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| Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: MIN2605, MIN2611 |
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| Purpose: This module focuses on the mineral technical services practical aspects of extracting raw material from the ground for the benefit of mankind. It is generally known today that there are a variety of uses of mining products and these include: electrical conductors, stainless steel manufacturing, dental and medical uses, domestic utensils, building of houses and computers to mention but a few. The products that we use daily in our lives originate from mining and are manufactured using different types of minerals that occur in the ground naturally. Mining Engineers and Technologists usually find themselves facing the challenge to physically identify and test mineral and rock specimen including practical applications and methods of mine support, ventilation of mine workings, and beneficiation of economic minerals.
The purpose of this module is therefore to introduce ND Mining Engineering students to practical testing and identification of mineral specimen, application of methods to ventilate mine and beneficiate deposits and to equip them with the required knowledge and skills to conduct practical work in the mining industry. On completion of this module they will be able to apply principles and practical knowledge in the mining operations. The module will help students become better engineers with the ability to generate feasible solutions to practical problems encountered while extracting raw materials in their respective mining operations.
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