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TGB4216 - Mineral Resource Management, Basic Course

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral group exam and written exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral group exam 4/10 1 hours D
Written exam 6/10 2 hours D

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:
Geotechnology (MTTEKGEO)

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the study programme Geotechnology (MTTEKGEO) is required, or approval from the person with course responsibility.

Course materials

Compendia and other handouts.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
TGB4215 3.7 AUTUMN 2016
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Mining Engineering
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral group exam and written exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Written exam 6/10 D 2024-12-19 09:00 PAPIR
Room Building Number of candidates
DI42 Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll) 2
Storhall del 2 Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll) 43
SL324 Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL515 Sluppenvegen 14 2
Autumn ORD Oral group exam 4/10 D 2024-09-12 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS Written exam 6/10 D INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS Oral group exam 4/10 D
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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