MINE102 INTRODUCTION TO MINERAL INDUSTRIES
| Course Code: | 5650102 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 2 (2.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Mining Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. NACİ EMRE ALTUN |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
1. Know the scope and basic terminology of the mineral industry
2. Understand basics of major mining and mineral processing activities.
3. Show awareness for ethical, environmental and societal issues of mining/mineral processing.
Course Content
Basic concepts of the mineral industry. Mining terminology. Basic exploration, development, production and concentration methods. Mine valuation. A brief knowledge of mine haulage, mine explosives, mine supports, mine plants and equipment. Mine ventilation, lighting, drainage. Subjects are given to prepare the students for advanced courses.
Course Learning Outcomes
1.1 Describe the major activities required to achieve a successful mineral venture.
1.2 Define technical terms that are basic to the mineral industry.
2.1 Describe, at an introductory level, the methods and operations used in mineral prospecting/exploration, surface and underground mining, and mineral processing/extractive metallurgy.
2.2 Calculate average values for the samples taken within designated widths of sampling channels or length of drill cores.
3.1 Explain environmental and societal impacts of mining.
3.2 Describe his/her professional and ethical responsibility.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||