Introduction to Mining and Mineral Processing
BASIC DATA
course listing
A - main register
course code
LGB0030
course title in Estonian
Geotehnoloogia ja mäenduse alused
course title in English
Introduction to Mining and Mineral Processing
course volume CP
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ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
fully online course
not
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
autumn
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
LARB17/25
yes
Structural units teaching the course
LG - Department of Geology
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VERSION SPECIFIC DATA
course aims in Estonian
Õppeaine eesmärk on anda ülevaade mäendusest ning geotehnoloogiast, seal kasutatavatest tehnoloogiatest, tehnikast ja tööstusvaldkonnast üldiselt.
course aims in English
The aim of this course is to give an overview of mining industry and geotechnology in general, what type of technologies, machinery is being used in this industry.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Aine läbinud üliõpilane:
- tunneb maapõue kui keskkonda ja mineraalressursside allikat;
- teab maapõueressursse: maavarasid, põhjavett, maasoojust, maatuge ning nende uurimise ning kasutamise võimalusi;
- oskab kasutada mäenduslikke insenerivahendeid: uuringu-, mõõte-, projekteerimis- ja välitööl;
- tunneb maailma mäendust ja oskab kirjeldada mäetöid ning allmaaehitamist;
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
Student who has passed the subject:
- knows the earth's crust as an environment and a source of mineral resources;
- knows the resources of the earth's crust: mineral resources, groundwater, geothermal energy, land support and the possibilities of their exploration and use;
- is able to use mining engineering tools: in research, measurement, design and field work;
-knows the world of mining and can describe mining and underground construction;
brief description of the course in Estonian
Mäenduse ja geotehnoloogia ajalugu läbi inimkonna arengu. Erialase terminoloogiaga tutvumine. Uute maapõueressursside otsing, uurimine ja proovide võtmine ning kasutuselevõtt. Kaevandamisel kasutatavate tehnoloogiatega tutvumine nii pealmaa- kui ka allmaakaevandamisel. Enim kasutatavate masinatega tutvumine. Maavarade töötlemine ning väärindamine. Erinevad allmaarajatised, nende rajamine ning kasutus- tunnelid, hoidlad jne. Kaevandustegevuse mõju ümbritsevale keskkonnale. Kaevandamise majanduslik pool. Selle valdkonnaga soetud tööohutus. Läbivalt toimuvad erinevad välitööd (ka. karjääri külastus), praktikumid, virtuaalreaalsuse kasutamine.
brief description of the course in English
The history of mining and geotechnology through the development of mankind. Familiarity with professional terminology. Search, exploration, sampling and exploitation of new underground resources. Getting acquainted with the technologies used in mining in both surface and underground mining. Getting to know the most used machines. Processing and enhancement of mineral resources. Various underground structures, their construction and use tunnels, storage facilities, etc. Impact of mining activities on the environment. The economic side of mining. Occupational safety in this area. Various fieldwork (including a career visit), practicums, and the use of virtual reality take place throughout.
type of assessment in Estonian
-
type of assessment in English
-
independent study in Estonian
-
independent study in English
-
study literature
Reinsalu, E., Eesti mäendus. Trükis 2011. Digiteavik 2016: http://digi.lib.ttu.ee/i/?4066;
SME mining engineering handbook / edited by Peter Darling (http://www.ester.ee/record=b2700141*est) and other similar;
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
2.0
lectures
-
practices
1.0
practices
-
exercises
1.0
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
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LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2025/2026 autumn
Sander Kanter, LG - Department of Geology
Estonian
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    2024/2025 autumn
    Sander Kanter, LG - Department of Geology
    Estonian
      2023/2024 autumn
      Sander Kanter, LG - Department of Geology
      Estonian
        2022/2023 autumn
        Sander Kanter, LG - Department of Geology
        Estonian
          Course description in Estonian
          Course description in English