Curriculum Development for Mining Engineering

Curriculum for Mining Engineering in India : 

Curriculum for Mining Engineering in India K. Pathak

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MINING ENGINEER Institution Superstructure Physical Intellectual National Science Curriculum Competition and Tertiary Education Admission Environment Department of Mining Engineering INFRASTRUCTUE CURRICULUM Pedagogic Env. Teaching Learning Management (Learning experience, needs, social context)

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Mining Engineers : Custodian and developer of mineral resources of the country/world COMPETENCY is generated BY THE DEPARTMENT Needs for Competency: Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes To achieve life long learning To reinforce cross capacities To increase employability To enhance professional profiles WHAT SHOULD BE TAUGHT?

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REQUIREMENTS OF INDUSTRY , NATION and KNOWLEDGE BUILDING: Roles Skills Competencies required National Policy Makers, Industry, Academicians needs to determine through scientific analysis and decision making a clear framework for students, education institutions and government describing WHAT DOES A MINING ENGINEERING GRADUATE NEED TO HAVE ?

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Solid background of technical competencies (in engineering, informatics, management and wide systematic perspective) Teamwork competencies and have a real experience in projects where several activities are developed in parallel. Learners should have basic knowledge of economy, markets and companies. have interpersonal skills and soft skills capacity to solve problems learn to learn, have sharpness to determine the customer and colleague needs consciousness of the multicultural context Mining Graduates need to have: HOW MANY OF THESE ARE ADDRESSED IN OUR COURRICULUM?

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Have we defined the Job profile of Mining Engineer? Industry Needs Mining engineers to : plan mining operations design underground and surface mines direct the engineering aspects of extracting minerals from the earth  design mining equipment and supervise technicians and workers who use it ensure safe and economically sound development of mines and other surface and underground operations. assess the viability and assist with planning a new site for mining manage and oversee mining production processes. The role of mining engineers combines an understanding of the effects of different structures developed in the mines on their surrounding environment, technical knowledge and management skills.

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Graduate mining engineers must also avail the opportunities within mining finance and consultancy, minerals, tunnelling and quarrying. Due to the nature of the industry, mining engineering is an international career and graduates should avail opportunities overseas. FOR WHAT ACTIVITIES DO WE PREPARE OUR STUDENTS?

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Tasks of Graduate Mining Engineers typically involve liaising with engineers, geologists and other staff; overseeing staff activities, either in one site section or throughout an entire mine; ensuring that operations are functioning smoothly; assuring the safety of mining equipment; monitoring activities underground; assessing mine equipment supplies; managing monthly budgets; keeping detailed records; learning new skills as required, such as drilling and blasting; overseeing the health and safety of the site, particularly in relation to issues such as ventilation; costing and scheduling supplies; assessing new mining sites; establishing extraction systems; planning for transition from surface to underground mining operations. supervise the mining operation train crews of workers and supervisors

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help to plan ways of restoring the land around mine sites so that it can be used for other purposes select explosives used to blast ore deposits sell mining supplies and equipment teach in colleges and universities and serve as consultants to industry and government Mining engineers in the minerals industry may perform the following tasks:  Conduct investigations of mineral deposits and undertake evaluations in collaboration with geologists, other earth scientists and economists to determine whether the mineral deposits can be mined profitably; Prepare plans for mines, including tunnels and shafts for underground operations, and pits and haulage roads for open-cut operations, using computer-aided design packages; Prepare the layout of the mine development and the way the minerals are to be mined; Plan and coordinate the employment of mining staff and equipment with regard to efficiency, safety and environmental conditions; Consult with geologists and other engineers about the design, selection and provision of machines, facilities and systems for mining, as well as infrastructure such as access roads, water and power supplies; Operate computers to assist with calculations, prepare estimates on the cost of the operation and control expenditure when mines come into production;

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Oversee the construction of the mine and the installation of plant and equipment; Ensure mining regulations are observed, including the proper use and care of explosives and the correct ventilation to allow the removal of dust and gases; Conduct research aimed at improving efficiency and safety in mines; and Establish first aid and emergency services facilities at the mines.  Preparing for, conducting, and chairing public meetings and hearings as required by regulation and established policy. Preparing for and providing guidance to establish coal lease sale panels whose purpose is to provide a post-sale analysis of bids and bidders qualifications. Preparing and monitoring the budget for the coal management program. Providing guidance, assistance, and review for coal planning activities, National Environmental Policy Act  processes, and other coal related activities including leases, exchanges, trespasses, and lease modifications.

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evaluating minerals  associated with proposals for leasing, exchange, or sale. The technical and operational responsibilities of Mining Engineers include: Developing and maintaining inventories of mineral potential in support of Bureau programs by literature, search, mapping, drilling, compilation, and analysis of data; presenting findings in maps, reports, and publications. Utilizing automated data systems in support of the solid minerals programs. Developing mining parameters and constructing isopach, structural, and overburden maps and computing stripping ratio limits and tonnage figures for planning, leasing, and exchanges. Providing resource evaluation support for the solid minerals programs. This includes assistance with formulating and review of program manuals, handbooks, regulations, and serving on task forces for formulating new standards.

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assessing the viability of new mining ventures; undertaking feasibility studies; modelling/designing potential mine sites; providing consultancy and advice on mining and mineral extraction projects; overseeing major construction projects; filling in disused mine shafts; reclaiming mine sites; working with specialist PC software to support planning programmes.

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HOW TO DESIGN THE CURRICULUM ? Set Objectives: To equip the students with : A sound knowledge in the required basic sciences and engineering fundamentals; Knowledge and experience in the application of engineering principles to the exploitation of earth’s resources and construction of earth (rock) systems in an engineering systems orientation and setting; Ability to solve complex mining and earth systems related problems; Capability for team work and decision making; Appreciation of the global role of minerals in the changing world; Desire for continuing education, intellectual and professional development, analysis and creativity; Self confidence and articulation, with high professional and ethical standards. Have we designed our curriculum with pedagogic analysis, needs balancing and resource sorting?

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MAY BE WE CAN WORK OUT A BETTER CURRICULUM FOR THE TOMORROW’S GRADUATES!

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What we need? Coordinated Brain Storming Sessions Professional profiles (identify knowledge and skills as outcome of Mining Engineering courses) listing items for Mining Engineering curriculum Session 1

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Session 2

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Assigning Relative Importance and Inter-item Relationship Session 3 * Likert Scale: 1: Minimum contribution 7: Maximum contribution

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Classification of Items (for semester wise distribution, module and subjects grouping) Session 4 Cluster analysis results Conduct Cluster Analysis What’s next?

Delivery of the Curriculum : 

Delivery of the Curriculum An approach for curriculum delivery E-learning, Student centered learning Cooperative learning Life long learning Problem based learning Analytic learning Demonstrative learning Work based learning Next?

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Do we want to involve? THANKS

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Present B. Tech (Mining) Curriculum of IIT Kharagpur

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Fluid Mechanics Engg Material Nature and Human values Human System Introduction to mining Our students do not learn: Mine design Mining Systems Project Management Can get degree without studying

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How do we match the objectives and outcome of Subjects taught in Mining Engineering?

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Key verbs to write objectives