Introduces students to the wide scope of the mining industry and prepares them for further courses in mining. The course covers the breadth of the industry from mineral exploration through to processing and marketing of mining products. The importance of environmental considerations and sustainable development are introduced. Students will learn the terminology used in the industry in preparation for further courses taught during the program. Except for online courses, a visit to an active mining operation will form part of the course curriculum. (3.0 Credits)
Cost
$441.70 - $442.00 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
This course will normally be offered once per term. Note: Internet delivery format Students must contact the instructor to initiate delivery of the course at russell_hartlaub@bcit.ca. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
In Progress
Fall 2013
Below are two offerings of this course for the Fall 2013 term.
CRN 34714
Duration
Start any time
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online course. Start any time during the Fall 2013 term. You have 18 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD
Cost
$442.00
Notes
Internet delivery format.
Please note that this course is Internet delivery format. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Important course information will be sent to you immediately after registering. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
Please note that this course is Internet delivery format. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
Identify the importance of minerals in the development of civilizations.
Differentiate between sustainable and non-sustainable development in the minerals industry.
Discuss the role of mining companies in the development and extraction of mineral resources.
Differentiate between what is a mineral resource and ore reserve.
Identify the various stages in the mineral extraction and refinement process.
Identify the main components of a mining and mineral processing operation.
Visualize the layout of an underground mining environment.
Participate in discussions on the technologies used in the mining industry.
Compare and analyses different methods of extracting minerals.
Identify the types of equipment used in the mining and processing industry.
Describe how metals and industrial minerals are sold into the marketplace.
Discuss the various factors involved in the setting of mineral prices.
Assess the impact of mining industry operations on the environment.
Identify the main sources of environmental pollution by the minerals industry.
Identify the requirements for technical and environmental studies prior to mine development.
Assess the requirements for closing a mine and reclamation of the mined areas.
Identify the various areas where mining technologists are employed.
Related Programs
MINE 1100 is offered as a part of the following programs:
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.