Mine Waste, Course, - Luleå University of Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS

Mine Waste 7.5 credits

Gruvavfall

Second cycle, L7016K

Version

Course syllabus valid: Spring 2020 Sp 4 - Present

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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 requirements

90 credits in geoscience, including the course L0040K Geochemistry.

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Selection

The selection is based on 20-285 credits

Course Aim

After 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 site

Contents

Different 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.

Realization

Basic 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.

Examination

The ability to describe, analyse and give accounts of the basic theory is examined in written and oral exams.

Remarks

The 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 terms

2500

Examiner

Lena Alakangas

Literature. Valid from Spring 2019 Sp 3 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)

Literature is announced before course start

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Course offered by

Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering

Modules

Code	Description	Grade scale	HP	Status	From period
0015	Written exam	G U 3 4 5	3.00	Mandatory	S19
0016	Seminar	U G#	2.50	Mandatory	S19
0017	Project work	U G#	1.00	Mandatory	S19
0018	Assignments	U G#	1.00	Mandatory	S19

Study guidance

Study 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 established

by the Department of Chemical Engineering and Geosciences 28 Feb 2007

Last revised

by Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies Eva Gunneriusson, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering 16 Jan 2020

Published:7 November 2013

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