Mining brings the hidden natural earth minerals to surface for societal and industrial needs and is a significant contributor to the economy of a country. Mining engineers design, plan, and supervise surface and underground mines to unearth the minerals economically and safely for further processing and human utilization. Modern mining engineering is multi-disciplinary and requires sound fundamental technical and scientific knowledge.
An ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) Degree with a Technical Emphasis is Mining Engineering offers a multidisciplinary degree to prepare you to take up the challenges of modern mining practice and position yourself for a leadership role in the mining industry. Under the BSE program there is a model schedule that most students will follow, while still allowing you the opportunity to create your own educational path for a suitable area of interest in mining engineering. Most students will, in the process, also complete a Minor in Mining.
This multidisciplinary program is managed through Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences department and students are advised through the Engineering Fundamentals offices for the accredited BSE degree.
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Career Advising
Contact the following for a career advising in Mining Engineering.
Dr Wayne Pennington Interim Dean of the College of Engineering at Michigan Technological University
office: 906 487-2005
wayne@mtu.edu
Instructor
Director of Mine Safety and Health Training Program
206 M&M Building
906-487-1820
906-487-2934 Fax
jmgillis@mtu.edu
Instructor
606-DOW
906-487-2412
maraza@mtu.edu
MINING ENGINEERING
Mining engineers design, plan, and supervise surface and underground mines to unearth the minerals economically and safely for further processing and human utilization. Mining engineers design layouts for surface and underground mines, prepare short and long range mine plans, schedule equipment, design blast patterns for rock fragmentation and excavation, design ventilation plans for underground mines, monitor safety of personals and equipment, optimize processes. Mining utilizes world’s largest trucks and excavation equipment and mining engineers design mine layouts to use these equipment effectively.
Mission
The mission of the Mining Engineering degree program is to continue to improve and maintain quality undergraduate and graduate programs supported by an up-to-date curriculum and innovative research, and to produce technically competent mining engineers who possess team skills and are cognizant of the changing needs of an environmentally sensitive society.
Objectives
The educational objectives of the BSE with Technical Emphasis in Mining Engineering require that graduates meet a large number of criteria including the following:
- Prepare engineers with a strong fundamental scientific and technical knowledge base, and critical thinking skills, which will serve as the foundation for life-long learning;
- The ability to apply science and engineering skills to the analysis and design of engineering projects;
- The ability to effectively communicate technical/professional information in written, oral, visual, and graphical formats; and
- An awareness and understanding of professional obligations to protect human health, human welfare, and the environment.