Degree Requirements
Mining Engineering is a fully accredited engineering program that gives excellent preparation for careers in the mining industry. The program provides an excellent basis for advanced study.
You learn about the geology of mineral deposits and how this affects the mining process, and about the methods and equipment used in mining both underground and on the surface. You are introduced to the regulations and environmental issues involved in mining, and to the many techniques used to ensure the safety of people employed in and about the mine. You learn how to find ways to increase an operation's performance, and gain experience in mine design and planning.
For the bachelor of science degree in Mining Engineering, a minimum of 130 credits is required.
- General Education: 45 credits
- (27 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
- (See description of General Education in front of Bulletin.)
- First Year Seminar:
- (Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
- United States Cultures and International Cultures
- (Included in GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)
- Writing Across the Curriculum
- (Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
- Requirements for the Major: 112 credits
- (This includes 27 credits of General Education courses: 9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses; 3 credits of GS courses; 6 credits of GWS courses; 3 credits of GH courses.)
- Prescribed Courses: 92 credits
- CHEM 110 GN(3), CHEM 111 GN(1), EM SC 100S GWS(3)+ (Sem: 1-2)
- ECON 002 GS(3), EDSGN 100(3) (Sem: 1-4)
- MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4), MATH 250(3), STAT 301 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-6)
- E MCH 210(5), GEOSC 071(3)*, PHYS 211 GN(4), PHYS 212 GN(4), PHYS 213 GN(2) (Sem: 3-4)
- MNG 030(2)*, MNG 402(3), MNG 422(3), MNG 431(3) (Sem: 3-8)
- C E 360(3), MN PR 301(3)*, MN PR 413(1)*, MNG 404(2), MNG 412(3) (Sem: 5-6)
- GEOSC 201(4), MNG 023(2), MNG 410(2), MNG 411(2), MNG 441(3)*, MNG 451W(5)* (Sem: 5-8)
- A E 401(3), M E 300(3) (Sem: 7-8)
- * A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.
- + The following substitutions are allowed for students attending campuses where the indicated course is not offered: CAS 100 GWS or ENGL 202C GWS can be substituted for EM SC 100S GWS.
- Additional Courses: 14 credits
- Select 14 credits, one course from each category a, b, c, d, and e:
- a. ENGL 015 GWS(3) or ENGL 030 GWS(3) (Sem: 1-2)
- b. PHIL 103 GH(3) or PHIL 106 GH(3) or PHIL 107 GH(3) or PHIL 233 GH(3)/S T S 233 GH(3) (Sem: 1-4)
- c. CMPSC 201 GQ(3) or CMPSC 202 GQ(3)
- d. MATH 220 GQ(2-3) or MATH 231(2) (Sem: 3-4)
- e. E MCH 212(3) or E MCH 212H(3) (Sem: 3-4)
- Supporting Courses and Related Areas: 6 credits
- Select 6 credits in consultation with adviser (Students may apply 6 credits of ROTC.) (Sem: 5-8)
A list of all the required courses for the program are available on the Recommended Academic Plan/Scheduling Guide for Mining Engineering.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Mining Engineering program will acquire:
- an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
- an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
- an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- an ability to communicate effectively
- the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
- a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
- knowledge of contemporary issues
- an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
ABET Accreditation
The Mining Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700.