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All modules involving the Chair of Underground Mining and Specialised Processes are listed below. The OPAL course "Organisation Mining-Civil Engineering" is recommended to students as an overview of teaching at the Chair and for enrolment in lectures/exercises, excursions/internships and guest lectures.

Module name
- Courses
Lecturers from the instituteTournus
Duration
 

Mining software tools and simulators (will be introduced)

  • 3D-Mine planning software
  • Weathering software
  • Mining simulators & Digital Mine Lab
Prof. Dr Helmut Mischo
Prof. Dr Carsten Drebenstedt
SoSe
(1 semester)
 

Mine Design (to be introduced)

  • Mine Design
  • Mine Design
Prof. Dr Helmut Mischo. Helmut MischoSoSe + WiSe
(2 semesters)
Introduction GBG - Fundamentals of geoengineering project work (expiring)Prof. Dr Helmut Mischo
Prof. Dr Carsten Drebenstedt
Prof. Dr Frank Dahlhaus
Miscellaneous other lecturers
WiSe + SoSe
(2 semesters)
 
Einführung in die EdelsteinkundeDr. Jürgen WeyerWiSe
(1 semester)
 

Introduction to Mining (to be introduced)

  • Introduction to Underground Mining
  • Introduction to Surface Mining
Prof. Dr Helmut Mischo
Prof. Dr Carsten Drebenstedt
SoSe
(1 semester)
 
Einführung in den Bergbau unter Tage für NebenhörerProf. Dr Helmut Mischo
Dr. Jürgen Weyer
WiSe
(1 semester)
 
Disposal and Disposal Mining and Sealing Structures (to be introduced)Prof. Dr Helmut MischoSoSe
(1 semester)
 
Geotechnological Processes (to be introduced)Prof. Dr Helmut MischoWiSe
(1 semester)
 

Extraction Processes in Mining (to be introduced)

  • Mechanical Extraction Processes
  • Blasting Technology
  • Geotechnological Extraction Processes
Prof. Dr Helmut Mischo
Prof. Dr Carsten Drebenstedt
WiSe
(1 semester)
 
Pit ventilation (to be introduced)Prof. Dr Helmut Mischo
Dr Jürgen Weyer
SoSe
(1 semester)
 

Basics of Mining/Geotechnological Mining (discontinued)

Prof. Dr Helmut Mischo
Dr Jürgen Weyer
WiSe + SoSe
(2 semesters)
 

Basics of Raw Materials Law and Occupational Safety in Mining (to be introduced)

  • Mining Law
  • Occupational Safety
Prof. Dr Helmut MischoWiSe
(1 semester)
 
Manufacturing of vertical mine workings (to be introduced)Prof. Dr Helmut Mischo. Helmut MischoSoSe
(1 semester)

International Raw Material Extraction (to be introduced)

  • International Raw Material Extraction
  • Raw Material Extraction in Practice
Prof. Dr Helmut Mischo
Prof. Dr Carsten Drebenstedt(to be introduced)
. Carsten DrebenstedtSoSe + WiSe
(2 semesters)

Loading, Conveying and Logistics in Mining (to be introduced)

  • Loading, Horizontal Conveying and Logistics
  • Vertical Conveying and Logistics
Prof. Dr Helmut MischoWiSe
(1 semester)
 
RadioactivityProf. Dr Helmut Mischo
Dr Jürgen Weyer
SoSe
(1 semester)
 
Raw Materials Communication (to be introduced)Prof. Dr Helmut Mischo
Prof. Dr Carsten Drebenstedt
WiSe + SoSe
(2 semesters)
 
Safety and rescue operations in the raw materials industryProf. Dr Helmut MischoSoSe + WiSe
(2 semesters)
 

Special Processes and Disposal Mining (expiring)

Prof. Dr Helmut Mischo. Helmut MischoWiSe + SoSe
(2 semesters)

Sprengtechnik/Grubenbewetterung (auslaufend)

Dr. Jürgen WeyerSoSe + WiSe
(2 semesters)
 
Student mine and gas protection defenceProf. Dr Helmut MischoWiSe + SoSe
(2 semesters)
 
Tactical mine rescue medicineProf. Dr Helmut MischoSoSe
(1 semester)
 

Technology of Underground Mining

  • Technology of Underground Mining - Potash, Salt and Coal
  • Technology of Underground Mining - Ore and Spar Mining
Prof. Dr Helmut MischoSoSe + WiSe
(2 semesters)
 
Tiefbau I - Aus- und Vorrichtung, Abbauverfahren (expiring)Prof. Dr Helmut MischoWiSe
(1 semester)
 
Tiefbau II - Gebirgsbeherrschung, Grundlagen der Bewetterung (expiring)Prof. Dr Helmut Mischo
Dr. Jürgen Weyer
SoSe
(1 semester)
 
Civil Engineering III - Backfilling, Extraction and Transport (discontinued)Prof. Dr Helmut MischoWiSe
(1 semester)
 
Underground Mining (to be introduced)Prof. Dr Helmut MischoWiSe + SoSe
(2 semesters)
 

The courses for students are generally complemented by the following:

  • Seminars and lectures by practice partners
  • Theoretical and practical training courses
    • Occupational health and safety
    • Pit defence (BG RCI- HGRW Leipzig)
  • Internships in the "Reiche Zeche" research and training mine
    • Sampling and mining methods
    • Drilling and blasting
    • Excursions in Germany and abroad
    • Anchoring and weather technology
    • Pit defence exercises
  • Excursions in Germany and abroad
  • Anchoring and weather technology and shaft hoisting
  • Anchoring and weathering
  • Pit defence exercises
  • Excursions in Germany and abroad
  • Student work in research and industrial practice (literature, theses)
  • Increased practical component in companies and mining operations with the option of completing this as a professional training programme via the Saxon Mining Authority
  • Exchange of students with universities in Canada, USA, France and other countries
  • .in Canada, the USA, France, Austria and other countries

Upcoming examination dates for the Chair of Underground Mining and Special Processes

Registration for the examination should be made by e-mail to Ms Thomas: Astrid [dot] Thomas [at] mabb [dot] tu-freiberg [dot] de

DateTime
28 November 2024 
05 December 2024