Yashar Pourrahimian, PhD, PEng
Fall Term 2024 (1890)
MIN E 413 - Surface Mining Methods and Operations Management
3 units (fi 8)(FIRST, 3-0-3/2)
Principles and application of surface mining methods (mechanical, aqueous, and continuous surface mining methods). Production and productivity considering the generation of mine specific landform structures. Loading and hauling systems. Water drainage systems. Haul road design and maintenance. Waste dump and tailings facility design and management. Closure and reclamation. Prerequisites: MIN E 310, 330, 323, and 325.
LECTURE A1 (46648)
2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
TR 09:30 - 10:50
LAB D51 (46647)
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-13
F 14:00 - 16:50
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-27
F 14:00 - 16:50
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-11
F 14:00 - 16:50
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-25
F 14:00 - 16:50
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-08
F 14:00 - 16:50
2024-11-29 - 2024-11-29
F 14:00 - 16:50
MIN E 610 - Principles of Mining Engineering
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Principles and fundamental subjects in Mining Engineering at the advanced level: definition of the terms used in mining, particularly those that are specific to either mines or minerals. Definition of mineral resource, reserve, and stages of mining based on applicable standards. Classification of mining methods, mining process, and selection of mining equipment. Waste dump design and management.
LECTURE A1 (52914)
2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
TR 12:30 - 13:50
Winter Term 2025 (1900)
MIN E 403 - Mine Design Project II
3 units (fi 8)(SECOND, 1-1S-6)
Second phase of a dynamic scenario-based mine feasibility study from exploration through operations to final mine closure plan. This course follows MIN E 402 with detailed mine plans and equipment selection, manpower, ventilation, processing, environment and economic analyses. Prepare regular team reports and presentations. Present findings during an industry seminar. Weekly seminars with instructor and industry experts. Prerequisite: MIN E 402. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students.
LECTURE B1 (71920)
2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
T 13:00 - 13:50
LAB H1 (71910)
2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
MR 14:00 - 16:50
SEMINAR J01 (72116)
2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
01:00 - 01:00