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M.Sc. /PG Diploma in Mining and Mineral Exploration Page 0

M.SC. / PG.DIPLOMA

IN

MINING AND MINERAL EXPLORATION

AT THE

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH RESOURCES ENGINEERING

OF

UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA

Intake (01)

June 2013


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M.Sc./ PG. Dip. in Mining and Mineral Exploration

Postgraduate Diploma in Mining and Mineral Exploration

Title of Award: Postgraduate Diploma in Mining and Mineral Exploration

Programme Type: Taught Programme

Programme Mode: Part-time

Degree of Master of Science in Mining and Mineral Exploration

Title of Award: Master of Science in Mining and Mineral Exploration

Programme Type: A

Programme Mode: Part-time


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Curriculum and Scheme of Evaluation

Course Curriculum

Code Module Name Category* Credits Min. Required

Group TotalER 5301 Application of geochemistry and geophysics in

mineral explorationC 3.0

ER 5302 Drilling, borehole logging and reserve estimation C 2.0 5.0

ER 5331

ER 5332

Minerals and economic mineral deposits

Mine feasibility and planning

E

E

3.0

3.0

ER 5333

ER 5334

Rock slope engineering

Surface and underground mine survey

E

E

3.0

3.0 9.0 14.0

ER 5303

ER 5304

ER 5305

Excavation Engineering

Explosive engineering and rock blasting

Mining and mineral transport

C

C

C

2.0

2.0

3.0

ER 5390 Mine visits and mineral exploration field camp C 1.0 8.0

ER 5335 Groundwater exploration and water wells E 3.0

ER 5336 Marine mineral resources and offshore exploration E 3.0

ER 5337 Civil engineering practice for mining industry E 3.0 6.0 14.0

ER 5306

ER 5391

Mine management and entrepreneurship

Design project**

C

C

2.0

4.0 6.0

ER 5338

ER 5339

RS & GIS techniques for mineral industry

Environmental aspects in mining

E

E

3.0

3.0

ER 5340 Petroleum exploration and well drilling E 3.0 6.0 12.0

Total for PG Diploma 40.0

ER 6399 M.Sc. Research Dissertation*** C 20.0 20.0 20.0

Total for M.Sc. Degree 60.0 60.0

* C: Compulsory, and E: Elective**These 4Credits are distributed in 2 &3 Semesters*** Only for M.Sc. degree


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Scheme of Evaluation

Code Module Name Credits

Evaluation ( % )*

ContinuousAssessment

Written Exam

Core Modules

PG Diploma

ER 5301 Application of geochemistry & geophysics in mineralexploration

3.0 4020 6020

ER 5302

ER 5303

ER 5304

Drilling, borehole logging and reserve estimation

Excavation engineering

Explosive engineering and rock blasting

2.0

2.0

2.0

4020

4020

4020

6020

6020

6020

ER 5305 Mining and mineral transport 3.0 4020 6020

ER 5306 Mine management and entrepreneurship 2.0 4020 6020

ER 5390

ER 5391

Mine visits and mineral exploration field camp

Design Project

1.0

4.0

100

100

-

-

M.Sc. Degree

ER 6399 Research Dissertation 20.0 100 -

Optional Modules

ER 5331

ER 5332

Minerals and economic mineral deposits

Mine feasibility and planning

3.0

3.0

4020

4020

6020

6020

ER 5333

ER 5334

Rock slope engineering

Surface and underground mine survey

3.0

3.0

4020

4020

6020

6020

ER 5335

ER 5336

Groundwater exploration and water wells

Marine mineral resources and offshore exploration

3.0

3.0

4020

4020

6020

6020

ER 5337 Civil engineering practice for mining industry 3.0 4020 6020

ER 5338

ER 5339

RS & GIS techniques for mineral industry

Environmental aspects in mining

3.0

3.0

4020

4020

6020

6020

ER 5340 Petroleum exploration and well drilling 3.0 4020 6020

* The actual values for assignment and the written exam are to be given at the commencement of each semester

Total credits required for the PG diploma is 40. 19 from compulsory modules and 21 from optional modules.

Total credits required for the M.Sc. degree is 60. 40 as PG Diploma and 20 from the individual M.Sc. researchdissertation.


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Code ER 5301 Title Application of Geochemistry and Geophysics in Mineral Exploration

Credits 3.0 Lectures hours 36 Practical/ Field work/ Assignments hours 12

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to apply geochemical and geophysical techniques for mineral exploration

Outline Syllabus

Geochemistry: Low temperature behavior of elements, mechanical and chemical weathering of rocks, soil profiles, water chemistry (rain water,acid rains, streams, groundwater, seawater, buffering capacity, elemental cycling), introduction to geochemistry (relationships and migration ofelements, elements in geochemical cycle, geochemical mobility and environments), types of geochemical surveys (Reconnaissance, Follow-upand Detailed), Rock, Soil, water and Stream Sediment surveys (sample collection, preparation, analysis and interpretation), Applications inmineral exploration (Gem, Gold, etc).

Geophysics: Introduction to global geophysics, geophysical survey design, concept, theory and mechanism of following geophysical techniquesi) Gravity methods ii) Magnetic method iii) Seismic method iv) Electromagnetic methods; Self potential and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) v)Electrical method; resistivity induced polarization. Applications in mineral exploration.

Practical/ Field work/ Assignments

Planning a geochemical survey

Planning a geophysical survey

Code ER 5302 Title Drilling, Borehole Logging and Reserve Estimation


Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to select sampling methods, drilling methods, logging of borehole samples and estimatemineral reserves

Outline Syllabus

Sampling, sample preparation, splitting, analytical methods, pitting and trenching, auger drilling, rotary, percussion and diamond core drilling,

logging of borehole samples, selection of borehole locations and patterns, ore reserve estimation and grade calculations, the JORC code, tonnagecalculation methods.


logging of borehole samples

Ore reserve estimation and grade calculations


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Code ER 5303 Title Excavation Engineering


Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to select the suitable explosive, design drilling method and drilling parameters, select themethod of excavation and design suitable support system.

Outline Syllabus

Types and classification of excavation: Role, service life, excavation stages in the mining process Methods of Excavation : Drilling and blasting (full face and partial), boringDrilling and Blasting: rotary/ percussion/ diamond drilling. Drilling machinery for different types of excavationRock Blasting: cut-hole-round, distribution of charge/ cut-hole-round/ relieves and contour holesMuck removal : Methods machinery and integration with the overall transport system of the mineVentilation: ventilation specifics and integration with the central mine ventilation system

Supports : Design, types of supports(timber, rock-bolting, shortcreting, reinforced concrete, steel )

Furnishing: Furnishing of excavation


Selection of type of excavation given the ore-body parameters and required plant and mechinary

Code ER 5304 Title Explosive Engineering and Rock Blasting


Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to select the suitable explosive and design of rock blasting.

Outline Syllabus

Explosives chemistry, types and characteristics of explosives, mechanism of rock breakage, initiation systems and blasting patterns, bench blasting and controlled parameter, special types of blasting/ pre-splitting/ cautious blasting/ demolition of structures etc.


Blasting impacts and mitigation, measurement and evaluation


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Code ER 5305 Title Mining and Mineral Transport


Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to develop a suitable mining method and mineral transport devices for the extraction of amineral deposit,

Outline Syllabus

Surface mining methods : placer deposit and open pit mining method of mining and mine scheduling, different types of motive power used insurface mining, productivity and maintenance of heavy earth moving machinery, hydraulic mineral transport, pneumatic mineral transport andsafety aspects in surface mining.Underground mining methods : Cut & Fill method, Shrinkage stoping,Board and pillar method - design and development, pillar extraction bycaving and stowing using various techniques, supports, Long wall method - advance and retreat, shear and plough faces, Design of long wallworkings, Thick seam mining, problems and special methods like gallery blasting, sub-level caving, horizon mining, contiguous, hydraulicmining, underground coal gasification. Safety aspect in underground mining.Solution mining : surface and undergroundOff-shore mining methods: dredging, transportation and safety aspects of offshore mining.Mine ventilation: Underground atmosphere; Heat load sources and thermal environment, air cooling; Mechanics of air flow, distribution,natural and mechanical ventilation; Mine fans and their usage; Auxiliary


Design a suitable mining method using given parameters

Design a mine ventilation system

Code ER 5306 Title Mine Management and Entrepreneurship


Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to identify mineral industry involvement in national economy, apply scientificmanagement techniques in mining industry, plan mining work schedule effectively and evaluate finance condition of the company.

Outline Syllabus

Mine management: History and development of mine management, Principles of scientific management, Functions of management,Organization structure of a mine and a mining company, Time and work study, Balance sheet and profit and loss accounts, Human ResourcesManagement, Industrial relations, Trade union and workers participation in management, Industrial psychology, Operations research.Mine Legislation and entrepreneurship: National mineral policy (Mining, Explosive and environmental acts) , Conservation of minerals,Royalty and taxation, mining licenses, Pricing and sales of minerals, marketing and inventory, costing, wages and incentives.


Designing and organizational structure for a given mining project

Preparation of mine financial report


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Code ER 5390 Title Mine Visits and Mineral Exploration Field Camp

Credits 1.0 Lectures hours - Practical/ Field work/ Assignments hours 28

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to apply geochemical and geophysical techniques for mineral exploration

Outline Syllabus


Semester 2 (Field Camp & Mine Visits)

An approved comprehensive field work done with a group of maximum of 5 candidates under the supervision of a staff member.

1. Geochemical methods in mineral exploration

2. Geophysical methods in mineral exploration

3. Mine visits

Evaluated by;

Group field report and presentation (30%)

Individual field written examination (70%)

Code ER 5391 Title Design Project

Credits 4.0 Lectures hours - Practical/ Field work/ Assignments hours -

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to apply acquired knowledge and skills for solving problems related with mining andmineral exploration

Outline Syllabus

This is two semester course

Semester 2 and Semester 3

An approved comprehensive design project on mining or mineral exploration done with a group of maximum of 5 candidates under thesupervision of a senior staff member.


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Code ER 6399 Title Research Dissertation

Credits 20.0 Lectures hours - Practical/ Field work/ Assignments hours -

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to develop solutions through research for problems and shortcomings in mining andmineral exploration, Produce scientific publication on outcome of the research.

Outline Syllabus

An approved individual comprehensive research, done under the supervision of a staff member, and to be evaluated by a dissertation and an oralexamination.

The period not less than 09months on a part time basis or 04 months on a full time basis.

Code ER 5331 Title Minerals and Economic Mineral Deposits


Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to identifying rocks and minerals and recognizing economic minerals/deposits.

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to crystallography and mineralogy, chemistry of minerals, physical properties of minerals, genesis of minerals, classification(silicate and non silicate minerals), identification of common economic minerals and mineral sands.

Introduction to petrology, rock cycle, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.

Introduction to economic minerals, metallic and non metallic minerals, ores and ore deposits, genesis and mode of occurrence of mineraldeposits, tectonics and mineralization, classification of mineral deposit(magmatic, sedimentary, metamorphic and metasomatic), mineraldeposits of Sri Lanka.


Physical properties of rocks and minerals, identification of common rocks, economic minerals and mineral sands


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Code ER 5332 Title Mine Feasibility and Planning


Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to identify economic and technical feasibility of mining an ore reserve, design layout ofthe mine site, propose a suitable mine opening methods, develop work schedule.

Outline Syllabus

Mine feasibility study: Technical and economical feasibility studies, preparation of mining projects feasibility and detailed project reports,mineral project evaluation and selection criteria, value of minerals, cash flow, risk factor, inflation, sources of funding, government policies, ore

block modeling and planning for closure.

Planning for mining: Lay out , mine openings , optimization of mining parameters, planning of production capacities, selection ofequipment,


Carryout a feasibility study for the extraction of mineral deposit based on the given data.

Code ER 5333 Title Rock Slope Engineering


Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to identify unstable slopes, design and stabilizing of slopes. Plan and carry outmonitoring and warning programmes for unstable slopes.

Outline Syllabus

Introduction: Rock mass in nature, Rock slope engineering in Civil and Mining engineering works, Types of slope movements, Economic and planning considerations.

Rock mass data collection and representation: Surface Data, Sub-surface investigations (Direct methods and indirect method), Graphicalrepresentation of rock mass data.

Engineering characteristics of rock mass in slopes: Shear strength characteristics of rock, Ground water in rock mass, Basic mechanics ofslope failure.

Rock slope stability analysis: Plane failure, Wedge failure, Circular failure, Toppling failure.

Methods of stabilization and design of rock slopes: Sub-surface drainage, Rock anchors, Retaining structures, Change of rock slope, Methodsof protection against rock falls.

Instrumentation and monitoring: Types and use of instruments, Monitoring and warning,


Rock slope stability analysis (Plane failure, Wedge failure)


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Code ER 5334 TitleSurface and Underground Mine Surveying


Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to plan and carry out surface and underground surveying, identify and correct errors inmeasurements.

Outline Syllabus

Tachometric survey: Application and limitation, principles and methods, analectic lens, reduction of stadia notes, errors.

Triangulation survey: Principles, classification, triangulation survey, base line measurements and corrections, base networks, Problems.

Curve ranging: Linear and angular methods of setting out of simple curves, requirements and functions of a transition curve.

Open cast survey: Principles, methods and survey network, Calculation of areas and volumes, mid ordinate and average ordinate, trapezoidal

method, Simpson method, contour method.

Correlation survey: Principles, Classification, Methods, Shaft Plumbing, Assumed Bearing, Weisback Triangle, Coplanning, Weisback

quadrilateral, Problems on correlation survey etc. and degree of accuracy.

Stope surveying: Definition, methods: Tape triangulation, Ray, steeply dipping ore bodies, moderately dipping ore bodies, degree of accuracy.

Subsidence survey: Principles, method and degree of accuracy, underground traversing, setting out gradients in tunnels and adits, Mine plans

and sections, duties and responsibilities of surveyors care and precaution in storage statutory responsibilities.

Theory of errors: Introduction to errors and its theory, propagation of errors, their prevention and elimination, methods of least square and its

application probable errors of single observation and most probable value, weight and weighted observations and their probable errors.


Surface surveying and plotting and Underground surveying and plotting

Code ER 5335 Title Groundwater Exploration and Water Wells


Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to identify potential groundwater locations, design and develop wells.

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to groundwater, occurrence of groundwater, geology and groundwater, groundwater movement, well hydraulics, groundwaterenvironments, surface and subsurface investigation of groundwater, application of resistivity method on groundwater exploration, interpretationof resistivity graphs and identifying groundwater favorable locations using master curves and IX1D software, well drilling, design &development, well and aquifer tests, pumping equipment and water supply, quality of groundwater, groundwater treatment, protection of wells,well rehabilitation, artificial recharge of groundwater, management of groundwater.


Resistivity survey for groundwater exploration (Field work, report and presentation)

Analysis of well and aquifer test data


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Code ER5336 Title Marine Mineral Resources and Offshore Exploration


Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to get a clear knowledge on marine mineral resources in Sri Lankan Exclusive EconomicZone and carry out offshore mineral exploration

Outline Syllabus

The physiography of the ocean floor continental shelf, continental slope, abyssal plain, origin of the ocean basin--continental drift, sea-floorspreading, the geomagnetic field, global plate tectonics, Sea surface temperature (SST), thermocline, salinity, halocline, density, pycnocline,gases in seawater, chemical techniques, amount of light penetration. Waves in the ocean--properties of ocean waves, wind-generated waves,wave motions. Tides--tidal characteristics, equilibrium theory of tides , dynamic theory of tides.. The dynamic shoreline: water movement(breaking waves, wave shoaling, longshore currents), beaches (beach profiles (storm and swell), sand budget), coastal dunes (morphology,vegetation, dunes as a natural barrier), barrier islands, cliffed coast, deltas, etc. Ocean hydrodynamic modeling. Ocean sedimentation, whyseabed mining? Advantages/disadvantages of ocean mining, mineral markets, political situation, the types of ocean minerals, exclusive economiczone. Deep seabed politics: law of the sea, Minerals of the deep seabed, placers and seabed metalics, construction aggregates, sea water as anore, industrial chemical material. Exploration at sea: offshore navigation, preparation of bathymetric maps, sediment sampling, drilling methods,seismic exploration, marine gravity, electrical, and radiometric methods.

Practical/ Field work/ Assignments Bathymetric Charts and Navigation, identification of important marine minerals, familiarizing with offshore sampling and explorationtechniques.

Code ER5337 Title Civil Engineering Practice for Mining Industry


Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to design structures associated with Mining and mineral exploration work, using currentdesign code of practice. Use current analysis and design software. Read and interpret the specifications and structural drawings.

Outline Syllabus

Geotechnical Engineering: Introduction to different foundation systems. Introduction to foundation design codes of practices and currentanalysis software (PLAXIS and PROKON).

Structural Engineering : Introduction to conceptual design of structures. Introduction to Element design using current design codes of practiceand analysis software (PROKON, SAP 2000, ETABS and SAFE). Introduction to structural detailing.

Construction Engineering : Introduction to Civil Engineering construction, such as tunneling, construction of retaining systems, dewatering,construction of logistic structures. Project planning and implementation.


Computer software hands-on sessions

Structural design and detail of real world problem coursework, Construction coursework on real world construction of a Mine.


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Code ER 5338 Title RS and GIS Techniques for Mineral Industry


Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to apply of RS and GIS techniques for mineral industry

Outline Syllabus

Principles of RS and GIS and GPS/ DGPS, Satellite image and aerial photo and digital image analysis and interpretation, Application of RS,GPS, GIS techniques in mineral exploration.


GPS for mapping/ surveying using handheld GPS and DGPS

Satellite image and Aerial photo interpretation

Preparation of spatial data base for Mineral exploration project

Code ER5339 Title Environmental Aspects of Mining


Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to identify environmental issues related to mining industry and plan mining operations in amore environmentally friendly manner.

Outline Syllabus

Global Environmental Problems, Environmental legislation and treaties, Case histories of negative impacts caused by some past mining

practices, Air, water, soil and noise pollution due to mining, Management of mining waste, Sustainable mining practices and global trends,Environmental and Social assessment processes, Cleaner production in mining, Environmental economics in mining


Case study on adverse impacts imparted on the environment due to mining (Field work, group report and presentation)


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Code ER5340 Title Petroleum Exploration and Well Drilling


Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to used knowledge and skills from the petroleum geology, geophysics and drillingtechniques for petroleum exploration and well drilling

Outline Syllabus

Sedimentary basins, structure and stratigrapy, How are oil and gas field formed? Petroleum system, source rocks, petroleum generation,migration, traps, reservoirs, Introduction to oil industry practices. How do we explore for oil and gas? geological mapping and surfacegeological sampling, geophysical methods, gravity, magnetic, resistivity, Seismic 2D and 3D, Seismic interpretation, drilling and explorationwell, well logging, Flow testing, fluid sample for PVT testing, how successful are we? How we know how much is there? Measurement unitsand nomenclature, appraising a discovery, estimating volumes of oil and gas in place, handling uncertainty. How do we produce it? Concept ofreserve, Primary, secondary and tertiary recover, field development concepts, best development plan, development wells and productionfacilities, reservoir monitoring and management. How do we transport? How do we refine it? Refining and marketing, petrochemicals, what isleft?


Identifying rocks, working with maps, log correlation,

Estimating volumes of oil and gas, evaluation oil field investment opportunities


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Eligibility and Performance Criteria for Postgraduate Diploma in Mining andMineral Exploration (Formulated under clause 6.3 of By-Law No. 50:2011)

1 Title of Diploma: Postgraduate Di ploma

1.1 Title of Award: Postgraduate Dipl oma in M ini ng and Mi neral Exploration

1.2 Programme Type : Taught Programme

1.3 Programme Mode : Part-time

2 Extended Eligibility Requirements

Minimum eligibility requirements, constrained as per clause 2.1 of the By Law No. 50:2011, and to be generallyused in advertising the course.

The selection of students to the Postgraduate Diplomas will be made by the Department of Earth ResourcesEngineering, in accordance with the following extended eligibility requirements, approved by the Senate.

2.1 The Degree of Bachelor of the Science of Engineering of the University of Moratuwa specializing in aMining & Minerals Engineering/ Earth Resources Engineering;

2.2 Any other engineering degree of at least four years duration, from a recognised University, in a field ofMining/ Geology/ Earth Resources as may be approved by the Senate;

2.3 Any other science or technology degree of at least four years duration, from a recognised University, in afield of Mining/ Earth Resources/ Earth science/ Geology/ Natural Resources and a minimum of one year ofrecognized appropriate experience, as may be approved by the Senate;

2.4 Any other engineering, science or technology degree of at least three years duration, from a recognisedUniversity, in a field of Mining/ Earth resources/Earth science/ Geology/ Natural Resources and a minimumof two years of recognized appropriate experience, as may be approved by the Senate;

2.5 Any recognized category of membership of a recognized Professional Institute in a relevant field, obtainedthrough an academic route, with a minimum of three year of recognized appropriate experience obtainedafter the membership, as may be approved by the Senate.

3 Participation in the Academic Programme:

3.1 80% attendance is usually required in lectures, as specified under clause 4.1(a) of the By-Law.

3.2 Participation is compulsory in assignments, as specified under clause 4.1(b) of the By-Law.

3.3 Undertaking research in a specific area is compulsory, as specified in clause 4.1(c) of the By-Law.

3.4 The Postgraduate Diploma programme is expected to be completed in the normal duration, but may go ontill the permitted duration of study without the need of an extension as specified under section 5 of the By-Law.

3.5 It is the responsibility of the student to obtain an extension to the permitted duration, through the Head ofDepartment. Such requests to extend the duration will be taken, considering the progress of the student atthe time of request.

3.6 Prior approval must be obtained in writing from the University, with the necessary documentation, for leaveof absence (as defined by the Senate). Only such leave will be considered for any official purpose, such asconsidering a subsequent attempt as a first attempt.

3.7 Only approved leave obtained on medical grounds will be normally be considered by the Senate in

extending the maximum duration of study.


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4 Evaluation and Grading

4.1 The performance of each student in each module will be evaluated by continuous assessment (CA) and end-of-semester examination (WE).

4.2 The CA component in a module normally carries a weightage of not less than 30% and not more than 60%of the total marks.

4.3 The continuous assessment of a student may be based on a specified combination of assignments including

coursework, project work, design project work, laboratory work, tutorials, field trips, field camps, quizzes, presentations, term papers and participation in the course activities.

4.4 Each Candidate should obtain at least 40% from each of CA and WE components to obtain a pass grade amodule.

4.5 Grade C+ or above is required to earn credit for and pass a module.

4.6 A student failing to reach 40% in one of CA or WE components receives an incomplete grade I, and isrequired to repeat only the failed component/s as a repeat candidate to complete the module.

4.7 A student obtaining at least 40% in each of CA and WE components but fails to pass a module receives anincomplete grade I, and is required to repeat either of the component/s as a repeat candidate to complete themodule.

4.8 A student failing to reach 40% in both CA and WE components receives an F grade, and must repeat bothcomponents in order to upgrade the result.

4.9 The grades F or I can be improved up to a C+ grade and considered for calculating the GPA. Students whowish to upgrade need to complete their examinations and obtain the upgraded grade before the relevant final

board of examiners after the graduation requirements are met.

4.10 The grade achieved for each module will be entered on the students permanent record in the registry. Thegrade at the first attempt or the improved grade earned at a subsequent attempt, if any, will be recorded.

4.11 Except when an Academic Concession has been granted, the highest grade obtainable at a repeat attempt isthe grade C+ and it will be used for calculating Grade Point Average (GPA).

4.12 Grade N signifies an Academic Concession granted, in the event a student is unable to sit for the WE due toillness or other compelling reason accepted by the Senate. In such instances the student must make anappeal, with supporting documents, to the Director Postgraduate Studies for an Academic concession.

4.13 Letter grades based on the Grade point system and corresponding description, as illustrated in the Table 5.1will be used to express the performance at each module. Benchmark percentages are given for the guidanceof the examiner and may be changed upwards or downwards by the moderator in consultation with theexaminer.

Table 5.1 Grading System

BenchmarkPercentage Grade

GradePoint Description

85 and above A+ 4.275 to 84 A 4.0 Excellent

70 to 74 A- 3.765 to 69 B+ 3.360 to 64 B 3.0 Good55 to 59 B- 2.750 to 54 C+ 2.3 Pass

I 0.0 Incomplete

F 0.0 Fail N --- Academic Concession


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4.14 The Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated based on the summation of Grade Points earned for allmodules registered for credit (except those awarded with academic concession or withdrawn) weightedaccording to number of credits, as follows.

where n i is the number of credits for the ith module and g i is the grade points earned for that module.

4.15 The GPA is rounded to the nearest second decimal place and reported on the transcript.

5 Academic Concession

5.1 A student who has missed a WE or any other course requirements because of illness or other compellingreason may appeal with supporting documents to the Director Postgraduate Studies through the Head ofDepartment for an Academic Concession. In case of an examination, the student should submit anapplication with supporting documents within two weeks from the date of an examination. In instanceswhere a student misses any other course activity such as CA, the student should submit the application withsupporting documents before the last date of academic activities of the relevant semester or term.

5.2 An Academic Concession may be granted for medical reasons and other exceptional circumstances subjectto the approval by the Senate of the University.

6 Graduation Requirements

6.1 A candidate is deemed to have passed the Postgraduate Diploma if candidate has successfully completed atleast 40 credits including:a) subjects specified under clause 4.1 (a) of the Bylaw;

b) assignments specified under 4.1(b) of the Bylaw; and

c) project specified under 4.1(c) of the Bylaw.6.2 If the student is unsuccessful in any of the parts 6.1a, 6.1b, or 6.1c above, the student may be re-examined.

6.3 Classes will not be awarded.

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i i n

g n GPA


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Eligibility and Performance Criteria for Master of Science in Mining andMineral Exploration (Formulated under clause 6.3 of By-Law No. 49:2010)

1 Title of Degree: M aster of Science

1.1 Title of Award: M aster of Science in M ini ng and Mineral Exploration

1.2 Programme Type : A 1.3 Programme Mode : Part-time

2 Extended Eligibility Requirements

Minimum eligibility requirements, constrained as per clause 2.1 of the By Law No. 49:2010, and to be generallyused in advertising the course.

The selection of students to the Masters degree programme will be made by the Department of Earth ResourcesEngineering, in accordance with the following extended eligibility requirements, approved by the Senate.

2.1 The Degree of Bachelor of the Science of Engineering of the University of Moratuwa specializing in aMining & Minerals Engineering/ Earth Resources Engineering;

2.2 Any other engineering degree of at least four years duration, from a recognised University, in a field ofMining/ Geology/ Earth Resources as may be approved by the Senate;

2.3 Any other science or technology degree of at least four years duration, from a recognised University, in afield of Mining/ Earth Resources/ Earth science/ Geology/ Natural Resources and a minimum of one year ofrecognized appropriate experience, as may be approved by the Senate;

2.4 Any other engineering, science or technology degree of at least three years duration, from a recognisedUniversity, in a field of Mining/ Earth resources/Earth science/ Geology/ Natural Resources and a minimumof two years of recognized appropriate experience, as may be approved by the Senate;

2.5 Any recognized category of membership of a recognized Professional Institute in a relevant field, obtained

through an academic route, with a minimum of three year of recognized appropriate experience obtainedafter the membership, as may be approved by the Senate.

3 Participation in the Academic Programme:

3.1 80% attendance is usually required in lectures, as specified under clause 4.1.1(a) of the By-Law.

3.2 Participation is compulsory in assignments, as specified under clause 4.1.1(b) of the By-Law

3.3 Undertaking research in a specific area is compulsory, as specified in clause 4.1.1(c) of the By-Law.

3.4 The Masters degree programme is expected to be completed in the normal duration, but may go on till the permitted duration of study without the need of an extension as specified under section 5 of the By-Law.

3.5 It is the responsibility of the student to obtain an extension to the permitted duration, through the Head ofDepartment. Such requests to extend the duration will be taken, considering the progress of the student atthe time of request.

3.6 Prior approval must be obtained in writing from the University, with the necessary documentation, for leaveof absence (as defined by the Senate). Only such leave will be considered for any official purpose, such asconsidering a subsequent attempt as a first attempt.

3.7 Only approved leave obtained on medical grounds will be normally be considered by the Senate inextending the maximum duration of study.


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4 Evaluation and Grading

4.1 The performance of each student in each module will be evaluated by continuous assessment (CA) and end-of-semester examination (WE).

4.2 The CA component in a module normally carries a weightage of not less than 30% and not more than 60%of the total marks.

4.3 The continuous assessment of a student may be based on a specified combination of assignments including

coursework, project work, design project work, laboratory work, tutorials, field trips, field camps, quizzes, presentations, term papers and participation in the course activities.

4.4 Each Candidate should obtain at least 40% from each of CA and WE components to obtain a pass grade fora module.

4.5 Grade C+ or above is required to earn credit for and pass a module.

4.6 A student failing to reach 40% in one of CA or WE components receives an incomplete grade I, and isrequired to repeat only the failed component/s as a repeat candidate to complete the module.

4.7 A student obtaining at least 40% in each of CA and WE components but fails to pass a module receives anincomplete grade I, and is required to repeat either of the component as a repeat candidate to complete themodule.

4.8 A student failing to reach 40% in both CA and WE components receives an F grade, and must repeat bothcomponents in order to upgrade the result.

4.9 The grades F or I can be improved up to a C+ grade and considered for calculating the GPA. Students whowish to upgrade need to complete their examinations and obtain the upgraded grade before the relevant final

board of examiners after the graduation requirements are met.

4.10 The grade achieved for eac h module will be entered on the students permanent record in the registry. Thegrade at the first attempt or the improved grade earned at a subsequent attempt, if any, will be recorded.

4.11 Except when an Academic Concession has been granted, the highest grade obtainable at a repeat attempt isthe grade C+ and it will be used for calculating Grade Point Average (GPA).

4.12 Grade N signifies an Academic Concession granted, in the event a student is unable to sit for the WEcomponent due to illness or other compelling reason accepted by the Senate. In such instances the studentmust make an appeal, with supporting documents, to the Senate through the Director Postgraduate Studiesfor an Academic concession.

4.13 Letter grades based on the Grade point system and corresponding description, as illustrated in the Table 5.1will be used to express the performance at each module. Benchmark percentages are given for the guidanceof the examiner and may be changed upwards or downwards by the moderator in consultation with theexaminer.

Table 5.1 Grading System

BenchmarkPercentage

Grade GradePoint

Description

85 and above A+ 4.275 to 84 A 4.0 Excellent

70 to 74 A- 3.765 to 69 B+ 3.360 to 64 B 3.0 Good55 to 59 B- 2.750 to 54 C+ 2.3 Pass

I 0.0 Incomplete

F 0.0 Fail

N --- Academic Concession


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4.14 The Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated based on the summation of Grade Points earned for allmodules registered for credit (except those awarded with academic concession or withdrawn) weightedaccording to number of credits, as follows.

where n i is the number of credits for the ith module and g i is the grade points earned for that module.

4.15 The GPA is rounded to the nearest second decimal place and reported on the transcript.

5 Academic Concession

5.1 A student who has missed a WE or any other course requirements because of illness or other compellingreason may appeal with supporting documents to the Director Postgraduate Studies through the Head ofDepartment for an Academic Concession. In case of an examination, the student should submit anapplication with supporting documents within two weeks from the date of an examination. In instanceswhere a student misses any other course activity such as CA, the student should submit the application withsupporting documents before the last date of academic activities of the relevant semester or term.

5.2 An Academic Concession may be granted for medical reasons and other exceptional circumstances subjectto the approval by the Senate of the University.

6 Graduation Requirements

6.1 A candidate is deemed to have passed the Masters Degree if candidate has successfully completed at least60 credits including:

a) subjects specified under clause 4.1.1(a) of the Bylaw;

b) assignments specified under 4.1.1(b) of the Bylaw; and

c) project specified under 4.1.1 of the Bylaw (c).

6.2 If the student is unsuccessful in any of the parts of 6.1 the student may be re-examined.

6.3 Classes will not be awarded.

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Resource Personnel

University of Moratuwa

Prof. PGR Dharmaratne

B.A.Sc. (Hons) (S.L.), M.Sc. (New Castle), Ph.D. (Leeds), F.I.M.M.(U.K), M.I.M.M(U.K.), F.I.E.(S.L.), C.Eng.F.G.A. (U.K.), F.G.G. (Ger.)

Prof. UGA PuswewalaB.Sc.Eng. (Hons) (Moratuwa), M.Eng. (AIT), Ph.D.(Manitoba), C.Eng, M.I.E. (S.L.)

Dr. DMDOK DissanayakaB.Sc.Eng.(Hons) (Moratuwa), Ph.D.(Seoul), C.Eng., M.I.E.(S.L.)

Mr. S WeerawarnakulaB.Sc. (S.L.), M.Phil.(Ibadan)

Mr. PVA Hemalal

M.Sc (Hons) Min. Eng. (USSR), MEE(SL), FIMMM(UK), C.Eng.(UK)

Dr. (Mrs.) SCS KarunaratneB.Sc.Eng.(Hons) (Moratuwa), M.Sc.(Saitama),Ph.D.(Saitama), MASCE(USA), C.Eng.,M.I.E.(S.L.)

Dr. AMKB AbeysingheB.Sc.(Hons)(Peradeniya), M.Sc. (AIT), Ph.D (Saga)

Dr. NP Ratnayaka

B.Sc.(Hons)(Peradeniya), M.Sc.(Shimane), Ph.D (Hokkaido)

Dr. HMR PremasiriB.Sc.(Hons)(Peradeniya), M.Phil.(Moratuwa) Ph.D (Keele)

Mr. LPS Rohitha

B.Sc.Eng.(Hons)(Moratuwa), M.Sc. (Moratuwa), M.Phil. (Moratuwa) AMIE(SL)

Mr. AVP Vijitha

B.Sc.Eng.(Hons)(Moratuwa), M.Sc.(NTNU Norway)

Visiting Staff

Mr.WJBS Fernando.B.Sc.Eng.(Hons), M.Phill (Moratuwa)C.Eng, MIE(SL), MSSE(SL)

Mr. SU JayakodyB.Sc.Eng.(Hons), M.Eng (Saitama), MBA (Colombo), C.Eng, MIE(SL), MJSCE

Course Coordinator

Dr. AMKB AbeysingheB.Sc.(Hons)(Peradeniya), M.Sc. (AIT), Ph.D (Saga)


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Resource Personnel by Course Module

Code Module Resources PersonCore Modules

ER 5301 Application of geochemistry and geophysics in mineral

exploration

Mr. SW Weerawarnakula*

Dr. HMR PremasiriER 5302 Drilling, borehole logging and reserve estimation Dr. AMKB Abeysinghe

ER 5303 Excavation engineering Prof. PGR Dharmaratne*

Mr. PVA Hemalal

Mr. LPS Rohitha

ER 5304 Explosive engineering and rock blasting Prof. PGR Dharmaratne*

Mr. PVA Hemalal

ER 5305 Mining and mineral transport Mr. PVA Hemalal

ER 5306 Mine management and entrepreneurship Dr. DMDOK Dissanayaka*

Mr. PVA Hemalal

ER 5390 Mine visits and mineral exploration field camp Dr. AMKB Abeysinghe

ER 5391 Design project Prof. PGR Dharmaratne

ER 6399 M.Sc. Research Dissertation Dr. AMKB Abeysinghe

Optional Modules

ER 5331 Minerals and economic mineral deposits Mr. SW Weerawarnakula*

Dr. NP Rathnayake

ER 5332 Mine feasibility and planning Prof. PGR Dharmaratne*

Mr. PVA Hemalal

ER 5333 Rock slope engineering Prof. UGA Puswewala

ER 5334 Surface and underground mine survey Mr. LPS Rohitha*

Mr. AVP Vijitha

ER 5335 Groundwater exploration and water wells Dr. AMKB Abeysinghe

ER 5336 Marine mineral resources and offshore exploration Dr. NP Rathnayake

ER 5337 Civil engineering practice for mining industry Dr. (Mrs.) SK Karunaratnne*

Mr. WJBS Fernando

Mr. SU Jayakody

ER 5338 RS & GIS techniques for mineral industry Dr. HMR Premasiri

ER 5339 Environmental aspects in mining Dr. (Mrs.) SK Karunaratnne

ER 5340 Petroleum exploration and well drilling Dr. NP Rathnayake*

Mr. AVP Vijitha

* Module Coordinator

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