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MIT 100
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Title: | Introduction to Coal Mining |
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Long Title: | Introduction to Coal Mining |
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Course Description: | Offers the student an introduction to the broad scope of mining and mining economics. Topics include mining terminology, mining law, and past, present, and future mining methods. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Define the various classes of coal
II. Explain current theory on the formation of coal
III. List surface and underground mining methods
IV. Identify conditions in which each mining method is used
V. List equipment used in surface and underground mining applications
VI. Explain the use of each piece of equipment used in surface and underground mining applications
VII. Identify safety and legal concerns in both surface and underground mining methods
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. SURFACE MINING
A. Introduction to Surface Mining
B. Surface mining definitions
C. Strip mining methods
1. Conventional methods
2. Area strip mining methods
3. Strikeline/dipline mining methods
D. Overburden and removal equipment
E. Topsoil removal
F. Equipment
1. Scrapers
2. Bulldozers
3. Haulers
4. Draglines
5. Front end loaders
6. Shovels
7. Wheel excavators
8. Drills
9. Motograders
G. Blasting
1. Blasting products
2. Setting up a blast
3. Safety concerns
H. Surface mining safety concerns
I. Surface mining legal requirements
II. UNDERGROUND MINING
A. Introduction to Underground Mining
B. Underground Mining definitions
C. Underground mining methods
1. Room and pillar methods
2. Longwall methods
D. Equipment identification and use
1. Continuous miner equipment
2. Longwall miner equipment
3. Shuttle cars
4. Conveyor systems
5. Surface equipment
6. Roof bolting machines
7. Feeders
8. Scoops
9. Drills
E. Underground mining safety concerns
F. Underground mining legal requirements
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