RSE3020 Resource estimation
Faculty of Engineering
RSE3020 Resource estimation is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs RSE2010 and EAE2511 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RSE3020
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After RSE3020
2 units list RSE3020 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or MNE1010
Prohibition: MNE3020
Overview
The mineral inventory of a company is quantified through resource or reserve estimates with associated error levels that, in many cases, are unknown. The estimation procedure used by a geologist or engineer should incorporate efforts to minimise errors and assumptions at every level of decision.
This unit focuses on resource and reserve estimation of mineral ores and hydrocarbon deposits, with particular focus on the influence of the in situ geological conditions. You will learn the basics of resource and reserve reporting with particular reference to applicable industry codes. Resource modelling will be taught through computer applications with special consideration of geostatistical techniques.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Appreciate the difference in sampling methods applicable for various resource types.
- 2
Construct resource models from exploration datasets using industry standard software tools.
- 3
Apply different statistical and geostatistical tools and techniques for evaluating the grade and tonnage of mineral resources.
- 4
Assess the merits and drawbacks of various estimation methods relevant to deposit type and quantify the uncertainty and risk associated with different estimation techniques.
- 5
Generate resources and reserve reports using applicable industry codes.
Workload and teaching
3 hours lecture, 2 hours practice class, 7 hours private study per week
Where it fits
RSE3020 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
- CIVILENG01Civil engineering technical electivesCivil engineeringNo reviews yet
- REMINING01Parts C and D. Resources and mining engineering knowledge, application and professional practiceResources and mining engineeringNo reviews yet
- RERNEWNG01Resources and renewable energy engineering technical electivesResources and renewable energy engineeringNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Mohan Yellishetty
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jeffrey Walker
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RSE3020?
You need RSE2010 and EAE2511 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after RSE3020?
RSE3020 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including RSE4010 and RSE4020.
When is RSE3020 offered?
In 2020, RSE3020 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Which majors and minors include RSE3020?
RSE3020 is part of Civil engineering; Resources and mining engineering; and Resources and renewable energy engineering.