Mineral Excavation and Mining Engineering (3 cr)
Code: TK00BZ19-3007
General information
- Enrollment
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10.01.2026 - 08.02.2026
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
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09.02.2026 - 06.04.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- Teknologia
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Objective
Students will know the foundations of mining and quarrying in open-pit and underground mines.
Execution methods
Lectures and exercises.
Accomplishment methods
The course includes lectures and various exercises. The teaching is mainly organized as face-to-face teaching, in which it is also possible to participate remotely. Passing the course requires the completion of both practice assignments and the final exam. The course requires 81 hours of student work. A more detailed course description is presented in the course implementation plan.
Content
Open-pit and underground mining; drilling and blasting, broken rock loading, conveying and crushing and mine reinforcement, water removal and ventilation.
Blasting legislation.
Materials
We will announce it during the course.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
It will be announced at the beginning of the study period.
The limit of an approved performance is 70% of the maximum points.
Qualifications
Basics of mining industry and mining techniques