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SVY2302 Mine Surveying

Semester 1, 2023 Toowoomba On-campus
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Surveying & Built Environment
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

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Requisites

Pre-requisite: SVY1104 or Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GCNS or GCST or GDNS or GDST or MSPT

Overview

Many surveyors find employment in the exploration and mining industries. This course gives the student a basic knowledge of the geophysical, mining and surveying methods and techniques commonly used in those industries.

The course covers the surveying requirements in the mining industry, both open cut and underground (coal and metalliferous), and considers the part a mine surveyor plays in the industry.

Course learning outcomes

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. explain the basic principles of commonly used geophysical exploration methods;
  2. discuss the role of the surveyor in mineral exploration;
  3. describe drilling and blasting methods commonly used in the mining and exploration industries;
  4. explain surface and underground mining methods, and surveying methods used in mining;
  5. explore mine safety and legislation, that apply in mining and the legislative framework governing mining/mine surveying;
  6. explain the principles of geotechnical engineering in mining and the role of the mine surveyor in supporting geotechnical analysis;
  7. carry out the calculations necessary to complete the mine surveying;
  8. discuss the environmental issues, mine planning and, the work health and safety issues.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Introduction to mining 5.00
2. Exploration surveys 5.00
3. Explosives and Blasting 10.00
4. Principles of Geotechnical Engineering and Drilling 20.00
5. Surface mining methods 10.00
6. Underground mining methods 15.00
7. Surface mine surveying 10.00
8. Underground mine surveying 15.00
9. Mine safety and legislation 5.00
10. Mine planning and environmental management 5.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

There are no texts or materials required for this course.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Problem Solving 1 No 30 1,2,3
Assignments Written Problem Solving 2 No 30 3,4
Assignments Written Problem Solving 3 No 40 1,2,3,4,5,6
Date printed 9 February 2024