COURSE SYLLABUS Mine Waste 7.5 credits Gruvavfall Second cycle, L7016K Version Autumn 2007 Sp 1 - Spring 2008 Sp 4Autumn 2008 Sp 1 - Spring 2009 Sp 4Autumn 2009 Sp 1 - Spring 2010 Sp 4Autumn 2010 Sp 1 - Autumn 2011 Sp 1Autumn 2011 Sp 2 - Autumn 2011 Sp 2Spring 2012 Sp 3 - Spring 2012 Sp 4Autumn 2012 Sp 1 - Spring 2013 Sp 3Spring 2013 Sp 4 - Spring 2013 Sp 4Autumn 2013 Sp 1 - Spring 2014 Sp 4Autumn 2014 Sp 1 - Spring 2016 Sp 4Autumn 2016 Sp 1 - Spring 2017 Sp 3Spring 2017 Sp 4 - Autumn 2017 Sp 2Spring 2018 Sp 3 - Autumn 2018 Sp 2Spring 2019 Sp 3 - Spring 2020 Sp 3Spring 2020 Sp 4 - Present Course syllabus valid: Spring 2020 Sp 4 - PresentThe version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first. Education level Second cycle Grade scale G U 3 4 5 Subject Geosciences Subject group (SCB) Earth Science and Physical Geography Main field of study Natural Resources Engineering, Geosciences Entry requirements90 credits in geoscience, including the course L0040K Geochemistry. More information about English language requirements SelectionThe selection is based on 20-285 creditsCourse AimAfter the course the student should be able to: • describe the main types of mining waste and explain and analyse the geochemical reactions and processes that are important in a mining waste context • describe and give accounts of the strategies and solutions that are used to reduce the environmental impact from mining waste for an sustainble development • perform and in written form present strategies and solutions to reduce the environmental impact at a mine siteContentsDifferent types of mine wastes and mine waste production. Weathering of sulphidic mine wastes: acid-producing and acid-buffering reactions. Formation and dissolution of secondary minerals. Geochemical prediction tests. Passive and active remediation methods. Oxygen diffusion. Mine waters: classification, processes and treatment.RealizationBasic theory is presented in the form of lectures and short exercises. The course includes project work, assignments and seminar. The examination should result in a deeper understanding of the main elements of the course when students actively participate in the learning process.ExaminationThe ability to describe, analyse and give accounts of the basic theory is examined in written and oral exams.RemarksThe course is given at an advanced level, and is included in the Civil engineer programme Naturresursteknik and in the masterprogramme Exploration and Environmental Geosciences. A study guide is available in the Fronter room for the course.Transition terms2500ExaminerLena AlakangasLiterature. Valid from Spring 2019 Sp 3 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)Literature is announced before course start Search books in the library » Course offered byDepartment of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources EngineeringModules CodeDescriptionGrade scaleHPStatusFrom periodTitle 0015Written examG U 3 4 53.00MandatoryS19 0016SeminarU G#2.50MandatoryS19 0017Project workU G#1.00MandatoryS19 0018AssignmentsU G#1.00MandatoryS19 Study guidanceStudy guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.Syllabus establishedby the Department of Chemical Engineering and Geosciences 28 Feb 2007Last revisedby Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies Eva Gunneriusson, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering 16 Jan 2020