Basics of mining industry and mining techniques (4 cr)
Code: TK00BW83-3006
General information
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
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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.