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Introduction to the Minerals Industry MINE 1100

Mining Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

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.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$559.09

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of MINE 1100 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 57006

Duration

Fri May 10 - Fri Aug 23 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 57006
  • Domestic fees $559.09
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 10 - Aug 23 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Russell Hartlaub

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

3

Domestic fees

$559.09

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Please note this is internet delivery. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status

Full

This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

  • Identify the importance of minerals in the development of civilizations [1,3,5].
  • Discuss the role of mining companies in the development and extraction of mineral resources. [3,9,11].
  • Differentiate between what is a mineral resource and ore reserve [1,3,11].
  • Outline the role of exploration in the mineral industry, its participants and how it is funded. [1,3,11]
  • Describe the main techniques used in mineral exploration [1,3,5].
  • Identify the various stages in the mineral extraction and refinement process [1,3,5].
  • Identify the main components of a mining and mineral processing operation [1,5].
  • Compare and analyses different methods of extracting minerals [2,5].
  • Identify the types of equipment used in the mining and processing industry [1,2,5].
  • Assess the impact of mining industry operations on the environment and sustainability [2,5].
  • Assess the requirements for closing a mine and reclamation of the mined areas [2,3,5].
  • Identify the various areas where mining technologists are employed [1,5].

Effective as of Winter 2018

Related Programs

Introduction to the Minerals Industry (MINE 1100) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Business + Media

  1. Accounting
    Bachelor of Accounting Full-time/Part-time
  2. Bachelor of Business Administration
    Bachelor of Business Administration Full-time/Part-time

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology
    Diploma Full-time
  2. Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering
    Bachelor of Engineering Full-time

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