MAD 111 - Introduction to Mining Engineering

Course Objectives

Mining engineering education in ITU. Occupational areas of mining engineering. Prospection of mine deposits such as coals, ores, minerals, and natural stones. Open pit mining. Underground mining. Ore-coal-mineral processing. Rock mechanics. Drilling. Blasting. Mechanized excavation in mines and tunnels. Support in mines and tunnels. Mine ventilation and safety. Haulage in mines. Cement production technology. Environment and mine closure.

Course Description

Mining engineering education in ITU. Occupational areas of mining engineering. Prospection of mine deposits such as coals, ores, minerals, and natural stones. Open pit mining. Underground mining. Ore-coal-mineral processing. Rock mechanics. Drilling. Blasting. Mechanized excavation in mines and tunnels. Support in mines and tunnels. Mine ventilation and safety. Haulage in mines. Cement production technology. Environment and mine closure.