RSE4020 Mine design and feasibility project
Faculty of Engineering
RSE4020 Mine design and feasibility project is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs RSE3010, RSE3060, RSE3020, RSE3030 and RSE3040.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before RSE4020
After RSE4020
No unit lists RSE4020 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: MNE4020
Prerequisites: Or MNE3010, MNE3020, MNE3030, MNE3040 and MNE3060
Overview
This unit covers the feasibility design of a resources engineering project. As part of the design process, a range of factors based on site-specific geological, geographical and engineering conditions are considered, including surface features, layout, equipment selection, staffing and scheduling, cost estimation, risk analysis, sustainability and community expectations. Specialised design software is used for short- and long-term planning to facilitate the design process. The design is undertaken by teams which are required to prepare and present a feasibility study report. Teamwork, project management and presentations skills are assessed, in addition to the technical analysis and content of the final design.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Soft rock mine design project presentation20%
- Soft rock mine design project report30%
- Metalliferous mine design project presentation20%
- Metalliferous mine design project report30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Address specifics of site characteristics in layout, conditions, planning, equipment/technology selection, reclamation with life-cycle analysis considerations suitable for developing a feasibility report.
- 2
Prioritise financial concepts such as capital budgeting, breakeven analysis, and optimisation in developing a feasibility report.
- 3
Demonstrate you have conducted a sensitivity analysis based on market cost and revenue assumptions and their impacts on predetermined corporate goals.
- 4
Engage effectively as a member of a team to produce a written report and present the findings to various audiences.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities33 hours
- 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 hours of 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.
Students will work on two projects in the group. Each project requires half a semester to be completed and then each group will give a presentation on their work, as well as submitting a report.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Hossein Masoumi
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Hossein Masoumi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RSE4020?
You need RSE3010, RSE3060, RSE3020, RSE3030 and RSE3040 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is RSE4020 offered?
In 2021, RSE4020 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is RSE4020?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does RSE4020 have an exam?
No. RSE4020 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.