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Basics of mining industry and mining techniquesLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: TK00BW83

Credits

4 op

Objective

The student gets information about the global development of mining operations. The student understands the regional and social significance of the mining industry and can assess how different mines affect the communities surrounding them. The student knows the life cycle of mining operations, from ore exploration to production and further to mine closure.

Content

Mining in Finland and the world.
Basic knowledge of geology and minerals.
Social importance of mining, metals and minerals.
The impact of the mine on the surrounding community.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Materials

We will announce it during the course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The limit of an approved performance is 70% of the maximum points.

en
Enrollment

19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024

Timing

01.09.2024 - 17.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • OPE_Kone OPE_Kone
Groups
  • VAPVAL2024
    VAPVAL2024

Objective

The student gets information about the global development of mining operations. The student understands the regional and social significance of the mining industry and can assess how different mines affect the communities surrounding them. The student knows the life cycle of mining operations, from ore exploration to production and further to mine closure.

Content

Mining in Finland and the world.
Basic knowledge of geology and minerals.
Social importance of mining, metals and minerals.
The impact of the mine on the surrounding community.

Materials

We will announce it during the course.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The limit of an approved performance is 70% of the maximum points.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

en
Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 27.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • OPE_Kone OPE_Kone
Groups
  • KKT22S
    KKT22S

Objective

The student gets information about the global development of mining operations. The student understands the regional and social significance of the mining industry and can assess how different mines affect the communities surrounding them. The student knows the life cycle of mining operations, from ore exploration to production and further to mine closure.

Content

Mining in Finland and the world.
Basic knowledge of geology and minerals.
Social importance of mining, metals and minerals.
The impact of the mine on the surrounding community.

Materials

We will announce it during the course.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The limit of an approved performance is 70% of the maximum points.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

en
Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 27.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • OPE_Kone OPE_Kone
Groups
  • KKT22SRaahe
    KKT22SRaahe

Objective

The student gets information about the global development of mining operations. The student understands the regional and social significance of the mining industry and can assess how different mines affect the communities surrounding them. The student knows the life cycle of mining operations, from ore exploration to production and further to mine closure.

Content

Mining in Finland and the world.
Basic knowledge of geology and minerals.
Social importance of mining, metals and minerals.
The impact of the mine on the surrounding community.

Materials

We will announce it during the course.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The limit of an approved performance is 70% of the maximum points.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

en
Enrollment

02.07.2022 - 30.09.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Seppo Leskinen
Groups
  • KKT20S
    KKT20S

Objective

The student gets information about the global development of mining operations. The student understands the regional and social significance of the mining industry and can assess how different mines affect the communities surrounding them. The student knows the life cycle of mining operations, from ore exploration to production and further to mine closure.

Content

Mining in Finland and the world.
Basic knowledge of geology and minerals.
Social importance of mining, metals and minerals.
The impact of the mine on the surrounding community.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The limit of an approved performance is 70% of the maximum points.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

en
Enrollment

11.04.2022 - 30.09.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 12.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Seppo Leskinen
Groups
  • VAPVAL2022
    VAPVAL2022

Objective

The student gets information about the global development of mining operations. The student understands the regional and social significance of the mining industry and can assess how different mines affect the communities surrounding them. The student knows the life cycle of mining operations, from ore exploration to production and further to mine closure.

Content

Mining in Finland and the world.
Basic knowledge of geology and minerals.
Social importance of mining, metals and minerals.
The impact of the mine on the surrounding community.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The limit of an approved performance is 70% of the maximum points.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

en
Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 30.09.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Seppo Leskinen
Groups
  • KKM21S
    KKM21S

Objective

The student gets information about the global development of mining operations. The student understands the regional and social significance of the mining industry and can assess how different mines affect the communities surrounding them. The student knows the life cycle of mining operations, from ore exploration to production and further to mine closure.

Content

Mining in Finland and the world.
Basic knowledge of geology and minerals.
Social importance of mining, metals and minerals.
The impact of the mine on the surrounding community.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The limit of an approved performance is 70% of the maximum points.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.