Course Introduction

Stereographic Projections

Version: 09 August 2006

Grazyna Chrobok M.Eng.

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Objectives

This course presents the principles and application of stereographic projections, illustrated by numerous interactive figures. The course is divided into three parts.

• Part 1 - Geological Structures introduces the concept of orientation of geological structures.

• Part 2 - Stereographic Projections demonstrates the principles of projecting the relative orientation of geological features onto a stereonet.

• Part 3 - Types of Failure shows the methodology of plotting, processing, and interpretation of structural geology data for the purpose of stability analysis of rock slopes.

Course Content

The course consists of 17 short sessions averaging less than 30 minutes duration each, supported by numerous interactive figures and exrcises, plus three interactive reviews that confirm the viewer's achievement of learning outcomes. The total duration of the course is approximately five hours.

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Learning Outcomes

Participants who successfully complete this course and the certification requirements will be able to perform the following:

• Identify and record strike and dip using the Right Hand Rule.

• Differentiate between polar and equatorial projections.

• Plot poles and planes representing geo-logical structures on stereonets.

• Plot strike, dip and dip direction of rock slopes on stereonets.

• Identify and analyse three types of rock slope failures in an open pit.

Course Requirements

Basic requirements for successful completion of this course include the following:

• High school science and mathematics.

• Introductory level experience of mining and geology.

Course Certification

This course qualifies for EduMine Certification. A certificate will be issued to an EduMine enrollee who registers for certification and successfully completes the certification requirements. The total certification fee for this course is Can$95.

0.5 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) will be awarded for successful completion of certification requirements for this course. EduMine meets the Criteria for Certification established by the Authorized Provider Commission of The International Association for Continuing Education and Training, 1620 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 615, Washington, DC 20006.

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UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

This course qualifies as online learning for the University of British Columbia - Certificate in Mining Studies in the Geotechnical and Rock Mechanics stream. Students who complete the certification requirements for this course may optionally register for the Certificate in Mining Studies program and complete the associated classroom component. For further information click UBC Certificate in Mining Studies.

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