All modules involving the Chair of Underground Mining and Specialised Processes are listed below. The OPAL course "Organisation Bergbau-Tiefbau" is recommended to students as an overview of teaching at the chair and for registration for lectures/exercises, excursions/internships and guest lectures.
| Module name - Courses | Lecturers from the institute | Frequency Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mining Software Tools and Simulators (to be introduced) - 3D Mine Planning Software - Ventilation Software - Mining Simulators & Digital Mine Lab | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo Prof. Dr. Carsten Drebenstedt | SoSe (1 semester) |
| Mine Planning (to be introduced) - Mine Planning - Mine Design | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo | SoSe + WiSe (2 semesters) |
| Introduction GBG - Basics of geoengineering project work (expiring) | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo Prof. Dr. Carsten Drebenstedt Prof. Dr. Frank Dahlhaus Other lecturers | WiSe + SoSe (2 semesters) |
| Introduction to Gemology | Dr. Jürgen Weyer | WiSe (1 semester) |
| Introduction into Mining Engineering (to be introduced) - Introduction to Underground Mining - Introduction to Surface Mining | Prof. Dr Helmut Mischo Prof. Dr Carsten Drebenstedt | SoSe (1 semester) |
| Fundamentals of Underground Mining Engineering | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo Dr. Jürgen Weyer | WiSe (1 semester) |
| Underground Repositories (to be introduced) | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo | SoSe (1 semester) |
| Geotechnological Mining Methods (to be introduced) | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo | WiSe (1 semester) |
| Extraction Methods in Mining (to be introduced) - Mechanical Extraction Methods - Blasting Technology - Geotechnological Extraction Methods | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo Prof. Dr. Carsten Drebenstedt | WiSe (1 semester) |
| Mine Ventilation (to be introduced) | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo Dr Jürgen Weyer | SoSe (1 semester) |
| Extraction Basics/Geotechnical Mining Methods (expiring) - Basics of Extraction - Geotechnological Extraction | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo Dr Jürgen Weyer | WiSe + SoSe (2 semesters) |
| Mining Law and Licenses, Health and Safety (to be introduced) - Mining Law - Occupational Safety | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo | WiSe (1 semester) |
| Shaft Sinking (to be introduced) | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo | SoSe (1 semester) |
| International Mining (to be introduced) - International Mining - Mining in Practice | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo Prof. Dr. Carsten Drebenstedt | SoSe + WiSe (2 semesters) |
| Loading, Haulage and Logistics in Mining (to be introduced) - Loading, Horizontal Haulage and Logistics - Vertical Haulage and Logistics | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo | WiSe (1 semester) |
| Radioactivity | Prof. 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 Deployment in the Extractive Industry | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo | SoSe + WiSe (2 semesters) |
| Special Mining Procedures and Disposal Mining (expiring) - Special Procedures in Underground Mining (Shaft Sinking) - Disposal Mining | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo | WiSe + SoSe (2 semesters) |
| Blasting/Mine Ventilation (expiring) - Blasting Technology and Methods - Mine Ventilation | Dr. Jürgen Weyer | SoSe + WiSe (2 semesters) |
| Student Mine Rescue Team | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo | WiSe + SoSe (2 semesters) |
| Tactical Medical Mine Rescue | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo | SoSe (1 semester) |
| Underground Mining Technology - Underground Mining Technology - Potash, Salt and Coal - Underground Mining Technology - Ore and Spat Mining | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo | SoSe + WiSe (2 semesters) |
| Underground Mining I - Mine Development, Mining Methods (expiring) | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo | WiSe (1 semester) |
| Underground Mining II - Support, Mine Ventilation (expiring) | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo Dr. Jürgen Weyer | SoSe (1 semester) |
| Underground Mining III - Backfilling, Logistics, Haulage and Transport (expiring) | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo | WiSe (1 semester) |
| Underground Mining Methods (to be introduced) | Prof. Dr. Helmut Mischo | WiSe + SoSe (2 semesters) |
The courses for students are generally supplemented by:
- Seminars and lectures by practice partners
- Theoretical and practical courses
- Occupational safety
- Mine rescue (BG RCI- HGRW Leipzig)
- Internships in the Research and Training Mine "Reiche Zeche"
- Sampling and mining methods
- Drilling and blasting
- Excavation and shaft hoisting
- Anchoring and ventilation technology
- Mine rescue exercises
- Excursions in Germany and abroad
- Student work in research and industrial practice (Literature research, research projects, Diploma theses, Bachelor theses and Master 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 e.g. Canada, USA, France, Austria and other countries