Course - Mineral Resource Management, Basic Course - TGB4216
Mineral Resource Management, Basic Course
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About the course
Course content
An overview of the basic subjects within mineral resource management, including mine surveying, mine geology, evaluation of mineral deposits, mine design and mine planning. Preparation of thematic maps and models connected to the responsible management of mineral resources for a sustainable development. A introduction to the CAD tool Microstation and the GIS-tool ArcGIS is given.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The student will have basic knowledge on mineral resource management and the estimation of the geometry and qualimetry of mineral deposits.
Skills: The student will be able to produce simple thematic maps, and models of mineral deposits, in addition to determining the internal variations.
Learning methods and activities
The compulsory field course will be organized in week 34. There will be a few days in Trondheim followed by some days in Røros. Information will be posted in Blackboard before the beginning of the semester. Lectures and activities throughout the semester.
80% of the activities throughout the semester must be approved to get access to the exam.
The course is evaluated by a reference group or a questionnaire.
Compulsory assignments
- Excercises
- One-week field course
Further on evaluation
In order to pass the course, both assessments must receive a passing score. Students who have passed the course and would like to try to improve their grade will only re-take the written exam. Students who have failed the course but passed the group project will only re-take the written exam. If there is a re-sit examination, the form of assessment may be changed from written to oral examination.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering Geology (MTINGGEO)
Georesources and Geotechnology (MTGEORT)
Geotechnology (MTTEKGEO)
Required previous knowledge
Admission to the study programme Engineering Geology (MTINGGEO), Georesources and Geotechnology (MTGEORT) or Geotechnology (MTTEKGEO) is required, or approval from the person with course responsibility.
Course materials
Compendia and other handouts.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| TGB4215 | 3.7 sp | Autumn 2016 |
Subject areas
- Mining Engineering
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
Written exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.