Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology

Schools

Mech & Mine Engineering School, Earth and Environment Sc Schl

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

5C<1F

Incompatible

ERTH3501

Recommended prerequisite

Recommended companion

Assessment methods

Practical, Reports, End of Semester Examination

Course enquiries

Prof. Sue Golding (s.golding1@uq.edu.au)

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

Introduction to the nature & formation of mineral deposits & coal resources. Relevance of geological factors to mining operations. Introduction to stereographic projection analysis with respect to slope stability. Laboratory examination of hand specimens. Exploration methods. Basic knowledge & practical skills in surveying principles & techniques. Surveying instrumentation & calculations with mining engineering surveying applications.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) St Lucia Flexible Delivery Course Profile
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile