Audit Years
Program Code EMG
This sample plan and flow chart is suitable for students starting in:
- 2023–24
- 2022–23
- Take ENG 3200 instead of CEE 3200 in spring of Year 2.
- Take GE 3400 and GE 3410 instead of GE 3440 in fall of Year 3.
- Students working from a previous audit year can get the appropriate form from the
undergraduate advisor to ensure they are following the right pathway.
General Flow Chart Guidelines
Flow charts are not an official list of degree requirements. Adjustments may be required
due to curriculum changes. Please see degree audit for official list of requirements.
BS Mining Engineering Curriculum Overview (127 Total Credits)
- General Education (Core and HASS): 24 credits
- Physical Geology, Mineralogy, Petrology, Structure, and Depositional Systems: 7 credits
- Chemistry: 4 credits
- Calculus, Statistics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Economics: 22 credits
- Physics: 4 credits
- Applied Engineering Fundamentals and Geotechnics: 30 credits
- Fundamental Mining Engineering Requirements: 24 credits
- Professional Electives and Capstone Experience: 12 credits
General Education Requirements
I. Core Courses (6 Credits)
- UN 1015
- UN 1025 or one semester of a 3000 level or higher modern language
II. Sophomore Core Courses (6 Credits)
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning
III. HASS Course Requirements (12 Credits)
- 6 credits 3000- or 4000- level
- 3 credits required from each of these 3 lists:
- Communication and Composition
- Humanities and Fine Arts (HU/FA)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (EC/PSY/SS)
- No more than 3 credits on the Restricted HASS List
IV. Co-curricular Activities (3 units)
The co-curricular requirement consists of three semester units of physical education
activities. These units are for graduation, but are not included in the overall degree-credit
requirement.
Note: Most physical education activities will last for 7.5 weeks or 0.5 semester. A student
would need six of these 0.5 semester units to fulfill the 3-semester unit co-curricular requirement.
Enterprise Concentration (12 Credits)
With permission of Mining Engineering ABET Coordinator, enterprise may substitute
6 credits of interdisciplinary project for GE 4900 and GE 4910; 3 credits of required
communication, teaming or business must be double counted as Distribution (HASS) credits;
and 3 credits of enterprise instructional modules must be substituted for free electives.
Follow concentration, and take 6 additional credits beyond required degree as per
minor requirements.
Candidates for a second degree must meet all the coursework requirements for the major
in the second degree with a minimum of 25% of the credit hours required for the degree.
Year 1
Fall
MA 1160 - Calculus with Technology I
An introduction to single-variable calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, differentiation and its uses, and basic integration. Integrates symbolic tools, graphical concepts, data and numerical calculations.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): ALEKS Math Placement >= 86 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 or ACT Mathematics >= 29 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 680
PH 1100 - Physics by Inquiry I
Experiments covering kinematics, force, conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, and waves are explored through guided construction. The course emphasizes understanding physical concepts through inquiry and the scientific method
- Credits:
1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C)
CH 1150 - University Chemistry I
Introduces the foundations of chemistry, including electronic structure of atoms and molecules, intermolecular forces, states of matter, chemical reactions, organic chemistry, chemical equilibria, kinetics, and acid-base chemistry. Includes laboratory component that emphasizes lecture components.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Co-Requisite(s): CH 1151
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 56 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540
CH 1151 - University Chemistry Lab I
Laboratory to accompany CH1150.
- Credits:
1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Co-Requisite(s): CH 1150
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 56 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540
ENG 1101 - Engineering Analysis and Problem Solving
An introduction to the engineering profession and to its various disciplines. Focuses on developing problem-solving skills, computational skills, and communication skills. Through active, collaborative work, students work on teams to apply the engineering problem-solving method to "real-world" problems.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C)) and (Spatial Visualization Score >= 19 or ENG 1002(C))
GE 1100 - Geological Engineering and Sciences Orientation
Introduction to geosciences as a profession, including discussions of career opportunities and geoscience programs. Earth materials and the earth's processes are also introduced. Includes frequent field trips. Intended for freshman or sophomore students in geological engineering, geology, applied geophysics, hydrology, geotechnics, earth science teaching, or any other geoscience program.
- Credits:
1.0;
Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Geological Engineering, General Sciences and Arts, General Engineering, Mining Engineering, Applied Geophysics, Geology;
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
GE 1200 - Introduction to Data Science for Earth Resource Applications
Computational tools used in mining and geological engineering are introduced in earth resource contexts. Approaches for setting up, testing, and applying tools to solve practical problems are demonstrated and practiced.
- Credits:
1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C)
Provides direct instruction in composition. Students examine and interpret communication practices and apply what they learn to their own written, aural, and visual compositions. Class projects ask students to communicate in a variety of modes and to attend to audience, purpose, and context.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Total 17-18 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- Take MA 1160 or MA 1161 - Calculus Plus w/ Technology I. Take MA 2160 in the spring
of Year 1 and MA 2320 in the fall of Year 2.
- MA 1160 (or MA 1161) can be a pre-requisite or co-requisite of PH 1100. Take PH 2100
in the spring.
- MA 1160 (or MA 1161) can be a pre-requisite or co-requisite of ENG 1101. Take ENG
1102 in the spring.
- Take ENG 1002 as a co-requisite of ENG 1101 or pass the Spatial Visualization test.
- CH 1150 and CH 1151 are co-requisites.
- UN 1015 and PE Co-Curricular are general education requirements.
- Freshman core electives may be taken in either order in the first year.
Spring
MA 2160 - Calculus with Technology II
Continued study of calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include integration and its uses, function approximation, vectors, and elementary modeling with differential equations.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135 or MA 1121 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3
PH 2100 - University Physics I-Mechanics
A calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics. Topics include kinematics, Newton's laws, impulse and momentum, work and energy, and the universal law of gravitation. C or better/AP credit in Calc 1 or co-requisite registration in PH2110 required.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 1100(C) and (MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121 or MA 1135) or (CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 and MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C))
GE 2000 - Understanding the Earth
Introduction to materials and processes that shape the earth we live on. Lecture and laboratories acquaint students with minerals, rocks, earth resources, weathering, geologic time, landslides, groundwater, streams, shorelines, deserts, glaciers, geologic structures, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and the dynamics of the earth's crust, mantle, and core.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
ENG 1102 - Engineering Modeling and Design
Continuation of ENG1101. Introduction to the engineering design process with an emphasis on graphics and documentation. Focuses on engineering problem solving in the context of the design process.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C)) and (ENG 1101 or (ENG 1001 and ENG 1100)) and (Spatial Visualization Score >= 19 or ENG 1002)
Study of contemporary global issues, their origins, impacts, and solutions through the thematic and comparative exploration of worldview and culture, population, globalization, development, politics and global governance, environment, and sustainability. Emphasis on global literacy and information literacy.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Total 16 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- PH 2100 has PH 1100 and MA 2160 as pre-requisites or co-requisites.
- ENG 1102 has MA 1160 or MA 1161 and ENG 1101 as pre-requisites.
- One semester of 3000 level or higher language course can replace UN 1025.
- UN 1025 and PE Co-Curricular are general education requirements.
- Freshman core electives may be taken in either order in the first year.
Year 2
Fall
MA 2320 - Elementary Linear Algebra
An introduction to linear algebra and how it can be used. Topics include systems of equations, vectors, matrices, orthogonality, subspaces, and the eigenvalue problem.
- Credits:
2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Software Engineering, Computer Science
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135 or MA 1121
GE 2300 - Mineral Science
Chemical composition, crystal structure, physical properties, and identification of minerals. Environmental controls on their formation. Formation processes, characterization of and exploration of ore deposits. Laboratory focuses on hand specimen identification and introduction to X-ray diffraction and SEM mineral analysis techniques.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1000 or CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)
GE 2020 - Introduction to Mining Engineering and Mining Methods
Learn how various mining components, from prospecting to financing to reclamation, fit together. Includes advantages and drawbacks of different mining methods and their selection. Introduces ethics and professional development. Use of basic computer and mine design software.
- Credits:
2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
CM 2200 - Intro Minerals and Materials
Fundamentals of minerals processing, raw materials production, and extractive metallurgy, including primary metals production.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
SU 2000 - Introduction to Surveying
An introductory course exploring surveying instruments and their use in the measurement of angles, distances and elevations. Subject areas apply mathematics, fundamentals of mapping, computational methods, measurement analysis and proper instrument care in plane surveying.
- Credits:
2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
3 Credits of Critical/Creative Thinking
Total 15 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- MA 2320 has MA 2160 as a pre-requisite.
- GE 2300 has GE 2000 and CH 1150 as pre-requisite.
- GE 2020 has ENG 1101 as a pre-requisite and ENG 1102 or instructor permission as a
pre-requisite.
- Creative/Critical Thinking can be taken in the spring of Year 2 if Soc. Resp./Ethical
Reasoning is taken in the fall. It and PE Co-Curricular are general education requirements.
Spring
MA 3710 - Engineering Statistics
Introduction to the design, conduct, and analysis of statistical studies aimed at solving engineering problems. Topics include methods of data collection, descriptive and graphical methods, probability and probability models, statistical inference, control charts, linear regression, design of experiments.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 or MA 3160(C)
ENG 2120 - Statics-Strength of Materials
The composition and resolution of forces and force systems, principles of equilibrium applied to various bodies, simple structures, friction, and 2nd moments of area. Intro to the mechanical behavior of materials, including calculation of stresses, strains, and deformations due to axial, torsional, and flexural loading. Uses MATLAB.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and PH 2100 and ENG 1102
CEE 3200 - Thermodynamics/Fluid Mechanics
Provides engineering students with a unified understanding of the fundamental conservation laws and property accounting applied to thermodynamic and fluid dynamic systems. Topics will include but are not limited to: ideal gas behavior; heat, work, and energy; 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics; heat pumps; cycles; hydrostatics; Bernoulli; pipe flow and loss; and lift and drag.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1150 and CH 1151 and PH 2100 and ENG 1102 and MA 2160
GE 2320 - Mining Methods and Systems
This course presents a study of the surface and underground mining methods practiced in coal, metal, and aggregate mine operations, classification of mining methods, support design and equipment selection, general mine planning requirements, mine development sequence, cycle of operations, and method application.
- Credits:
2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2020
3 Credits of Social Reso. / Ethical Reasoning
Total 16 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- MA 3710 has MA 2160 as a pre-requisite.
- ENG 2120 has MA 2160, PH 2100, and ENG 1102 as pre-requisites.
- CEE 3200 has MA 2160, CH 1150, CH 1151, PH 2100, and ENG 1102 as pre-requisites.
- GE 2320 has GE 2020 as a pre-requisite.
- Creative/Critical Thinking can be taken in the spring of Year 2 if Soc. Resp./Ethical
Reasoning is taken in the fall. It and PE Co-Curricular are general education requirements.
Year 3
Fall
GE 3440 - Drilling, Blasting, and Mine Safety Engineering
Rock penetration and fragmentation methods and boring, cutting, drilling, and blasting techniques. Design of surface and underground blasting rounds. Formulation of design criteria to minimize the adverse effects of blasting. Field demonstration in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of blasts. Principles of health/safety in mine practice.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, in odd years
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2020 and PH 2100 and MA 2160
GE 3870 - Resource & Reserve Estimation
This course covers the classification of resource and reserve; resource estimation algorithms; linear, nonlinear, and indicator kriging; stochastic simulation; variogram modeling; block-variance relationship; recoverable reserve; and introduction to resource estimation software.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2020 and MA 3710
GE 3890 - Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics
Course will cover collection, analysis, and interpretation of geological data and information required for the safe development of civil works. Course will include laboratory experiments to determine the physical and mechanical properties of rocks, including hardness, tensile, and compressive strength.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-1)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): (GE 2000 or GE 2100) and (GE 3050 or ENG 2120 or MEEM 2150)
MA 3160 - Multivariable Calculus with Technology
Introduction to calculus in two and three dimensions, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include functions of several variables, partial derivatives, the gradient, multiple integrals; introduction to vector-valued functions and vector calculus, divergence, curl, and the integration theorems of Green, Stokes, and Gauss.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3
Total 17 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- GE 3870 has MA 3710 as a pre-requisite.
- GE 3890 has GE 2000 and ENG 2120 or GE 3050 as pre-requisites.
- MA 3160 has MA 2160 as a pre-requisite.
Spring
GE 4290 - Mine Ventilation Engineering
Course deals with an introduction to mine ventilation, properties of air, gases, and dust, mine fans and its applications, flow distribution in mine network, computer analysis of ventilation network, mine health and safety overview, health and safety culture and practice.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-9)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2020 and GE 2320 and (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200)
GE 3880 - Mine Planning and Design
Course provides the basics of mine planning, feasibility study, block modeling, economic analysis, cost estimation and price forecasting, mining method selection algorithms. Introduction and hands-on experience with mine planning and design software including Surpac, Vulcan, and Whittle.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2320 and GE 3440 and GE 3870
GE 4360 - Bulk Materials Dynamics & Engineering
Surface and underground materials handling methods. Selection and performance analysis of materials handling equipment. Computer applications.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (4-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 2100 and GE 2320 and ENG 2120
EC 3400 - Economic Decision Analysis
Studies economic decision-making for actions occurring over time. Covers decision tools for comparing alternatives, public project evaluation, risk and uncertainty, mutually exclusive decisions, multiple objective decisions, interest rate calculations, cash flow analysis, depreciation and taxes, cost of capital, capital budgeting.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Engineering Management, Marketing, Management, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance;
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025)
Total 15 Credits
- GE 4290 has GE 2020 and ENG 3200 as pre-requisites.
- GE 3880 has GE 3870 and GE 2320 as pre-requisites.
- GE 4360 has GE 2020 and ENG 2120 as pre-requisites.
- EC 3400 has UN 1015 or UN 1025 or Modern Language 3000 or higher as a pre-requisite.
Year 4
Fall
Capstone engineering design course focusing on a realistic, complex, open-ended engineering problem. Project includes technical design, economic analysis, environmental impacts, and regulations. Report writing required. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites).
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
GE 4220 - Mining Systems and The Environment
Develops the scientific basis for environmental management in ecosystems impacted by mining activities. Considers the origin, behavior, and fate of pollutants generated during the life of a mine. Introduces engineered approaches for mitigation, remediation and reclamation of environmental impacts.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1150
MA 3520 - Elementary Differential Equations
First order equations, linear equations, and systems of equations.
- Credits:
2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Computer Science
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and (MA 2320 or MA 2321 or MA 2330)
CEE 3810 - Soil Mechanics for Engineers
Develops the terminology and descriptions common to the field. Studies soil compressibility, fluid flow, response to mechanical compaction, and strength as well as methods of determining geostatic stresses and stress changes due to boundary loadings. An experimental laboratory experience reinforces the lecture material.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000(C) and (MEEM 2150 or ENG 2120) and (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200 or GE 3850)
Total 15 Credits
- GE 4900 has GE 3880 has a pre-requisite. Take GE 4910 in spring of Year 4.
- MA 3520 has MA 2320 and MA 2160 as pre-requisites.
- CEE 3810 has GE 2000, ENG 2120, and ENG 3200 as pre-requisites.
Spring
Capstone engineering design course focusing on a realistic, complex, open-ended engineering problem. Project includes technical design, economic analysis, environmental impacts, and regulations. Report writing required. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites).
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 4900
EE 3010 - Circuits and Instrumentation for Cyber Physical Systems
Designed for nonmajors. Covers the principles of electrical and electronic measurements, including dc, ac, semiconductor devices, amplifiers, and filtering.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1121 or MA 1160 or MA 1161
3 Credits of Mining Engineering Technical Electives
See Mining Engineering Advanced Technical Electives below.
3 Credits of Mining Engineering Technical Electives
See Mining Engineering Advanced Technical Electives below.
Total 15 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- GE 4910 has GE 4900 as a pre-requisite.
Electives
Mining Engineering Advanced Technical Electives
Six credits of Mining Engineering Electives are required, see list in the table below.
Prerequisites not normally required must be satisfied by free electives or other courses
not specifically listed. With approval of Mining Engineering ABET Coordinator, Mining
Engineering electives may be substituted with Independent Mining Engineering Research
and/or Cooperative Lab.
GE 4220 - Mining Systems and The Environment
Develops the scientific basis for environmental management in ecosystems impacted by mining activities. Considers the origin, behavior, and fate of pollutants generated during the life of a mine. Introduces engineered approaches for mitigation, remediation and reclamation of environmental impacts.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1150
GE 4610 - Formation Evaluation and Petroleum Engineering
Principles and practice of formation evaluation, primarily through analysis of well logs and the principles and practice of petroleum engineering. Emphasizes reservoir engineering and simulation. Students conduct projects using actual field data.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
Geologic and hydrologic factors controlling the occurrence, movement, and development of subsurface water. Quantitative methods for analyzing groundwater systems are introduced.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000 and MA 2160
Introduction to elements of modern geochemistry including aqueous solutions, isotopes, age dating, etc. Emphasizes concepts and quantitative methods. Teaches principles of thermodynamics and phase equilibria from an introductory perspective as they pertain to geologic systems.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1150 and CH 1151
GE 4800 - Groundwater Engineering
Application of geohydrology principles to design water-well supplies, site investigations, and subsurface remediation systems.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 3850 or CEE 3810
GE 4860 - Computer Methods in Geomechanics
Computer methods for the design problems encountered in encountered in geo-engineering projects. Applications to be selected from landslide stability analysis, slope stabilization and design, earth support systems, seepage, settlement, bearing capacity, and consolidation. Students will be introduced to limit equilibrium and finite element analysis.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring, in odd years
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3810 or GE 3890
GE 4680 - Reliability & Optimization in Mining
This course introduces the statistical analysis of mining data, statistical decision making of mining projects, random number generation, Monte Carlo methods, simulation methods, linear and integer programming, queueing theory, stochastic-process, PERT and CPM, applications of operations research (OR) in mining and mineral industry.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2020 or GE 2320
CEE 3503 - Environmental Engineering
Application of fundamental chemical, biological, and physical principles of environmental engineering to design and operation of systems used for water and wastewater treatment, solid waste management, air pollution control, and analysis of quality of surface water, air, and groundwater.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)
CEE 3620 - Water Resources Engineering
Introduction to hydrologic engineering, including rainfall-runoff modeling and hydrologic frequency analysis. Analysis and design of hydraulic systems such as pipe networks and storm water management systems. Computational, field, and experimental laboratory sessions reinforce lectures and provide hands-on learning opportunities.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200) and (MA 3710(C) or MA 2710(C) or MA 2720(C) or CEE 3502(C) or CEE 3710(C))
CEE 4504 - Air Quality Engineering and Science
Overview of air quality regulation in the U.S. and world, including basic concepts of atmospheric chemistry and transport; fugitive, point, and area emissions; principles and tradeoffs of operation and design of air pollution control systems; and application of air quality models.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3501 or CEE 3503
CEE 4511 - Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering
Characterization, treatment, separation, and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes. Science and engineering for the management of solid and hazardous waste problems. Technologies discussed include incineration, landfilling, vapor extraction, soil washing, and bioremediation.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3501 or CEE 3503
CEE 4820 - Foundation Engineering
This course is designed to provide students in civil engineering with methods of analysis and design for various geotechnical systems. Topics to be covered include subsurface investigations, footings, pile foundations and drilled shafts, earth pressure theories, retaining walls, and slope stability analysis.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3810
CEE 4830 - Geosynthetics Engineering
Geosynthetic materials are grouped by mechanical characteristics and engineering use. They are widely used in highway, landfill, and embankment design. Develop designs for filters, soil separators, reinforced earth, and impermeable membranes. Also learn when using a geotextile is appropriate.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3810
CEE 4850 - Rock Engineering for Civil Engineers
This course focuses on the applied behavior of rock encountered primarily in civil engineering projects. Topics include rock classification, rock durability, rock mass strength classification, use of stereo nets, rock reinforcement, blasting, rock socket application and bearing capacity on rock.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3810(C)
NOTE: Advisors may also use special Topics Courses focusing predominantly on applications
of engineering to geological engineering systems/projects with prior approval. Additionally,
with prior approval from advisor, student may choose other technical electives. Many
appropriate senior-level engineering courses are offered in Civil, Environmental,
and Geospatial Engineering on topics related to those listed above.
