Mining Engineering

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Program Details

Degree

Bachelors

Major

Explosives Engineering | Geotechnical Engineering | Mining Engineering

Area of study

Engineering | Natural Science

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

Undergraduate Program

Program Description

Mining engineering is a broad profession, which embraces all required activities to facilitate the recovery of valuable minerals and products from the earth's crust for the benefit of humanity. It is one of the oldest engineering professions, which continues to grow in importance. The function of the mining engineer is to apply knowledge of pertinent scientific theory, engineering fundamentals, and improved technology to recover natural resources.

Educational Objectives

Student Outcomes

The Student Outcomes for the Mining Engineering Program are:

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The Program Educational Objectives are:

Obtain professional positions in minerals or related industries, government, or pursue graduate education
Demonstrate advancement in their chosen careers through strong technical skills, work on interdisciplinary teams and diverse environments, effective communication, knowledge of current issues, and high standard of ethical conduct
Engage in appropriate professional societies and continuing education activities to achieve professional growth

Curriculum

The mining engineering curriculum is devised to facilitate the widest employability of graduates. The curriculum is based on scientific engineering and geologic fundamentals and the application of these fundamentals to design and operate mines and to create structures in rock and prepare mine products for the market.

Minors

Explosive Engineering Minor

The Explosive Engineering Minor requires 18 credit hours. The required courses are:

MNGN 333: Explosive Engineering I
MNGN 407: Rock Fragmentation
MNGN 444: Explosive Engineering II At least three courses from the following list are also required:
MNGN 210: Introductory Mining
MNGN 308: Mine Safety I
MNGN 309: Mining Engineering Laboratory
MNGN 312: Surface Mine Design
MNGN 314: Underground Mine Design
MNGN 316: Coal Mining Methods and Design
MNGN 321: Introduction to Rock Mechanics
MNGN 404: Tunneling
MNGN 405: Rock Mechanics in Mining
MNGN 406: Design and Support of Underground Excavation
MNGN 408: Underground Construction
MNGN 499: Independent Study

Underground Construction and Tunneling Engineering Minor

The Underground Construction & Tunneling minor consists of a minimum of 18 credit hours. The required courses are:

MNGN 321: Introduction to Rock Mechanics
MNGN 404: Tunneling
MNGN 408: Underground Design and Construction
GEGN 466/467: Groundwater Engineering Select one of the following courses:
GEOL 308: Introductory Applied Structural Geology
GEOL 309: Structural Geology and Tectonics
GEOL 311: Structural Geology for Mining Engineers
MNGN 312: Surface Mine Design
EGGN 342: Structural Theory
EGGN 361: Soil Mechanics
EGGN 445: Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures