Undergraduate Course Offerings
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are Advanced Undergraduate Courses and may also be taken for graduate credit.
MinE 2504 Introduction to Mining Engineering
Introductory course covering the complete field of Mining and
Minerals Engineering, with special emphasis on the evolution
of discrete mining systems, interaction of mining with the environment
and the inter-relationship of Mining and Minerals Engineering
with other disciplines. (3H,3C)
MinE 2514 Mining Surveying
Specialized principles of field surveying as applied to the
delineation of mineral deposits and monitoring of surface and
underground mining operations. Introduction to surveying instruments,
field techniques, computation procedures and mapping. Pre: EF
1006, MATH 1224. (3L,1C). II.
MinE 2524 Elements of Mine Design
Basic concepts used in the modeling and design of mining systems,
including basic statistical concepts, sampling, geological and
geostatistical modeling of ore bodies, ore reserve estimation,
and selection of basic mine development methods. Pre: 2504,
GEOL 2104. (2H, 3L, 3C). II.
MinE 2974 Independent Study
Variable credit course.
MinE 2984 Special Study
Variable credit course.
MinE 3074 History of Mining
History and development of mining technology and law from prehistoric
to modern times. The importance of the mining industry in society
and its role in world development. Pre: Junior Standing. (3H,3C).
MinE 3094 Energy and Minerals in Society
Trends in mineral consumption and the problems of meeting today's
demands; mineral pricing; political influences; government regulation;
the energy problem; alternative energy sources. Pre: Junior
Standing. (3H,3C).
MinE 3504 Rock Mechanics and Ground Control
Properties and behavior of geologic materials and masses and
their determination and classification in the laboratory and
field. Design principles of structures in rock and basic aspects
of ground control. Pre: 2504, ESM 2004, GEOL 2104. (3H, 3C).
I.
MinE 3514 Rock Mechanics Laboratory
Laboratory techniques used in the determination of geologic
materials properties and behavior. Determination of rock index
properties, strengths, failure criterion and mechanical behavior.
Co: 3504. (3L, 1C). I.
MinE 3524 Excavation Engineering
Rock fragmentation for excavation; drilling fragmentation, rock
drilling systems; blasting fragmentation, types and properties
of commercial explosives and accessories, system of initiation,
design of blasting rounds, applications in mining and construction,
structural damage criteria, overbreak control, safe practice
and regulations; fragmentation by excavation machines; excavation
system selection and design. Co: 3504.(3H, 3C). I.
MinE 3534 Mineral Processing
Principles of processing ores to recover valuable minerals.
Basics of mineral processing, including sampling theory, material
balancing, slurry calculations, grade-recovery relationships,
particle size analysis, and process control. Unit operations
including crushing, grinding, and size separation. Applications
to coal cleaning and crushed stone production. Pre: ESM 2304,
GEOL 2104. (2H,2C). I.
MinE 3544 Mineral Processing Laboratory
Laboratory investigations of the unit operations and principles
of mineral processing, including ore preparation (size reduction,
mineral liberation, and classification) and mineral recovery
(froth flotation, electrostatic separation, magnetic separation,
and solid-liquid separation). Co: 3554. (3L, 1C). II.
MinE 3554 Resource Recovery
Techniques for the separation and concentration of primary and
secondary resources. Mineral concentration and waste recycling.
Solid/solid concentration, including gravity concentration,
dense medium separation, froth flotation, magnetic separation
and high tension separation. Solid/liquid separation, including
sedimentation/clarification, filtration and thermal drying.
Overview of hydrometallurgical processing, including leaching,
solvent extraction and electrowinning. Pre: 3534, CHEM 1036.
(2H, 2C). II.
MinE 3564 Underground Mine Design
Design fundamentals of mining systems and stope development
for tabular and massive underground mineral deposits. Equipment
selection and application, permitting, cost analysis and production
simulation. Pre: 2524, 3524. (3H, 3C). II.
MinE 3574 Surface Mine and Quarry Design
Surface mining methods and their selection; mine planning and
design; excavation, haulage and ancillary systems; equipment
selection and maintenance; impoundment and piles design; mine
closure/reclamation. Pre: 2524, 3524. (3H, 3C). II.
MinE 3584 Ventilation Engineering
Subsurface ventilation systems. Ventilation planning and design,
laws of airflow, airway resistance. Ventilation surveys, network
analysis, ventilation economics. Ventilation software. Fan types,
impeller theory, fan laws and testing. Mine ventilation thermodynamics.
Pre: 2504, ESM 3024, ME 3114. (2H, 3L, 3C). II.
MinE 4045-46 Mining Investigations*
MinE 4054 Computer Applications in Mining*
Applications of computer programs to the estimation of ore reserves,
the scheduling and planning of mine activities, the optimization
of mine production, and the design and selection of equipment
and support systems. Pre: 3044, 3054. (2H,2C).
MinE 4074 Coal Preparation*
Unit operations of cleaning coals by physical and chemical processes,
coal analysis and characterization, flowsheet design, evaluation
of plant performance, process control, and simulation of coal
preparation plants. Pre: 3534 (2H,3L,3C). I.
MinE 4124 Mining Law*
Land ownership and mineral rights, withdrawals, environmental
laws, locatable and leasable minerals, exploration permits,
lease management, and mineral taxation. Pre: 3054 (2H,2C).
MinE 4134 Surface Mining Control and Reclamation
Design of engineering systems and methods to meet present environmental
laws and regulations for surface mined land. Pre: 3574 (2H,2C).
MinE 4144 Marketing and Transportation of Coal
Markets, grade specifications, reserve requirements, contracts,
schedules, and transportation of minerals to markets. Pre: 3534
(2H,2C).
MinE 4154 Intermediate Rock Mechanics*
Theory and application of field instrumentation, simulation
laws, and modeling in rock mechanics; dynamic response of rock;
theory of rock bursts; stability of rock slopes; computer techniques
of modeling and monitoring. Pre: 3504 (3H,3C).
MinE 4164 (MSE 4164) Principles of Materials Corrosion*
Introduction to the scientific principles of materials corrosion
and corrosion protection. Topics include: thermodynamics of
materials corrosion, including potential-PH (Pourbaix) diagrams,
kinetics of corrosion reactions and mixed potential theory,
types of corrosion (uniform, galvanic, crevice, pitting, fatigue,
stress corrosion cracking, intergranular, and hydrogen embrittlement),
material/environmental factors that promote or prevent the various
types of corrosion, and methods and techniques of corrosion
testing. Pre: CHEM 1036; Co: 4034 or ME 3105 or ME 3114 or (3H,3C).
I. Odd years.
MinE 4174 Coal Technology
A broad-based background in coal technology, including origin
of coal, classification, physical and chemical properties, beneficiation,
combustion, carbonization, and chemical conversion. Pre: CHEM
1036, PHYS 2175, MATH 2214. (3H,3C).
MinE 4184 Ground Control
Design of structures in rock, support analysis and design, strata
control in bedded formations, mass deformation and subsidence
concepts, slope stabilization and monitoring. Pre: 3504, 3514
or consent.(3H,3C).
MinE 4504 Materials Handling and Power Systems
Principles of materials handling, fluid power and electrical
power systems for surface and underground mining operations.
Engineering analysis and design of secondary haulage operations
(belt conveyors, hoists, trucks, railways), fluid power systems
(hydraulics, pumps, piping networks, compressors, pneumatic
equipment), electrical systems (electrical machinery, distribution
networks, controls), and other ancillary systems required to
support mining operations. Assessment of equipment reliability
and development of preventative maintenance programs. Pre: ESM
3024, EE 3054. (3H, 3C).II.
MinE 4514 Health, Safety and Risk Management
Study of risk analysis; mine legislation; mine gases, their
occurrence and physiological effects; methane emissions; dust
classification, monitoring, and control; heat and humidity;
psychometry; physiological effects; climatic simulation; radiation
monitoring and control; equipment hazards; noise; illumination;
personal health and safety; fires and explosions; disaster management.
Pre: 3584. (2H, 3L, 3C). I.
MinE 4524 Project Engineering and Mine Management
Introduction to theory and practice of project engineering and
management as applied to mining operations. Estimation of capital
and operating expenditures for underground and surface mines,
materials handling systems and mineral processing plants. Cash
flow development, worth evaluation, comparison of alternatives,
taxation/depreciation and optimization. Principles of financial
management (ownership, contracts, liabilities), accounting (bookkeeping,
cost accounting, inventory analysis) and resource utilization
(allocation, scheduling, critical path method). Topical seminars
by industrial representatives. Pre: 3564, 3574. (3H, 3C). I.
MinE 4535-36 Senior Design Project
Investigation of a significant design problem in mining engineering
under the supervision of a staff member. Periodic progress reports
and submission of a comprehensive final design project including
detailed drawings, engineering calculations, economic feasibility
assessments, and environmental impacts. Co: 4524. 4535: (3L,
1C); 4536: (6L, 2C).I, II.
MinE 4544 Mine Reclamation and Environmental Management
Statutory and regulatory controls on the mining environment.
Air, water and land pollutants, standards, monitoring systems,
and prevention and control techniques. Unique environmental
issues, Surface Mine Conservation and Reclamation Act (SMCRA),
endangered species, environmental impact statements, permitting,
environmental audits and torts. Pre: 3564, 3574. (3H, 3C). II.
MinE 4554 Mining Engineering Leadership Seminar
Invited speakers, short-courses and workshops on subjects related
to leadership issues in mining and minerals engineering. Technology
and design; mining finances and marketing; management and business
concerns; labor relations and leadership; team building, motivation,
and communications; problem solving and performance measurements;
environmental issues; permitting and regulatory requirements.
Pre: Senior standing. (3L, 1C). II.
MinE 4604 Mineral Processing Simulation and Control
Principles of processing minerals and coal, including analysis
of flowsheets and unit operations, mass balance calculations,
mathematical modeling, simulation and control of mineral and
coal processing operations. Pre: 3554. (3H, 3C). II.
MinE 4974 Independent Study
Variable credit course.
MinE 4984 Special Study
Variable credit course.
MinE 4994 Undergraduate Research
Variable credit course.