VSB - Technical University of Ostrava

Bachelors in Mining of Mineral Resources

Semester 1

• Basics of Mathematics
• Computer Practice
• Geodesy
• Mineralogy and Petrography
• Mining
• Physical Education A
• Rock and Soil Mechanics
• Technical Drafting

Semester 2

• Excursions at mines and quarries
• Geology
• Hydrogeology and Drainage of Opencast and Underground Mines
• Machinery for Mining Operations
• Mathematics I
• Physical Education B
• Raw Materials Industry
• Systems of Deposit Development and Preparation

Semester 3

• Bachelor Physics
• Blasting operations for quarrying and safety at work
• Driving of workings and blasting operations
• Mathematics II
• Mine Surveying
• Safety at Work and Fire Protection

Semester 4

• Descriptive Geometry
• Influence by Undermining
• Mine rescue and safety
• Professional Practical Training in Mining
• Underground Mining of Deposits

Semester 5

• Fluid and Gas Reservoir Engineering and Drilling Technologies
• Mine and Subsurface Ventilation
• Mineral Processing I.
• Mining Legislation and Safety Regulations
• Surface deposit mining

Semester 6

• Bachelor thesis seminar
• Management of Risks
• Mining and the Environment

Study aims

The study program “Mining of Mineral Resources” accepts the change in conditions in the mining industry, which has resulted in a decreasing number of students. With the decrease in mining coal deposits, however, mining of non-coal deposits and construction materials increases. The field of study is designed so that future graduates have the widest possible options for finding employment. The choice of specialized subjects is based on Decree no. 298/2005 Coll. as amended, which is the fundamental document for the performance of selected regulated activities for graduates. It educates qualified professionals working in the areas of resource industries in the Czech Republic and abroad, both in surface and underground mines. Students can also find employment in public administration, design companies, construction and other sectors dealing with occupational safety, traffic safety and remediation of mining activities. To some extent, students can influence their specialization by the appropriate selection of elective courses.

Graduate's knowledge

Graduates acquire a broad knowledge of the issues related to the particular study program, they can solve the concept of geological exploration, work with a map, design mining deposits, and propose remediation and reclamation of post-mining deposits. They can apply simpler tasks to maximize the efficiency of mining work. They can understand the fundamental issues of safety and legal issues of mining. They know the theories and methods of the discipline.

Graduate's skills

Using expertise based on generally defined tasks, graduates can solve practical problems in the field, find, organize and interpret information relevant to a given task, and use some basic research processes in the field. They can understand the technical documentation and mapping, they have expertise in the issue of deploying engineering, mining and transport equipment, and they can solve issues of developing technological and safety procedures, and to ensure and apply these issues directly to the operating departments. They can organize teamwork.

Graduate's general competence

Graduates of the Bachelor’s degree study “Mining of Mineral Resources” meet the criteria for qualification requirements of certain management positions (“ČBÚ – Czech Mining Administration Decree 298/2005”) in mining and quarrying both in underground mines and quarries. They can make responsible decisions in familiar contexts based on the framework specification and according to the assignment and allocation of resources to coordinate the activities of the team and assume responsibility for its results. While solving problems, they can consider the ethical dimension, to clearly and persuasively communicate with professionals and laymen about the nature of the issue according to their own opinion of the solutions.

Graduate's employment

Graduates of the Bachelor’s degree study “Mining of Mineral Resources” have wide possibilities of finding employment, especially in organizations carrying out mining operations and mining activities under the “ČBÚ Decree 298/2005 as amended on professional qualification”. According to their professional skills, they can find employment in other economic positions, coal, ore and non-core operations, in the areas of design, geomechanical services, ventilation, transportation, quality control and safety.