MNE475
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MNE475 - Biotechnology and Extractive Metallurgy
Course ID
038993
Course Description
The course is to deliver the fundamental microbiology and its application for metal extraction and sulfide oxidation. It covers general biooxidation and bioleaching of sulfide minerals and metal extractions principles and laboratory methods. It includes the mechanism of bioleaching and biooxidation, the different strains of microorganisms, and metallurgical testing methods. The course also provide the key parameters to design a batch reactor, a column testwork, and industrial heap practice. Case study of different operation will also be discussed.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Enrollment Requirements
016912
Course Requisites
May be convened with
MNE575
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No