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<p>This unit enables participants to apply a body of knowledge in the area of geology and mineral processing and equips them with highly developed skills for research and enquiry. Students enrolled in this unit will be able to apply the body of knowledge to a range of contexts within the mining industry enabling them to undertake professional or highly skilled work as a mining engineer and allow them to undertake further study.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Rock weathering and soil formation<br>
2. Mineralogy and petrology<br>
3. Geological map interpretation<br>
4. Ore and mineral<br>
5. Basic principles of crushing and grinding <br>
6. Screening and sieve analysis<br>
7. Concentration methods and equipment<br>
8. Basic flow-sheet design</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit enables participants to apply a body of knowledge in the area of geology and mineral processing and equips them with highly developed skills for research and enquiry. Students enrolled in this unit will be able to apply the body of knowledge to a range of contexts within the mining industry enabling them to undertake professional or highly skilled work as a mining engineer and allow them to undertake further study.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Rock weathering and soil formation<br> 2. Mineralogy and petrology<br> 3. Geological map interpretation<br> 4. Ore and mineral<br> 5. Basic principles of crushing and grinding <br> 6. Screening and sieve analysis<br> 7. Concentration methods and equipment<br> 8. Basic flow-sheet design</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2402">030303 - Mining Engineering</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Describe ore-forming processes and classification of minerals/rocks.</p>
K2
<p>Identify various geological discontinuities.</p>
K3
<p>Explain the processes involved in size reduction of minerals/rocks.</p>
K4
<p>Differentiate the basic methods of extracting metals from concentrated ores.</p>
S1
<p>Compare the composition and properties of common minerals and rocks.</p>
S2
<p>Interprete simple flow sheets for mineral processing.</p>
S3
<p>Sketch an appropriate mine processing flow.</p>
A1
<p>Use basic geological knowledge to solve engineering geology problems.</p>
A2
<p>Demonstrate the concept of comminution in beneficiation/liberation of minerals.</p>
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Field/Laboratory based experiment</p>
<p>Lab. reports/Presentations </p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A2
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<p>A comprehensive theoretical and design exercise(s) will be undertaken with a range of conceptual questions.</p>
<p>Assignments</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K3, K4, S1, S2, A1
3
<p>Examination of some or all of the unit materials</p>
<p>Examination/Test/Presentations </p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
Level
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2402">030303 - Mining Engineering</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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