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Course Title
Code/No. Code/No. Th. Pr. Tr. Total
MINE SURVEYING MINE 401 401 ‫ﻩـ ﺕ‬ 2 2 3
Pre-requisites: MinE 301, CE 371
Course Role in Curriculum (Required/Elective): Required core course
Catalogue Description:
Triangulation figures (design, measuring and correction), Introduction to mine surveying,
Underground Traversing workings (design, measuring orientation connection and correction),
Apply the theory of errors and probability in mine survey, Computer application in mine survey,
application of mine survey in tunnels construction, exercise for contour map drawing.
Textbooks: (Author, Title, Pub., Staley, W.W., ―Introduction to Mine Surveying‖, 2nd. ED
year) 1996, Stanford University Press.
Course Notes: First day materials, Course project, Guide to
Supplemental Materials:
assignments
Course Learning Outcomes:
By the completion of the course the students should be able to:
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1 Recognize the tasks of mine surveyors.

2 Adjust surveying instruments to be suitable for underground works.
3 Design triangulation figures.
4 Solve for coordinates by the intersection and resection techniques.
5 Carry out rules of measurements in an underground traverse.
6 Apply the theory of errors and probability in mine survey.
7 Transfer a surface control point to underground traverses.
8 Use underground surveying for connecting two shafts or drifts.
9 Use underground surveying in tunnels construction.
10 Apply computer programs in contour maps drawing.
11 Design mine surveying project by using total station instrument.
Duration
Topics to be Covered:
in Weeks

1 Introduction to mine surveying, and discussed the responsibilities of mine

surveyors 1
2 Testing and adjusting surveying instruments (Levels & Theodolites) 1
3 Design and adjustment of Triangulation figures 1.5
4 Intersection and resection techniques in survey 0.5
5 Traversing in underground workings 2
6 Theory of errors and probability in mine survey 1.5
7 Mine orientation surveys 2.5
8 Connection surveying in underground working 1
9 Tunnel survey 1
10 Computer application in mine survey 1
11 Mine survey project. 1
Total weeks 14
Key Student Outcomes addressed by the course: (Put a √ sign)
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering √

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 an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
(b) √
interpret data
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
(c) within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams √
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
(h)
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
(k)
necessary for engineering practice.
Key Student Outcomes assessed in the course: (a); (b) ;(d)
Dr. Gamal S. Abdulhafeez
Email: gamalhaffez@yahoo.com
Instructor or course coordinator:
Mob.: 0596102475
Room, Building 42 B
Last updated: June, 2013

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