This course provides the
student with an definition of mineral resources in terms of location, chemical
analyzes and durability requirements. The student is also introduced to modern
techniques in exploration and investigation. The student is also introduced to
equipment tests, their performance, types of reserves and their determination,
and general tests of rocks.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student should be able to:● Identification of mineral ores● Learn about excavation and exploration work● Knowledge of the auxiliary conditions in the economics of mining● Comparison between metallic and non-metallic minerals● Suggesting the best examples of mineral inclusions exploitation● To know the industries based on mineral ores● Acquisition of experience in the exploitation of mineral inclusions● The ability to conduct analyzes of mineral ores
Teaching and learning methods
LecturesScientific activitiesPanel discussionsscientific visitsmy work
Methods of assessments
● light width, from 40 degrees● Participate in the active discussion of presentations made by others, out of 20 marks● Final exam (written), of 40 degrees.
● A wide range of books available in the department library and college library
ntent Week Remarks
Mineral Ores 1 A power point presented by the student and
discussed by the other students
Exploration 2 A power point presented by the student and
discussed by the other students
Drilling and reserve estimation 3 A power point presented by
the student and discussed by the other students
Rock tests 4 A power point presented by the student and
discussed by the other students
Explosives 5 A power point presented by the student and
discussed by the other students
Loading and hauling equipment 6 A power point presented by
the student and discussed by the other students
Methods of mining
metallic and non[1]metallic ores 7 A power
point presented by the student and discussed by the other students
Surface mining 8 A power
point presented by the student and discussed by the other students
Underground mining 9 A power point presented by the student
and discussed by the other students
Mining gases 10 A power
point presented by the student and discussed by the other students
Ventilation 11 A power point presented by the student and
discussed by the other students
Mine safety 12 A power
point presented by the student and discussed by the other students
