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This Unit is archived with an end date of 16/08/2023

Overview

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Offerings

MURDOCH-S2-EXT-2018-ONGOING

MURDOCH-S2-INT-2018-ONGOING

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Enrolment rules

Enrolment in G1034 Graduate Diploma in Extractive Metallurgy.

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework of crystallography, crystal and mineral chemistry that underpins the study of minerals, metals and ceramics by –

  • describing and classifying crystal forms and symmetry;
  • explaining chemical and structural variation in minerals.
2.

Describe structures of common metals, oxide and sulfide minerals.

3.

Source and apply information on the physical properties, chemical composition and structures of the principal ore mineral groups to solve problems encountered in processing minerals.

4.

Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the main ore deposit types (including gold, copper, lead, zinc, iron, titanium, chrome and uranium), especially those aspects that impact upon mineral processing.

5.

Evaluate mineralogical problems encountered in mineral processing, design strategies for their resolution and select appropriate techniques to be applied.

6.

Demonstrate in assignments and other work that you are developing skills in communication, information access and analysis, and independent learning.

Assessments

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