Class Introduction Surface Mining ©2007 revised 2011 Dr. Bradley C Paul

First Things First (How Do I Grade) I do not use a curve I do not use a curve Fixed % Fixed % 90% + A 90% + A 80% + B 80% + B 70% + C 70% + C Gets ugly now below 70 and down to 60 D Gets ugly now below 70 and down to 60 D After that you flunk After that you flunk How hard am I on Grading How hard am I on Grading No one accuses me of being easy – most courses are fairly content heavy No one accuses me of being easy – most courses are fairly content heavy On the other hand my historical average GPA given is about 2.8 (B-) very few Fs only few Ds On the other hand my historical average GPA given is about 2.8 (B-) very few Fs only few Ds If you put forth an effort and attend regularly probably not going to deal with the unpleasant grades If you put forth an effort and attend regularly probably not going to deal with the unpleasant grades

Where do the Points Come From? 50% from Tests – 50% from Homework 50% from Tests – 50% from Homework Course has 3 units Course has 3 units Each has a test Each has a test While knowledge builds over time the tests are not considered comprehensive While knowledge builds over time the tests are not considered comprehensive The 3 rd test is the final The 3 rd test is the final No test is weighted any heavier than any other No test is weighted any heavier than any other Homework scores for each unit are averaged Homework scores for each unit are averaged Then the homeworks for the units are averaged Then the homeworks for the units are averaged Homework and Tests get an average Homework and Tests get an average Grade is issued on a % basis Grade is issued on a % basis

What Kinds of Tests Do You Give? Tests are open book, open notes, open calculator, open computer Tests are open book, open notes, open calculator, open computer No you cannot use anything to contact another human for answers (other than asking the teacher) No you cannot use anything to contact another human for answers (other than asking the teacher) Tests tend to be based on problems and case studies Tests tend to be based on problems and case studies Usually calculation based Usually calculation based

How Tuff is the Math in this Class? You need to be able to You need to be able to Add, subtract, multiply, divide, raise to a power Add, subtract, multiply, divide, raise to a power Do basic algebra on relatively simple formulas and equations Do basic algebra on relatively simple formulas and equations Helps to understand enough trig to know what a sin, cosine, and tangent are specifically for dealing with slopes Helps to understand enough trig to know what a sin, cosine, and tangent are specifically for dealing with slopes Need to be able to do a basic geometry for things such as volumes. Need to be able to do a basic geometry for things such as volumes. There is no calculus, no doing proofs, no trig identity stuff There is no calculus, no doing proofs, no trig identity stuff

What is the Subject Matter in This Course? Course is Divided into 3 Units Course is Divided into 3 Units Surface Mining Methods, Machinery, Procedures and Economic calculations Surface Mining Methods, Machinery, Procedures and Economic calculations Basic Blast Design and Layout Basic Blast Design and Layout Sizing and Selection of Truck and Shovel Fleets Sizing and Selection of Truck and Shovel Fleets We will use computer aided calculations including We will use computer aided calculations including Excel Spreadsheets (you will run prepared sheets most of the time – you won’t have to do a lot of original Excel work) Excel Spreadsheets (you will run prepared sheets most of the time – you won’t have to do a lot of original Excel work) Using MineSight® Package for Mine Planning Purposes Using MineSight® Package for Mine Planning Purposes Using FPC® by Caterpillar to size Truck Fleets Using FPC® by Caterpillar to size Truck Fleets

Text Books and Resources No Textbooks No Textbooks Saves you money Saves you money Also makes it critical to attend class Also makes it critical to attend class Lecture Material is posted on a course Website Lecture Material is posted on a course Website Reading materials from books are also posted Reading materials from books are also posted Some People Print Out Materials before class and then take their notes beside mine so they avoid desperate copy syndrome Some People Print Out Materials before class and then take their notes beside mine so they avoid desperate copy syndrome Mining Department has a computer lab Mining Department has a computer lab Make sure you have an account as this is critical on using the MineSight design package Make sure you have an account as this is critical on using the MineSight design package Course Materials are on the web Course Materials are on the web

Getting to the Web Site Can Start with the College Web Site Go to Departments and Centers

On the Departmental Web Page Click on Faculty And Staff

Pick the Nicest Faculty Member That’s me in case You need to be Told!

Select Courses

Takes You the Instructional Resource Area Class Times and Office Hours Contact Info

Can Find Reading Materials My alternative To having 3 $100 text books

Two Areas of Interest Materials Handling Manuals Surface Mining

Materials Included in the Reading Room

To Get to Course Notes

Pick Surface Mining From List Can also get Here by

Syllabus Stuff is on-line (no dead trees)

Most Important Spot

Whats Under Where We Are What lectures We are covering (can be Important if you Miss) Assignment Made and Due dates (no late Homework) Key Announcements (such as test Dates or problem Fixes)

Other Key Items Links to the Lecture Notes Links to Reading Materials