LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student has gathered personal experience on operating mines. Her/his understanding is improved on the effect of local conditions on mine operations. The student has improved skills to relate theory to mining praxis.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 07.09.2022 - 21.11.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Mikael Rinne
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Visits to operating hard rock mines and mining equipment manufacturers. Operation processes are studied and compared.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Students prepare and present reports on selected subjects after the tour.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures at visiting sites 15 h. Guided visits in mines 35 h. Preparation of reports 75 h. Presentations 8 h.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Contact prof. Mikael Rinne for further information.
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn II
2023-2024 Autumn IIEnrollment :
For students in the EMMEP or in the European Mining Course (EMC) programmes. Also for students with Mineral Resource Engineering as the minor and with sufficient prerequisites.