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Subject: Exploration of Mineral Deposits
Scholarity:
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2/1/2;
3.5 UC; 4th year/ 2nd semester
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Objectives:
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Deepning of
knowledge on the different tecniques of subsoil
exploration. Main phases of valorization of a
mineral deposit. Methods of exploration under
open sky. Methods of exploration of ornamental
rocks. Methods of underground exploration.
Analysis of environmental impact.
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Qualifications:
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Development of
relationship capacities and application of given
concepts. Development of practical capacities in
the resolution of problems on transportation and
ventilation and dimensioning of fire diagrams.
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Theoretical:
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Main phases of
valorization of a mineral deposit. Methods of
exploration under open sky: perforation,
escavation and transportation operations;
planning; exploitation methods of ornamental
rocks; introduction to underground exploration
methods: perforation, transportation, energy
and ventilation; dismounting methods; planning;
security; environmental impact.
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Theoretical
and Practical and Practical:
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Study visits to Portuguese companies; problem resolutions of
transportation and ventilation, dimensioning of
fire diagrams.
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Methodologies of
Teaching:
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Theoretical,
Theoretical and Practical, and Practical formal
classes. Study visits to Portugese companies.
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Evaluation:
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Written theoretical exame (60%) and written
practical exame (40%).
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Pre-requirements:
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Mineral
Deposits, Mechanics of the Soils, Apllied
Geophysics II.
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