Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Mining and Minerals Engineering Department is to produce high quality, rigorously trained mining and minerals engineers, whose background and education reflect the current level of technology and thought of the profession, and who can enter directly into engineering practice or, alternatively, into graduate school for further study.

 

Educational Objectives

Specifically, the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering seeks, as its educational objectives, to prepare graduates:

  • to solve engineering problems using the fundamental principles of science, mathematics, and engineering, in conjunction with state-of-the-art tools;
  • to function in a professional and ethical manner, and understand the social, environmental, regulatory, and safety considerations of the mining profession;
  • to be effective communicators, leaders and team members
  • to understand the practical aspects of the mining industry and possess and appreciation for mining as a business; and
  • to engage in life-long learning and professional development

 

Accreditation

The B.S. Degree in Mining Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012. Telephone (410) 347-7700.