Introduction to MiningLaajuus (1 cr)

Objective

Students will be aware of the global development of mining and its regional and social significance, while knowing how different forms of mining affect the surrounding community. They will know the life-cycle of mining operations from ore seeking to production and finally closing the mine.

Content

Mining in Finland and abroad
The social significance of mining
The impacts of mining on the surrounding community

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To be announced

Further information

The course will be delivered in autumn 2015.
1 RDI point