Outline
Outline
The Mining minor is designed for students who do not have experience/knowledge in the Mining discipline, wishing to embark on a journey to obtain additional skills and knowledge relating to the mining industry and in particular, become familiar with the mining methods. It prepares students for positions in the mining industry, both operational and management in underground and open pit workings.
What you'll learn
- have demonstrated some knowledge and understanding in Mining that is typically at a level supported by textbooks, but not necessarily at the forefront of the field, GC1
- can apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to the field and have developing competencies typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments (to both specialist and non-specialist audiences) and solving straightforward problems within Mining, including using digital technologies, GC2, GC3
- can gather and interpret relevant data within Mining to inform judgements that include some reflection on relevant social, scientific, or ethical issues related to Mining, GC4, GC5
- demonstrate a developing standard of professional behaviour, including effective time management, both independently and as a team member, GC6
