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Offerings
MURDOCH-S1-EXT-2018-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S1-INT-2018-ONGOING
Requisites
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Enrolment rules
Knowledge of physical sciences at senior high school level is assumed.
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Learning outcomes
1.
Apply basic chemistry, physics and mathematics to mineral resource processing and flow sheets.
2.
Understand the fundamental Earth dynamics and geological processes as applied to the origin of resource deposits in order to better appreciate the extractive techniques employed to extract various metal commodities commonly processed within the mineral resource sector.
3.
Gain a general insight to the extraction and refinement processes involved in comminution, pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy.
4.
Learn the fundamental economic and financial considerations that impact the mineral resource sector.
5.
Gain knowledge of the importance of occupational, safety and health (O H & S) concerns of employers and employees.
6.
Develop an insight into the use of energy in industry and the impacts of the basic laws of thermodynamics on sustainability and environmental issues facing the mineral resource sector today.
7.
Be prepared to take subsequent courses in mineral science and extractive metallurgy.
Assessments
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