MODULE TITLE Resource Estimation CREDIT VALUE 15

MODULE CODE CSMM083 MODULE CONVENER Unknown

DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 6

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 49

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module introduces key methods for resource estimation, providing you with an understanding of the collection and processing of data which underlies the
characterisation of a mineral deposit. The influence of geological controls and the concept of uncertainty in resource estimation are presented. The taught
section of the module is supported by a series of spreadsheet tutorials on resource estimation and introduction to the use of Isatis software, the industry-
standard geostatistics software package.
AIMS - intentions of the module
This module aims to provide the student with an overview of the practice of resource estimation, which involves the collection and geologically-informed
interpretation of data with a view to identifying the size of the resource. The student should gain an in-depth appreciation of geostatistical techniques and the
uncertainty associated with resource estimation. Knowledge of the inner workings of geostatistical techniques is reinforced with Excel spreadsheet and macro
exercises, while becoming familiar with professional software (Isatis) for resource estimation and analysis of uncertainty.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1 understanding of resource classification;
2 appreciation of all aspects associated with data collection and interpretation;
3 overview of resource estimation techniques.
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
4 analyse and interpret data relevant for resource estimation;
5 perform resource assessment on a practical and advanced level.
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:
6 work with Excel spreadsheets for data interpretation and optimisation tasks.
7 work with Excel macros to understand the principles underlying geostatistical techniques.
8 work with Isatis to gain insight into industry-standard software for resource estimation.
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
- introduction to resource classification, data collection;

-exploratory data analysis;

-geological controls, declustering
- overview of basic estimation techniques;

- variography, conversion of resources to reserves;

- estimation techniques (kriging)
-simulation techniques

- tutorials on exploratory data analysis and resource estimation;

- tutorials on resource estimation and simulation techniques;

- tutorials on use of resource estimation commercial software (ISATIS).

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 40.00 Guided Independent Study 110.00 Placement / Study Abroad

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 12 Lectures - delivery of taught resource estimation methodology and technique introduction
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 28 Tutorials - Excel spreadsheet and macro exercises and tutorials, introduction to Isatis software.
Guided Independent Study 110 Private Study

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
In-Class Test x 6 10 minutes each 1-5 Class Discussion
Computer Software Competence Continuous assessment during tutorials 3,4,5,6,7,8 Direct Discussio

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework 0 Written Exams 100 Practical Exams

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method

In-class test 1 data analysis 33 1 hour 1-5 Module leader/tutor

In-class test 2 variography, basic estimation 33 1 hour 1-5 Module leader/tutor

In-class test 3 advanced estimation, simulation 34 1 hour 1-5 Module leader/tutor

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
In-Class Test 1,2,3 In Class Test 1-5 Ref def examination period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
Candidates are expected to reach the same level of achievement as those required in regular assessment.

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

Web based and Electronic Resources:

Type "Geoostatistics" in Google to access a wealth of websites.
Other Resources:

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN Search
E.H. Isaaks, R.M.
Set An Introduction to Applied Geostatistics Oxford University Press 1989 [Library]
Srivastava
2nd
Set J.C. Davis Statistics and Data Analysis in Geology John Wiley & Sons, New York 1986 [Library]
Edition
2nd
Set I. Clark Practical Geostatistics Ecosse North Amer Llc 2000 [Library]
Edition
2nd Wiley Series in Probability and
Set  J. Chiles, P. Delfiner Geostatistics: Modeling Spatial Uncertainty 2012 [Library]
Edition Statistics
Set R. Webster, M.A. Oliver Geostatistics for Environmental Scientists John Wiley & Sons, New York 2007 [Library]
Geostatistical Ore Reserve Estimation, Developments in
Set M. David Elsevier Science, Amsterdam 1977 [Library]
Geomathematics 2
A.R.H. Swan, M.
Set Introduction to Geological Data Analysis Blackwell Science, Oxford 1995 [Library]
Sandilands
Set M E Rossi, C V Deutsch Mineral Resource Estimation Springer New York 2014 [Library]

CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None

CO-REQUISITE MODULES None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 7 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No

ORIGIN DATE Thursday 06 July 2017 LAST REVISION DATE Thursday 06 July 2017

KEY WORDS SEARCH None Defined