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NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CURRICULUM AND COURSE SPECIFICATION

FOR

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MINING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SOLID MINERALS DEVELOPMENT, WORLD BANK STEP-B PROJECT, KADUNA POLYTECHNIC

MARCH, 2013

GENERAL INFORMATION HND

1.0 PHILOSOPHY OF THE MINERAL AND PETROLEUM ENGINEERING PROGRAMME

The Mineral Resources Engineering Programme is designed to reflect a FUNCTIONAL philosophy of education. While seeking to achieve academic excellence

and promote the furtherance of knowledge, the Mineral Resources engineering programme also seeks to aid “the acquisition of appropriate skills, abilities and

competence, both mental and physical as to equip the individual to live in and contribute to the development of his/her society”

The programme is therefore committed to the production of qualified and competent technicians who will be able to face the challenges concomitant with the

aspiration of the country to be technologically developed.

HND in Mining Engineering Technology

The Programme is designed to produce Mining Engineering Technologists who will be able to apply mining engineering principles to the design and operations

leading to the most economic method of wining minerals from underground and surface mines.

On completion of the programme, Diplomats should be able to,

i. design simple unit operations for the development and exploitation of minerals;

ii. select suitable equipment to accomplish the unit operations in (ii) above;

iii. supervise labour at middle-management level in the mining industry;

iv. collate, interpret and report operational data in underground or surface mines; and

v. undertake direct or supportive role in academic research and teaching.

2.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The general entry requirements for the HND programme include:

a. All the requirements for admission into the ND programme in Mineral and Petroleum Engineering.

b. Minimum of lower credit pass (CGPA) of 2.50 and above in the ND examination in Mineral Resources Engineering. Technology; and

c. A minimum of one year cognate work experience.

In exceptional cases, the ND diplomats with a pass grade (CGPA) 2.0 - 2.49) in the ND examination that had two or more years of cognate work experience may

be considered for admission into the HND programme. However, the number of candidates should not be more than 10% of the total student intake in each class.

3.0 DURATION

The programme is designed to run for four semesters, i.e. two academic sessions.

4.0 CURRICULUM

4.1 The curriculum of HND programme consists of four main components. These are:

a. General studies/education

b. Foundation courses.

c. Professional courses

d. Project.

4.2 The General Education component shall include courses in:

English Language, Communication, Industrial Management and Engineer in Society, The General Education component shall account for not more than 15% of

the total contact hours for the programme.

Foundation courses include courses in Mathematics. The number of hours for the programme may account for about 10-15% of the total contact hours.

Professional courses are core courses of the programme which give the student the theory and professional skills he needs to practice his field of calling at the

technician/technologist level. These may account for between 60-70% of the contact hours.

5.0 CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

The structure of the Higher National Diploma programme consists of four semester of classroom, laboratory and workshop activities in the college. Each semester

shall be of 17 weeks duration made up as follows:

a. 15 weeks of teaching, i.e. instruction, practical exercise, quizzes, test, etc; and

b. 2 weeks for examinations and registration.

6.0 ACCREDITATION

The programme shall be accredited by the National Board for Technical Education before the diplomates can be awarded the National Diploma certificates. Details

about the process of accrediting a programme for the award of the National Diploma are available from the office of the Executive Secretary, National Board for

Technical Education, Plot “B”, Bida Road, P.M.B. 2239, Kaduna, Nigeria.

7.0 AWARD OF HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA

Conditions for the award of Higher National Diploma include the following:

a. Satisfactory performance in all prescribed course work which may include class work, tests, quizzes.

b. Workshop practice, laboratory work and field work.

c. Satisfactory performance at all semester examinations.

d. Satisfactory completion of final year project work.

Normally, continuous assessment contributes 30%, project work 10% while semester examinations are weighted 60% to make a total of 100%.

Higher National Diploma should be awarded in four classes:

a. Distinction - CGPA of 3.50 and above

b. Upper Credit - CGPA of 3.0 - 3.49

c. Lower Credit - CGPA of 2.50 - 2.99

d. Pass - CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49.

8.0 GUIDANCE NOTES FOR TEACHERS

8.1 The new curriculum is drawn in unit courses. This is in keeping with the provisions of the National Policy on Education which stress the need to introduce

the semester credit units which will enable a student who so wishes to transfer the units already completed in an institution of similar standard from which he/she is

transferring.

8.2 In designing the units, the principle of the modular system by product has been adopted, and each of the professional modules, when completed provides

the student with technician operative skills, which can be used for employment purposes self - and otherwise.

8.3 As the success of the credit unit system depends on the articulation of programmes between the institutions and industry, the curriculum content has been

written in behavioural objectives, so that it is clear to all the expected performance of the student who successfully completed some of the courses or the

diplomates of the programme. This is slight departure in the presentation of the performance based curriculum which requires the conditions under which the

performance are expected to be carried out and the criteria for the acceptable levels of performance. It is a deliberate attempt to further involve the staff of the

department teaching the programme to write their own curriculum stating the conditions existing in their institution under which performance can take place and to

follow that with the criteria for determining an acceptance level of performance.

Departmental submission on the final curriculum may be vetted by the Academic Board of the institution. Our aim is to continue to see to it that a solid internal

evaluation system exists in each institution for ensuring minimum standard and quality of education in the programmes offered throughout the Polytechnic system.

8.4 The teaching of the theory and practical work should, as much as possible, be integrated. Practical exercises, especially those in professional courses and

laboratory work should not be taught in isolation from the theory. For each course, there should be a balance of theory to practical in the ratio of 50:50 or 60:40 or

the reverse.

9.0 FINAL YEAR PROJECT

Final year students in this programme are expected to carryout a project work. This could be on individual basis or group work, bur reporting must be undertaken

individually. The project should, as much as possible incorporate basic element of design, drawing and complete fabrication of a marketable item or something that

can be put to use. Project reports should be well presented and should be properly supervised.

The departments should make their own arrangement of schedules for project work.

COURSE OUTLINE

General Studies and Management Courses

Communication in English

Engineer in Society

Entrepreneurship Development

Mathematical Courses

Advanced Algebra

Advanced Calculus

Numerical Methods

Statistical Methods in Engineering

Computer and Information Technology

Automation and ICT

Computer Applications in Extractive Industries

Civil Engineering Courses

Soil Mechanics

Foundation Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Courses

Stress Analysis

Mechanical Structural Analysis

Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Mineral Resources Engineering Courses

Automation and Computer Applications

Mineral Deposits

Research Methods

Computer Applications in Extractive Industries

Rock Mechanics

Mineral Economics

Operations Research

Geostatistics

Geological Engineering Courses

Mineralogy

Applied Geophysics

Applied Geochemistry

Structural Geology

Remote Sensing and Photo-geology

Hydrogeology

Geological Laboratory Techniques

Site Investigation

Field Techniques and Geologic Map Interpretation

Industrial Minerals and Rocks

Engineering Geology

Mining Engineering Courses

Mining Law

Applied Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

Mine Surveying

Mine Machinery and Services

Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy

Drilling and Blasting

Mine Ventilation

Mine Valuation

Mine Materials Handling

Exploration and Prospecting Techniques

Mine Management

Mine Design

Occupational Health and Safety in Mines

Mine Drainage

Mineral Processing Courses

Mineral Analysis

Metallurgical Thermodynamics

Materials Science

Principles of Extractive Metallurgy

Unit Processes in Mineral Processing

Fuels and Refractories

Transport Phenomena

Non-ferrous Metallurgy

Materials Handling

Ore Concentration

Water Treatment

Health, Safety and Environment

Cement Making Technology

Ferrous Metallurgy

Mineral Process Design

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MINING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

CURRICULUM TABLE First semester

Second semester

COURSE CODE

COURSE/MODULE TITTLE L T P CU CH PRE-REQ

GNS 301 Communication in English 111

2 - - 2 2

GNS 311 Engineer in Society 2 - - 2 2

MTH 311 Advanced Algebra 2 - - 2 2

MPE 303 Automation & Computer Applications

1 - 3 4 4

MEC 303 Stress Analysis 2 1 - 3 3

CEC 311 Advanced soil Mechanics 1 - 3 4 4

GLE 303 Mineral Deposit 2 - - 2 2

GLE 301 Mineralogy 2 - 3 5 5

MPE 301 Mining Law 2 - - 2 2

MLE 303 Mineral Characterization 2 - 2 4 4

Total 18 1 11 30 30

COURSE CODE

COURSE/MODULE TITTLE

L T P CU CH PRE-REQ

MPE 302 Research Methods 2 - - 2 2

MTH 312 Advance Calculus 2 - - 2 2

EEC 304 Instrumentation and Control Engineering

1 - 3 4 4

GLE 306 Structural Geology 1 - 2 3 3

MNE 302 Applied Thermodynamic and Fluid Mechanics

2 - 3 5 5

MNE 304 Mine Surveying 2 - 3 5 5

MNE 306 Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy

2

2 4 4

MNE 308 Exploration and Prospecting Techniques

1 - 2 3 3

Third Semester

COURSE CODE

COURSE/MODULE TITTLE L T P CU CH PRE-REQ

MTH 321 Numerical Methods 2 - - 2 2

MPE 401 Rock Mechanics 2 - 3 5 5

MPE 403 Mineral Economics 2 - - 2 2

MNE 401 Mine Valuation 2 1

3 3

MNE 403 Drilling and Blasting 2 - 3 5 5

MNE 405 Mine Ventilation 2 - 3 5 5

MNE 407 Mine Materials Handling 2 - - 2 2

EED 413 Entrepreneurship Development

2 - 2 4 4

MNE 412 Project - - 1 - 1

Total 16 1 12 28 29

Fourth Semester

MPE 304 Computer Applications in Extractive Industries

1 - 3 4 4 MPE 305

Total 14

18 32 32

COURSE CODE

COURSE/MODULE TITTLE

L T P CU CH PRE-REQ

MTH 313 Statistical Methods in Engineering

2 - - 2 2

MPE 402 Operations Research 1 - 3 4 4

MPE 404 Geo-statistics 3 - - 3 3

MNE 402 Mine Machinery and Services

2 - 2 4 4

MNE 404 Mine Management 2 - - 2 2

MNE 406 Mine Design 2 - 2 4 4

MNE 408 Occupational Health and 2 - - 2 2

|Safety in Mines

MNE 410 Mine Drainage 2 - - 2 2

MNE 412 Project - - 5 6 5

TOTAL 16 - 12 29 28

PROGRAMME: HND IN GEOLOGICAL, PETROLEUM, MINING AND MINERALS ENGINEERING

Course: AUTOMATION AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Course Code: MPE 303

Contact Hours: 4hrs/wk

Course Specification: THEORITICAL CONTENT PRACTICAL CONTENT

Goal: To give the students the skill needed to appreciate the use of automation and computer specialist software Packages in a competent manner, within the Extractive Industries (Geosciences, Petroleum, Mining, Minerals Engineering). The learning Methodology should be student centered, with the student using various available packages in order to be competent when using them. The use of student workbooks or guided learning materials is recommended.

Week

1-2

General Objective 1.0: Understand the principles of Automation

Specific Learning Outcome:

Teacher Activities

Resources


Teacher Activities Resources

1.1 Review the use of automatic control in production processes.

1.2 Explain the operating principles of automatic control system.

1.3 Explain the main concepts and classification of automatic systems

1.4 Illustrate the basic principles of Automation

1.5 Explain the general char-acteristics of measuring instruments and measurements.

1.6 Give examples of electrical and mechanical types of measuring devices.

1.7 Explain the principles of various automation parameters, e.g. displacement, stress, speed, time, temperature, colour.

1.8 Site examples of measuring devices based on the various parameters

Illustrate with the aid of

diagram automatic control

system

Site examples of automatic

control system

White Boards, Computers, Related Software, PowerPoint Projectors, Flip Charts, Interactive Boards, Recommended textbooks, lecture notes & Related Journals

Week General Objective 2.0: Know Automated systems in petroleum and minerals industries

3-4 Specific Learning Outcome:

Teachers Activities Resources

2.1 Classify automatic controllers: Positioning (positional-level; proportional; proportional-integral-derivative controllers); - Self-actuating controllers; - Pressure, temperature, level controllers.

Explain with the aid of diagrams and real life examples

Ditto

- Pneumatic controllers. 2.2 Site examples of automated systems in the petroleum and minerals industries: - exploration: mineral analysis, drilling - petroleum industry: gas analysers, oil-field, gas condensate field; - mining industry: shaft hoisting, load-haul-dump; drilling - minerals engineering: process control, sample grade control 2.3 Explain the use of computers in automation: robotics, artificial intelligence

Week General Objective 3.0: Understand the use of operating systems and software application packages



3.1 Discuss the impacts of the computer and ICT in industry. 3.2 Outline the purpose and components of a computer: hardware and software 3.3 Recall input – output devices 3.4 Explain the concept of an operating system: PC-DOS/MS-DOS, Windows, Linux, Unix 3.5 Discuss the advantage of the Windows Operating System. 3.6 Explain the windows menu and tools 3.7 Describe the use of Windows operating system: Open/Close and sizing a window; Program Manager; Button bars/scroll bars/menu bars; Moving from one window to another 3.8 Explain file management: Creating a file and folder; manipulating files (moving, copying, saving, deleting); Print manager 3.9 Explain the concept of a software package: MS Office; Corel Suite; Search Engines; Adobe

Explain with specific examples

Ditto

3.1 Show the components of a computer 3.2 Identify storage devices, RAM, ROM, Fixed discs, Removable discs 3.3 Load MS Office with the students and show the various packages that make up MS Office.

Show how to start a computer, open/close the window operating system, move around in the windows environment. Demonstrate the use of various input – output and storage devices Demonstrate creating a file, manipulating the file, and printing.

• Maximum of 4 students to 1 computer • Maximum of 4 computers to a printer except when a Network is in use. • 1 Ream of A4 papers to 10 students. • Ink cartridges per printer per semester.

Week General Objective 4.0: Understand the use of word-processing package such as MS Word



4.1 Mention the use of MS Word

4.2 Explain the

• Demonstrate the installation of MS Words. • Identify the different

Ditto

procedures for: a. Entering text b. Formatting text (emboldening, font size, italicising) c. Creating and Saving text files d. Editing and moving text e. Importing objects f. Spelling and Grammar Checking g. Creating and manipulating tables, text boxes, equations h. Printing

features of the software. • Ask students to type a short document and save it. • Ask students to edit a document and carry out a spelling check. • Demonstrate the use of tables.

Week General Objective 5.0: Know the use of a graphics package such as Corel Draw

10 Specific Learning Outcome:


5.1 Explain the various procedures in Corel Draw:

a. Drawing tools b. Text as graphics c. Creating and saving image files d. Editing and moving images e. Importing and exporting graphics f. Windows ‘Clipboard’ facility g. Creating and manipulating images (re-sizing etc) h. Image file standard (JPEG, PCX, GIF etc)

• Load Corel Draw. • Explain features of the soft wares. • Demonstrate the creating and saving of images. • Edit the images saved. • Export the graphics to other packages • Demonstrate the manipulation (re-sizing) of images.

Ditto

Week General Objective 6.0: Understand the use of a spreadsheet package such as MS Excel

11 Specific Learning Outcome:


6.1 Explain the procedures in the use of MS Excel:

a. Setting up the worksheet b. Entering data c. Formatting data (decimal places, alpha-numeric)

• Load MS Excel. • Explain features of the software. • Create a worksheet and edit it. • Demonstrate how to format a workshop.

Ditto

d. Creating and saving worksheets e. Creating a formula in cells f. Importing objects g. Exporting the worksheet h. Creating and manipulating graphical representations of data i. Printing

Week General Objective 7.0: Understand the use of a database package such as MS Access

12 Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

7.1 Explain the features and working of MS Access.

7.2 Illustrate the following procedures: entering records in the structure querrymodifying and producing reports. indexing and sorting files

Load MS Access. Uses students record as example and enter the records in the structure query modify and produce typical report. Show how to index and sort files in alphabetical order

Ditto

ASSESSMENT: The continuous assessment, tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the Semester Examination will make up for the remaining 60% of the total score.

ROGRAMME: HND IN GEOLOGICAL, MINING AND MINERAL PROCESSING ENGINEERING

COURSE: MINERAL DEPOSIT Course Code: GLE 303

Contact Hours: 2 HOURS/WEEK

Course Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT: 2 hrs PRACTICAL CONTENT

Week General Objective: 1.0 Understand Ore Deposits.


Teachers Activities

Resources Specific Learning Outcome:


1 - 2 1 Define and explain

the following terms

- Mineral deposit,

-Ore,

- Syrigenetic,

- Epigenetic,

- hypogene and

supergene

deposits,

1.1 - grade and assay.

Define, describe and distinguish:

Mineral deposit,

Ore,

Syrigenetic,

Epigenetic,

hypogene and

supergene

deposits,

grade and assay.

White Boards, Computers, Related Softwares, PowerPoint Projectors, Flip Charts, Interactive Boards, Recommended textbooks, lecture notes & Related Journals

Week General Objective 2.0 Understand processes of ore formation

Specific Learning Outcome

Teachers Activities



3-5 Explain the following

processes of ore

formation:

(a) Magmatic

Segregation.

(p) Hydrothermal

processes.

(c) Contact

metasomatism.

(d) Sedimentation and

evaporation.

(e) Residual and

Mechanical

processes.

(f) Supergene

enrichment.

(g) Metamorphism.

2.2 Explain the nature

and processes of:

(a) placer,

Define and describe:

the following

processes of ore

formation:

(a) Magmatic

Segregation.

(p) Hydrothermal

processes.

(c) Contact

metasomatism.

(d) Sedimentation

and evaporation.

(e) Residual and

Mechanical

processes.

(f) Supergene

enrichment.

(g) Metamorphism.

Describe the nature


(b) residual

(c) banded Iron ore

deposits.

2.3 Classify placer and

residual deposits.

2.4 Give examples of 2.3 above (e.g. Tin, Gold, Diamond, Bauxite)

and processes of;

(a) placer,

(b) residual

(c) banded Iron ore

deposits.

Classify placer and

residual deposits.

Week General Objective 3.0: Understand the nature of mineralizing fluids.


Teachers Activities



6-8 3.1 Explain the

characteristic

composition and prop-

erties of mineralizing

fluids.

3.2 Classify

mineralizing fluids.

3.3 Describe the mode

of transportation of

cations and anions in

mineralizing fluids.

Explain and describe

the characteristic composition and properties of mineralizing fluids.

Classify

mineralizing fluids

and describe the

mode of

transportation of

cations and anions

in mineralizing

fluids

Week General Objective 4.0: Know the deposition of ore associated with igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks


Teachers Activities



9-10 4.1 Describe geological environment favourable for ore deposition. 4.2 Explain controls of ore localization. 4.3 Classify modes of mineral deposition (e.g. igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic).

4.4 Identify deposits

associated with each

rock in 4.3 above

Define and describe

geological environment favourable for ore deposition. Describe controls of ore localization. Classify modes of mineral deposition (e.g. igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic).

PC with spreadsheet and data base

Week General Objective 5.0: Understand Coal deposits.


Teachers Activities



11 5.1 Explain the

process of coal

formation.

5.2 Classify different

types of coal. 5.3 Identify each type

of coal in 5.2 above.

5.4 State the location

of each type of coal in

Nigeria

Define coal and explain the processes of coal formation.

Classify and identify

each type of coal.

Identify the location of each type of coal in Nigeria

• PC with spreadsheet

Week General Objective 6.0: Know Nigerian Case Studies.


Teachers Activities



12 1 Explain the

characteristics of:

(a) Itakpe Iron ore deposit.

(b) Jos Cassiterite

deposit.

(c) Abakaliki

Lead/Zinc

deposits.

(d) Riruwai Primary

Tin deposit.

(e) Enugu and Obi

Coal deposits.

(f) Crude Oil provinces

Describe the occurrences and characteristics of:

Itakpe Iron ore

deposit, Jos

Cassiterite deposit,

Abakaliki Lead/Zinc

deposits, Riruwai

Primary Tin deposit,

Enugu and Obi Coal

deposits and Crude Oil provinces

Assessment: The continuous assessment tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the semester examination will make up for the remaining 60% of the total score.

PROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

COURSE: MINERALOGY Course Code: GLE 301 Contact Hours: 5HRS

Course Specification: Theoretical Content: 2 hrs Practical Content

Week General Objective 1.0: Know components of the Petrological Microscope.

Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome:


1-3 1.1 List components and accessories

of the Petrological Microscope.

(e.g. transmitted illuminator,

incident illuminator, graduated

stage, etc.)

1.2 Locate and explain the use of each

of the Components listed in 1.1

above.

1.3 Explain procedure for centering the

rotating stage of the Petrological

microscope

1.4 Describe care and maintenance of

the Petrological microscope.

The teacher asks the students to:

1. Draw and label a

petrological

microscope

2. Compare the

various petrological

microscopes

available in the lab

3. Define various parts

of the petrological

microscope

4. State the need for

centering the

microscope

5. Asses the students

White Board, Computers, related Softwares, Power Point Projector, Flip Charts, Interactive Board, Recommended Textbooks, Related Journals and Lecture Notes, Drawing tools, etc.

Demonstrate and draw and label the parts of microscope as well as know their functions

Demonstrate the function of the centering screws

Show the function(s) of all the parts of the microscope.

Carry out the centering of the stage of the microscope

Petrological microscope

General Objective 2.0: Understand Microscopic Techniques of mineral identification.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome:


4-5 2.1 List modes of examination of

Minerals by the Petrological

microscope:

- In ordinary light.

- Under polarized light.

- Under crossed nicols.

- Under convergent light.

2.2 State the condition of. the

Petrological Microscope under

each of the modes listed in 2.1

above.

2.3 List optical properties of Minerals

to be viewed under each of the

modes listed

- 2.1 above; and

- In ordinary light (transparency,

refractive under, etc).


1. Observe minerals in

all microscope

modes

2. State the differences

between the various

mode

3. The need for

observation in

various modes

4. State properties of

minerals in all

modes

5. Distinguish between

isotropism and

anisotropism

6. Differentiate

between color and


Demonstrate modes of

examination of Minerals

by the Petrological

microscope:


- Under polarized light.

- Under crossed nicols.

- Under convergent

light.

Demonstrate the

differences between:

- Anisotropism and

Isotropism

- Color and interference

figure

- Relief and Refractive

Index

Illustrate and identify modes of examination of Minerals by the Petrolo-gical microscope:


- Under polarized

light.

- Under crossed

nicols.

- Under convergent

light.

Demonstrate

- Isotropism and

anisotropism

- The difference

between colour and

pleochroism

- The difference

Petrological microscope Petrological microscope Point Counter

2.4 - Under polarized light

(Pleochroism, relief, twinkling, etc).

.

- Under crossed Nicols

(isotropism, & anisotropism,

birefringence, extinction etc).

- Under convergent light

(interference tymese etc).

2.5 Explain each of the optical

properties listed in 2.3 above.

pleochronism

7. Differentiate

between

interference colour

and interference

figures

8. Differentiate

between relief and

refractive index


between interference

colour and

interference figures

- The similarity between

relief and Refractive

Index

Thin Section

General Objective 3.0: Know Ore Microscope and its application.



6-8 3.1 List and identify components and accessories of Ore microscope.

3.2 Describe Ore microscope. 3.3 List equipment for quantitative

measurement of rotation properties, point counter, etc.

3.4 Explain use of each equipment listed in 3.3 above.

3.5 Explain adoption of the microscope for quantitative work.

3.6 Explain Stereoscopic microscope in Ore microscopy.

3.7 List application of Ore microscope; i. Mineralogical analysis, ii. Textural analysis, & iii. Mineral condition

3.8 State the objectives of each of the applications as in 3.7 above.

3.9 Explain Mineralogical analysis of solid ore, accuracy of analysis of solid ores, analysis of loose materials.

3.10 Explain textural analysis of Ores and will products.

3.11 Explain analysis for mineral condition.


1. Define ore opacity

and transparency.

2. State all the rotation

properties

3. List accessories

used in ore

microscope from

qualitative

measurement

4. Note the various ore

samples focals,

polished sections,

grains, powder, etc

5. State the

advantages of

stereoscopic mic

over others when

observing grains

6. Assess the students


Demonstrate and identify components of ore microscope and explain the use of each

Identify equipment for quantitative measurement

- Ore microscope

- Stereographic - microscope

General Objective 4.0: Understand examination of Minerals by the Petrological Microscope



9 4.1 Explain the similarity in optical

properties of transparent Minerals

in thin section with those of

polished specimen (e.g. Crystal

form and habit, zoning. clearage,

parting, inclusion, etc).

The teacher asks the students to: 1. Note the adjustment

of microscope for ore microscopy

2. Compare Birefringence and

White Board, Computers, related Software, Power Point Projector, Flip Charts, Interactive Board, Recommended

Demonstrate the similarities in optical properties of minerals in thin section with those of Polished specimen

Carry out practical to show the similarities in optical properties in transparent minerals and ore/polished specimen

Rock cutting and polishing machines, materials and accessories

4.2 Explain investigation of properties

listed in 4.1 above under Ore

microscopes.

4.3 List other tests that can be made

on polished specimens (e.g.

hardness, micro-chemical tests,

tenacity, colour of powder, etc).

4.4 Explain methods of carrying out

tests listed in 4.3 above.

4.5 Explain meaning of etching.

4.6 List types of etching test (e.g.

determinative etching, structure

etching, light etching).

4.7 Explain features developed by

structure etching.

4.8 Describe procedure for micro-

chemical tests for specific

minerals.

Bireflectrance pleochroism in ore microscopy

3. Define scratch hardness and polishing hardness

4. Define etching 5. Explain the concept

of straning. 6. Asses the students.

Textbooks, Related Journals and Lecture Notes, Drawing tools, etc.

General Objective 5.0: Understand Other Techniques of mineral identification.



10 5.1 Explain the use of computer in

Mineral Identification.

5.2 Use computer - aided Atomic

absorption spectrophotometer

(AAS) to identify minerals.

5.3 XRD Xray diffractometer


1. Attempt use of

selected related

software

White Board, Computers, related Software, Power Point Projector, Flip Charts, Interactive Board, Recommended Textbooks, Related Journals and Lecture Notes, Drawing tools, etc.

Demonstrate the determination of minerals using d-spacing and 2O angle

Identify minerals using the identification table and also by their elemental/oxides values.

XRD- X-ray Diffractometer AAS-Atomic Absorption Spectrometer XRF –X-ray Fluorescence

General Objective 6.0: Practical



11-12

Demonstrate:

6.1 the preparation of thin

section of samples for

Carry out:

1. Preparation of thin

section

2. State steps in

Rock cutting, Polishing and accessories Petrological

analysis.

6.2 Etching of mineral

samples from (i) above.

6.3 Operate Petrological

microscope for mineral

analysis.

6.4 Operate Ore -

microscope for mineral

and textural analysis.

6.5 Carry out hardness and

tenacity tests on

polished samples.

preparation of thin

section

3. Identify minerals

transparent/ore

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PROGRAMME: HND MINING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

COURSE : MINING LAW Course Code: MPE 301

Contact Hrs: 2HRS/WK


Goal: The course is designed to acquaint the student with the legal provisions in the mining industry.

Week General Objective 1.0: Understand Class of Mineral Ownership.


Teacher Activities

Resources

1-2 1.1 Classify mineral-

ownership into: (i)

Accension (ii) Dominial;

(iii) Universal

1.2 State the origin of each

class of ownership in 1.1

above. e.g.:- Ascension -

UK and USA; Dominial -

Nigeria, Developing

Countries and Russia.

• Ask students to research on mine ownership in Nigeria.

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General Objective 2.0: Understand the Origin of Nigerian Mining Law.

Week Specific Learning Outcome:

Teachers Activities

Resources

3-4 2.1 Narrate the historical

development of Nigerian

mining law.

2.2 Explain the general

provisions of the First

Regulation (e.g. Mineral

wealth invested on the

"Crown" definition of a

"Native," etc.

• Ask the students state why there must be regulation in the mining industry

• Ask the student explain the importance of regulations in the mining industry.

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General Objective 3.0: Understand the formation of a business enterprise


Teachers Activities

Resources

5-9 3.1 State types of business

enterprises e.g.: (a) Sole

Trader; (b) Partnership

(c) Private limited liability

• Ask student to write a report on the setting up of a company.

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company (d) Public

limited liability. (e) Trade

Guilds and Joint Stock

Company, (f) mergers

&acquisitions e.t.c

3.2 Describe the business

types in 3.1 above.

3.3 State the procedure for

the registration of a

business enterprise.

3.4 Explain the following

terms:(a) Articles of

Association.(b)

Memorandum of

Association, etc.

required for the

formation of business

enterprise.

3.5 State the advantage and

disadvantages of the

terms in 3.4 above.

3.6 Explain the legal

requirements for raising

capital for business

enterprises eg.: (a)

Share/equities; (b) Loan

or debenture, (c) Bonds,

Securities etc.

3.7 Explain "Gearing Ratio"

and its implication to

investments.

3.8 Explain capitalization in

business and reasons for

its application.

• Ask student to make a presentation on mergers and acquisition in the mining industry.

• Ask the student to make presentation a various sources of funds for mining companies.

lecture notes & Related Journals

General Objective 4.0: Understand the Nigerian minerals and mining Act (NMMA), 2007


Teachers Activities

Resources

10-12 4.1 Explain the purpose of NMMA and its regulation.

4.2 Explain the provisions for appointment of Manager under Section 134 of Minerals S.M.A.

4.3 Explain the functions of

• Ask student to research on the development of NMMA regulations.

• Ask student to explain the

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the following Mine-Officers under the Mineral Act: (i) Honorable Minister of Mines. (ii) Director of Mineral Resources. (iii) Chief Inspector' of Mines; (iv) Area of Inspector of Mines.

4.4 Explain the functions of key mines officers and departments under the Act of NMMA.

4.5 State the major functions of the Nigerian mining office.

4.6 List some offences and penalties as captured in the NMMA.

importance of the mining cadaster office in modern minerals administration.

• Ask student to compare the functions of key officers and departments with those of other African countries. (e.g East African countries).

• Visit a quarry and let the manager explain the day to day running of the facility.

• Ask the student state his views on informal mining activities in Nigeria and the impact on the economy

General Objective 5.0: Understand the Nigerian minerals and mining Regulations 2011 (NMMR)


Teachers Activities

Resources

12-14 5.1 Explain the importance

of beacons in showing

boundaries demarcating

mineral tittles..

5.2 Explain the payment of

obligations such as: (i)

royalties; (ii) surface

rents (iii) fees etc.

5.3 Explain: (i) provisions for

• Ask the student to explain how the government raises revenue through payment of royalties, rents and fees

• Ask the student

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mineral returns in an

operating mine; (ii)

provisions of explosive

regulation.

5.4 Explain provision of the

quarries decree.

5.5 Explain provisions of

reclamation

requirements (e.g

rehabilitation, restoration

& revegetation).

to research on the effects of non – adherence to redaimation requirements.

• Let the manager explain the process of getting a mining license and his experience in get one in Nigeria


PROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MINERALS ENGINEERING

COURSE: MINERAL CHARACTERIZATION COURSE CODE: MLE 303 CONTACT HOURS:4 Hours

GOAL: The Course Is Designed To Equip The Students With The Theoretical and Practical Methods of Wet and Instrumental Analysis of Minerals

COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENT PRACTICAL CONTENT

Week General Objective 1.0: Know preliminary dry tests of minerals.

Specific Learning Outcome Teachers’ Activities Resources Specific Learning

Outcome

Teachers’

Activities

Resources

1 1.1 Enumerate preliminary dry

tests carried out on minerals.

1.2 State the relevance of the

tests in 1.1 above.

.

Explain physical

identification and flame test

of minerals

Assess the student

Power point

projector/whiteboard

+ Bunsen burner/Gas

Cylinders

Carry out physical

identification and

flame test of minerals

Demonstrate

physical

identification and

flame test of

minerals

Assess the student

Bunsen Burner, Gas,

Mineral Samples, Zinc

Block

General Objective 2.0: Understand qualitative analysis of minerals.

Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers’ Activities Resources Specific Learning

Outcome

Teachers’

Activities

Resources

2-3 2.1 Classify mineral elements

into their cation groups.

2.2 Describe the procedure of

sample dissolution using

various media.

2.3Carry out qualitative

analysis of various cations.

2.4 Explain the sequence of

cation group separation.

2.5 Classify anions into

common groups.

2.6 Describe confirmatory test

methods for anions.

Explain the application of

qualitative analysis of

various cations.

and anions in identifying

mineral ores.

Assess the student

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Identify and describe

insoluble residues.

Apply qualitative

techniques above in

identifying cations

and anions in mineral

ores.

Demonstrate the

application of

qualitative analysis

of various actions.

and anions in

identifying mineral

ores.

Assess the student

Mineral Samples,

Reagents, Glassware

Balances, Analytical

Equipment

General Objective 3.0: Understand quantitative analysis of mineral Ores.


Outcome

Teachers’

Activities

Resources

4

3.1 Explain the term

"quantitative analysis"

3.2 State common steps in

quantitative analytical

methods.

3.3 Distinguish between acid

Explain quantitative analysis

of mineral ores

Assess the student on the

above


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Carry out quantitative

analysis of minerals.

Demonstrate

quantitative

analysis of mineral

ores

Assess the student

on the above

Mineral Samples,

Reagent, Glassware

Balances, Analytical

equipment etc

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General Objective 4.0: Know various wet analysis methods.


Outcome

Teachers’

Activities

Resources

5-7

4.1 Define and explain

gravimetric analysis.

4.2 Outline conditions

necessary for precipitation.

4.3 Explain co-precipitation

and selective precipitation.

4.4 Apply principles of

precipitation to determine

minerals such as silica,

alumina, iron oxide, manganese

oxide, magnesium oxide etc.

4.5 Explain the use of organic

reagents in gravimetric

analysis.

4.7 Explain Acid-Base

reactions and concept of

neutralization.

4.8 Explain procedures for

titrimetric analysis.

Explain the principles and

techniques of various wet

analysis methods

-Assess the student on the

above


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-Carry out the

determination of

nickel in ores

-Carry out titrimetric

analysis

-Prepare standard

solution of EDTA

-Carry out the

determination of Ca2+

and Mg2+ using

EDTA

Demonstrate the

principles and

techniques of

various wet analysis

methods

Assess the student

on the above

Ore samples, Reagents,

Glassware Furnaces etc

General Objective 5.0: Know Various Methods Of Instrumental Analysis.


Outcome

Teachers’

Activities

Resources

8-11 5.1 Review electromagnetic

radiation in terms of frequency,

wave-length and intensity.

5.2 Relate the energy

associated with the different

regions of the energy of e m

r.

5.3 Relate the energy

associated with the different

regions of the elm. spectrum

to interaction with matter

such as electronic and

molecular absorption,

molecular vibration and

rotation, and orientation in

magnetic field.

5.4 Explain the evolution of

colours from selective

Explain the principles and

application of various

instrumental analysis

techniques

Assess the student


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Boards, Recommended


Related Journals Thermal

Analyzer (DTA) and

Thermal Gravimetric

Analyzer (TGA).

AAS/XRF Equipment

Colorimeter

Using analytical

equipment to analyse

numerical samples eg

AAS, XRF, XRD

Demonstrate the

principles and

application of

various

instrumental

analysis techniques

Assess the student

Analytical equipment,

mineral samples

absorption of light energy in

the visible spectrum.

5.5 Relate the extent of

absorption in coloured

solutions to the concentration

of species and optical path

length in the solution.

5.6 State and apply the Beer-

Lambert relationship in

determining transmittance,

absorbance, and extinction

coefficient.

5.7 Differentiate between

visual and photoelectric

methods of colour

measurement.

5.8 Use functional diagrams to

explain the operation of a

colorimeter, UV

spectrophotometer, and Atomic

Absorption spectrophotometer

(MS).

5.9 Determine the elements in

ores using colorimetry and

atomic absorption

spectrophotometer.

5.10 Explain the principles and

operation of X-ray

fluorescence (XRF).

5.11 Explain the principle of

operation of Differential

Thermal Analyzer (DTA) and

Thermal Gravimetric

Analyzer (TGA).

5.12 State the applications of

the equipment in 5.11 above.

General Objective 6.0: Know the fire assay of Gold Ore.


Outcome

Teachers’

Activities

Resources

12 6.1 Explain the procedure for

analyzing Gold Ores

using the fire assay

technique.

6.2 Carry out 6.1 above.

Explain the fire assay of

Gold Ore

Assess the student


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Carry out fire assay

of Gold

Demonstrate the

fire assay of Gold

Ore

Assess the student

Gold ore samples fire

Assay supplies


Related Journals Gold ore

Sample

ASSESSMENT: The continuous assessment, tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the Semester Examination will make up for the remaining

60% of the total score.

PROGRAMME: PROGRAMME: HND IN GEOLOGICAL, MINING AND MINERAL PROCESSING ENGINEERING.

Course: Research Methods


Contact Hours: 2HRS

Course Specification: Theoretical

Week General Objective 1.0: Select a research topic.

Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources

1-2

1.1 Explain the criteria for choosing a Research topic.

1.2 Choose a project or research topic relevant to the area of specialization.

• Advise

students on

choice of

project.

• Reference Books • Project layout • Examples • Library books

Week General Objective 2.0: Formulate a Research Problem.


3-4

2.1. Define a Research

Problem.

2.2. Explain aspects of

Research Problem

Formulate study

objectives

Define study area.

- do -

- do -

Week General Objective 3.0: Know theoretical/conceptual basis of Research.


5-6

3.1 Situate research within the

framework of theories, models

and concepts.

3.2 Discuss importance of

literature review.

3.3 Visit library to obtain literature

materials.

- do -

- do -

Week General Objective 4.0: Know how to Analyze data.


7-9

4.1 Mention main sources of data. 4.2 Discuss techniques of data collection:

a. Laboratory.

b. Field survey/measurement

c. Questionnaire

d. Oral interviews.

• Guide student on

project

• Presentations

Week General Objective 5.0: Know how to present information/data


10-12

5.1 Explain how to present

data in a manner suitable

for research in the

following form: Tables,

Graphs, Charts, bars

5.2 Input information into

computer.

5.3 Print out results.

-do-

• Computers • Software


PROGRAMME: HND IN GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

Course: Structural Geology

Course Code: GLE 306 Contact Hours: 3 HOURS/WEEK

Course Specification: Theoretical Content: 1 hr Practical Content: 2 hrs

General Objective1.0 Know about stress and strain effects in rocks.



1-3 1.1 Explain various types of

stress and strain (e.g.

tensile, compressive, shear,

etc.).

1.2 Describe with illustration the

response of rocks to stress

(ductile and brittle behavior).

1.3 Explain factors controlling

behavior of materials

subjected to stress.

1.4 Describe the use of compass

and clinometer to measure

strike and dip.

1.5 Measure strike and dip using

compass and clircmeter.

1.6 Describe the use of

stereographic nets in plotting

altitudes of rocks.

1.7 Demonstrate 1.6 above.

1.8 Describe various methods of

determining strike and dip.

1.9 Distinguish between true and apparent dip.

1.10 Solve problems involving 1.9

The teacher asks the students to: 1. Explain stress/strain

using relevant examples. 2. Solve simple calculations

of stress and strain. 3. He and the students

perform tensile, compressive and shear test, carry out hooke’s law test.

4. The teacher demonstrates the use of compass and clinometers.

5. He asks the student to define stereographic projections, solve problems of dip and strike using stereographic net.


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Demonstrate measurement of strike and dip on an inclined plane

Carry out strike and dip measurements on an inclined plane Plot attitudes of rocks on stereographic nets

Field note book Writing materials Compass/clinometers Stereographic net

General Objective 2.0: Know Fracturing in rocks



4-5 2.1 Describe various types of

fractures (i.e. joints, faults) in

rocks.

2.2 Relate 2.1 to various rock

types.

2.3 Describe the principles of

failure by stress.

2.4 Relate rupture to stress and

strain in rocks.

2.5 Classify joints based on

geometry and genetics

1. The teacher asks the student to distinguish between joint and fault and explain them using relevant examples.

2. Demonstrate failure by stress and classify joints and faults.

3. Draw a well labeled fault and determine throw, heave, hade, etc

4. Use 3D block diagram to relate stress/stain

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Demonstrate failure in rocks Rock fracturing

Carry out deformation (failure) in rocks Carry out 2.1, 2.5 – 2.9 using models

Uniaxial Unconfined strength testing machine Block models

(e.g. shear or tension

joints).

2.6 Classify faults based on

geometry pattern, attitude,

absolute movement, etc.

2.7 Describe the nature of

movement along faults.

2.8 Explain method of

measuring throw and

heave.

2.9 Calculate the net slip in

fault.

2.10 Describe the mechanics of

reverse faulting, thrust

faulting and overthrust.

2.11 List mineral deposits

associated with faults and

joints (including local

examples).

directions in joints and various fault types.

5. List fracture mineralization.

6. To measure throw and heave from several diagrams

7. Calculate net slip 8. List local deposit that are

structurally (fractured) controlled.

General Objective 3.0 Understand Folding



6-8 1.1 Describe folds e.g. reclined

fold, synorms, antiform.

1.2 Describe fold systems (viz

geosyncline, geoanticline,

anticlinorium, etc.).

1.3 Explain office techniques in

study of folds (e.g. equal

area and stereographic

projections).

1.4 Apply the techniques in 3.3

above to study folds.

1.5 Explain the use of Pi-

diagrams and beta diagrams

in analyzing folds.

1.6 Analyze folds using the

diagrams in 3.5 above.

1.7 Explain how to calculate the

depth of folding.

The Teacher asks the students to: 1. Draws the various types

of folds and classifies them.

2. Demonstrate the use of

stereographic projections in describing fold orientations

3. Plot fold planes, axes,

plunge, pitch etc in stereonet.

4. Construct structure

contour maps. 5. Explain environmental

factors on folding. 6. The teacher gives

assignment on preparation of structure contour maps and equal area and stereographic projections.

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Demonstrate plotting of fold planes, axes, plunge, pitch etc in stereonet Demonstrate the construction of structure contour maps

Carry out plotting of planes, axes, plunge, pitch etc in stereonet Carry out construction of structure contour map

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1.8 Perform calculations on

folding depth.

1.9 Explain the preparation of

structure contour maps.

1.10 Prepare structure

contour maps.

1.11 Describe flexure folding,

shear folding and flow

folding.

1.12 Explain the dynamics of

folding the problem of

temperature, confining

pressure, stress and

time involved.

1.13 Differentiate between

tectonic and non-

tectonic folds.

7. Look at graphical picture describing the effects confining pressure temperature etc on folding.

General Objective 4.0 Understand three point problems in structural geology.



9 4.1 Explain method of locating

height of a bed at three or

more points.

4.2 Calculate the height of a bed

from its known depth in

boreholes, mine shafts, etc.

4.3 Locate the direction of strike

in a three-point problem.

4.4 Calculate dip from a three-

point problem.

1. Explain using relevant examples.

2. Demonstrate using

geologic maps, borehole data and mine shafts to solve 3point problems

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Demonstrate now to solve 3 point problem using geologic maps, bore hole data and mine shaft

Carry out solving of a 3 point problem using geologic maps borehole data and mine shaft

Writing and drawing material.

General Objective 5.0 Understand fundamental concepts of Geotechnics

week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome:


10-12 5.1 Describe the following

concepts:

5.2 Petroleum and plate

tectonics.

5.3 Island arcs and deep sea

troughs.

5.4 Mountain chains and

Geosynclines.

1. The teacher asks the students to state the plate tectonic theory.

2. Relate the plate tectonic

theory to major geologic processes.

3. List the different types of

crustal movements with

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5.5 Shields and Basin

Structures.

5.6 Describe Blocks on the

following basis:

5.7 Transform faults and mid-

ocean ridges.

5.8 Continental drift.

5.9 Petroleum provinces.

5.10 Apply Geotectonic concepts

to structural geology

problems.

relevant examples. 4. Review the major

petroleum provinces and relate to plate boundaries.

5. Relate crustal movements to structures

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PROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MINING ENGINEERING

Course: Applied Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

Course Code: MNE 302

Contact Hours: 4HRS/WK

GOALS: The Course is designed to enalbe student apply the concepts of Thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to the solution of Mining Engineering problems.

Course Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT

PRACTICAL CONTENT

Week General Objective 1.0: Understand the basic characteristics of piston, steam and air engines

Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome


1-2

1.1 Describe the construction

and function of the

following simple engines of

the types (a) piston

engine.Steam engine. (c)

Air engine.

1.2 Use the expansion curve

to explain the operation of

the simple engines in 1.1

above.

1.3 Use the diagram factor to

investigate the

performance of the siple

engines in 1.1

1.4 Calculates for a.steam

engine'the following: (a)

power generated. (b)

thermal efficiency. (c)

specific steam

consumption.

1.5 Define and describe

multiple - expansion

engines.

1.6 State the uses of multiple-

expansion engines for

mining purposes.

1.7 Describe the operation of

Air motors.

1.8 Calculate parameters such as power, efficiency, etc for air motors

Ask student to:

• Describe the

construction of

simple engines

• Calculate power,

efficiency for simple

engines.

• Assess student


1.1 Perform tests on

simple engines

Demonstrate how to test simple engines

Piston engine Air engine

Week General Objective 2.0 Understand internal combustion engines.



3

2.1. Describe the working

cycles of Internal Combustion

engines; e.g. (a) Two-

stroke engines. (b) Four-

stroke engines.

2.2. Describe the difference in

constructional features

between petrol and diesel

engines.

2.3. Compare petrol and diesel

engines regarding:- (a)

power generated. (b) Fuel

consumption. (c) Thermal efficiency. "

2.4. Calculate the following parameters for internal combustion engines, from indicator diagrams:- (a) Power generated. (b) Fuel consumption. (c) Volumetric efficiency.

Ask student to:

• Describe working

cycles of internal

combustion

engines

• Compare petrol

and diesel engines

• Calculate power,

fuel consumption

and volumetric

efficiency of IC

engines

• Assess the student


2.1 Identify

internal combustion engines

2.2 Perform test on petrol or diesel to calculate parameters

Show student

Petrol engine Diesel engine

Week General Objective 3.0 Know the working principles of compressors.



4

3.1 Describe the working cycle

of a reciprocating com-

pressor.

3.2 Use the ideal indicator

diagra'm to derive formula

for indicated power

developed by a

reciprocating compressor

and its mechanical

efficiency.

Ask student to:

• Describe Describe

working cycle of

compressor

• Calculate indicated

power, machine

efficiency of a

compressor

Ditto

3.1 Identify a compressor

Show student

Air compressor

3.3 Calculate indicated power

and mechanical efficiency

for a reciprocating

compressor with clearance

volume.

3.4 Calculate volumetric

efficiency (Free Air

Delivery) for compressors. 3.5 Describe multi-stage

compressor.

3.6 Calculate mass flow rate, swept volume and ideal intermediate pressure in multi-stage compressor

• Describe a multi-

stage compressor

• Assess student

Week General Objective 4.0 Know the principles of refrigeration



5-6

4.1 Review the first law of

thermodynamics.

4.2 Explain the concept of a

reserved heat engine.

4.3 Define the coefficient of

performance (COP) of

the refrigerator and

pump.

4.4 Sketch and explain the

reserve carnot/.

4.5 Sketch and explain

vapoour compression

refrigeration cycle(e.g.

use of throttle,

undercooling of

condensed vapour, e.t.c)

4.6 Define refrigerating load

and the unit of

refrigeration.

4.7 Sketch and explain

pressure enthalpy

diagram from

refrigerators.

4.8 Perform calculations

based on 4.1 to 4.7

above.

Ask student to:

• Explain the concept

of a reversed

carnot engine

• Define coefficient of

performance of

refrigerator

• Sketch refrigeration

cycle

• Calculate

refrigerating load

• Assess student

Ditto

4.1 Use a working refrigerator to explain the principles of refrigeration

Ditto

A refrigerator

4.9 State uses of

refrigeration.

4.10 State other types

of refrigeration (e.g.

absorption and steam jet

types).

Week General Objective 5.0 Understand a wide range of pressure measuring devices in fluid flow



7

5.1 State various pressure measuring devices.

5.2 Calculate the pressure difference indicated by a simple manometer, and an inclined manometer.

5.3 Explain the operation of a Bourdon guage.

Ask student to:

• State various

pressure

measuring devices

• Calculate pressure

difference using

manometer

• Explain the

operation of a

Bourdon guage

• Assess student

Ditto

5-1 Use simple manometer to measure pressure difference 5.2 Use Bourdon guage to measure pressure difference

Demonstrate how to use manometer/Bourdon guage to measure pressure difference

Manometer Bourdon guage

Week General Objective 6.0 Understand the working principles and use of different types of fluid flow measuring devices.



8-9

6.1 Explain the need for fluid flow measurements.

6.2 Define the term, ‘mass flow rate ‘ and ‘volume flow rate.’

6.3 Explain stagnation point, stagnation pressure, and dynamic pressure in a

Ask student to:

• Explain fluid flow

Ditto

6.1 Measure pressure loss in fluid flow 6.2 Measure discharge in fluid flow

Determine the orifice coefficients experimentally

Determine the coefficients of a

Venturimeter Rectangular notch Vee-notch Weirs Nozzle Orifice

fluid. 6.4 Define the coefficients of

velocity, contraction and discharge.

6.5 Develop an expression relating the coefficients of the orifice.

6.6 Describe a flow nozzle venturimeter.

6.7 Describe flow through nozzle.

6.8 Obtain an expression for the actual and ideal dis-charges for flows through nozzles.

6.9 Define a notch. 6.10 Describe

rectangular and V-notches.

6.11 Describe a weir and determine its coefficient of

discharge

6.12 Explain the use of

notches and determine its

coefficient of discharge.

6.13 Develop expressions for actual and ideal discharges through notches and weirs with first and second approximations

6.14 . Describe a submerged weir.

6.15 Solve problems of practical use in all the above fluid flow measuring devices

venturimeter experimentally.

Week General Objective 7.0 Know the different types of flow in pipes and the parameters governing them.



10

7.1 Explain the following types

of flow:- (i) uniform flow,

(ii) non-uniform flow, (iii)

steady flow, (iv) non-

steady flow.

7.2 Explain laminar and

turbulent flows.

7.3 Define critical velocity and

Reynolds' Number.

7.4 Explain the friction loss

along pipes.

7.5 Derive expression for the

heat lost due to friction.

7.6 Explain the graph of Vs/Re

for pipe flows.

7.7 Solve problems related to

above topics. in 7.1

Week General Objective 8.0 Understand the different types of flow in open channels and the parameters governing them



11

8.1 Define an open channel

flow.

8.2 Identify the instances

where open channel flow

exists.

8.3 Explain the terms "wetted

perimeter" (P) and "hyd-

raulic mean depth" (m).

8.4 Develop Chezy’s formula

for a rectangular open

channel 8.5 State formula for flow in

channels.

8.6 Determine the heat lost

due to friction in an open

Channel flow. ,

8.7 Derive the expression for

the friction factor.

8.8 Solve simple problems

related to above topics.

8.9 Determine the Reynolds

number in a pipe flow.

8.10 Calculate the friction loss along pipes

Ask student to:

• Define open

channel flow

• State formula for

flow in channels

• Develop Chezy’s

formula

• Solve problems in

flow


8.1 Use improvised channel flow in the laboratory to determine flow rate

Improvised flow channel

Week General Objective 9.0 Understand how energy may be increased in fluid flow systems.



12

9.1 Describe the construction, and operation of various types of displacement pumps. - .

9.2 Describe the function of different types of valves used in pumps


and operation of different

types of rotary pumps.

9.4 Describe an air-lift pump.

9.5 Describe the output

characteristics of positive

displacement pumps.

9.6 Calculate the energy

requirements and pump

efficiency.


and operation of

centrifugal pump. .

9.8 Determine centrifugal

pump characteristics.

9.9 Compare the operating

characteristics of a

centrifugal pump with

those of a positive

displacement pump.

9.10 Define net positive

suction.

9.11 Explain

Cavitation.

9.12 Calculate power

requirements for

centrifugal pumps.

9.13 Explain how two

pumps may be made to

act together.

9.14 Describe the

construction and

operation of air blowers.

9.1 Identify various types of pumps 9.2 Identify various component of pumps 9.3 Use the pumps to pump different types of fluid and observe their performance

Show student the various types of pump Show the student components of pumps Demonstrate the use of pumps in pumping fluids

• Submersible pump

• Slurry pump

• Surface pump

• Hand pump


PROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MINING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

COURSE: MINE SURVEYING COURSE CODE: MNE 304

CONTACT HOURS 2HR Lecture + 3HRS Practical

Course Specification: THEORITICAL CONTENT

PRACTICAL CONTENT Goal: the course is designed to acquaint the student with mine surveying techniques and their applications in the mining industry.

PRACTICAL CONTENT

Week General Objective 1.0: Know mines-field surveying procedures in Nigeria.



1 – 2 1.1 Explain the purpose of mine

surveying.

1.2 List the various mine

surveying instruments (e.g

theodolites, levels, GPS,

Total station e.t.c)

1.3 Outline the methods used in

mines field surveys

(traversing, triangulation).

1.4 Explain the requirements and

procedures for drawing mines

field survey plans.

1.5 Outline the principles of

precise levelling and mine

subsidence surveys.

1.6 Explain the requirements and

procedure for submitting

survey reports.

1.7 Define common terms used in

mines field surveys(e.g.

Mining lease, exclusive

prospecting licence, mining

right, prospecting right,

certificate of occupancy,

location beacon, corner

beacon, etc.).

1.8 State the preliminary

Ask student to:

• Define mine surveying terms

• Explain methods of mine field survey

• Describe special features of mines field surveys of EL, ML and C.F.O.

• Assess students on the above

White Boards, Computers, Related Software, PowerPoint Projectors, Flip Charts, Interactive Board, Recommended textbooks, lecture notes & Related Journals maps and charts, survey level and leveling staff.

1.1 Identify various mine surveying instruments and equipment.

1.2 Carry out survey procedures. Field work in traversing, triangulation and levity.

Ask student to identify mine survey instruments and equipment

GPS, theodolites, levels ranging poles total station tapes survey chains, arrows, field book, computer

requirements for mines field

surveys (e.g. priority sheet,

applicants sheet plan, survey

forms, etc.).

1.9 Describe the special features

of surveys of exclusive

prospecting licences, leases,

mining rights, mines

reclamation area and

certificate of occupancy. .

General Objective: 2.0: Understand the Survey Control for setting out mining ex-

cavation


Teachers Activities

Resources

3 – 5 2.1 State the importance of

control of direction and

inclination in underground

excavations.

2.2 Explain the survey work

involved in control of direc-

tion and inclination of

tunnels and underground

roadways.

2.3 Describe the method of

survey control for winzes.

2.4 Explain the principles of

slope surveying.

2.5 Explain the survey principles

of coal mine excavation

control.

2.6 Explain the principles of

laying out curves.

2.7 Explain survey principles

and computations involved

in dip, strike and fault

problems.

2.8 Explain the survey principles and applications of the 3-

point borehole problem.

Ask student to:

• Describe methods of directional and inclination control in underground mine survey

• Illustrate the three point bore-hole problem.

• Assess the student on the above

White Boards, Computers, Related Software, PowerPoint Projectors, Flip Charts, Interactive Board, Recommended textbooks, lecture notes & Related Journals.

1.1 carryout curve laying exercise

1.2 Measure angles and inclination using total station.

1.3 Carryout subsidence survey

Demonstrate how to carry out a curve laying.

Demonstrate the use of total station to measure angles and inclination.

Theodolites

Total station

Level.

General Objective 3.0: Understand Shaft-Surveying.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

6-8 3.1 Explain the steps involved in

setting out the Shafter layout

and collar.

3.2 Describe surveying

techniques for the control of

shaft sinking (vertical and

inclined shaft).

3.3 Outline survey procedures for

shaft levels (inset) layout.

3.4 Explain method of transferring

points from surface to

underground.

Ask students to:

• Outline survey

procedures for shaft

levels layout.

• Describe surveying

techniques for the

control of shaft sinking

(vertical and inclined

shaft). .

• Explain method of

transferring points

from surface to

underground.


3.1 Carryout exercise on establishment of location layout and collar.

3.2 Carryout an exercise in control and measure of the shaft depth.

3.3 Carryout exercise on establishment inset in shaft level and direction controls.

Theodolites, clips, total station, EDM

General Objective 4.0: Understand Traversing.


8-9 4.1 State the general features

of underground survey

work.

4.2 Outline the similarities and

differences between

surface and underground

survey work.

4.3 Explain the selection and

marking of underground

survey stations for

traversing.

4.4 Describe the methods of

illuminating the surveying

instrument and the station

pegs.

4.5 Explain the procedure for

setting up the theodolite at

survey stations.

Ask students to:

• Explain the selection and marking of underground survey stations for traversing

• Describe how to measure underground traverse angles

• Describe the use of auxiliary telescope and pent prism in linear measurement underground

• Conduct underground traverse

• Plot underground traverse

• Conduct surface to underground

• Assess the students

White Boards, Computers, Related Software, PowerPoint Projectors, Flip Charts, Interactive Board, Recommended textbooks, lecture notes & Related Journals, charts, beacons.

4.1 Conduct

underground

traverse:

4.2 Plot the

underground

traverse;

4.3 Plot sections from

trigonometric

leveling information

included in

underground

traversing;

4.4 Conduct traverse in

an adit and an

incline, and

correlate to

surface.

4.5 Use the magnetic

compass to

Demonstrate

Underground traversing

Plotting the underground transverse

Plotting sections from trigonometric levity.

Transversely in an adit or incline.

The use of magnetic compass to measure

Total stations,

Survey pegs, telescope and theodolite.

4.6 Describe the procedure for

measuring the under-

ground traverse angles in

mine openings with lines of

sight nearly horizontal.

4.7 Describe the procedure for

linear measurements

associated with

underground, using the

auxiliary telescope & the

pent prism.

4.8 Explain the computations

associated with the techni-

ques in 4.7 above.

4.9 Explain the working of the

laser direction indicator.

measure bearings

underground.

bearings.

General Objective 5.0: Know earth-work calculations.


10-11 5.1 Explain the methods of

determining areas and

volumes using: Instrumental

(planimeter); Numerical

(Trapezoidal method,

Simpson's rule); Co-ordinate

method.

5.2 Plot sections of earthwork

from leveling results.

5.3 Apply principles in 5.1 and 5.2

above to calculate volume

and tonnage of given

earthwork (e.g. dam, waste

dump, tailings dam e.t.c).

5.4 Calculate parameters

required for layout of a given

curve.

5.5 Prepare a layout of the simple

curve in 5.4 above.

Ask students to:

• Explain methods of determining areas and volume

• Calculate volumes and tonnage of given earthwork



5.1 Use the plani meter to calculate areas.

5.2 Plot sections of earth work from leveling results to calculate volume of dams and dumps.

• Demonstrate

Plani meter

Level

Total station GIS software.

GPS

General Objective 6.0: Understand the Applications of software in mine surveying.


12-14 6.1 Explain the use of Global

Positioning System (GPS) in

Ask students to: Explain the uses of GPS in determining the location of mineral deposit

• Explain the use of GIS

White Boards,

Computers, Related

6.1. Use GPS to determine

coordinates of points of a

the determination of

coordinates of locations of

mineral deposits.

6.2 Describe the use of GPS in

calculating the reserves of

mineral outcrops.

6.3 Explain the use of

Geographical Information

System (GIS) and GPS in the

determination of volumes of

estimation of mineral

deposits.

6.4 Describe the use of GIS and

GPS in reconnaissance

survey for geological

mapping.

and GPS in volume

estimation

• Describe the use of

GIS and GPS in

reconnaissance

survey for geological

mapping.

• Assess the student on

the above

Software,

PowerPoint

Projectors, Flip

Charts, Interactive

Board,

Recommended

textbooks, lecture

notes & Related

Journals, working

manuals, notes and

charts and GPS.

location.

6.2. Calculates reserve

mineral resources.

6.3 use GPS and GIS to

determine volumes of

outcrop.

ASSESSMENT: The continuous assessment, tests and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the Semester Examination will make up for the

remaining 60% of the total score.

PROPROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MINING ENGINEERING

COURSE: MINERAL PROCESSING AND EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY

COURSE CODE: MPE 403 CONTACT HOURS:4hrs

Week General Objective 1.0: Know the basic unit processes in mineral processing

Goal: the course is designed to acquaint students with the principles and practice of

mineral processing and extraction of metals.

PRACTICAL CONTENTS

Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resource Specific Learning Outcome

Teachers Activities

Resource

1-2 1.1 define mineral processing 1.2 explain comminution and

stages in comminution 1.3 list equipment used in

(1.2) above 1.4 describe screening and

size Analysis as undertaken in Quarries and concentration plants

white board, projectors, lecture nites.

Carryout comminution operation and size analysis

Demonstrate comminution operation and size analysis

Crushers, tumbling mills, sieves – Sheller, set of sieves, mineral samples.

General Objective 2.0: Know the fundamental principles of mineral concentration

week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resource Specific Learning Outcome

Teachers Activities

Resource

2-3 2.1 Define concentration.

2.2 Explain the importance of 1.1

to the Mining Industry.

2.3 Describe the principles of

concentration methods with

reference to specific minerals.

2.4 Explain with examples the

criteria used in the selection

of treatment route.

• Request students (working in groups) to select a mineral and come out with a concentration process. Let the students make a presentation



Carryout concentration processes using various minerals

Demonstrate the various concentration processes using specific minerals as examples

Mineral samples, concentration equipment (Gravity concentrators, magnetic, electrostatic/ high –tension machines and flotation reagents and machines

General Objective 3.0: Know the fundamental .principles of extractive metallurgy.


Teachers Activities

Resources

4-6 3.1 Define extractive metallurgy.

3.2 Explain the significance of 2.1

to the Mining Industry.

• Ask student to state the importance of ferrous metals to the Nigerian

White Boards, Computers, Related Software, PowerPoint Projectors, Flip Charts, Interactive Board, Recommended textbooks,

3.3 Enumerate the different

branches of Extractive Metal-

lurgy.

3.4 Explain the principles of the

branches in 2.3 above.

3.5 Differentiate Ferrous and

Non-Ferrous Metals

3.6 Explain the Economic

importance of Ferrous Metals

economy • Assess the

student


General Objective 4.0: Understand the pyrometallurgy of copper.


Teachers Activities

Resources

7-9 4.1 Enumerate the raw materials

used in the pryometallurgy of

copper, and state their functions.

4.2. Explain the principles

involved in the pyrometallurgy

of copper.

4.3. State and explain the chemical equations involved

in 3.2 above.

4.4. Give examples of equipment

used in the extraction.

Ask students to explain why:

• copper is very important to the nation economy

• Why the power consumption of copper extraction very large

• why purity of copper very important in various areas where it is used


• Assess


Carry-out pyro metallurgy of copper

Perform pyrometallurgy of Copper

General Objective 5.0: Understand the hydrometallurgy. of copper and gold.


Teachers Activities

Resources

10-12 5.1 Enumerate the raw materials

used in the hydrometallurgy

of Copper and Gold, and

state their functions.

5.2 Explain the principles

involved in each extraction.

5.3 State and explain the

chemical equations involved

in each extraction.

5.4 Give examples of equipment

used in each extraction.

Ask students to:

• Review the course so far and come up in a two page summary of what they feel they have accomplished in the course



Carry-out hydro-metallurgy of copper

Demonstrate the

hydrometallurgy

of Copper.

Furnaces, reagents, copper ore.


ROGRAMME: HND IN MINING ENGINEERING

COURSE: EXPLORATION AND PROSPECTING TECHNIQUES



Course Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT: 1 hr PRACTICAL CONTENT: 2 hrs

Week General Objective: 1.0 Understand prospecting methods



1 - 2 1.1 Review the various prospecting methods of ore deposits such as: - Surface geological and

mineralogical methods - Geochemical methods - Aerial methods - Geophysical methods - Glacial fleat tracing - Panning

- Geobotenical methods

Explain the following prospecting methods: Surface geological and mineralogical methods, Geochemical methods, Aerial methods, Geophysical methods, Glacial fleat tracing, Panning, Geobotanical, methods

White board, power point projector, writing material, textbooks, related journals, lecture notes etc.

.

Week General Objective 2.0 Understand geophysical methods of exploration

Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome:


3-5 2.1 List various geophysical

methods of mineral exploration

(e.g. seismic, gravity,

magnetic, electrical).

2.2 Explain the principles involved

in 2.1 above.

2.3 Explain methods of collecting

geophysical data from

geophysical instruments such

as magnetometer, gravimeter,

seismography etc.

2.4 Analyse geophysical data

2.5 Present geophysical data in

form of graphs, profiles.

2.6 Interprete geophysical data

presented in 2.5 above.

2.7 Perform simple calculation

based on 2.6 above; e.g.

determination of rough

estimate of ore reserves from:

thickness of over boucher

- Velocity and resistivity in rock,

etc.

Explain the various

geophysical methods of

mineral exploration (e.g.

seismic, gravity,

magnetic, electrical).

Explain the principles

involved in 2.1 above.

Explain methods of

collecting geophysical

data from geophysical

instruments such as

magnetometer,

gravimeter, seismograph

etc.

Analyse geophysical

data and present

geophysical data in form

of graphs, profiles.

Interprete geophysical

data presented in 2.5

above.

Illustrate simple

Gravitymeter, seismograph, magnetometer, EM/VLF meter and resistivity meter.

Demonstrate the application and interpretations of gravity, seismic, magnetic and electric methods.

Carry out field data acquisition, corrections and interpretations of gravity, seismic, magnetic and electric methods.

Gravitymeter, seismograph, magnetometer, EM/VLF meter and resistivity meter and relevant geophysical software

calculation based on 2.6

above; e.g.

determination of rough

estimate of ore reserves

from: thickness of

overburden

Velocity and resistivity in rock, etc.

Week General Objective 3.0: Understand geochemical methods of exploration



6-8 3.1 List the various geochemical

methods used in mineral

exploration (e.g. soil survey, stream

sediment survey, geobotanical and

biogeochemical surveys).

3.2 Explain the principles involved

in each of the methods in 3.1

above.

3.3 Explain the methods of

collecting geochemical data using

geochemical instruments such as

hand auger, standard

penetrometer, PH meter,

Voltmeter, etc.

3.4 Describe geochemical sample

analysis methods (e.g. laboratory

analysis).

3.5 Describe sample preparation

procedure (e.g. drying, sieving,

grinding, quartering, and crushing)

Explain and describe the

various geochemical

methods used in mineral

Exploration (e.g. soil

survey, stream

sediment survey,

geobotanical and

biogeochemical

surveys).

Illustrate the various

methods of collecting

geochemical data using

geochemical instruments

such as hand auger,

standard penetrometer,

PH meter, Voltmeter, etc.


geochemical sample

analysis methods (e.g.

laboratory analysis).


sample preparation

procedure (e.g. drying,

sieving, grinding,

quartering, and crushing)

AAS, XRD, XRF sample bags, field books and accessories

Demonstrate the various

geochemical methods used

in mineral


survey, stream sediment

survey, geobotanical and

biogeochemical surveys).

Demonstrate the various


geochemical data using

geochemical instruments

such as hand auger,

standard penetrometer, PH

meter, Voltmeter, etc.

Demonstrate geochemical

sample analysis methods

(e.g. laboratory analysis).

Demonstrate sample

preparation procedure (e.g.

drying, sieving, grinding,

quartering, and crushing)

carry out the various

geochemical methods

used in mineral


survey, stream

sediment survey,

geobotanical and

biogeochemical

surveys).

Carry out the various


geochemical data

using geochemical

instruments such as

hand auger, standard

penetrometer, PH

meter, Voltmeter, etc.

Carry out geochemical

sample analysis

methods (e.g.

laboratory analysis).

Carry out sample preparation procedure (e.g. drying, sieving, grinding, quartering, and crushing)

AAS, XRD, XRF computers and relevant software, sample bags, field books and accessories

Week General Objective 4.0: Know geological prospecting methods.



9-10 4.1 Explain the following geological

prospecting methods:

- Surface geological mapping

Define and explain

Surface geological

mapping, trenching,

Geological maps, hand auger, core drilling machine and accessories, sample

Demonstrate Surface

geological mapping,

Trenching, Pitting, Panning,

Carry our Surface

geological mapping,

Trenching, Pitting,

Geological maps, hand auger, core drilling machine

- Trenching

- Pitting

- Panning

- Banka drilling, etc

4.2 Explain the methods of

collecting, presenting and

interpreting data from 4.1 above

4.3 Perform simple calculations to

give rough estimates of Ore

reserves.

Pitting, Panning, Banka

drilling, etc

Describe and illustrate

methods of collecting,

presenting and

interpreting data.

bags, compass and clinometers, geological and chisel hammer, GPS, field notebooks and writing materials

Banka drilling, etc

Demonstrate methods of collecting, presenting, calculating and interpreting data

Panning, Banka

drilling, etc

collate, present, calculate and interpret the data obtained above

and accessories, sample bags, compass and clinometers, geological and chisel hammer, GPS, field notebooks and writing materials

Week General Objective 5.0: Understand detailed exploration by drilling.



11-12 5.1 Explain exploration grids.

5.2 List types of grids (e.g. regular

and irregular grids).

5.3 Explain the following drilling

methods: Diamond and Banka

5.4 State types of bits used in 5.3

above, e.g. (diamond, tungsten

carbide, hard alloys, etc).

5.5 Explain geological logging of

borehole cores. Classify

mineral reserves based on

geoscientific information,

5.6 Explain total and commercial

reserves,

5.7 Explain the division of

exploration area into blocks.

Use planimetric or graphical

method to calculate area,

5.8 Describe the determination of

thickness of mineral in an

area.

5.9 Perform calculation on total

reserves

Define and explain types

of grids (e.g. regular and

irregular grids), drilling

methods: Diamond and

Banka, types of bits

(diamond, tungsten

carbide, hard alloys, etc).

Explain geological

logging of borehole cores

and classification of

mineral reserves based

on geoscientific

information.

Discuss division of

exploration area into

blocks,

use of planimetric or

graphical method to

calculate area and

determination of

thickness of mineral in an

area.

Core drilling machine and accessories, sample boxes, field notebooks, marker, calculators, graphs, computers and relevant software accessories

Demonstrate Diamond and

Banka drilling

Methods, collection and labeling them appropriately

Carry out Diamond

and Banka drilling,

collate core samples

and label them

Carry out calculation of ore reserve estimation

Core drilling machine and accessories, sample boxes, field notebooks, marker, calculators, graphs, computers and relevant software accessories



COURSE: Computer Applications in Extractive Industries

Course Code: MPE 304 Contact Hours: 1L 3hrs/wk 2P

GOAL: To familiarize the student with the use of Software in solving mining Engineering Problems.


Week 1

Specific Objective 1.0: Understanding Geological Database


Teacher Activities

Resources


Teacher Activities

Resources

1.1 Explain database concepts Show how importing data can be done in Surpac

1.2 Explain database mapping and demonstrate how it can be done in Surpac

1.3 Show how importing data from CSV/txt files can be done in Surpac

Ask student to database concepts Illustrate activities 1.1. to 1.4 with diagrams where necessary Assess the students

White Boards, Power point projects, flip chest, recommended textbooks, White Boards, lecture notes, related journals

Carries out the imputation of data such as text files, CAD, CSV etc into SURPAC or any other GMP

Demonstrate the imputing of data into a General Mincing Package (GMP)

Computers with 2 students to 1 compute and at least one software such as Vocan,,, Surpac, Datamine or Minesite

Week General Objective 2.0: Understanding displaying and sectioning drill holes

2-3 Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

2.1 Explain creating styles for drill holes 2.2 Explain different methods of displaying drill holes and demonstrate how it can be done in Surpac 2.3 Explain drill hole manipulation and demonstrate how it can be done in Surpac 2.4 Explain different methods of sectioning drill holes and show how it can be done in Surpac 2.5 Explain section objects 2.6 Show section grade calculation and how it can be done in Surpac

Illustrate activities 2.1 to 2.6 with computer demonstration where necessary. Assess the Students

White Boards, Power point projects, flip chest, recommended textbooks, White Boards, lecture notes, related journals White Boards, Power

point projects, flip chest,

recommended

textbooks, White

Boards, lecture notes,

related journals

Displays exploration drill holes and manipulates some in Surpac Creates digitized sections of drill holes

Demonstrates how to display & Manipulate drill holes in Surpac or any other GMP

Week General Objective 3.0: Understand Solid Modeling


3.1 Show how to create different solids using various functions and how it can be done in Surpac 3.2 Discuss Bifurcation and show how it can be done in Surpac 3.3 Explain volume calculations and show how it can be done in Surpac 3.4 Explain Solid tools and manipulation with surfaces (open pits)

* Ask students to solid modeling * Illustrate activities 5.1. to 5.4 with computer demonstration where necessary. * Assess the students

Recommended textbooks lecture notes & Related Journals

Week General Objective 5.0: Understanding Block Model Setup

6-7 4.1 Explain block modeling concepts * Ask the student to explain White Boards, Power

and demonstrate how it can be done in Surpac Software 4.2 Show how to create a block model and demonstrate how it can be done using Surpac Software 4.3 Explain creating attributes and demonstrate how it can be done in Surpac Software 4.4 Explain creating/applying constraints 4.5. Explain Section and plan plots and how it can be done in Surpac Software 4.6. Explain Section and section plots and how it can be done in Surpac Software 4.6. Explain Manual plotting method and demonstrate how it can be done in Surpac Software

block modeling concepts. Illustrate activities 9.1 to 9.4 with Computer Demonstration where necessary. Assess the students

point projects, flip chest,

recommended textbooks,

White Boards, lecture

notes, related journals

Week General Objective 5.0: Understand the Open-Pit Optimization

8-9 Specific Learning Outcome: 5.1 Explain the concept of

optimization in near surface deposits

5.2 Describe the calculations of block values in a block model

5.3 Lists parameters to be considered as important in calculating block values

5.4 List parameters to be used in analyzing output for an optimization programme Use the whittle 4 – x to carryout an optimization exercise in a given block model

• Ask students to explain open pit optimization •Describe block value calculation • Demonstrate how to carry out an optimization exercise in whittle 4X.

“ Carry out a simple optimization exercise on a given block model using little 4X or other optimization packages

Demonstrate how to do a simple optimization on a block model

“

Week General Objective 6.0: Understand Mine Design/Mineral Process Design using Software


6.1Explain the use of software in designing mines (both surface and underground) 6.2 Describe special features of

designing surface mines in General Mining packages (GMPS)-

a. Use of strings and wireframes b. Plotting roads, bemrs banches etc

c. Drilling and blasting designs 6.3 Describe special features of

designing underground mines in General Mining packages (GMPS)

6.4 Explain the use of software in mineral process design (both for comminution and concentration.

6.5 Describe the various criteria in designing mineral processes:

I. Comminution operation; II. Concentration operation; III. Tailings disposal; IV. Water treatment and

recycling V. Materials handling

Ask student to

• Describe the process of designing surface mines using General Mining Packages (GMP)

• Describe the use of GMPs in designing underground Mines


“ Carry out simple design process in Surface mines eg Ramp, berme & bench design

Demonstrate the simple design of surface & underground structures using Surpac or any other GMP

Week General Objective 7.0: Understand the use of Specialist software in Mining Engineering/Minerals Engineering

12 Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

7.1 List commercially available specialist software for Mining/Minerals applications. e.g TALPAC, MINPRO,CSIRO,SURPAC ASPEN Vnet, Ventsim, Isatis etc 7.2 Describe the area of application of the software listed in 8.1 above.

Ask student to *Describe the use of specialist software in Mining Engineering, such as TALPAC, Vnet PC, Isatic etc

“ Use any given specialist software to do an exercise in Mining Planning or design e.g fleet size, vant…., ram design etc

Demonstrate the use of any specialist and software

At least additional specialist software should be available for demonstration


PROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, MINING ENGINEERING, PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

Course: Rock Mechanics Course Code: MPE 401

Contact Hours: 2 hrs/wk/3hrs/wk

Course Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT Goal: the course is designed to acquaint student with the applications of Rock mechanics in earth resources engineering practice.

PRACTICAL CONTENT

Week General Objective 1.0: Understand the physical and mechanical properties of rock.



1-3

1.1 Outline the physical

properties of rocks (e.g

hardness, density, porosity,

permeability, fragility e.t.c).

1.2 Define the following

properties of intact rock:-

(tensile, compressive and

shear strength; Brittle and

Elastic Behavior; Isotropy and

Anisotropy).

1.3 Describe the laboratory

measurement of intact Rock

Mechanical properties:

(i) Uniaxial

compressive

strength test.

(ii) Uniaxial tensile

(iii) strength test

(direct and in-

direct).

(iv) Triaxial

compressive

strength test.

1.4 Describe the methods of

measuring mechanical properties

in the field:

a. Flat-jack measurement.

b. Borehole deformation.

c. Plate bearing test.

d. Large scale compression and

shear tests.

Ask student to:

• Outline physical

properties of rock

• Outline mechanical

properties of rock

• Describe methods of

measuring

mechanical

properties of rock

• State classical

theories of rock

failure



1.1 Perform laboratory test to measure mechanical properties of rock: (i) Uniaxial

compressive (ii) Tensile (iii) Triaxial

compressive (iv) Shear strength

1.2 Perform field measurements on rocks

Demonstrate the tests to measure the mechanical properties of rock in the laboratory and in the field

• Rock testing machine

• Compressive testing machine

• Direct shear box apparatu s Flat jack

e. Measuring bolts.

(e.g. griffiths, coulombs, etc.) 1.5 classical theories of rock failure (e.g. grifths, coulombs, e.t.c)

Week General Objective 2.0 Understand geomechanics classification of rock-masses.



4

2.1. Distinguish between intact

and in-situ rock strength.

2.2. Classify rock strength using

the following paraments:(a)

rock quality designation

(RQD) (b) joint spacing.(c)

intact rock strength. (d) joint

conditions (gauge). (e) water.

Ask student to

• Distinguish between

intact and in – situ

rock strength.

• Characterized rock

mass strength using

various parameters.

• Assess the student.

Rock mass strength

2.1. Visit an outcrop and observe the fragmentation and joint pattern.

2.2. Take measurements of joint spacing and direction foiliation e.t.c

Demonstrate how to measure joint spacing direction, folation e.t.c.

• Compass

• clinometer

• GPS

• Tapes

Week General Objective 3.0 Understand support systems in underground and surface mines.



5-7

3.1 Describe the types of rock failure in

underground openings (e.g. rock

falls/caving rocks-spalling, popping

and rock bursts).

3.2 Describe methods of supporting

underground excavations by use of:- .

(a) rockbolts

(b) anchors

(c) Pillars

(d) props

(e) arches

(f) fill materials

(g) concrete, etc.

3.3 Describe the types of failure in

surface excavations in rock:

(a) circular

(b) plane

Ask student to

• Describe types of rock failure in surface excavations and underground openings.

• Describe the types of support systems for surface excavators and underground openings.

• Relate choice of support systems to rock mass classification.

3.1 Use models to describe various types of failure and support in surface excavation and underground openings.

3.2 Visit and observe various failures in mines and in fields.

• Models of surface and underground mines.

• Camera

• Compass clinometer.

• Tape

• GPS

(c) wedge

(d) toppling, failures.

3.4 Describe ways of Supporting and

Stabilizing surface excavations; (e.g.

use of rock bolting, slope drainage,

grouting etc.).

3.5 Perform simple calculations based

on 3.2, and 3.4 above.

3.6 Relate choice of support systems to Rock mass Classification.

Week General Objective 4.0 Know the applications of rock mechanics in earth resources engineering practice.



8-9

4.1 Define the following terms:

(a) factor of safety

(b) radial stress

(c) circumferential stress

(d) total' stress

(e) displacement.

4.2 Derive formulae, where

appropriate, for the terms in 4.1

above.

4.3 Explain how the terms in 4.1 are

used in designing underground

openings.

4.4 Define tailings dams.

4.5 Explain the importance of 4.4

above.

4.6 Outline the procedure for

choosing site for tailings dams.

4.6 Describe various designs of

tailing dams (e.g. upstream,

downstream, types of foundations).

Explain the subsidence phenomenon.

Ask student to

• Define factor of safety, radial and circumferential stress, total stress and displacement.

• Explain the design of underground openings in the light of stress régimes in the rock.

• Describe the design of tailings dam.

• Assesses the student

Week General Objective 5.0 : Know mine subsidence

Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources

10-12

5.1 Outline the factors that affect the

degree of subsidence (e.g. depth of

opening, span of opening).

5.2 outline the effects of subsidence

in mines & tailings dam.

5.3 Describe methods of measuring

subsidence.

5.4 Explain ways of controlling

underground and surface subsidence

by:- (a) partial extraction and (b)

harmonic extraction.

5.5 cite case histories of mine subsidence.

Ask student to

• Explain subsidence

phenomenon

• Outline factors that

affect subsidence

• Describe methods of

measuring

subsidence

• Assess student.

5.1 Visit appropriate mine and observe subsidence

5.2 Take measurement to determine level and extend of subsidence.

• Show students subsidence in an appropriate mine and demonstrate hoe to measure it

Level /staff.


PROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MINING ENGINEERING/GEOLOGICALENGINEERING/MINERAL PROCESSING ENGINEERING

COURSE: MINERAL ECONOMICS COURSE CODE: MPE 403 CONTACT HOURS 2HRS/WK

Course Specification: THOERITICAL CONTENT Goal: The course is designed to acquaint students with the

economics applicable to national and global exploitation of minerals.

PRACTICAL CONTENT

Week General Objective 1.0: Appreciate the relevance of mineral economics in national development.

Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

1-2 1.1 Outline the history of mining in Africa eg: (a) Pre-Colonial era with respect to (i) gold, salt, cassiterite and Iron in West Africa. (ii) Copper mining in Congo and Central Africa. (iii) Iron-Age civilization on the banks of the Nile and Southern Africa; (b) European Settlers in South Africa and the kimberley diamond rush.

1.2 Review the role of Africa Minerals in World Economy.

1.3 Review the development and prospects of mining in Africa, (e.g. Nationalization, joint venture, state owned mining contracts).

1.4 Review the position of the Nigerian Minerals Industries (Iron, Steel, Petroleum, Coal, Tin, etc).

1.5 Describe the development and prospects of 1.4 above.

• Ask student read about the history of mining in Nigeria and Africa;

• Ask student explain the role of minerals and mining in the development of Africa and Nigeria in particular.


General Objective: 2.0: Appreciate the need for mineral conservation.


3-4 2.1 Explain how the following factors influence Mineral conservations: (i)Demand(ii) Supply(Hi) Control (iv) Technology.

2.2 State reasons why many Nations conserve Minerals. Explain Mining Policies on the

• Ask students to explain factors that influence mineral conservation and relate them to the mineral industry in Nigeria.

• Ask students to give examples of incentives


following basis:(i) Company (ii) Governmental (iii) Multinational.

2.3 Narrate the packages of incentives available to the Minerals industry.

in the Nigerian mineral industry.

General Objective 3.0: Understand national economy


5-6 3.1 Explain National Economy with. respect to the Gross National Product (GNP), Mineral Resources, and Economic growth.

3.2 Explain the influence of Minerals on the Nation's economy

3.3 Explain the emergence of Minerals Industry sector as a significant factor of economic development, based on 3.2 above.

• Ask the student to explain the influence of mineral occurrence and development on Nation’s economy, and relate this to Gross National Product (GNP).

• Assess the Student


General Objective 4.0: Understand the nature of mineral markets and prices.


7-8 4.1 State the main mineral markets eg:(i) London Metal Exchange (LME): (ii) New York Commodity Exchange, (iii) Tokyo Commodity Exchange, (iv) Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).

4.2 Describe each market in 4.1 above and the mode of operation with respect to structure, demand and supply.

4.3 Explain the process of fixing mineral prices based on: (i) Moving averages method. (ii) exponential smoothing method.

• Ask student to explain the features and modes of operations of the Nigerian Stock Exchange and other mineral markets; ask students to perform mineral prices fixing methods.

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General Objective 5.0: Know sales procedure for Mineral Products and the activity of cartels.


9-12 5.1 State contractual arrangements relating to prospecting

Ask student to:

• explain smelting

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agreements, vendor interests, purchase option, etc.

5.2 Explain types of Smelting Contracts e.g.: (i) Ore purchase agreement.(ii) Tell agreement.

5.3 State deductions from gross market value of Ore (e.g. Smelting changes, marketing changes).

5.4 Describe main components of smelting agreement e.g.: (i) Duration of agreement. (ii) Termination of agreement. (iii) Subsidiary options. (iv) Taxes and demurrages. (v) Penalties and Bonuses. (vi) Schedule.

5.5 State Organizations controlling different minerals and Oils e.g.: (i) International Tin Council (ITC) (ii) Association of Tin Producing Countries (A TPC), (iii) Intergovernmental Council of Copper Exporting Countries (CIPEC). (iv) Zinc and Lead International Services (ZALlS). (v) Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

5.6 Narrate the roles of the organizations above.

5.7 Explain obstacles in formulating commodity Agreements for other minerals.

contracts and relate them to mineral marketing;

• Identify different components of smelting; explain the activities of minerals-controlling organizations and identify their features

• Assess student

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COURSE: Mine Valuation


Contact Hrs: 1HRS/WK

Course Specification: THEORETICAL

CONTENT

Course Specification: PRACTICAL CONTENT

Goal: The Course is designed to acquaint the student with elements of mine valuation.

Week General Objective 1.0: Understand the basis of mine valuation


Teacher Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities

Resources

1-2 1.1 Define mine valuation. 1.2 State the theory of mine

valuation. 1.3 Explain the following

factors to be considered in mine valuation:- Geographical, mineralogical, legal

1.4 Outline mine properties that need s evaluation (undeveloped, developed, non-producing and producing. Etc)

1.5 Outline purposes of mine valuation e.g. taxation

Ask the student to:

• Define mine valuation and states its theory

• Explain factors to be considered in mine valuation

• Outline the purpose of mine valuation



General Objective 2.0: Understand sampling methods



3-4 2.1 Define a sample. 2.2 Distinguish between a

specimen and a sample.

2.3 Outline basic principles governing sampling (e.g. representativeness, averaging, etc).

2.4 Outline the various uses of sampling (e.g. prospect evaluation,

Ask the student to:

• Define a sample as used in the mineral industry

• Describe methods taking samples from mineral deposits

• Outline sample preparation


mine planning, mineral inventory control, concentrate valuation, etc.).

2.5 State types of underground samples (e.g. channel, chip, grab, core, sludge, and bulk).

2.6 Explain the method of obtaining. the samples in 2.5 above.

2.7 Outline the various methods of alluvial sampling (e.g. pitting, trenching, augering, ,and Banka drilling).

2.8 Describe the procedure for sample preparation before analysis (e.g. coning and quartering, splitting, etc.).

2.9 Highlight the precautions to be taken in 2.9 above.

2.10 Outline sampling procedures in the Mill.

2.11 State sources of errors that could arise in sampling (e.g. human, incorrect size reduction, contamination, technical errors, etc.).

2.12 Suggest methods of dealing with 2.11 above.

2.13 Explain how erratic high values in sampling can be adjusted.

methods prior to analysis

• State likely sources of error in sampling.


General Objective 3.0: Know calculation of Ore reserve from sampling data



5-6 3.1 Explain the importance Ask the student to: White Boards, Computers,

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3.2 Define and illustrate, where necessary, the following: (a) reef width, (b) channel width (c) stope width, (d) section, (e) a block of ground, (f) specific volume, (g) specific gravity (dry and wet).

3.3 Perform calculations on average width and average values in a section and in a block of ground (both horizontal and inclined .blocks).

3.4 Perform the following calculations for a block of ground:- area, volume, tonnage given the information in 3.3 above and specific volume.

3.5 Perform calculation on gross volume, gross profits or losses, and net profits or losses, given realization price of useful and working costs.

3.6 Perform calculations on: average values, average depths, volumes and - tonnages, from alluvial sampling data for regular and irregular deposit.

3.7 Explain the following: Operating costs and limit of payability, recovery, dilution and waste sorting.

3.8 3.7 Define Mine call

• Illustrate reef width, stope width, a section etc for sampling in an underground mine.

• Calculate average values , tonnage, volume for a blocks of ground to be mined.

• Calculate limit of Payability, Recovery, mine call factor, metal recovery factor, dilution and recovery


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factor (assay plan factor) and Metal Recovery factor.

3.9 Perform calculations based on factors in 3.7 and 3.6 above.

3.10 State the need for grade control.

General Objective 4.0: Know the various methods of financial appraisals



7-10 4.1 Explain the basic concepts of cash flow.

4.2 Explain the time value of money (future and present).

4.3 Define the following terms:- annuity, deferred annuity, perpetuity, present value of a redemption annuity, future value of a uniform annual in-come, Hoskold's premise etc

4.4 Define depreciation. 4.5 Calculate depreciation

using straight line method, declining balance, sum of digits etc

4.6 Describe the following methods of financial appraisal: Pay Back Period (PBP & DPBP); - Net Present Value (NPV); Discounted cash flow rate of return (DCF) or Internal Rate of Return (IRR); 4.7 Perform calculations based on 4.6 above.

4.7 Explain how the results from financial appraisal can be used to make decisions on mine

Ask the student to:

• Explain the concepts of cash flow and the effect of time value of money’

• Define depreciation

• Describe the various financial appraisal methods.

• Discuss sensitivity and risk analyses in financial appraisal



investment 4.8 Discuss Sensitivity and

Risk Analyses in Financial Appraisal

4.9 Use MS Exel software to carry out sensitivity and risk analyses.

General Objective 5.0: Know the principles of mine feasibility studies.



11-13 5.1 Define feasibility study. 5.2 Outline cost and

revenue estimation methods in mine feasibility study

5.3 Profit value 5.4 Discuss mine

investment criteria: NPV, IRR, PVR, BCR etc

5.5 Describe the various stages of feasibility study: orientation study; development of conceptual plans; engineering; economic appraisal.

Ask the student to:

• Define mine feasibility study

• Outline methods of estimating costs and revenue in a mine feasibility study.

• Discuss mine investment decision criteria.





COURSE: Drilling and Blasting Course Code: MNE 403 Contact Hrs: 2HRS LECT. + 3HRS PRACTICAL/WK

Course Specification: THOERITICAL

CONTENT

PRACTICAL CONTENT

Goal: The course is designed to enable student acquire knowledge and skill in Drilling and blasting techniques.

Week General Objective 1.0: Understand Explosives Technology.

Specific Learning Out come: Teacher Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome:

Teacher Activities

Resources

1-3 1.1 Define explosives.

1.2 Outline the historical development of explosives.

1.3 Describe the recent developments in explosives technology by Du-Pont, Nitro-Nobel, and ICI.

1.4 Describe the following types of explosives in relation to their essential ingredients and application:(a) straight dynamite. (b) ammonia dynamite.(c) straight gelatine. (d) ammonia gelatine.(e) blasting gelatine. (f) granulated dynamite. (g) permissible explosives for coal mine. (h) explosives not containing nitroglycerine (e.g .ammonium Nitrate class, Nitro-starch class. (i) liquid oxygen explosives.

1.5 Describe various explosive accessories like: (a) safety fuse, igniter cord, detonating cord, electric detonators, plain detonator, delays and relays.

Ask student to: • Discuss the

historical development of explosive manufacture.

• Define explosives and describe the various types of explosives.

• Identify various explosive accessories.

• Describe the manufacturing features of a detonating cord.

• Explain some important properties of explosives.

• Explain the choice of explosives

• Assess student.

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1.1 identify various explosive accessories like: safety fuse, igniter cord, electric detonators, explosives.

1.2 visit a functional mine or quarry to see and identify 1.1 above.

1.1 Show the student various explosive accessories

1.2 arrange a visit to ma quarry or a mine.

Damny explosive and accessories and a magazine model.

1.6 Describe briefly the manufacturing features of a detonating cord including properties like: detonating velocity, tensile strength & water resistance

1.7 Explain some important properties of explosives; (e.g. (a) velocity of detonation, (b) Density, detonation pressure, energy, strength, water resistance, sensitivity, fume characteristics, flammability e.t.c)

1.8 Describe the detonation process of explosives.

1.9 Explain the selection of explosives.

General Objective 2.0: Understand possession and storage explosives


Teachers Activities

Resources

4-6 2.1 Explain the conditions for

procession of explosives.

2.2 State rules specifying the location of explosives.

2.3 Describe types of magazine.

2.4 Sketch the plan and elevation of a magazine

2.5 Describe rules guiding the transportation of explosives.

Ask the student to: • State rules

specifying the location of explosives.

• Sketch the plan and elevation of a magazine.


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2.1 Describe the storage of explosive using the model

2.2 visit a functional mine.

Use model to explain storage of explosives.

Magazine model

General Objective 3.0: Know Drilling Technology.


Teachers Activities

Resources

7 n-9 3.1 Define drilling 3.2 Classify drilling methods 3.3 List and describe types of

drilling equipment (e.g Hand drills, stoppers, air-legs, drill jumbos, drill rigs e.t.c)

3.4 List types of drilling equipment used in (a) mining; (b) petroleum; (c) water resources industries.

3.5 Describe rotary, percussive and rotary-percussive drilling.

3.6 State theories of rock penetration.

3.7 Describe fusion and piercing techniques.

3.8 State types of drill bits and their applications.

3.9 Describe drill stringe (setting up the equipment).

3.10 List and describe the main drilling tools used in diamond drilling:- (a) drill rods;'(b)'casings; (c) core-barrels; (d) water swivels

3.11 Describe the use of drilling pump.

3.12 Describe types of mud pump.

3.13 Explain the use of air compressors in drilling

3.14 Enumerate the major components of an air compressor

3.15 Enumerate main problems in diamond drilling operations and possible solutions.

3.16 Explain the factors affecting core recovery.

3.17 Describe briefly bore-hole

Ask the student to: • List types of

drilling equipment in mining.

• State theories of rock penetration.

• Describe drilling tools used in diamond drilling.

• Enumerate problems in diamond drilling operations and possible solutions.


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3.1 identify the major parts of a drilling rig.

3.2 Identify various drill tools

3.3 carryout drilling using a jack hammer.

3.4 Establish the lithology of an area from core samples.

• Show the major parts of a drilling rig

• Show the various drill tools.

• Demonstrate use of a jackhammer

• Shows how to establish lithogy from core samples.

Drilling rig

Drill tools

Air compressor

Jackhammer

Core samples.

logging and methods of borehole survey.

General Objective 4.0: Know blasting techniques.


9-11 4.1 Define and describe, the following: (a) free face; (b) burden; (c) spacing; (d) drilling pattern; (e) blasting pattern, etc.

4.2 Explain the basic mechanics of explosive rock breaking.

4.3 Explain charge calculation for quarry and open-cast mine operations.

4.4 Describe underground blasting methods and practice (e.g wedge cut,burn cut, e.t.c).

4.5 Compare surface and underground blasting methods and practice.

4.6 Describe special blasting techniques (patterns) such as, smooth blasting, pre-splitting, under water blasting, control and blasting, etc.

4.7 State the application of 4.6 above.

4.8 Explain secondary blasting procedure.

Ask the student to: • Enumerate

blasting techniques

• Explain mechanics of explosive rock breaking

• Explain charge calculations in quarry and open pit operations.

• Explain the difference between surface and underground blasting methods.

• Explain secondary blasting procedure.


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4.1 Use models to describe drilling and blasting patterns.

4.2 Use models to describe secondary blasting procedure

4.3 Visit and observe drilling and blasting operation of a functional mine.

• Use models to explain drilling and blasting patterns.

• Arrange a visit to a functional mine

Models of surface and underground mine faces with drilling and blasting patterns

Animation of drilling and blasting

General Objective 5.0: Understand safety precautions in drilling and blasting.


Teachers Activities

Resources

11-14 5.1 Enumerate safety

precautions, rules and regulations pertaining to Drilling and blasting. .

5.2 State rules and regulations governing the handling and usage of explosives.

5.3 Explain how to handle misfires in drilling and blasting operations.

Ask the student to: • List safety

precautions in underground drilling and blasting.

• Explain rules and regulations governing the handling and usage of explosives.

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• Assess the

student.



COURSE: Mine Ventilation


Contact Hrs: 2 HRS/WK

Course Specification: THEORITICAL CONTENT

PRACTICAL CONTENT

Goal: The Course is designed to enable the student acquire the knowledge of the basic principles and practice of Mine Ventilation.

PRACTICAL CONTENT

Week General Objective 1.0: Understand Mine Ventilation principles and practice.

Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome:

Teacher Activities

Resources

1-2 1.1 Define mine ventilation.

1.2 Distinguish between natural

and forced ventilation in

mines.

1.3 State the purpose of 1.1

above

1.4 State Atkinson and Darcy-

Weisbach formulae for

pressure loss (in pascals)

and head loss (in metre)

during the flow of fluids in

pipes (analogous to flow in

tunnels).

• Ask the student to:

• Define mine ventilation and describe natural and forced ventilation methods

• State the Darcy – Weisbach and Atkinson formulae for pressure drop in pipes and air ways respectively.

• Illustrate the use of the formulae with simple examples.



General Objective 2.0: Understand Mine Ventilation Networks

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities

Resources

3-4 2.1 Define ventilation network.

2.2 Describe the components of

a ventilation network such

as: branch, junction, mesh,

network

2.3 State Kirchoff's Laws for 2.2

above.

2.4 Perform calculations based

on 2.2 and 2.3 (e.g. flow

rates, flow resistances,

series and parallel networks,

compound airway,

equivalent length, head

losses, etc)

2.5 Performs Iterative

calculations to solve network

problems (Use of Hardy-

Cross Method)

• Ask student to :

• Describe components of a mine ventilation network

• State Kirchoff’s laws for airflow and uses it to calculate flow rates, pressure drop and flow resistances for parallel, series and compound airways

• Use Hardy-Cross method to solve network problems

• Use mine ventilation software to solve network problems

• Assess the students.

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2.1 use mine models to demonstrate air movement in underground mines.

2.2 Use mine ventilation computer software for network analysis (eg Vnet or VentSim)

Demonstrate using mine models concept of forced and natural ventilation

underground mine models

General Objective 3.0: Know the use of Fans in Mine Ventilation


Resources

5-6 3.1 State the purpose of fans in

underground mining.

3.2 State the identify fans used

in mine ventilation (e.g.

main fans, auxiliary fans,

booster fans etc.).

3.3 Describe types of fans used

in mine ventilation as listed

• Ask student to :

• Describe various types of mine fans

• State fan laws and use it to


3.1 Use underground mine model to study the siting of various ventilation fans.

3.2 Use underground

Mine model

Laboratory/ pilot ventilation unit.

in 3.1 above.

3.4 Describe the characteristics

of fans in mentioned in 3.1

above.

3.5 State Fan Laws.

3.6 Use 3.3 and 3.4 above to

calculate flow rates, fan

power, fan efficiency, etc.

3.7 Describe various devices

used for air flow control (e.g.

ducts, doors, brattices,

regulators, stoppings,etc.).

3.8 Explain the criteria used in

selecting underground mine

fans.

calculate fan duty( volume flowrate). fan pressure, power and efficiency

• Describe various devices used in airflow control in underground mines.


mine model to study the control of air movement.

3.3 Use laboratory/pilot ventilation to establish, resources flow rates, head lop.

3.4 Visit functional mine to study the working of fans and networks.

General Objective 4.0: Understand Hazards caused by Gases and Dust in Mines


Resources

7-8 4.1 Explain the physiological

effects of mine dust and

gases.

4.2 List sources and hazards

associated with mine gases

(e.g. gases such as CO,

Methane, Sulphur dioxide,

Ammonia, radon etc.) and

dust.

4.3 Explain methods of detecting

gases and suppressing dust.

4.4 Describe methane ignition

and coal dust explosions.

4.5 State the causes and

prevention of 4.4 above.

4.6 Calculate time and flow rates

required to reach TLVs

(Threshold Limit Values) of

various gaseous elements in

the mine environment.

Ask student to :

• List sources of harmful gases and dust

• Describe methods of detecting and controlling gases and dust in mine atmosphere underground

• Illustrate with simple examples the calculation of flow rates and time required to


4.1 Use gas detector, Dust counter and Geiger counter to establish the existence of harmful gases and dust in mines.

Demonstrate the use of gas detector.

Gas detector Dust counter Geiger

dilute to TLV for given gaseous pollutants in the mine.


General Objective 5.0: Know the control of heat in mines


9-10 5.1 Explain effects of

temperature and humidity

on the productivity of mine

workers.

5.2 Explain how refrigeration,

air-conditioning and accli-

matization can increase

productivity in hot under-

ground mines.

5.3 State the use of kata

thermometer in determining

the cooling power of

ventilation air.

5.4 Relate air quantities to

suitable working conditions

(e.g. flow rate, cooling

power and dilution).

Ask student to:

• Explain the effects of temperature on productivity of men

• Describe methods of refrigeration and acclimatization to improve productivity in hot mines

• Explain the cooling effect of air



5.1 Determine the humidity of air.

5.2 Visit a functional mine to observe the air cooling system.

Demonstrate Hygrometer

Psychometric charts.

General Objective 6.0: Understand Mine Ventilation surveys


11 6.1 Explain the need ventilation

surveys.

6.2 State some of the

instruments used for

ventilation surveys (e.g.

hygrometer, velometer,

baraometer, anenometer,

etc.).

6.3 State important legislation

and codes of practice in

mine ventilation.

Ask student to

• Describe methods used in mine ventilation survey

• Use instruments to conduct mine ventilation survey

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6.1 Identify the following instruments barometer, anemometer, vecometer, hygromter.

6.2 Measure airflow rate, humidity and pressure in a functional mine.

Demonstrate the measurement of air flow humidity and pressure.

Velometer,

Barometer

anemometer


6.3 Identify the instruments in 6.3

General Objective 7.0: Appreciate the Cost of Ventilation in mines


12 7.1 Explain the importance of

ventilation cost as a major

consideration in mine..

7.2 Outline the cost items

involved in ventilating

mines and maintenance of

ventilation equipment (e.g

acquisition, installation,

commising ) operating cost.

(direct and indirect).

Ask students to:

• Outline various cost associated with mine of ventilation in a mine and the cost of maintaining ventilation equipment.





COURSE: Mine Materials Handling

Course Code: MNE 407 Contact Hrs: 2 HRS/WK

Course Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT PRACTICAL CONTENT

Goal: To Acquaint the student with Materials Handling methods in Mining.

Week General Objective 1.0: Know materials handling methods in mining

Specific Learning Out come: Teacher Activities Resources

1-2 1.1 Explain the importance of

materials handling in mines.

1.2 List various materials

handling methods in mining

such as skips, ropeways, rail

transport, conveyor belts,

LHD, Trucks, Shovels,

Hydraulic transport etc

1.3 Describe the applications of

methods listed in 1.2 above

in mining

1.4 List advantages and

disadvantages of each

material handling system.

Ask the student to:

• Describe the application of various materials handling equipment being used in mining



General Objective 2.0: Understand wire ropes and their application


3-4 2.1 List types of wire ropes and their construction (eg. round strand, flattened strand, Locked coil, Lang’s lay, ordinary lay etc)

2.2 Explain the Parameters that influence the choice of wire ropes: Strength, safety factors, capacity factor, length of haul, rope maintenance, capital cost etc.

2.3 Calculate values for parameters given in 2.2 above for given problems

2.4 Describe the use of wire ropes in the mining industry

Ask the student to:

• Describe the types of wire ropes and their construction

• Calculate parameters related to the choice of wire ropes

• Describe the use of wire ropes in mining


e.g. hoisting in shaft, aerial ropeways, rope haulage

2.5 Mention advantages and disadvantages of various rope types.


General Objective 3.0: Understand the use of rail transport in mines.


5 3.1 Describe the application of

rail transport in both surface

and underground mines.

3.2 Describe types of

locomotives (e.g. Battery,

diesel, trolley wire electric

etc)

3.3 Describe the types wagon of

mine cars (Granby, bottom

dump, rocker shovel.)

3.4 Perform calculations on

locomotive haulage

problems (e.g. tractive force,

locomotive resistances, No

of mine cars, optimum

gradient, allowable speed

etc)


• Describe the use of rail transport in mining

• Describe the types of locomotives used in mining and the types of wagons

• Calculate values of parameters associated with locomotive transport



General Objective 4.0: Understand conveyor belt transport in mines.


6 4.1 List the different types of conveyor belts used in mines : (multi-ply belts, scrapper, chain, cable belts, armored chain etc)

4.2 Mention various types of belt weaves: single ply and multi-ply

4.3 List factors that inform the choice and performance of conveyor belt systems (e.g. belt width, drive system, troughing, tonnage produced etc)

4.4 Calculate the values for


• Describe the construction of various types of conveyor belts used in mining

• List factors that show the performance of conveyor system

• Calculate values for the

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factors listed in 4.3 above for a given conveyor belt system.

factors in conveyor transport systems in mines


General Objective 5.0: Know the Use of road haulage equipment in mines.


7-8 5.1 List types of dump trucks,

Load Haul Dumps(LHD)

employed in mines.

5.2 List parameters that

influence the choice and

performance of dump trucks

(e.g. capacity, haulage

distance, maintenance cost,

Loading rate, cycle time etc)

5.3 Calculate the values of

parameters listed in 5.2

above.

5.4 Use relevant computer

software to simulate truck –

shovel systems in mines (eg

Talpac)

•Ask the student to:

• Describe the use road haulage equipment in mining

• List parameters that influence the performance of dump trucks

• Calculate values of parameters associated with road transport systems in mining.


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General Objective 6.0: Know hoisting (mine winding).


9-10 6.1 Describe types of winders:

(a) Drum winders (b) Friction

(Koepe) winders; (c) Multi-

rope Drum and Friction

winders

6.2 Outline advantages and

disadvantages of the

winders described in 6.1

above.

Ask the student to:

• Describe the types of winders

• Outline advantages and disadvantages of the various types


Computer animations

6.3 Calculate the mass of

counterweight in different

situations e. g. where there

is no tail rope.

6.4 Calculate permissible

accelarations and

retardations in winding

problems

6.5 Calculate points on Torque

– time and Power – time

diagrams for winders

described in 6.1 above.

6.6 Plot torque – time and power

– time diagrams

of winders

• Calculate and plot points on Torque – time and Power – time diagrams for winders used in mines.


General Objective 7.0: Know Hydraulic Transport Systems in mines


11

7.1 Describe hydraulic

transport systems

7.2 Establish design

parameters for typical

mine hydraulic

operation ( e.g. alluvial

mining, solution mining)

7.3 Mention factors that

influence the choice of

hydraulic systems (e.g.

head loss, pump

capacity, slurry density,

length or height of pipe)

7.4 Calculate some of the

factors mentioned in 7.3

above for given

situations.

• Ask student to:

• Describe hydraulic transport systems used in mines

• Calculate parameters in hydraulic transport system



General Objective 8.0: Understand Exercises for optimum selection of materials handling Equipment


12 8.1 List the various factors

for optional selection of

mine materials handy

equipment.

8.2 Perform calculations for

optional selection of

• Ask student to:

• Solves exercises for optimum selection of mine materials

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PROGRAMME: HND IN MINING, GEOLOGICAL, MINERALS AND PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

COURSE: OPERATIONS RESEARCH



Course Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT: 1 hr PRACTICAL CONTENT: 3 hrs

Week General Objective: 1.0 Understand Operations Research Principles



1 - 2 1.1 Define operations research 1.2 Highlight the interrelationship

between operations research and other branches of Management

1.3 Outline the essential characteristics of operations research

1.4 Illustrate the types of models in operations research (i.e. symbolic and analogue)

1.5 Explain the following faces of operations research projects; definition of problem and objective, modeling of situation, taste of model against actual conditions, model analysis, pilot implementation test and implementation

1.6 Classify problems involve in operations research into certainty non-certainty

1.7 State some typical types of problems that fall into each of the classes in 1.6 above

Define operations research, illustrate the relationship with other branches of management State operations research characteristics and illustrate its models Define and explain the faces of operations research Differentiate types or problems involved in operations research with typical examples


Week General Objective 2.0 Know methods of statistical analysis



3-4 1.1 Define influential statistics

1.2 explain the following basic

approach in statistics- data

reduction, data presentation,

data interpretation and testing

data

1.3 illustrate sampling procedure

1.4 define confidence intervals

1.5 illustrate 2.4 above

Define and explain influential statistics and basic approach in statistical data reduction, presentation, interpretation and testing Define and explain sampling procedures and confidence intervals in operations research


Week General Objective 3.0: Understand of methods of programming resources



5-6 1.1 Explain the principles of

network analysis for projects

planning and control

1.2 Illustrate the use of network

analysis

1.3 Explain and identify types of

allocation problems,

assignment problems,

transportation problems and

programming problems

1.4 Explain with illustration the use

of graphical approach to

allocation problems

1.5 Illustrate the principles of

mathematical approach to

allocation problems

1.6 State the needs for the

approach in 3.5 above

1.7 Describe the simplex method

of solving linear programming

problems.

1.8 Perform linear programming

Define, explain and

illustrate network

analysis for projects

planning and control

Identify and explain

allocation problems

common in the minerals

industry e.g. assignment,

transportation and

programming problems

Explain and illustrate

graphical and

mathematical approach

to solving allocation

problems stating their

needs

Define, explain and

describe simpler method

of solving linear

problems and illustrate

linear programming

problem solving


Week General Objective 4.0: Know methods of planning operations



7-8 1.1 Define the queuing problem

1.2 State examples of 4.1 above

(e.g. supermarket traffic

intensities, servicing of

Define, illustrate and give examples of traffic intensities servicing of machines in the minerals

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Demonstrate simulation models common in mining, geological, minerals and petroleum engineering

Carry out simulation models in mining, geological, minerals and petroleum engineering

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machines, etc)

1.3 Illustrate the principles of 4.1

above with the examples of 4.2

above

1.4 Illustrate the principles of

random selection by the monte

carlo technique

1.5 Define simulation

1.6 State the areas of application

of 4.5 above

1.7 Illustrate the simulation

process using suitable

examples

1.8 Construct simulation models

1.9 Explain the use of computers

in simulation

industry.

Explain principles of random selection by monte carlo technique

Define and explain simulation, models and areas of application in minerals industry

Explain the use of computers in simulation


Demonstrate simulations using computer

Carry out simulations using computers

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Week General Objective 5.0: Understand the principles of inventory and stock control



9-10 1.1 define inventory and stock

control

1.2 explain the problems of stock

control

1.3 illustrate mathematically the

two types of costs carrying and

holding costs

1.4 explain the following terms;

i. sensitivity of results

ii. reorder level

iii. Buffer stock – safety stocks

1.5 Describe the use of simulation

in study of inventory

1.6 Describe the following control

system: two-bin system,

constant cycle system

1.7 State the advantages and

disadvantages of each

Define and explain inventory and stock control h highlighting problems of stock control

Illustrate and solve mathematical problems in stock control

Define, explain and

describe

i. sensitivity of results

ii. reorder level

iii. Buffer stock – safety

stocks

iv. control system: two-

bin system, constant

cycle system


systems in 5.6 above

1.8 Describe the field back control

system

1.9 Outline the principles and

techniques of forecasting:

qualitative, time series analysis

and projection, casual

methods

explain the advantages and disadvantages in (i) to (iv) above.

Describe field back control theory

Define and explain qualitative, time series analysis and projection, casual methods

Week General Objective 6.0: Understand the principles of decision making



11 6.1 Define decision making

6.2 State the elements involved in

decision making

6.3 Define and illustrate the terms:

minimal cost decision rule,

minimal regret rule, expected

values, repeatability, decision

tree

6.4 Explain the method of decision

analysis

Define, state and explain decision making and its elements.

Define and explain the following


Week General Objective 7.0: Understand the use of computers in operations research



12 7.1 Use the computer to solve

simulation and linear

programming problems.

Explain the use of computer solving simulation and linear programming


Demonstrate the use of computer in solving simulation and linear programming problems

Carry out various simulation and linear programming problems in the mineral industry




COURSE: Geo-statistics Course Code: MPE 404 Contact Hrs: 3 HRS/WK

Course Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT

PRACTICAL CONTENT

Goal: The Course is designed to introduce student to mathematical description and analysis of geoscientific data.

Week General Objective 1.0: Understand the Basic Concepts in Geostatistics.



1-3 1.1 Define the following statistical. terms:- mean, variance, covariance, correlation - coefficient, ex-pected value, etc.

1.2 Explain the relevance of each term in1.1 above in statistical analysis.

1.3 Explain random sampling, random distribution, and regionalised variable.

1.4 Explain locality, continuity, anisotropy, and transition effects.

1.5 Perform calculation of sample mean and sample variance from formulae.

1.6 Use graphical method to obtain estimate of mean and standard deviation.

1.7 Explain the use of Log-Normal distribution to represent skewness in the distribution of sample values.

1.8 Use histogram to show skewness.

1.9 Determine linear regression and correlation coefficient.


• Define statistical terms

• Calculate statistical quantities

• Determine linear regression and correlation coefficient.

• Explain the use of Log-Normal distribution to represent skewness in the distribution of sample values.




4 2.1 Describe classical methods of mineral resource estimation (e.g. section, polygon, triangular and inverse distance methods)

2.2 Use the inverse distance squared method to estimate resource from exploration data.

2.3 Explain the limitations of the classical methods.

Ask student to:

• Describe classical methods of mineral resource estimation

• Use the inverse distance squared method to estimate resource from exploration data



General Objective 3.0: Know variogram and semivariogram modelling.


5-7 3.1 Define variogram and semi-variogram.

3.2 Perform calculation on semi-variogram.

3.3 Use given values to plot semi-variogram.

3.4 Explain the following models: spherical models & - exponential models.

3.5 Describe models without sill, e.g. linear, logarithmic, and parabollic models.

3.6 Explain how Fit models on experimental semi-variogram.

3.7 Estimate variogram from a given data as in 3.5 above.

Ask the student to:

• Define and calculate semi-variograms

• Describe models of the semi variogram.

• Explain how to fit models on experimental semi variograms



General Objective 4.0: Know dispersion variance and relationship between grade and tonnage.


8 4.1 Define variance of dispersion.

4.2 Perform calculations on the dispersion variance and the variance area relationship.


• Define and calculate variance of dispersion

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4.3 Determine grade-tonnage relationship for normal distributed block values

• Construct grade-tonnage curves.


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General Objective 5.0: Understand Extension estimation and variance


9 5.1 Define extension-variance and estimation-variance.

5.2 Perform calculations on estimation variance of: - a sample value by a sample value: a square block by a sample located at a corner; square block by a sample located at its centre; a square block by two samples; a rectangular block by four corner samples

Ask student to:

• Define extension estimator and extension variance

• Calculate extension estimator and variance for different sampling arrangement


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General Objective 6.0: Understand optimal valuation and kriging.


10-12 6.1 Define Kriging estimator and kriging error.

6.2 Explain kriging of a square block values by two samples.

6.3 Perform calculation on kriging error.

6.4 State sample rules to obtain kriging error.

6.5 Explain how to minimize error of estimation. 6.6Describe kriging with unknown mean.

6.6 Express the general kriging system as a function of the semi-variogram and co-variances.

6.7 Describe kriging with known mean.

6.8 Apply kriging method to data obtained from geological observation.

Ask the student to:

• Define Kriging estimator (BLUE) and Kriging variance

• Explain how to minimize error of estimation.

• Express the general kriging system as a function

• Use computer software to perform Kriging on geological data.


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6.9 Use computer software to perform Kriging on geological data.


PROGRAMME:HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MINING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

COURSE: Mine Machinery and Services


Contact Hrs: 2HR Lecture + 2 HRS Practical Work/WK


Goal: The course is designed to enable the students acquire skill in the construction and maintenance of mine machineries and services.

Week General Objective 1.0: Understand the construction, operation and maintenance of excavation machines used in mines.

Specific Learning Out come:

Teacher Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome:


1-3 1.1 Describe the basic

constructions/component

of the following

equipment: Power

Shovel, Rock Drills, Drill

jumbos, Borers, B.W.E.;

and Hydraulic monitors.

1.2 State the types of

operations performed by

the equipment in 1.1

above.

1.3 List faults likely to develop

during operation of the

equipment in 1.1 above.

1.4 Explain maintenance

procedure for the

equipment in 1.1.

1.5 Study technical

specification and

troubleshooting chart of

machines.

1.6 Undertake operation and

maintenance of any of the


• Ask students to explain basic constructions components of power shovel, rock drills, etc.

• Ask students to state the types of operations performed in 1.1 above.

• Ask student to list faults likely to develop during operation of the equipment in 1.1 above.

• Ask students to explain the maintenance procedure for the equipment in 1.1

• Ask students to identify maintenance problems.



1.1 study the operation and maintenance of the following equipment Power shovel, rock drills, drill jumbles, borers e.t.c

1.1 explain /Demostrate the operation and maintenance of the equipment.

Models of excavators

Visit the site of working equipment.

General Objective 2.0: Understand the construction, operation and maintenance of

loaders used in mines.


4-5 2.1.Describe the general

construction of the

following: Loaders; FELS;

Scraper; LHD, Shovels,

Draglines, and Bull

dozers.

2.2.State the types of


the loaders in 2.1 above.

• Ask students to describe

the general construction of

the following: Loaders;

FELS; Scraper; LHD,

Shovels, Draglines, and

Bull dozers.

• Ask students to state the

types of operations

performed by the loaders


2.3.List faults likely to develop

during operation of

loaders.

2.4.Explain maintenance

procedure for the loaders

in 2.1 above.

2.5.Study technical

specification and

troubleshooting chart of

loaders.

in 2.1 above.

• Ask students to list faults

likely to develop during

operation of loaders.

• Ask students to identify"

maintenance problems.

• Ask students to (undertake

operation and

maintenance of any of the

loaders in 2.1 above).


General Objective 3.0: Understand the construction, operation and maintenance of transportation systems in mines. "


6-8 3.1 Describe the

constructional features of

the following

transportation equipment/

LHD, Dump trucks,

hydraulic transport,

locomotives, belt

conveyors, ropeways.

3.2 Describe the type of


the equipment / 3.1 above.

3.3 List faults likely to develop

during operation.

3.4 Explain maintenance

procedure for the


3.5 study technical

specification and

troubleshooting charts of

transport systems in

mines.

• Ask students to describe the constructional features of the following transportation equipment/LHD, Dump trucks, hydraulic transport, locomotives, belt conveyors, ropeways.

• Ask students to describe the type of operations performed by the equipment in 3.1 above.

• Ask students to List faults

likely to develop during

operation.

• Ask students to explain

maintenance procedure for

the equipment in 3.1

above.

• Ask students to identify"

maintenance problems.


3.1 Undertake the

operation and

maintenance of

any of the

equipment in (3.1

above).

Ask students to Undertake the operation and maintenance of any of the equipment in 3.1 above.

Visit the site of working equipment.

General Objective 4.0: Understand the construction, installation, operation and maintenance of mine services


9-11 4.1 Describe the

constructional features of

the main parts in

installation of the

following mine- services:-

pump plants, boiler

plants, compressor

plants, power (electric)

plants, fans.

4.2 State the type of


each plant in 4.1 above.

4.3 Study the technical

specification and

troubleshooting charts of

plant in 4.1 above.

4.4 State the safety

precautions to be taken

in installation and

operation of the plants in

4.1 above.

• Ask students to describe the constructional features of the main parts in installation of the following mine- services;

• Ask student to Google some of this equipment and descript someof the common features

• Visit Labs that have some of this equipments

• Ask students to identity trouble-shooting areas.

• Ask students to State the safety precautions taken in installation and operation of the plants in 4.1 above.


Study the operation and maintenance of a plant.

Explain / demonstrate the maintenance of a plant

Prototype plant.

General Objective 5.0: Understand maintenance /procedure for plant in Mines.


12 5.1 Describe the

maintenance procedure.

5.2.Identify maintenance

problems.

5.3 Develop maintenance

programme of an equipment

or plant.

5.4 Explain the need for

record – keeping of

maintenance of equipment or

plant.

• Ask students to describe the maintenance procedure. • Ask students to identify and develop maintenance programme of an equipment or plant.


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1.1 study record keeping chart of equipment/plant maintenance.

Demonstrate/Explain Record -Keeping chart of equipment/plant.

Equipment specification and charts.



COURSE: Mine Management Course Code: MNE 404

Contact Hrs: 2HRS LECT/WK


Goal: The Course is designed to introduce student to the principles and practice of mine management.

Week General Objective 1.0: Understand mine management planning and control.



1-4 1.1 State major functions of

planning and control man-agement (e.g. investigation, forecasting, planning, organization and control).

1.2 Outline the principles involved in each of the functions in 1.1 above.

1.3 Explain the procedure for planning and appraisal of mine environment.

1.4 Explain the planning of mine's human and physical resources.

1.5 Explain the development of objectives and strategies for the mine operation.

1.6 Explain the evaluation of alternatives, implementation of strategies and measurement of results.

1.7 Perform financial analysis and evaluation criteria for mine project selection.

• Ask students to state what makes an effective management system

• Ask students to make write up on what they consider an effective management system for a mine

• Assess students


• Ask students to differentiate between the management of a mine and that of the institution.

General Objective 2.0: Know organizational structure of the mining industry.


4-6 2.1 Identify types of mining organizations – public Mining institutions, private

• Ask student to identify different types of mining

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mining organization e.g multinational companies, mining minors, juniors intermediates and majors cooperatives.

2.2 Draw Organizational chart of a mining industry.

2.3 State the line of communication.

2.4 Identify the hierarchy within the organization.

organisations. • Ask students to

differentiate between responsibility and accountability


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General Objective 3.0: Understand mine administration.


6-9 3.1 Outline the functions of the Board of Directors. Define management information system.

3.2 Explain the relevance of 3.1 3.3 Define management by

objectives (MBO). 3.4 Explain the relevance of 3.3

in mining Industry's 3.5 Outline the need and

functions of the Human Recourses development.

3.6 Outline the principles involved in industrial relations in mines.

3.7 Define MIS.

Student should be requested to Google and make a presentation on what makes an effective management system in mines as it relates to different types of mining organizations.


General Objective 4.0: Understand salaries and wages administration in mines.


9-11

4.1 Define salaries and wages.

4.2 Describe various types of wages in the mining industry.

4.3 List various types of incentive.

4.4 Outline compensation policies in Nigerian mining industry.

• Ask students to state why wages incentives and compensation are cited best practices in compensation policies.

• Let the students state their views as it relates to compensation


policy in Nigeria compared to other countries

• Assess Students

General Objective 5.0: Understand the Management of Artisanal and small scale mining (ASM)


12-14 5.1 Define Artisanal and small

scale (ASM) Mining

5.2 Draw an organizational chart for ASM.

5.3 Describe the management of ASM using mine management principle

5.4 Outline functions of cooperative groups in the organization of ASM activities.

5.5 Outline the major setbacks associated with ASM, (e.g child labour, Hiv/Aids, Environmental degradation, paucity of equipment and capital).

5.6 Outline mitigating factors for ASM.

• Highlight the major location of activities of ASM in Nigerian.

• Narrate the socio economic impact of ASM

• Assess Students



PROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MINING RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY

COURSE: Mine Design Course Code: MNE 406

Contact Hour: 2 Hrs Lecture + 2 Hr. Tutorial/Wk.


Goal: The Course is designed to acquaint student with the fundamental principles and practice underlying the design of surface and underground mines.

Week 1-2

General Objective 1.0: Know the Basic concepts in surface Mine Design


Teacher Activities

Resources



1.1 Define surface mine design 1.2 Describe the various types

of surface mine. (i) strip mines (ii) open pit (iii) Quarrying e.t.c.

1.3 List major factors to considered in surface Mine Design. e.g Topography, Size of Deposit, Capital and Operating Costs, Pit units, equipment production rate, Waste rock Disposal, Environment aspect e.t.c

Ask the student to:

• List types of surface mine development.

• Describe unit operations in surface mine development.

• Ask students to explain how surface mining activities can affect the environment.

• Do a Google search on the subject area and prepare a two page report on surface mining in developing countries

• Assess students


Week General Objective 2.0: Understand Stripping Ratio and Open Pit Mine optimization



2.1 Define various stripping ratio (overall, Break – over) e.t.c 2.2 Solve problems involving

Ask student to: Outline various stripping ratio

Ditto

stripping ratios and cut off ground in surface mine. 2.3 calculate total tonnage of ore and waste.

Week General Objective 3.0: know the Design of surface Mines.



3.1 Describe process involved in producing an surface mine layout showing Pit outline, benches, bench light and width pit slope, bench slope e.t.c 3.2 Describe common failures modes in surface mines (plane wedge, circular, toppling). 3.3 Match equipment to the following unit operations: (a) drilling and blasting, (b) loading, (c) hauling; and (d) crushing. 3.4 work out specific costs for (a) drilling (b) blasting (c) loading (d) hauling/transporting (e) labour, and (f) material and power costs. 3.5 Explain criteria for equipment selection to attain set production targets. 3.6 Describe mine waste pump/tailing dump. 3.7 select the siting and design of mine waste Dump/Tailings Dump. 3.8 explain the control of water in mine waste Dump/Tailings Dump structure.

• Outline the step by step process of producing surface mine layout.

• Select the siting and design of mine waste dump / tailings dump.

3.1 Design an open pit mine using commercially available software such as, Data mine surpac, mine sit, e.t.c. 3.2 Apply Design concepts of 3.1 to 3.5 to (a) quarry (b) iron ore (c) alluvial/eluvial deposit. 3.3 visits a surface mines. 3.4 study surface mine models.

Demonstrate the use of various available software.

Available mine design software, e.g surpac, datamine, surfer

Week General Objective 4.0:.Understand the concept of underground Mine Design.



4.1 Relate underground mining methods / systems to mineral deposit characteristics such as dip, thickness and Rock

• Ask a miner who has experience to come speak to the students

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4.1 Explain with example mining systems.

4.2 Apply data for

• Plan visit to nearby underground mine

strength. e.t.c 4.2 outline data required for reasonable underground mine design. (e.g climatic and physiographic, geological, geotechnical, economic, environmental and mining laws e.t.c).

• Ask student to list reasons why you must have a blasting license before you take part in blasting


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specific design of underground mine.

Week General Objective 5.0: Understand the Layout of surface facilities in Under-ground Mines

9 Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources

5.1 Explain the principles involved in siting surface facilities for an underground mines. (e.g shaft station, workshops, mine offices, treatment plant, tailing dump, roads e.t.c 5.2 Discuss the importance of the facilities stated in 5.1

Outline the importance surface facilities for underground mines

Ditto

Week General Objectives 6.0: understands the location and Design of major underground openings.


10 6.1 Describe the selection and layout of primary and secondary openings in an underground mine. (e.g shafts, drives, cross – cuts, ramps, raises e.t.c). 6.2 explain how inter -level distances is determined in underground mine. (e.g economic, ore body shape, ground conditions, mining system, law e.t.c)

Week General Objectives 7.0: Know the Selection of underground Mining Method (and its Design).


7.1 Classifies major underground mining methods

7.2 Describe the room and pillar, short and long wall

7.3 Describe self supported shopping methods – open shape, room and

pillar. 7.4 Describe artificially

supported shopping methods – block caving, sub-level caving, shrinkage, cut and fill e.t.c.


PROGRAMME: HND IN MINING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY.

COURSE: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN MINES.

Course Code: MNE 408 Contact Hrs: 2HRS/WK


Week General Objective 1.0: Appreciate the need for healthy in mines.

Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

1-2 1.1. List occupational diseases in mines and their causes (e.g. silicosis, Asbestosis, cancer e.t.c

1.2. Explain the medical and financial implications of the diseases (e.g. compensation, insurance).

1.3. Explain the socio economic implications of (e.g low productivity diseases in mine, loss of man hour, loss of profit, low morale e.t.c

1.4. List major methods of controlling the diseases mentioned in 1.1 above.

1.5. Describe methods of disposing of human waste in underground mines.

• Ask student to Google and make a presentation on occupational diseases in mines.

• Ask student to explain various control measures of diseases in mines.

• Ask student to explain socio economic impacts of diseases in mines.


Week General Objective 2.0: Appreciate the need for safety in mines


2.1. Explain why safety is given high priority in mining.

2.2 Explain the need routine rehearsal on safety in mines.

2.3 Explain the need to give

• Ask student to google and make a presentation on mine safety.

• Ask an external safety officer of a mine to come and

White Boards, Computers, Related Software, PowerPoint Projectors, Flip Charts, Interactive Board, Recommended textbooks, lecture notes

safety instructions to both old and new workers in a mine.

2.4 Explain the need for good supervision to enforce mine.

2.5 list important legislation on mine safety.

2.6 list and identify protective clothing used in mines.

2.7 explain the socio economic implication of noncompliance with safety regulation

speak to the student.


& Related Journals

Week General Objective 3.0: Understand mine Illumination.


3.1. Explain the importance of illuminating a mine.

3.2. List types of illumination methods used in under ground mine.

3.3. State mine illumination standards.

3.4. Explain methods of measuring light intensity and power.

3.5. Perform the measurement in 3.4 above. 3.6 Interpret the results in 3.5 in the light of mine safety.

• Ask student to explain the need for illumination in mines.

• Ask student to describe various illumination methods.

• Ask student to enumerate illumination standards for various mine working.

• Ask student to explain various methods of measuring light intensity and power in mines.

• Ask the student to explain the implication of poor lighting

Ditto

for mines.

Week General Objective 4.0: Understand noise as a health hazard.


4.1 List sources of noise in mines e.g plant and equipment.

4.2 Explain why wise is a safety hazard.

4.3 List ways of controlling noise in mines.

4.4 Explain acceptable noise levels"

4.5 Describe methods of disposing of human and other waste from underground mines.

• Ask the student to outline sources of noise

• Outline ways of controlling noise

Week General Objective 5.0: Understand the principles of mine rescue.


5.1 Explain the importance of mine rescue operation in mines.

5.2 Describe rescue organization at mines.

5.3 List mine rescue apparatus

5.4 Explain the contributing factors to mine rescue failures in mines.

• Ask the student to make a google search on the chile underground mine safety rescue of 2011.

• Ask student to draw lesson from the chile experience

• Ask the student to enumerate causes of mine rescue operation.

Ditto

Week General Objective 6.0: Understand fire hazard in mines.


6.1 List sources of fires in mines (e.g gas explosion, electrical sparks, lightening

• Ask the students to explain sources fires

Ditto

mechanical equipment e.t.c).

6.2 List fire prevention methods

6.3 List fire protective appliances

6.4 Explain basic first aid for wounds, burns and heat stroke.

in mines.

• Ask the student to explain fire prevention method and firefighting equipment and appliances.

• Ask student to explain the fire protective appliances.

• Ask the student to explain the basic first aid for wounds, burns and heat stroke.


PROGRAMME: HND IN MINING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY.

COURSE: MINE DRAINAGE Course Code: MNE 410 Contact Hrs: 2HRS/WK


Week General Objective 1.0: Understand Mine Drainage

Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

1-2 1.1 State sources of water in mines.

1.2 Explain the following terms:- water table, acquifier, water bearing strata e.t.c.

1.3 Enumerate and explain parameters influencing the build-up of water in mines. .

1.4 Describe methods of dealing with water in mines.

• Ask student to list sources of water in mines

• Ask student to explain parameters that could affect build-up of water in mines.

• Ask student to explain methods of solving water problems in mines.


General Objective 2.0: Understand main and subsidiary drainage system


3-4 2.1 Distinguish between main and subsidiary drainage systems.

2.2 List equipment suitable for the systems in 2.1 above.

2.3 Describe main drainage channels 'in mines such as water drifts, lodges, channel, pipes, etc.

2.4 Describe subsidiary drainage system (e.g. monopumps, submersible pumps, etc

• Ask student to explain main and subsidiary drainage system.

• Ask student to list equipment for drainage in mines.

• Ask student to explain different drainage channels in mines.


General Objective 3.0: Understand inundation in mine


5-7 3.1 Define inundation. 3.2 State possible causes of

3.1

• Request students to Google Inundation in

White Boards, Computers, Related Software, PowerPoint

3.3 Describe procedure for dealing with 3.2 above.

3.4 Describe various types of water carriers such as dams, well sumps etc.

existing mines and the consequences

• Let him make a presentations

Projectors, Flip Charts, Interactive Board, Recommended textbooks, lecture notes & Related Journals

General Objective 4.0: understand various methods of dewatering mines.


8-9 4.1 Outline the various method of dewatering mines e.g boring, channeling, diversion, darning pumping, freezing, grouting, gravitational e.t.c

4.2 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of 4.1 above.

4.3 Explain methods of determining water in flow rates into the mine.

• Ask student to outline the various methods of dewatering mines.

• Ask student to explain the concept of mine dewatering.

• Ask student to calculate water inflow rate into a mine.


General Objective 5.0: Understand mine dewatering pumps.


10-12 5.1 Describe various types of mine dewatering pumps: sherry pumps, submersible pumps, surface pumps.

5.2 Describe the working principles of mine pumps: axid flow, centrifugal, rotary and reciprocal, multistage e.t.c

5.3 Explain the characteristic of dewatering pumps e.g. efficiency, head, volume flow rate, power consumption e.t.c.

5.4 Use 4.3 and 5.3 above to select suitable pump.

• Ask student to explain the major characteristics of dewatering pumps.

• Ask student to select suitable pump for a given water condition.



Laboratories/ Workshops/Studio Required

For

Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes

Programmes Laboratories Workshops Studio

General Engineering (i) Geology/Geophysical (ii) Mechanics of machines (iii) Strength of Materials (iv) Soil & Rock Mechanics

(i) Surveying and photogrammetric equipment store

(i) Cartography

Mining Engineering (i) Mining (ii) Fluid Mechanics (iii) Thermodynamics/Heat

Engines (iv) Mechanics of Machines (v) Strength of Materials (vi) Soil & Rock Mechanics

(i) Surveying and photogrammetric equipment store

(i) Cartography (ii) Computer

Studio

Mineral Processing Engineering

(i) Mineral Analysis (ii) Fluid Mechanics (iii) Mineral Processing

Petroleum Engineering (i) Petroleum Analysis (ii) Mechanics of machines (iii) Fluid Mechanics (iv) Thermodynamics/Heat (v) Geology/Geophysical

(i) Petroleum Drilling. (ii) Petroleum Production

(i) Engineering Drawing

S/N Facilities Quantity

1. Geology/Geophysical Laboratory As in National Diploma (ND) Programme. Additional equipment are:

1. Magnetometer 2. Gravimeter 3. Terrameter 4. Seismograph

3 3 3 3

2. Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics And Petroleum Laboratories: As in National Diploma (ND) Programme.

3. Mining Laboratory As in National Diploma (ND) programme with the following additional equipment

1. Dummy explosives and accessories 2. Explosive magazine model 3. Drilling rig 4. Air compressor 5. Jack hammers 6. Core samples 7. Mine models 8. Barometer 9. Geiger counter 10. Hygrometer 11. Models of excavators

10

1

1

1

4

Various

Assorted

1

1

2

4. Mechanics of Machines

1. Screw Jack 2. Oldman coupling 3. Four bar chain mechanism

1 1 1 1 1

4. Whiteworth quick return mechanism 5. Slider crack mechanism 6. Hooks Joint 7. Geneva stop 8. Conservation of angular momentum 9. Dead weight tester 10. Forces on beam apparatus 11. Simple moment beam 12. Comprehensive fly wheel apparatus 13. Bourdon tube pressure gauge 14. Torsion of bar apparatus 15. Spring balance 16. Gearing system apparatus 17. Compression apparatus 18. Strut apparatus 19. Wheel and axie set 20. Centrifugal force apparatus 21. Polygon and force apparatus 22. Balancing of rotating masses 23. Static and dynamic balance apparatus 24. Governor apparatus 25. Efficiency of screw threads 26. Plate clutch friction apparatus 27. Friction on inclined plane apparatus 28. Sound friction apparatus 29. Extension and compression of springs

apparatus 30. Universal cantilever apparatus 31. Glyroscope apparatus 32. Angular acceleration apparatus 33. Centripetal force apparatus 34. Whirling of shat apparatus 35. Crank and connecting rod apparatus 36. Rope, belt and coil friction apparatus 37. Universal vibration apparatus 38. Cam and Cam follower mechanism 39. Differential gear assembly 40. Fire extinguishers 41. Sand and water buckets

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4

5. Strength of Materials

1. Compression and tensile testing machine (140 tons)

2. Universal hardness testing machine (Brinell, Vickers, 1zod)

3. Fartigue testing machine 4. Thick cylinder apparatus 5. Thin cylinder apparatus 6. Strut rig apparatus 7. Torison testing machine 8. Creep measuring apparatus 9. Universal contilevel apparatus 10. Portable strain meter 11. Beam apparatus 12. Shearing force apparatus 13. Bending moment apparatus 14. Gyroscope apparatus 15. Polygon and force apparatus 16. Young’s modulus apparatus 17. Tenson meter 18. Strain gauges 19. Fire extinguishers 20. Sand and water buckets 21. Closed coiled spring apparatus 22. Leaf spring testing machine

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 1 1

6.

Soil and Rock Mechanics Laboratory

1. Triaxial compression apparatus 2. C.B.R. apparatus 3. Consolidation test apparatus 4. Compacting factor testing machine 5. Compacting Core machine 6. Consistency limits test apparatus 7. Particle size distribution test apparatus

(Manual or electrical)

1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1

8. Compaction test apparatus 9. Unconfined compression test apparatus 10. Core penetrometer 11. Extensometer (Universal shear

compression) 12. Direct shear box test apparatus 13. Moisture contect test apparatus 14. Specific gravity test apparatus 15. Density test apparatus 16. Laboratory vane test apparatus 17. Permeability test apparatus 18. Le chatelier test apparatus 19. Augers ad rigs (iconic models) 20. A=B Consistometer test apparatus 21. Drying Ovens 22. Sample collecting trays and sample

containers 23. 150mm cube moulds 24. 150mm cylindrical moulds 25. Balances:

(i) Analytical, (ii) Tripple Beam

(iii)Top, pan balance (iv)Semi-automatic balance (v)Spring balance 26. Vicat apparatus 27. Thermometers 28. Soil Hydrometers 29. Crucibles, spatulas, funnel 30. Desicators 31. Constant and falling head permeability cell 32. Curing tank 33. Stop watches 34. Crushing machine 35. Soil Pulverizer 36. Hydrology apparatus

1 1 1 1 1 1 5 5 2 2 2 3 1 3 5 5 5 1 1 2 1 3 3 1 5 3 5each 3 1 1 5 2 1 1

7.

Mineral Processing Laboratory

8.

SAME FOR NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) PROGRAMME, ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE AS INDICATED BELOW: FOR DIGESTION AND SETTLING TESTS

1. Thermostats, and a series of tanks equipped with mechanical stirrers

2. Autoclave (Mechanically stirred with temperature control up to at least 260 ºC

3. Digester Assembly with 6 – 10 bomb autoclaves (150-250ml each), rotated in a temperature control (up to 260 ºC) – Oil or melted salt-bath

4. Centrifuges (size corresponding to autoclave bombs) heatable to 100 ºC

5. Filters (Pressure and Vacuum) 6. Thermostatic Settling Tubes

For Precipitation and Calcination Tests

7. Air-agitated precipitator tanks of about 20 litres

8. Mechanically agitated precipitator of 1 to 3 litre Furnace with heat control up to 1400 º

WORKSHOPS/DRAWING STUDIOS (1) PETROLEUM DRILLING WORKSHOP 1. 14 lb sledge hammer 2. 10 lb sledge hammer 3. 2” pipe wrench 4. 11/2” pipe wrench 5. Tubing elevator 6. 36” Chain tong 7. 24” Chain tong 8. Blow lamp 9. Dynamometer 10. Over short 11. Fishing reamer

2 each 1 1 2 1each 3 1 1 4 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 4

12. Fishing tap 13. A model of travelling hook 14. Tubing mill 15. Casing non-return valve 16. Drill pipe stop valve 17. Pipe hand vice 18. Drag mills 19. Wash pipe couplings 20. Screw Jacks 21. Screw extractors 22. Junk fishing tools 23. Tubing rotary table stopper 24. Rig tool kit 25. Fitter’s tool kit 26. Sucker rod power tong 27. Tubing power tong 28. A board of stage cementing tools (cut

away view) 29. Cementing top and bottom plugs 30. Casing collars 31. Drilling line sensor 32. Flow meter 33. Drag bits 34. Fish tail bits 35. Three cones rock bits 36. Thunsten carbide bit 37. Casing packet 38. Travelling block 39. Crown block 40. Power tong 41. Wash pipe couplings 42. Casing mill 43. Cement guage 44. Drilling recording instrument 45. Pressure unit 46. Spiral resistance meter 47. Fire extinguisher 48. Inclinometer 49. Drilling rate recorder

3 1 1 3 5 3 5 6 2 1 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 6 2 1 1 5 3 3 3 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

50. Weight indicator 51. Injector pump 52. Slush pump liner 53. Slush pump valve seal 54. Teaching aid tool cupboard 55. Swivels 56. Model drilling rig 57. Working benches with vices 58. Chairs with arm 59. Instructors tables 60. Instructors chairs

2 1 1 2 2 4 2 29 15 3 3

2. PETROLEUM PRODUCTION WORKSHOP 1. Hacksaw Flames 2. Pipe cutters 3. Ball pin Hammer 4. Pipe wrench 5. Swivel 6. Hand gloves 7. Overall light green 8. Well Head ring (oval steel ring gasket) 9. Barometer pressure recorder 10. Sucker rod Machine 11. Heavy duty jack 12. Electric furnace 13. Hydraulic packer 14. A set of subsurface rod pump 15. A set of wire line tools 16. Rock bit 17. Rimmer bit 18. Polished Rod stuffing 19. Thickness Guage 20. Instructor’s table 21. Instructor’s chair 22. Attendant table 23. Attendant chair 24. Fire extinguisher 25. Heyce sucket spanner 26. Trainee’s chairs 27. Helix Drawing equipment

5 pcs 2 3 4 1 20 20 4 1 1 1 2 4 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 26 4

28. T. Drawing ruler 29. Back pressure valve 30. Choke (Beam) 31. Gas Orifice 32. Heyco Scrappers 33. Oil Can 34. Heavy Duties gate valves (Production) 35. Brass valves 2” 36. Brass valves 4” 37. Big ball 38. Globe valves 39. Niddle valves 40. Audeco Marster valves 41. Angle valves 42. Flat gasket 4” (Flexitalic) 43. Flat gasket 2” 44. Flat gasket (4 x 300) 45. Flat gasket (3 x 150) 46. Flat gasket (4 x 150) 47. Flowstation and its accessories 48. Sulesea completion unit

1 1 3 2 10pcs 3 27 18 40 3 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 10 1 1

9. Computer Studio 1. Desktop or laptop computer systems 2. Software requirements

I. Surpac or Datamine or Vulcan or any other General Mining Packages (GMP)

II. Specialised mining and minerals engineering software such as: LINDO, TALPAC, Vnet or Ventsim, GS+ or Isatis etc. MINPRO, AVEVA, ASPENplus, CSIRO

10

LIST OF JOURNALS FOR THE PROGRAMME

1. Mining Journal

2. Minerals & Metallurgical Processing Journal

3. Transaction of the Institution of Mining & Metallurgy Section A, Mining Technology

4. Industrial Minerals Journal

5. Mining Engineering Journal

6. ICMJ's Prospecting & Mining Journal

7. Chemical Engineering & Processing

8. Computer & Chemical Engineering

9. International Journal of Rocks Mechanics & Mining science

10. Minerals Engineering

11. AIChE Journal

LIST OF SOFTWARE FOR THE PROGRAMME

1 Design Expert

2 Intel Visual Fortran

3 COMSOL MULTIPHYSICS

4 ASPENONE 7.1

5 SOLIDWORKS 2010

6 Plate N Sheet Development Software

7 G &P Engineering software PhysProps

8 Mineral Economic Analysis Tools

9 SMINSIM, MSMENU and Data Analysis Reporting Tools

10 PREVAL, a Lotus 1-2-3 based pre-feasibility analysis system for hard rock mines

11 COALVAL, a lotus 1-2-3 based pre-feasibility analysis system for coal mines

12 PCMINSIM- a lotus 1-2-3 based system to evaluate the economics of a minerals operation.

13 PC/ADIT- a database containing identification information on major mineral properties evaluated by the USBM

14 CES, cost Estimation system

15 SURPAC 6.2

16 MATHCAD PRIME 1.0

17 MATLAB 2011

18 AUTOCAD 2011

19 Magenta Remark Office OMR6

20 Complete Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

21 ILWIS 3.6

22 ArcView 10

23 ERDAS 9.3

24 ARCGIS

25 SUFER 8

26 AQUACHEM

27 RockWorks

28 GeoChemist Work bench - GWB Standard 8.0 (Academics)

LIST OF BOOK FOR THE PROGRAMME

S/No Textbooks Format

1 Applied Mineral Inventory Estimation by Alastair J. Sinclair and Garston H. Blackwell (Hardcover - April 2002)

Digital Format

2 Basic Linear Geostatistics, Armstrong Margaret, 2003, Blackwell Digital Format

3 DESIGN ANALYSIS IN ROCK MECHANICS, LONDON, 2007, Pb,560 Pages, [Chapters Include Introduction, Slope Stability; Shafts; Tunnels; Entities in Statified Ground; Three-Dimensional Excavations; Subsidence; Appendix; Background; Literature; Appendix - Machanical Properties Of Intact Rock And Joints; Appendix - Rock Mass Classification Schemes For Engineering; Appendix - Some Useful Formulas] Pariseau, W.G /

Digital Format

4 Essentials of Geology, Lutgens Tarbuck, Tasa Digital Format

5 Extractive Metallurgy of Copper, Davenport W.G.; King M; Schlesinger, M. Biswas A.K. 2002, Elsevier Digital Format

6 Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover, Lapeyrouse J. Norton, 2002, Elsevier Digital Format

7 Fundamentals of Geomorphology, Huggett John Richard, 2003 Digital Format

8 Fundamentals of Nuclear Reactor Physics, Lewis E.E. 2008, Elsevier Digital Format

9 Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering, Dake L.P. 2005, Elsevier Digital Format

10 Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook, Boyce, P. Meherwan, 2006, Elsevier Digital Format

11 Gas Well Testing Handbook, Chaundhry Amanatu, 2007, Pennwell Corporation Digital Format

12 Gem Identification Made Easy, Matlins Antoinette & Bonanmo A.C, 2005, Gemstone Press Digital Format

13 Geoenvironmental Engineering Contaminated soils, Pollutant Fate and Mitigation Yong N. Raymond 2003 McGraw-H-ill

Digital Format

14 Geologic Analysis of Naturally Fractured Reservoirs, Nelson A. Ronald, 2001, Elsevier Digital Format

15 Geological Method in Mineral Exploration and Mining,Majoribanks Roger,2002 Digital Format

16 Geosystems, Christopherson W. Robert, 2006, Pearson Prentice Hall Digital Format

17 Geotechnical Engineering Calculation and Rules of Thumb,Rajapakse Ruwan 2007, McGraw-Hill Digital Format

18 Geotechnical Engineering Calculations and Rules-of-Thumb (New Edition) by Ruwan Rajapake (2008) Digital Format

19 Geotechnical Risk in Rock Tunnels,Matos E.Campos A.;Sousa E.Riberirol, et al,2005 Elsevier Digital Format

20 Handbook of Copper Compounds and Applications Richardson Wayne H., 2003 CRC Digital Format

21 Hazardous Gases Underground, Doyle R. Barry, 2001, Marcel Dekker Digital Format

22 Industrial Applications of Soft Computing, Leiviska Kauko, 2004, St. Lucie Press Digital Format

23 Industrial applications of Soft Computing: Paper, Mineral and Metal Processing Industries ( Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing) by Kauko Leiviska (Haredcover - Jun 27, 2001)

Digital Format

24 International Mining Forum - New Technologies in Underground Mining Saftey in Mines: Proceedings of the Fifth InternationalMining Forum 2004 by Jerzy Kicki (Editor)

Digital Format

25 International Mining Forum, Kicki Jerzy; Sobczyk J. Eugeniusz, 2001 Digital Format

26 Introduction to Environmental Geology, Keller A. Edward, 2000, Romesh Chander Khana Digital Format

27 Introduction to Mineral Exploration, Moon J.Charles, Whateley K.G.et al, 2001, The Fairmount press Digital Format

28 Introductory Mining Engineering by Howard L. Hartman and Jan M. Mutmansky ( Hardcover - Aug 9, 2002)

Digital Format

29 Mining and Its Impact on the Enviroment by Bell & Donnelly (Hardcover - May 30, 2006) Digital Format

30 Mining and Its Impact on the Environment, Bell G. Fred; Donnelly J. Laurence, 2006, Taylor & Francis Digital Format

31 Mining Equipment Reliability, Maintainability, and Saftey (Springer Series in Reliability Engineering) by B. S. Dhillon (Hardcover - Nov 19, 2008)

Digital Format

32 Rock Blasting, Terms and Symbols,Rustan Agne,2004 Brandona Nordin Digital Format

33 Safety and Health for Engineers, Brauer Roger L., 2004, Satish Kumar Jain Digital Format

34 Safety at Work, Ridley John & Channing John, 2003, Elsevier Digital Format

35 Spatial Analysis, GIS, and Remote Sensin Application in the Health, Albert P. Donald, Gesler M. Willibert & Levergood Barbara, 2000, Sleeping Bear Press

Digital Format

36 Tailing & Mine Waste 2003 by Swets Publishing (Hardcover - Jan 1, 2003) Digital Format

37 The Socio-Economic Impacts of Artisanal and Small Scale Mining in Dev. Course, Hilson M. Gavin, 2003, A.A. Baikema Publishers

Digital Format

38 Management of Mineral Resources: Creating Value in the Mining Buisness by Jaun P. Camus (Paperback - May 2002)

Digital Format

39 Mine Health and Safety Management; Karmis Michael, 2005, CRC Press Digital Format

40 Mine Maintenance Management Reader: Author: Paul D. Tomlingson, Published by Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 2007, 96 pages

Digital Format

41 Mining Engineering Analysis, Bise J. Christopher, 2005 Digital Format

42 SLOPE STABILITY IN SURFACE MINING, Littleton, 2000. Cl, 442 Pages, Hustrulid, W.A., Mccarter, M.K., And Van Zyl, D.J.A., Ed /

Digital Format

43 Slope Stability in Surface Mining; Editors: William A. Hustrulid, Michael K. McCarter, Dirk J.A. Van Zyl, Published by Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, 2001, 456 pages

Digital Format

44 SME Mining Reference Handbook by Metallurgy, and Exploration (U.S) Society for Mining, and Raymond L. Lowrie (Paperback - Dec 1, 2002)

Digital Format

45 Surface Mining, Kennedy B.A. 2004 Digital Format

46 Mining Engineering Handbook (SME), Hartman L. Howard, 2006 Print

47 OPEN PIT MINE PLANNING AND DESIGN, 2nd Edition, Volume 1 - FUNDERMENTALS, Hustrulid, W And Kuchta,M. / London, 2006, Pb, 735 Pages,

Print

48 UNDERGROUND MINING METHODS: ENGINEERING FUNDERMENTALS AND INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDIES, Littleton, 2001, Cl, 718 Pages, Hustrulid, W. And Bullocks, R. L., Ed. /

Print

49 Automation in Mining Mineral and Metal Processing, Theillilol D. & Sauster D., 2005, Elsevier Print

50 Blasting Principles for Open Pit Mining, Hustrulid William, 2001, Satish Kumar Jain Print

51 Dana's Textbook of Mineralogy, Ford E. William, 2005, Satish Kumar Jain Print

52 Drilling and Blasting of Rocks, Jimeno Lopez Carlos, Jimeno Lopez Emilio, et al, 2002, CRC Print

53 Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Method Stermole J. Franklin Stermole M.John,2001 The International Bank for Reconstruction and development

Print

54 Engineering Properties of Rocks Zhang Lianyang, 2005, Elsevier Print

55 Engineering Rock Mass Classifications, Bieniawski Z.T., 2005, University of New South Wales Press Ltd.

Print

56 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering, Das M. Braja, 2002 Print

57 Geotechnical Risk in Rock Tunnels, Matose Campos A; Sousae Ribeirol, 2006, Taylor & Francis Print

58 Introduction to Mineral Exploration 2e / Edition 22 by Chales Moon (Editor), Micheal Whateley(Editor), Anthony M. Evans(Editor) 2005

Print

59 Mining Method and Equipment Stout s.Koehler 200 ,Elsevier Print

60 Occupational Respiratory Disease,Merchant,A.James,2007, Shri D.Chakraborn Print

HND MINING ENGINEERING LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

S/N NAME ORGANISATION/ INSTITUTION

POSITION ADDRESS TELEPHONE NO EMAIL

1 ENGR. DR. ISIFE FREDRICK ASONNA

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, ADO-EKITI

CHIEF LECTURER/DEAN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, ADO-EKITI

08035682468 [email protected]

2 MR. KWAHA JESSE Z. KADUNA POLYTECHNIC LECTURER MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT


3 ENGR. DR. AMOKA IRMIYA SAMSON

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA

SENIOR LECTURER GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT 08062262221 [email protected]

5 Mr. USAINI M.N.S KADUNA POLYTECHNIC LECTURER MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT


6 ENGR. DR. STEPHEN J. MALLO

UNIVERSITY OF JOS HOD/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

P.M.B. 2084, UNIVERSITY OF JOS, NIGERIA


7 Engr. NWUDE BENJAMIN O.

NSME PRESIDENT B4, MAHA, CLOSE, BARNAWA, KADUNA


8 Engr(Alh) ADAMU M. CONSULTANT ENGINEERING

CONSULTANT NO 37, CTM QUARTERS, OPPOSITE YELWA CLUB, BUKURU, JOS SOUTH LGA


9 Dr. (Engr) SULAIMAN A.D IBRAHIM

COREN HOD/SENIOR LECTURER

DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM ENGINEERING, ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA UNIVERSITY, BAUCHI


10 DR D.G. THOMAS COMEG LECTURER Dept. of MET. & MAT. Sciences 08029597732 [email protected]

11 MR. J.S. ABOI NBTE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES

NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION (NBTE), P.M.B. 2239, PLOT B, BIDA ROAD, KADUNA


12 Engr. A D K MUHAMMAD

NBTE, KADUNA DEP. DIRECTOR ENGINEERING

BIDA ROAD, KADUNA 08033071322 [email protected]

13 Engr. OKPE GODWIN JOSEPH

NBTE, KADUNA ASSISTANT CHIEF PROGRAMME OFFICER

NBTE, PLOT B, BIDA ROAD, KADUNA


mailto:[email protected]










STEP B COORDINATION TEAM

S/N NAME ORGANISATION/INSTITUTION POSITION ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NO EMAIL

1 Dr. S.N. MUMAH CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SOLID MINERALS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, KADUNA POLYTECHNIC PROJECT MANAGER

KADUNA POLYTECHNIC, KADUNA NIGERIA

08037619719

[email protected] [email protected]

2 Mrs. BUKOLA OLANIYI

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SOLID MINERALS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, KADUNA POLYTECHNIC

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT


08033082536


3 Engr. E. A. ADEBAYO


ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER


08036400033


4

Engr. HASSAN FUNSHO AKANDE

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SOLID MINERALS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, KADUNA POLYTECHNIC ICT OFFICER


08033686645

[email protected]

5 Engr. TANIMU GARBA


MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER


07034499166


6 Mall. ABBA MOHAMMED


PROCUREMENT OFFICER


08031814045


7 Mall. HALILU USMAN


COMMUNICATION OFFICER


08037002691

























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