Introduction to resources engineering

This unit provides basic fundamental and practical aspects of resources engineering and introduces the activities which are involved in a resources engineering project. Resources engineers improve and maintain the sustainability of the earth's resources through efficient design and application of technology. The unit highlights the key concepts associated with the resources industry through two modules, including mining and renewable energy, and demonstrates the strong link between the mining and renewable energy sectors.

The unit includes optional field trips, one during the mid-session break and another one towards the end of the semester so that students can observe the practical aspects of resources engineering and better understand the works that are involved in a resources operation. The field trips include both renewable energy and mining operations These are important as resources engineering is a practice-oriented field in which both fundamentals and practice must be used in an integrated manner for successful outcomes.