MINE202 SURFACE MINING
| Course Code: |
5650202 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
6.0 |
| Department: |
Mining Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. NURAY DEMÝREL |
| Offered Semester: |
Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
Emphasis is given to surface mining methods applied to coal seams and metalliferous deposits. Cut-off limits. Factors affecting selection of mining methods. Types of machinery used in modern mining operations. Equipment selection techniques. Sample problem solutions. One or two visits to operating surface metalliferous or coal mines will be made, reports about visits will be prepared.
