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Bachelor in Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering

General information

Official Code: L236
Acronym: L.EMG
Description: The Degree in Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering prepares students for an adequate knowledge of the fundamental and earth sciences, as well as of the transversal engineering technologies and technologies specific to mining engineering, which will be fundamental in subsequent study cycles and without which the student will not be able to develop the conceptual tools for a systemic understanding of the entire mining process, for building integrative visions of the main areas of the mining production cycle. In the first year, the basic scientific subjects required by the engineer are studied in the areas of mathematics, physics, chemistry and earth sciences (60 ECTS). In the second year, cross-cutting engineering topics are covered, such as the application of physics to materials or mathematics to calculus (60 ECTS). The third year covers basic mining technologies, such as unit operations and blasting/extraction (60 ECTS).

Certificates

  • Bachelor in Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering (180 ECTS credits)

Courses Units

Algebra

L.EA001 - ECTS

The promotion of logical reasoning, methods of analysis and the theoretical development of mathematical concepts is fundamental to support the study of the majority of course units along this programme of studies.

This course unit aims to introduce the basic fundamental concepts of Linear Algebra, Vector Algebra and Analytic Geometry.

The student must be acquainted with basic notions on trigonometry, real functions, plane analytic geometry, systems of linear equations and logic operations.

The scientific component is100%.


Mathematical Analysis I

EMG0002 - ECTS

This course unit is based on the understanding and application of a compact and synthetic operational language which is necessary to the (mathematical) development of fundamental concepts and themes during this Integrated Masters. It also acts as a link between the secondary and university education.
The themes taught in this course unit are considered a tool/language of reasoning organization, and consequently a basic support to the quantitative formulation of problems, which is a typical engineering exercise.

The aims of this course unit are:
Knowledge:
- Review of concepts such as number, function, succession, limit and derivative
- Introduction of the concept of integral;
- Operation of multivariable functions;

Comprehension:
- A coherent connection of mathematical concepts: derivative, differential and integral;
- Identification of situations of its application;
- Mathematical formulation of simple and concrete problems and operation of its symbolic representation;

Application:
- To apply the acquired knowledge in simple problems of physics and engineering in general;
- To use algebraic manipulators in the implementation and resolution of those problems.

Technical Drawing

L.EA003 - ECTS Introduction of the concept of standardization in general and its importance in Engineering. Acquisition of solid knowledge about object representation, in terms of their geometry and nominal dimensions. Development of spatial visualization and technical communication skills, through the reading of drawings in orthographic representation. Development of technical communication skills, through the execution of drawings in isometric representation. Introduction to the concepts of Geometric Product Specification (GPS), through the exploration of the concepts of tolerance and interchangeability and a developed study of dimensional tolerance. Transmission of basic concepts about standard general-purpose mechanical systems and components. Introduction to schematic drawing.

Introduction to Mining Engineering and Geo-Environment

EMG0032 - ECTS Integrate students within the scope of Mining and Geo-Environment Engineering. Motivate to understanding what the Mining Engineering and Geo-Environment is and its fundamental role in society; Raise awareness of the different scientific areas taught during the study cycle; Know a little about the Mining Engineering at FEUP and UP; Contact, by conducting Study Visits, with various activities and environments related to Mining Engineering and Geo-Environment; Enable the conceptualization, by practice, of basic principles of written and oral scientific communication in Engineering; Encourage teamwork; Promote a reflection on ethics of academic conduct, in particular with regard to plagiarism issues and ways of not practicing it, such as bibliographic referencing; Hold discussions with students of more advanced years and engineers already in professional activity.

Mineralogy and Petrology

EMG0031 - ECTS

Project FEUP

FEUP003 - ECTS
  • To welcome and integrate the new coming students.
  • To introduce the most important services of the campus
  • To teach “Soft Skills” and to stress their importance (soft skills: teamwork, communication, etc) 
  • To discuss a scientific Theme / Project of limited complexity in engineering areas.

Chemistry I

L.EMAT004 - ECTS

Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. Basic knowledge of chemistry is essential for students in many areas because chemistry is a science that is of vital importance to our world, whether in nature or in society. Chemistry has been, and remains, a principal agent in all areas of science and technology. In fact, chemical research and development in recent centuries have provided new materials that profoundly improved our quality of life, and helped advance technology in many ways.

OBJECTIVES Review and develop a clear and fairly comprehensive basic principle essential to the rational understanding of the physical and chemical behaviour of matter. Show the importance of chemistry in all its aspects: life, industry and society. Awareness, motivate and develop skills to work in the laboratory: correct handling of materials, equipment and simple experimental techniques.

 

Mathematical Analysis II

EMG0007 - ECTS OBJECTIVES:
To acquire theoretical and practical knowledge on the differential and integral calculus of scalar functions and vector functions of one or several variables and on some of their applications in engineering. To acquire an elementary knowledge in the resolution of differential equations. To develop competences in the areas of formulation, identification and modelling of engineering problems. To develop creative and critical thinking and for solving engineering problems.

Computers and Programming

EMG0008 - ECTS

Engineering computation problems frequently need original or taillored solutions.

Its design demands heuristics, algorithmic and programming skills.

 The course goals may be stated as:

  • Problem formulation, exploration, solution and formal resolution;
  • Reading and writing of structured formal languages;
  • basic imperative computer programming.

Physics I

L.EA009 - ECTS
  1. Present a detailed description of the basic concepts of Classic Mechanics and Waves with a special emphasis on the most essential aspects, trying to develop intuition and reasoning;
  2. To introduce the necessary mathematical tools;
  3. To develop the ability to apply mathematics to problems of the real world of physics and engineering;
  4. To include examples of application in order to show/emphasize the phisical meaning of the results. 

Geology

EMG0034 - ECTS
To introduce the main concepts and methods used in Geology that aims to provide a fundamental knowledge of the Earth system and its internal and external geodynamic processes, in order to enable both, the application of this knowledge in local and regional contexts, and the acquisition of field work methods.

Chemistry II

L.EMAT007 - ECTS

This course is a continuation of Chemistry I. Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. A basic knowledge of chemistry is essential for students in many areas, because chemistry is a science that is of vital importance to our world, whether in nature or in society. The chemistry has been, and remains, a principal agent in all areas of science and technology. In fact chemical research and development in recent centuries have provided new materials that profoundly improved our quality of life, and helped advance the technology in many ways.

OBJECTIVES

Review and develop a clear and fairly comprehensive basic principle essential to the rational understanding of the physical and chemical behavior of matter. Show the importance of chemistry in all its aspects: life, industry and society. Awareness, motivate and develop skills to work in the laboratory: correct handling of materials, equipment and simple experimental techniques.

 

Transferable skills: automated laboratory data acquisition

AADL01 - ECTS To promote competences on automation and data acquisition.

Transferable Skills: Professional Communication

CP01 - ECTS
  • Identify different styles of interpersonal relationships and determine the most adequate behavioral, attitudinal and relational factors for the efficiency of each professional communication situation.
  • Apply attitudes that generate satisfaction in the professional environment and practical communication techniques to manage interaction situations whose demands and/or difficulties imply a high level of control over the communication process.
  • Self-diagnose needs for the evolution of their communication potential and be aware of the changes to be promoted to ensure a strong proficiency in their communication performance in the exercise of professional functions in the areas of engineering and information, communication and electronics technologies.

Transferable Skills: Assembling and Testing Laboratory Facilities

MTIL01 - ECTS

This course unit aims to promote basic transversal skills for an engineer with responsibilities in a laboratory context, namely in topics related to the identification and use of materials and tools useful in the assembly and testing of laboratory facilities.

Competências Transversais para a Engenharia: Introdução ao Linux

CTEIL01 - ECTS

The objectives of this transversal skills curricular unit are:

  • Present the open source philosophy and its impact on software development;
  • Provide a comprehensive understanding of the Linux operating system and its basic principles;
  • Develop practical navigation and operation skills in the Linux environment;
  • Develop the ability to customize and optimize Linux systems for various applications;
  • Promote problem-solving skills in the management and troubleshooting of Linux operating systems.

In this way, it is intended that students recognize the advantages of customizing the operating system to meet specific needs and improve efficiency in its use as a work tool.

Swarm Robotics Competitions

CSR01 - ECTS
  • provide students with basic skills in the design, development and implementation of simple algorithms for cooperation and consensus of multiple agents with a special focus on robotic swarm competitions. Swarm intelligence and control algorithms have applications in many scientific fields, including, environmental, bioengineering, civil, data science, computer and information science, electrotechnics, physics, mechanics, nanotechnology and chemistry; what makes this topic cross-cutting.
  • prepare students for the robotics swarm competition, promoting the development of complementary skills (soft skills), namely: teamwork, cooperation, peer communication, time management, resource management, stress management.

Lifelong Employability

EAV1 - ECTS

Physics II

L.EA010 - ECTS To learn the basics of Electromagnetism, Electrical Circuits and Geometrical Optics. To develop physical reasoning skills. To improve on problem-solving methods. To get acquainted with the use of electrical measuring devices.

Introduction to data analysis in Excel

IADE01 - ECTS

In this training in transversal skills, students are expected to acquire skills in the use of Spreadsheets, in particular MS Excel, for solving management problems and analyzing large volumes of data, namely using data series available in Pordata, INE and others.

 

Introduction to data analysis in Python

IADP01 - ECTS Students are expected to acquire transversal skills in solving management problems and data analysis using the Python language and its libraries, namely using data series available at Pordata and INE.

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

IMQ01 - ECTS

Introduction to Robotics

IR01 - ECTS
The introduction to Robotics aims to allow the development of competences of development and integration of diverse knowledge in a very attractive way and based on practical work with real equipment. Understanding the working principle of various sensors and actuators and their application in real systems will broaden the understanding and attractiveness of Physics and Mathematics.

Introduction to programming languages is relevant in any engineering, technology and exact sciences course. By acquiring basic programming skills applied to robotics, students will increase their potential to develop applications that involve hardware and software/firmware; being so that this training in TC is transversal to several study areas.

It is also an objective of this course to promote the development of soft skills. Thus, it will be through group work to be developed on the subject matter taught and for the application of learning that students will have the opportunity to develop soft-skills such as the ability to work in a team and develop various roles and cooperation among team members.

The assessment will allow students to develop soft-skills in the areas of scientific report writing and communication/oral presentations with the defence of ideas and argumentation.

Fluid Mechanics

EMG0022 - ECTS

Objectives: Teaching the concepts, principles and fundamental theories that describe the behaviour of several types of flow phenomena. Teaching the theories and methods used in Hydraulic Engineering for the planning and design of flow control works and hydraulic structures. 

Decision Methods

L.EA020 - ECTS
BACKGROUND
This course focuses on the application of analytical methods to take better decisions and provides students with tools for modelling and optimization that will be very useful in various roles in several types of organizations (industry and services). contexts. It also emphasizes the importance of sustainability by integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure that the proposed solutions contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
The main objective of this course is to develop skills for analyzing a wide range of real-world situations by creating
models. These skills are based on identifying the key problem in an unstructured situation, developing a framework to analyze and address it, and applying analytical methods to solve it.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Endow the students with the skills to:
  • Identify and address decision problems in a skillful and
    structured manner;
  • Build models of decision problems;
  • Integrate sustainability considerations into decision
    models and align proposed solutions with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
  • Identify and use analytical methods to obtain solutions
    to the constructed models to support informed decisions;
  • Use computational tools to analyze and obtain solutions for the constructed models;
  • Extract information from the models and use it to
    communicate and motivate organizational change.

Numerical Methods

EMG0012 - ECTS

The course aims at providing the student with solid numerical methods foundations. It is topic oriented, covering numerical error analysis, algebraic and differential equation and systems solving, definite integration, non-linear optimization and curve fitting.

 

The student will be able to:



    • dentify numerical problems, choosing and implementing the right solution method, after doing numerical experimentation;

 

    • understand numerical methods in the context of engineering, working on examples from engineering practice;

 

  • criticise results, from the methodological, implementation and problem context points of view.

Mini projects on machine learning and control systems

MPSAC01 - ECTS
  • provide students with basic skills in the design, development and implementation of simple learning and control algorithms. The proposed algorithms make use of data to improve their performance and have applications in several scientific areas of engineering, including, environmental, bioengineering, civil, data sciences, computer and information sciences, electrotechnics, physics, mechanics, nanotechnology and chemistry; which makes this topic transversal.
  • prepare students to solve mini-projects in groups, promoting the development of complementary skills (soft skills), namely: teamwork, cooperation, peer communication, time management, resource management, stress management.

The Challenges of Sustainable Development

DDS01 - ECTS

This curricular unit (UC) has as its main objective the acquisition of skills on the fundamental aspects of the connection between Engineering and Sustainability and respective challenges. To that end, this UC addresses fundamental concepts about sustainability in its environmental, economic, and social aspects.

Natural radiation from geological materials

RNMOG - ECTS
The overall objective of this course is to train and raise the awareness of students to integrate and quantify natural radiation in environmental and occupational assessments.

Due to the emerging nature of the subject and its holistic approach, this training can be attended by any student regardless of the areas of technology, exact sciences and engineering.

Strength of Materials

EMG0037 - ECTS

Introduction to elastic structural mechanics. Introduction to basic principles of mechanics of materials.

SAFE - Chemical and biological safety in research laboratories

SAFE01 - ECTS
The general objectives of the training unit are:
- Train students who carry out activities in laboratories to act in accordance with safety standards. - Identify risks of accidents arising from the handling of toxic, corrosive and flammable agents, failures in laboratory infrastructure or operational conditions and ways to solve these problems. - Create and maintain standardized documents for use in laboratories.

Materials Characterization

EMG0018 - ECTS

The aim of this course is to provide general knowledge about different types of metallic and non metallic materials. Ornamental stones and industrial minerals will be focused in more detail. KNOWLEDGE : - Acquire general knowledge about the different kind of metallic and non metallic materials; - Know the properties and learn how to perform laboratory tests in order to achieve materials characterization; - Know the basic properties of different materials and their major applications; - Know how to "read" standard laboratory tests documents. COMPREHENSION - Make a connection between materials composition and structure with their properties; - Understand materials application based on their properties ; - Identify the general processes of production of different types of raw materials; - Identify materials basic properties. APPLICATION: - Using the knowledge acquired to carry out specific laboratory tests (standardized); - Type laboratory reports, in accordance with standards requests; - Research, documents production and oral presentation in order to develop students' public presentation and written and verbal communication skills. ANALYSIS: - Identify and make a decision of possible applications for a given material, based on their characterization; - Implement tests for CE mark certification.

Cartography, Topography and GIS

EMG0016 - ECTS

To acquaint students with the various existing available resources for georeferencing activities and engineering works including Cartography, Surveying and Geographic Information Systems.

CTSIG course will be ministered in two modules, namely:

Module of Mapping and Surveying (TC).

Module of Geographic Information Systems (SIG).

Module of Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM).

Transferable skills: automated laboratory data acquisition

AADL01 - ECTS To promote competences on automation and data acquisition.

Transferable Skills: Professional Communication

CP01 - ECTS
  • Identify different styles of interpersonal relationships and determine the most adequate behavioral, attitudinal and relational factors for the efficiency of each professional communication situation.
  • Apply attitudes that generate satisfaction in the professional environment and practical communication techniques to manage interaction situations whose demands and/or difficulties imply a high level of control over the communication process.
  • Self-diagnose needs for the evolution of their communication potential and be aware of the changes to be promoted to ensure a strong proficiency in their communication performance in the exercise of professional functions in the areas of engineering and information, communication and electronics technologies.

Transferable Skills: Assembling and Testing Laboratory Facilities

MTIL01 - ECTS

This course unit aims to promote basic transversal skills for an engineer with responsibilities in a laboratory context, namely in topics related to the identification and use of materials and tools useful in the assembly and testing of laboratory facilities.

Competências Transversais para a Engenharia: Introdução ao Linux

CTEIL01 - ECTS

The objectives of this transversal skills curricular unit are:

  • Present the open source philosophy and its impact on software development;
  • Provide a comprehensive understanding of the Linux operating system and its basic principles;
  • Develop practical navigation and operation skills in the Linux environment;
  • Develop the ability to customize and optimize Linux systems for various applications;
  • Promote problem-solving skills in the management and troubleshooting of Linux operating systems.

In this way, it is intended that students recognize the advantages of customizing the operating system to meet specific needs and improve efficiency in its use as a work tool.

Swarm Robotics Competitions

CSR01 - ECTS
  • provide students with basic skills in the design, development and implementation of simple algorithms for cooperation and consensus of multiple agents with a special focus on robotic swarm competitions. Swarm intelligence and control algorithms have applications in many scientific fields, including, environmental, bioengineering, civil, data science, computer and information science, electrotechnics, physics, mechanics, nanotechnology and chemistry; what makes this topic cross-cutting.
  • prepare students for the robotics swarm competition, promoting the development of complementary skills (soft skills), namely: teamwork, cooperation, peer communication, time management, resource management, stress management.

Lifelong Employability

EAV1 - ECTS

Environmental Geology

EMG0026 - ECTS
This course is structured in such a way as to appeal to the knowledge derived from the earth sciences subjects taught in the 1st and 2nd years allowing their conceptual consolidation. It focuses on the concept of territorial vulnerability to allow an analysis of the various environmental hazards, subdivided into natural and anthropogenic hazards, as well as those resulting from incorrect practices of space occupation above the earth's crust.
 

 

Guides on Contaminated Soils

GSC01 - ECTS The overall objective of this training is to capacitate students to identify and characterize anthropogenic contamination in multi-compartment environments.

The training will raise awareness and provide students with the methodologies to be followed when faced with a real situation of (in)visible pollution, as is the case of deep contamination affecting soils and groundwater.

Introduction to data analysis in Excel

IADE01 - ECTS

In this training in transversal skills, students are expected to acquire skills in the use of Spreadsheets, in particular MS Excel, for solving management problems and analyzing large volumes of data, namely using data series available in Pordata, INE and others.

 

Introduction to data analysis in Python

IADP01 - ECTS Students are expected to acquire transversal skills in solving management problems and data analysis using the Python language and its libraries, namely using data series available at Pordata and INE.

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

IMQ01 - ECTS To provide the minimum knowledge necessary to understand the fundamental concepts of Quantum Mechanics.

Introduction to Robotics

IR01 - ECTS

Robotics is a privileged means of applying engineering where knowledge of Mathematics, Physics, Electronics, Programming, etc. is combined; thus complementing the technical-scientific skills that are learned in the study programs that students of this training attend.

The introduction to Robotics aims to allow the development of skills for the development and integration of different knowledge in a very attractive way and based on practical work with real equipment. Understanding the working principle of various sensors and actuators and their application in real systems will broaden the understanding and attractiveness of Physics and Mathematics.

The introduction to programming languages ​​is something relevant in any engineering, technologies and exact sciences course. Students, by acquiring basic programming skills applied to robotics, will increase their potential to develop applications involving hardware and software/firmware; thus, this training in TC is transversal to several areas of study.

It is also the objective of this training to promote the development of soft skills. Thus, it will be through group work to be developed on the subject taught and for the application of learning that students will have the opportunity to develop soft-skills such as the ability to work in a team and develop various roles, cooperation between team members.

 

Statistical Methods

EMG0020 - ECTS

This UC aims to develop in students the ability to communicate accurate when referring to subjects that are based on concepts of Probability and Statistics. This UC also intends to develop a critical attitude when necessary to the analysis of statistical problems as well as the ability to apply the concepts acquired solving them. The acquisition of fundamental knowledge will give students the ability to acquire more advanced concepts that arise in the course and / or professional.

 

The scientific component is 100%.

Mini projects on machine learning and control systems

MPSAC01 - ECTS
  • provide students with basic skills in the design, development and implementation of simple learning and control algorithms. The proposed algorithms make use of data to improve their performance and have applications in several scientific areas of engineering, including, environmental, bioengineering, civil, data sciences, computer and information sciences, electrotechnics, physics, mechanics, nanotechnology and chemistry; which makes this topic transversal.
  • prepare students to solve mini-projects in groups, promoting the development of complementary skills (soft skills), namely: teamwork, cooperation, peer communication, time management, resource management, stress management.

The Challenges of Sustainable Development

DDS01 - ECTS

This curricular unit (UC) has as its main objective the acquisition of skills on the fundamental aspects of the connection between Engineering and Sustainability and respective challenges. To that end, this UC addresses fundamental concepts about sustainability in its environmental, economic, and social aspects.

SAFE - Chemical and biological safety in research laboratories

SAFE01 - ECTS
The general objectives of the training unit are:
- Train students who carry out activities in laboratories to act in accordance with safety standards. - Identify risks of accidents arising from the handling of toxic, corrosive and flammable agents, failures in laboratory infrastructure or operational conditions and ways to solve these problems. - Create and maintain standardized documents for use in laboratories.

Dynamical Systems

EMG0038 - ECTS To recall the concepts of function, independent variable, dependent variable
 To learn the concept of dynamical system
Classify the dynamical systems from the ODE and the initial conditions
 To recall the main analytical methods of solving 1s order ODE
 Analytically solve linear DEs of higher order than the first one
To learn how to operate with discrete dynamical systems and how to solve differences equations
To operate with integral transformations
To review the meaning of ODE
To identify order of a dynamical system
To distinguish between linear nonlinear, continuous discrete systems
To describe the methods applicable to the resolution of each DE and the differences
Mathematically translate a 1st order kinetic process
To interpret physically the solution of a DE and a difference equation
To use CAS in the implementation and resolution of DEs
To operate with complex abstract entities such as integral transformations

Data Acquisition and Statistical Analysis

EMG0025 - ECTS This course unit have four main aims:
- to acquire the fundamental technical notions and be capable of handling them;
- to be able to choose the adequate statistical or proto-statistical object considering the particular structure of information;
- to understand the algorithms used in data analysis and be capable of developing them using a simple spreadsheet;
- to understand the relationship between data analysis and traditional empirical research and the subjectivity related to the lack of incorporation of the studied phenomena in a reasoned and comprehensive scientific theory.

Transferable skills: automated laboratory data acquisition

AADL01 - ECTS To promote competences on automation and data acquisition.

Transferable Skills: Professional Communication

CP01 - ECTS
  • Identify different styles of interpersonal relationships and determine the most adequate behavioral, attitudinal and relational factors for the efficiency of each professional communication situation.
  • Apply attitudes that generate satisfaction in the professional environment and practical communication techniques to manage interaction situations whose demands and/or difficulties imply a high level of control over the communication process.
  • Self-diagnose needs for the evolution of their communication potential and be aware of the changes to be promoted to ensure a strong proficiency in their communication performance in the exercise of professional functions in the areas of engineering and information, communication and electronics technologies.

Transferable Skills: Assembling and Testing Laboratory Facilities

MTIL01 - ECTS

This course unit aims to promote basic transversal skills for an engineer with responsibilities in a laboratory context, namely in topics related to the identification and use of materials and tools useful in the assembly and testing of laboratory facilities.

Competências Transversais para a Engenharia: Introdução ao Linux

CTEIL01 - ECTS

The objectives of this transversal skills curricular unit are:

  • Present the open source philosophy and its impact on software development;
  • Provide a comprehensive understanding of the Linux operating system and its basic principles;
  • Develop practical navigation and operation skills in the Linux environment;
  • Develop the ability to customize and optimize Linux systems for various applications;
  • Promote problem-solving skills in the management and troubleshooting of Linux operating systems.

In this way, it is intended that students recognize the advantages of customizing the operating system to meet specific needs and improve efficiency in its use as a work tool.

Swarm Robotics Competitions

CSR01 - ECTS
  • provide students with basic skills in the design, development and implementation of simple algorithms for cooperation and consensus of multiple agents with a special focus on robotic swarm competitions. Swarm intelligence and control algorithms have applications in many scientific fields, including, environmental, bioengineering, civil, data science, computer and information science, electrotechnics, physics, mechanics, nanotechnology and chemistry; what makes this topic cross-cutting.
  • prepare students for the robotics swarm competition, promoting the development of complementary skills (soft skills), namely: teamwork, cooperation, peer communication, time management, resource management, stress management.

Rock Mass Exploitation

EMG0023 - ECTS

To present concepts and practical aspects of rock excavation for different purposes.

Lifelong Employability

EAV1 - ECTS

Management

EMG0039 - ECTS This course aims at developing management competencies, integrating a solid theoretical basis with case study analysis and discussion.

Introduction to data analysis in Excel

IADE01 - ECTS

In this training in transversal skills, students are expected to acquire skills in the use of Spreadsheets, in particular MS Excel, for solving management problems and analyzing large volumes of data, namely using data series available in Pordata, INE and others.

 

Introduction to data analysis in Python

IADP01 - ECTS Students are expected to acquire transversal skills in solving management problems and data analysis using the Python language and its libraries, namely using data series available at Pordata and INE.

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

IMQ01 - ECTS

Introduction to Robotics

IR01 - ECTS
The introduction to Robotics aims to allow the development of competences of development and integration of diverse knowledge in a very attractive way and based on practical work with real equipment. Understanding the working principle of various sensors and actuators and their application in real systems will broaden the understanding and attractiveness of Physics and Mathematics.

Introduction to programming languages is relevant in any engineering, technology and exact sciences course. By acquiring basic programming skills applied to robotics, students will increase their potential to develop applications that involve hardware and software/firmware; being so that this training in TC is transversal to several study areas.

It is also an objective of this course to promote the development of soft skills. Thus, it will be through group work to be developed on the subject matter taught and for the application of learning that students will have the opportunity to develop soft-skills such as the ability to work in a team and develop various roles and cooperation among team members.

The assessment will allow students to develop soft-skills in the areas of scientific report writing and communication/oral presentations with the defence of ideas and argumentation.

Mini projects on machine learning and control systems

MPSAC01 - ECTS
  • provide students with basic skills in the design, development and implementation of simple learning and control algorithms. The proposed algorithms make use of data to improve their performance and have applications in several scientific areas of engineering, including, environmental, bioengineering, civil, data sciences, computer and information sciences, electrotechnics, physics, mechanics, nanotechnology and chemistry; which makes this topic transversal.
  • prepare students to solve mini-projects in groups, promoting the development of complementary skills (soft skills), namely: teamwork, cooperation, peer communication, time management, resource management, stress management.

The Challenges of Sustainable Development

DDS01 - ECTS

This curricular unit (UC) has as its main objective the acquisition of skills on the fundamental aspects of the connection between Engineering and Sustainability and respective challenges. To that end, this UC addresses fundamental concepts about sustainability in its environmental, economic, and social aspects.

Geophysical Exploration

EMG0040 - ECTS

Provide students with an integrated view of various geophysical exploration methods and their geological context - theoretical bases, equipment, field procedures, data/signal processing/interpretation - allowing them, in the face of a concrete case study, to select the most appropriate method(s) and procedures in different fields of action, namely mining, geotechnical, geoenvironmental, archaeological and civil engineering/structures.

Natural radiation from geological materials

RNMOG - ECTS
The overall objective of this course is to train and raise the awareness of students to integrate and quantify natural radiation in environmental and occupational assessments.

Due to the emerging nature of the subject and its holistic approach, this training can be attended by any student regardless of the areas of technology, exact sciences and engineering.

SAFE - Chemical and biological safety in research laboratories

SAFE01 - ECTS
The general objectives of the training unit are:
- Train students who carry out activities in laboratories to act in accordance with safety standards. - Identify risks of accidents arising from the handling of toxic, corrosive and flammable agents, failures in laboratory infrastructure or operational conditions and ways to solve these problems. - Create and maintain standardized documents for use in laboratories.

Raw Materials and Waste Processing I

EMG0024 - ECTS

-Knowledge: Knowledge of basic sciences (chemistry, physics) applied to the characterization of particulate systems; - Comprehension: Recognize, describe and identify the unit operations involved in a reduction and classification of particle size. - Application: To discriminate the field of application of different technologies: to select the most appropriate technology for a particular case. - Analysis: To calculate the materials balance in steady-state using analytical, numerical and graphical methods for each unit operation. - Synthesis: Create and organize coherent process flowsheets for each unit operation and the process as a whole. Evaluation: Compare different process alternatives

Tunnelling and Underground Mining

EMG0041 - ECTS Following the unit of Rock Mass Exploitation, the discipline of Tunneling and Underground Mining constitute a deepening of the course matters, now from the perspective of its application to underground work.
The central theme of this Course is underground mining methods.
It is intended to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to participate in the exploitation of underground natural resources optimized by providing safe, effective use of resources and environmental concerns.

Soil Mechanics

L.EC029 - ECTS

RATIONALE:
All Civil Engineering works (buildings, bridges, roads, railways, tunnels, ports, dams, etc.) have their behaviour, and thus also their conception, design, construction and use, dependent on the mechanical and hydraulic behaviour of the soils and rocks grounds in sites that they interact. The large majority of these constructions is concentrated in the more densely populated areas, i.e. near the sea coast, on river banks or close to the river mouth, so in geologically recent areas where the Earth's surface is typically covered by weak soils, sometimes with large thickness.

OBJECTIVES:
To introduce the concepts, principles and fundamental theories, describing and explaining both the mechanical behaviour (in terms of strength and stiffness) and the hydraulic behaviour of soil masses, based on the conventional soil mechanics and the critical soil mechanics.

Metallogenesis

EMG0021 - ECTS

This course aims to consolidate the fundamental concepts of Economic Geology and Sustainability in mineral resources. Once a concentration is only possible thanks to the happy chaining several geological processes is an approach the main types of ore deposits.

Capstone Project

EMG0042 - ECTS - To apply the knowledge acquired during the cycle of studies to specific situations focusing on interdisciplinary;
- To know and contact with projects developed or ongoing in the area of Mining Engineering;
- To develop project design and management skills in solving concrete problems;
- To develop research initiation skills;
- Experimentation and discovery of knowledge;
- Improvement of personal skills and attitudes towards new problems and ethical analysis in solving them

Raw Materials and Waste Processing II

EMG0029 - ECTS

-Knowledge:Knowledge of basic sciences (chemistry, physics) applied to the characterization of particulate systems; - Comprehension: Recognize, describe and identify the unit operations involved in concentration of ore. - Application: To discriminate the field of application of different technologies: to select the most appropriate technology for a particular case. - Analysis: To calculate the materials balance in steady-state using analytical, numerical and graphical methods for each unit operation. - Synthesis: Create and organize coherent process flowsheets for each unit operation and for the process as a whole. Evaluation: Compare different process alternatives

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