Kaivostekniikan perusteet (4 cr)
Code: TK00BW83-3001
General information
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
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KKT20SKKT20S
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.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.