Unit Synopsis
This unit introduces students to the improved sustainability, safety and productivity achieved in mining through the use of new technologies. You will learn about different types of sensors used to collect data from mining equipment and how that data can be collected and analysed. You will investigate the development and optimisation of mine designs using technology developed for Australian mining operations. There will be a particular focus on data collection and analysis, blast design and truck and shovel operations. You will use online forums, tutorials and learning journals to demonstrate effective and professional levels of collaboration and communication.
Details
| Level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Unit Level | 2 |
| Credit Points | 6 |
| Student Contribution Band | SCA Band 2 |
| Fraction of Full-Time Student Load | 0.125 |
| Pre-requisites or Co-requisites |
There are no pre-requisites for the unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework). |
| Class Timetable | View Unit Timetable |
| Residential School | No Residential School |
Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2027
Term 1 - 2027 Profile
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Assessment Tasks
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This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).
Past Exams
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Source: Unit reflection
Practical software applications to be introduced
Contacts are built with the mining software companies, like RPM Global, to introduce new software applications
RPM Global agreed to sign an educational agreement with CQU. The case is still with ITD Business to process the agreement. Maptek Vulcan are also willing to sign an educational agreement with CQU, and the process will begin soon.
Source: Students' evaluation
Students expected clear and detailed explanations of unit requirements to support their learning and assessment preparation.
Comprehensive unit orientation materials, assessment guides, and regular reminders should be provided throughout the term.
In Progress
Source: Students' evaluation
Students expected assessment tasks to promote meaningful learning and demonstrate achievement of the unit learning outcomes.
Continue aligning assessment tasks with learning outcomes and incorporate additional formative activities to strengthen learning progression. The activities should include further video demonstrations, guest lectures and industrial virtual tours.
In Progress
Source: Students' evaluation
Students expected timely, constructive, and actionable feedback to support continuous improvement throughout the term.
Prompt feedback practices and additional opportunities for students to seek clarification through consultation sessions should be maintained. Review marking criteria and set rubrics for clear feedback.
In Progress
To see Learning Outcomes from an earlier availability, please search via a previous term.