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 EduMine Campus Rock Engineering for Surface Mining
A learning program for engineers and geologists involved in
mining operations, consulting and regulation
(revised June 2009)


This learning program is recommended for engineers and geologists involved in mining operations, consulting and regulation who wish to enhance and/or refresh their knowledge and expertise in the application of rock engineering principles and techniques to open pit mining and quarrying.
For a summary of each of the courses included in this program see the course listings below. For a more detailed description of each course click on a course title below to display the course introduction, which includes information on learning objectives, requirements, duration, structure, professional development and authors.
Students who successfully complete the certification requirements for each of the courses in the learning program receive a special program certificate.
You must be enrolled before you can register for a learning program (see enrollment information). Enrollment fees are not included in the certification fees listed below.

Learning Program: Rock Engineering for Surface Mining

Number of Courses: 6
Total Learning Commitment: 83hr
Total Certification Fees: Can$1030
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 8.3
Professional Development Hours (PDHs): 83

A course for mining and geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists that introduces the principles of modern rock engineering theory and practice. This course is the first in a suite of five Practical Rock Engineering courses (revised April 2007)... more ...

A course on the general elements of data collection for design of excavation in rock, primarily as related to mining. Applicable to open pit as well as underground excavations... more ...

This course presents the principles and application of stereographic projections, including geologic structures, stereographic projections and types of failure in rock slopes, illustrated by numerous interactive figures and examples... more ...

A course for mining and geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists on rock slope stability, rockfall hazards, and the application of probability and risk analysis. This course is the third in a suite of five Practical Rock Engineering courses (revised April 2007)... more ...

A course for geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists and mining engineers concerned with design and maintenance of benched excavations in rock for open pit mining and quarrying, including data collection and reduction, a statistical approach to failure analysis and design, and methods for stability improvement... more ...

A comprehensive course and technical reference for mine operators and consultants on the investigation, planning, design, operation and monitoring of mine dumps and a review and analysis of dump failures (formerly Mined Rock and Overburden Piles)... more ...


If you wish to register for this learning program, or have any questions regarding the program, contact Nina Albrecht at support@edumine.com or tel: (604) 683 2037.


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