MINE202 SURFACE MINING
| Course Code: | 5650202 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Mining Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. NURAY DEMİREL |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, student will:
1. Know the basic surface mining methods applied to coal seams, metalliferous deposits and quarries with emphasis on unit operations of production cycle.
2. Apply the basic concepts and theories in the surface mining methods in the mine planning, production scheduling, and equipment selection.
3. Recognize the environmental and socio-economical impacts of surface mining.
Course Content
Emphasis is given to surface mining methods applied to coal seams and metalliferous deposits. Cut-off limits. Factors affecting selection of mining methods. Types of machinery used in modern mining operations. Equipment selection techniques. Sample problem solutions. One or two visits to operating surface metalliferous or coal mines will be made, reports about visits will be prepared.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. Define the basic terminology unique to surface mining and list advantages and disadvantages of each surface mining method. Sequence unit operations, production operations, and auxiliary operations involved in surface mining.
2. Demonstrate understanding into strategic and tactical plans and their significant role in surface mine planning.
3. Establish an optimized surface mining layouts, and haulage roads in open pit mining and determine associated equipment matching and selection.
4. Assess environmental and socio-economical impacts of surface mining.
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 | ✔ | |||