MINE429 : Elective

Department

Department of Mining Engineering

Academic Program

Bachelor in Mining Engineering

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

Overview

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

Arabic I (GH150)
Mathematics I (GH141)
Arabic Language II (GH151)
Introduction of Mining Eng (MinE211)
Underground Mining (MINE322)
Mine Surveying (MinE411)
Tunneling Construction & Supporting (MINE412)
Mine Management (MINE428)
Computer Applications (MINE488)
Elective (MINE429)