RSE1010: Introduction to resources engineering
Faculty of Engineering
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Overview
This unit provides basic fundamental and practical aspects of resources engineering and introduces the activities which are involved in a resources engineering project. Resources engineers improve and maintain the sustainability of the earth's resources through efficient design and application of technology. The unit highlights the key concepts associated with the resources industry through two modules, including mining and renewable energy, and demonstrates the strong link between the mining and renewable energy sectors. The unit includes optional field trips, one during the mid-session break and another one towards the end of the semester so that students can observe the practical aspects of resources engineering and better understand the works that are involved in a resources operation. The field trips include both renewable energy and mining operations These are important as resources engineering is a practice-oriented field in which both fundamentals and practice must be used in an integrated manner for successful outcomes.
Assessment
1 - Mining Module - 25% Hurdle type: Threshold Hurdle description: This assessment task contributes to the total continuous assessment component of the unit hurdles. 2 - Renewable energy Video - 25% Hurdle type: Threshold Hurdle description: This assessment task contributes to the total continuous assessment component of the unit hurdles. 3 - Final assessment - 50% Hurdle type: Threshold Hurdle description: This final assessment is a hurdle requirement in the unit.
Workload
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Sustainable development goals
Adopted by the UN Member States in 2015, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. Read more
This unit covers content related to the following SDGs:
7. Affordable and Clean Energy 12. Responsible Consumption and Production
