RSE4040 Mineral processing
Faculty of Engineering
RSE4040 Mineral processing is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs RSE3060.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before RSE4040
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After RSE4040
No unit lists RSE4040 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites: Or MNE3060
Prohibition: MNE4040
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to the processing technologies used in the minerals industry, their characteristics and how and why they are used. This will also provide an introduction to the underpinning fundamental physical, chemical and transport processes, to demonstrate the influence of raw materials and market needs on processes and products, and the importance of the coordination between mining and processing. The processes used will apply to all minerals: metals, non-metals, coal and the aggregate.
A combination of a project-based approach together with a sequence of sample practicals to provide practice and experience in the use of analysis and design tools will be employed.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment task 1-9: Laboratory investigationThreshold hurdle35%
- Assessment task 10: Field trip attendance and reportThreshold hurdle15%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Comprehend the principles of physical and chemical processes that allow selective separation of minerals from ores, and of elements from mineral concentrates, metals and materials to maximise the recovery of valuable resources.
- 2
Synthesise the fundamental processes and equipment design to suit the process objectives and optimise the plant performance.
- 3
Analyse the process route for a given ore deposit or source materials and evaluate its economic and environmental impacts and develop measures to improve it.
- 4
Apply process flow sheets to synthesise the processes undertaken in mineral and material processing and to evaluate the suitability of a specific technology.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Practical activities36 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 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.
For successful completion of lab activities, students will routinely consult with the lecturers
The unit consists of lectures and practice classes. The practical classes involve case-base teaching, laboratory investigation, practical classes and workshops. The main learning approach is “enquiry-based learning” which requires students to be involved with the project and proactive learners. There is no right or wrong answers to many of the project questions. This does not imply that any answer is adequate. Some answers will be better than others as they achieve the criteria in a better way.
Where it fits
RSE4040 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Hossein Masoumi
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Hossein Masoumi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RSE4040?
You need RSE3060 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is RSE4040 offered?
In 2020, RSE4040 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is RSE4040?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does RSE4040 have an exam?
No. RSE4040 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include RSE4040?
RSE4040 is part of Resources and mining engineering.