MEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, JAMSHORO

DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

Courses offered for Masters Degree Program in Mining Engineering, effective from 20
Batch, approved in 1st Meeting of BOS (Postgraduate) held on 17th October, 2019

SEMESTER 1
Sr. Subject Title Course Code Credit Hr. Total
No. Marks
1 Rock Mechanics Design MN601 3+0 100
2 Design and Control of Mine Water MN602 3+0 100
Computer Aided Mine Planning and
3 MN603 0+1 50
Design

SEMESTER 2
Sr. No. Subject Title Course Code Credit Total
Hr. Marks
1 Open Pit Mine Production Planning MN611 3+0 100
2 Mine Heath Safety and Environment MN612 2+0 50
3 Rock Slope Engineering MN613 3+0 100
4 Advanced Coal Technology MN614 2+0 50

SEMESTER 3
Sr. No. Subject Title Course Code Credit Hr. Total
Marks
Project Management in Mining
1 MN701 3+0 100
Engineering
2 Mine Cost Analysis and Control MN702 2+0 50
3 Advanced Mineral Processing MN703 2+0 50

SEMESTER 4
Sr. Subject Title Course Code Credit Hr.
No.
1 Thesis / Research MN799 0+ 6

(Total Credit Hours = 30)

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DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

Title of Subject : Rock Mechanics Design

Disciplines : Master of Engineering, M.E. (Mining Engineering)
Course Code : MN601
Semester : 1st
Pre-requisites : Nil Co requisite: Nil
Assessment : 10% Sessional Work, 90% Written Semester Examination (30% Mid, 60% Final)
Credit Hours : 03 + 00 Marks: 100 + 00
Minimum Contact Hours: 42 + 00

Objectives:
To develop the expertise for the design of rock structures and excavations in mining engineering and their
stability assessment.

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course the student should be able to apply various rock mechanics techniques for
the analysis and design of mining excavations.

Course Outlines:
• Geological site characterization
• Ground stresses and techniques for its measurement
• Strength of rock masses
• Design of rock structures in mining
• Stability analysis of underground openings using closed form solutions, empirical &
observational methods and numerical techniques
• Design of mine pillars
• Mining subsidence

Texts/References:
1. "Rock Mechanics Design in Mining and Tunneling", Z.T. Bieniawski. A.A. Balkema, Latest
Edition
2. "Engineering Rock Mass Classification", Z.T. Bieniawski. A.A. Balkema. Latest Edition
3. "Engineered Rock Structures in Mining and Civil Construction". By R.N. Singh and A.K. Ghose.
Taylor and Francis, Latest Edition.
4. "Application of Rock Mechanics to Planning and Design Prior to Mining". A. Kidybinski. A.A.
Balkema. Latest Edition.
5. "Comprehensive Rock Engineering. Principles, Practice and Projects". John A. Hudson.
Pergamon Press. Latest Edition
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DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

Title of Subject : Design and Control of Mine Water

Disciplines : Master of Engineering, M.E. (Mining Engineering)
Course Code : MN602
Semester : 1st
Pre-requisites : Nil Co requisite: Nil
Assessment : 10% Sessional Work, 90% Written Semester Examination (30% Mid, 60% Final)
Credit Hours : 03 + 00 Marks: 100 + 00
Minimum Contact Hours: 42 + 00

Objectives:
To develop the expertise for the design of mine dewatering scheme and asses the performance of various
mine dewatering systems in a particular.

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course the student should be able to assess the potential of aquifers in the vicinity
of mining excavations and design of de-watering scheme.

Course Outlines:
• Surface hydrology and hydraulic cycles.
• Origin of mine water, hydro-geology, hydrogeological classification of rocks: aquifers, Aquiclude
and Aquitard, un-confined aquifers, semiconfined aquifers and confined aquifers.
• Aquifer testing and pumping tests.
• Inflow to mining excavation, natural flooding and inundation from confined and un-confined
aquifers in underground mines and tunnels.
• Mine water control in surface mining, mine water control in shaft sinking and mine water control
in underground mining.
• Mine water chemistry and pollution control.
• Quality improvement of mine water for utility.

Texts/References:
1. "Manual of Applied Field Hydrogeology". Willis D. Weight and John L. Sonderegger. Mcgraw-
Hill, Latest Editions.
2. “An Introduction to Mine Hydrogeology”. Pradipta Kumar Deb. Springer International
Publishing, Latest Edition.
3. “Acidic Mining Lakes; Acid Mine Drainage, Limnology and Reclamation”, Walter Geller,
Helmut Klapper, Wim Salomons, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Latest Edition.
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DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

Title of Subject : Computer Aided Mine Planning and Design

Disciplines : Mining Engineering (M.E.)
Course Code : MN603
Semester : 1st
Pre-requisites : Nil Co requisite: Nil
Assessment : 40% Sessional Work, 60% Final Semester Examination
Credit Hours : 00 + 01 Marks: 00 + 50
Minimum Contact Hours: 00 + 42

Objectives:
To describe important issues and commonly used computational tools for mineral resource estimation, mine
planning and rock mechanics applications. The course will enable students to use effectively different
software and computer program pertaining to mining engineering.

Learning Outcomes:
A student who has met the objectives of the course will be able to:

• Report Mineral resource /reserve estimates based on International standards

• Construct geological Data base
• Generate solid models, Block models and grade estimation
• Understand basic problems and solutions in resource modeling
• Use different software packages pertaining to mine scheduling, equipment selection, excavation
design

Course Outline:

• An introduction to Geology and Mine Planning (GMP) software

• Spatial variability and its importance in resource estimation
• Construction of borehole data base
• Statistical analysis of raw exploration data
• Basic principles, tools and methods for solid, block and resource modeling
• Mineral resource estimation reporting standards
• Basic use of mine scheduling and equipment selection software
• RocScience Software packages (Examine2D, Examine3D, Slide, Phase2, etc)

Texts/References:

1. “Mineral Resource Estimation”, M.E. Rossi and C.V. Deutsch, Springer, Latest edition
2. “Applied Mining Geology”, M, Abzalov, Springer, Latest edition
3. “Applied Mineral Inventory Estimation”, A.J. Sinclair and G.H. Blackwell, Cambridge University
Press, Latest edition.
4. Help Manuals/Tutorials of various softwares
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DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

Title of Subject : Open Pit Mine Production Planning

Disciplines : Master of Engineering, M.E. (Mining Engineering)
Course Code : MN611
Semester : 2nd
Pre-requisites : Nil Co requisite: Nil
Assessment : 10% Sessional Work, 90% Written Semester Examination (30% Mid, 60% Final)
Credit Hours : 03 + 00 Marks: 100 + 00
Minimum Contact Hours: 42 + 00

Objectives:
To develop the expertise of the planning and design of various surface mining operations and their
integration.

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course the student should be able to develop a comprehensive plan of a pit and
design of slopes for optimized and economical mineral production.

Course Outlines:
• Ore body description
• Surface mining methods
• Geometrical considerations for open pit
• Pit limits
• Production Planning
• Selection of surface mining machinery

Texts/References:
1. "Open Pit Mine Planning and Design", William Hustrulid and Mark Kuchta, A.A. Balkema.
Latest Edition.
2. "Advances in Applied Strategic Mine Planning”, Roussos Dimitrakopoulos, Springer, Latest
edition
3. “Sustainable Management of Mining Operations”, J. A. Botin, SME Publications, Latest edition
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DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

Title of Subject : Advanced Coal Technology

Disciplines : Master of Engineering, M.E. (Mining Engineering)
Course Code : MN614
Semester : 2nd
Pre-requisites : Nil Co requisite: Nil
Assessment : 10% Sessional Work, 90% Written Semester Examination (30% Mid, 60% Final)
Credit Hours : 02 + 00 Marks: 50 + 00
Minimum Contact Hours: 28 + 00

Objectives:
To develop the expertise of the planning and design of various techniques involved in coal washing system.

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course the student should be able to develop a complete coal washing system
suitable for the removal of hazardous elements to make the coal as environment friendly.

Course Outlines:
• Economics of coal preparation.
• Raw coal handling, crushing, grinding and screening.
• Wet and dry methods of coal concentration.
• Mechanical and thermal dewatering of coal.
• Coal preparation by flotation
• Dust collection and environmental considerations.
• Design of coal processing flow sheets.
• Properties of coal and its impurities in relation to washing.
• Removal of impurities from coal
• Combustion Technologies

Texts/References:
1. "Coal Preparation". Edited by Joseph W. Leonard III. SME Publication. Latest Edition.
2. "Advances in Gravity Concentration". Edited by R.Q. Honaker and W.R. Forrest. SME
Publication. Latest edition.
3. "Advances in Flotation Technology". Edited by B.K. Parekh and J.D. Miller. SME Publication.
Latest edition.
4. "Principles of Mineral Processing". Edited by Maurice C. Fuerstenau and Kenneth N. Han. SME
Publication, Latest edition
5. “Coal Combustion Products (CCPs): Characteristics, Utilization and Beneficiation”, Tom Robl,
Anne Oberlink, Rod Jones, Elsevier Science, Latest edition
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DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

Title of Subject : Mine Health Safety and Environment

Disciplines : Master of Engineering, M.E. (Mining Engineering)
Course Code : MN612
Semester : 2nd
Pre-requisites : Nil Co requisite: Nil
Assessment : 10% Sessional Work, 90% Written Semester Examination (30% Mid, 60% Final)
Credit Hours : 02 + 00 Marks: 50 + 00
Minimum Contact Hours: 28 + 00

Objectives:
To develop the expertise to improvise a safe and effective mine environment.

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course, the student should be able to understand the mine health and safety
standards and regulations to regulate the working conditions inside and outside the mine. Students also
become familiar how to conduct an EIA study.

Course Outlines:
• Mine Health Safety Standards and regulations.
• Thermodynamic analysis of air flow in underground mine airways.
• Use of computer software for the solution of complex mine networks containing multiple fans,
natural ventilation and air cooling/heating units.
• Qualitative and quantitative methods of Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA).
• Introduction to the application of Ergonomics to mine environment.

Texts/References:
1. “Mine Safety Science and Engineering: Health and Disaster Management”, Debi Prasad
Tripathy, CRC Press, Latest edition.
2. “Safety and Health in Opencast Mines: An ILO Code of Practice”, International Labour
Organization, Latest edition
3. "Environmental Research Needs of Metal Mining". Travis L. Hudson. SME Publication. Latest
Edition.
4. “Mining Engineering Handbook”, Edited by: H.I. Hartman. SME Publication. Latest Edition.
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DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

Title of Subject : Rock Slope Engineering

Disciplines : Master of Engineering, M.E. (Mining Engineering)
Course Code : MN613
Semester : 2nd
Pre-requisites : Nil Co requisite: Nil
Assessment : 10% Sessional Work, 90% Written Semester Examination (30% Mid, 60% Final)
Credit Hours : 03 + 00 Marks: 100 + 00
Minimum Contact Hours: 42 + 00

Objectives:
To develop expertise for rock slope Engineering, asses its stability, slope monitoring and reinforcement
techniques.

Learning Outcomes:
After the completion of this course the student should be able to understand the principles of rock slope
engineering, slope stability assessment procedures, slope monitoring techniques, slope reinforcement
procedures, and application of probability and risk analysis.

Course Outline:
• Description of rock mass and discontinuities; rock strength and failure criteria.
• Core logging; field data collection, mapping and fracture surveys; data presentation; hemispherical
projections.
• Introductory rock slope stability; foundations on rock; excavation on rock; in-situ stress; stresses
about underground openings.
• Classification systems and tunnel support requirements; site investigations for landslides and slope
stabilization techniques.
• Use of slope stability analysis

Texts/References:
1. “Rock Slope Engineering”, Evert Hoek, Jonathan D. Bray, CRC Press, Latest edition
2. “Rock Slope Stability Analysis”, Gian Paolo Giani, CRC Press, Latest edition
3. “Rock Fall Engineering”, Duncan C. Wyllie, CRC Press, Latest edition
4. “Probabilistic Rock Slope Engineering”, Stanley M. Miller, USAE, Latest edition
5. “Guidelines for Open Pit Slope Design”, John Read, Peter Stacey, Csiro Publishing, Latest
edition
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DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

Title of Subject : Mine Cost Analysis and Control

Disciplines : Master of Engineering, M.E. (Mining Engineering)
Course Code : MN702
Semester : 3rd
Pre-requisites : Nil Co requisite: Nil
Assessment : 10% Sessional Work, 90% Written Semester Examination (30% Mid, 60% Final)
Credit Hours : 02 + 00 Marks: 50 + 00
Minimum Contact Hours: 28 + 00

Objectives:
To develop the expertise for the cost analysis and control in mining engineering.

Learning Outcomes:
This course provides participants with a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of mine cost. It
focuses on cost efficiencies involved in every step of the mining process and provides an introduction to
systematic planning and the importance of engineering decision-making based on costs.

Course Outlines:
• Revenues, Costs and Cash Flows
• Discount Rates
• Project Financing
• Sensitivity Analysis
• Breakeven Calculations
• The Option Pricing Method
• Mining Costs
• Uncertainties

Texts/References:
1. “Mining Economics and Strategy”, Ian C. Runge, SME, Latest edition
2. “Mine and Mineral Economics”, Subhash Chandar Ray, Indra N. Sinha, PHI Learning, Latest
edition
3. “Selected Readings in Mineral Economics”, F.J. Anderson, Elsevier, Latest edition
4. “Economic Evaluations in Exploration”, Friedrich-Wilhelm Wellmer, Manfred Dalheimer,
Markus Wagner, Springer Science & Business Media, Latest edition
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DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

Title of Subject : Advanced Mineral Processing

Disciplines : Master of Engineering, M.E. (Mining Engineering)
Course Code : MN703
Semester : 3rd
Pre-requisites : Nil Co requisite: Nil
Assessment : 10% Sessional Work, 90% Written Semester Examination (30% Mid, 60% Final)
Credit Hours : 02 + 00 Marks: 50 + 00
Minimum Contact Hours: 28 + 00

Objectives:
To develop the expertise to assess the mineral properties utilized in separation of ore from gangue.

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course the student will gain an understanding of the suitability of processing
techniques for particular deposit types and individual commodities, current operating issues and circuit
design considerations, as well as the efficiency of different concentration approaches

Course Outlines:
• Profile of coal and mineral processing including their economic importance.
• Grade and Recovery: Concept of Mineral Liberation.
• Size reduction (comminution): Crushing and Grinding.
• Separation of particles by size (classification): Screening, hydrocyclones.
• Particle separation based on mineral properties: Gravity separation; Magnetic and electrostatic
separation; Separation based on surface properties
• Dewatering of mineral slurries: Thickening, filtration, centrifuges.
• Tailings disposal: Environmental and safety issues.
• Plant circuit layout, design and simulation

Texts/References:

1. “Principles of Mineral Processing”, Maurice C. Fuerstenau, Kenneth N. Han, SME, Latest

edition
2. “Mineral Processing Technology: An Introduction to the Practical Aspects of Ore Treatment and
Mineral Recovery”, B. A. Wills, D. W. Hopkins, Elsevier Science, Latest edition
3. “Mineral Processing Design and Operation: An Introduction”, Ashok Gupta, Denis S. Yan,
Elsevier, Latest edition
4. “Modeling and Simulation of Mineral Processing Systems”, R. Peter King, Elsevier, Latest
edition
5. “Recent Advances in Mineral Processing Plant Design”, Deepak Malhotra, SME, Latest edition
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DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

Title of Subject : Project Management in Mining Engineering

Disciplines : Master of Engineering, M.E. (Mining Engineering)
Course Code : MN701
Semester : 3rd
Pre-requisites : Nil Co requisite: Nil
Assessment : 10% Sessional Work, 90% Written Semester Examination (30% Mid, 60% Final)
Credit Hours : 03 + 00 Marks: 100 + 00
Minimum Contact Hours: 42 + 00

Objectives:
To develop the expertise for successful development and implementation of proposed systems for
effective execution of mining projects.

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to understand project management
practices. From initial mineral resource identification up to the stages of opportunity, viability, planning,
execution, and completion of the mining project.

Course Outlines:
• Prerequisites for a successful project start; i.e., ethics, governance, and a management buy-
in/approval process.
• Comparison of the differing work efforts for the separate project studies, leading to a rationale for
each study, from scoping evaluation to feasibility, emphasizing the real function of each study.
• Stresses the need for community and regulatory approval and the identification, management and
mitigation of risk.
• Usage of the various levels of schedule and the differing classifications of budget.
• Important role of the PEP and how it needs to be developed in conjunction with the studies
• Activities that need to timely happen during project execution for development of operational
capability.
• Components of pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and ramp-up that allow the project to
smoothly hand over the constructed facilities to Operations.

Texts/References:

1. “Project Management for Mining: Handbook for Delivering Project Success”, Robin J. Hickson,
Terry L. Owen, SME, Latest edition
2. “Project Management: A Reference for Professionals”, Kimmons, CRC Press, Latest edition
3. “Sustainable Management of Mining Operations”, J. A. Botin, SME, Latest edition
4. “Advanced Project Management: A Structured Approach”, F. L. Harrison, Dennis Lock, Gower
Publishing, Ltd., Latest edition