Metal Production and Recycling (METL2201)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Chemical Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 2 Hours/ Week
There are three hour practicals (during 6 of the 13 weeks).
Incompatible
MINE2201
Recommended prerequisite
CHEE2001
Assessment methods
Examination, assignments.
Course enquiries
A/Prof James Vaughan (james.vaughan@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Introduction to physical and chemical processing of minerals and recycled materials to produce metals, alloys and metal compounds. Processing technologies used in minerals industry, their characteristics, how and why these processes are selected and factors affecting the choice of process route. Included are lessons on the economic, environmental, and social aspects of the metals industry.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
