RSE4010 Mine planning and scheduling
Faculty of Engineering
RSE4010 Mine planning and scheduling is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs RSE3040 and RSE3020.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RSE4010
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After RSE4010
No unit lists RSE4010 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or MNE3020 and MNE3040
Prohibition: MNE4010
Overview
This unit deals with the theoretical principles and practical methodologies associated with mine planning and scheduling. Mine planning is an interactive process that includes elements of design, scheduling and evaluation. As part of the planning process, a range of issues has to be considered including, short and long-term planning, mine optimisation, cut-off grade analysis and mine evaluation. The unit applies mine planning and scheduling techniques to a case-study project in current state-of-the-art software.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsThreshold hurdle50%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate the process of strategic mine planning and its impact on decision-making during project development through the use of fully coupled discounted cash flow models.
- 2
Generate an optimal resource extraction profile and develop a mine plan with cut-off grade optimisation.
- 3
Generate mine schedules and compare different alternatives based on sequencing, timing and costs.
- 4
Engage effectively as a member of a mine planning team to produce a written report and present the findings to various audiences.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 of hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
You will engage in problem-based projects during workshops and assignments, applying your knowledge to solve real-world problems and develop critical thinking skills.
This unit promotes active learning through workshops, allowing you to practise and apply concepts learned in lectures, focusing on design methods and real-world applications.
You will utilise software simulations to engage in virtual environments, enabling you to apply theoretical concepts, develop decision-making skills and gain practical experience, effectively preparing you for real-world challenges.
Through real or hypothetical cases, you will analyse and apply theories and principles to gain practical insights and enhance decision-making abilities.
Where it fits
RSE4010 is part of 1 area of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jian Zhao
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Jian Zhao
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RSE4010?
You need RSE3040 and RSE3020 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is RSE4010 offered?
In 2023, RSE4010 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is RSE4010?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does RSE4010 have an exam?
No. RSE4010 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include RSE4010?
RSE4010 is part of Mining engineering.