weighted 100% of the total mark. It is organised into two parts without any documentation: a general question to be prepared in a form of a written dissertation and an oral presentation. All students prepare the same general question for about one hour. The oral part consists in customised questions that deal with all the content of the course. Some asked questions are related to organised visits. Weight: 2 crédits.
Term 2 Assessment - type
- N/A
Term 2 Assessment - comments
Not applicable
Term 3 Assessment - type
- Oral examination
- Written examination
Term 3 Assessment - comments
Idem Q1
Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type
- N/A
Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
- Cours (cours magistraux; conférences)
- Travaux pratiques / travaux de laboratoire / exercices de création et recherche en atelier / projet sur ordinateur /études de cas