Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

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: 06.09.2023 - 07.12.2023

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
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    15 Life on Land

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 II

    Enrollment :

    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.