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| Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: MGY1501 |
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| Purpose: In the mining industry engineers are often confronted with the efficient extraction of minerals and mineral deposits from the earth. In mining engineering it is very important to have knowledge of geological structures, ore bodies and strata to ensure the efficient, economical extraction of the deposits. The purpose of this module is therefore to provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills and competence required to depict planar geological structures on geological maps by means of structure contours. This module will furthermore explore the three-dimensional nature of ore bodies and strata. The knowledge and skills attained will allow students to construct strike lines for various geological features and enable them to calculate various parameters such as overburden thickness, depth to intersection of boreholes, fault displacement (throw), gain or loss of ground due to faulting, cross- cut or raise length, decline distance, and other related structural geological aspects in mining applications |