Major Requirements for Mining Engineering

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Mining Engineering

www.mining.utah.edu

William Browning Building 313

801-581-7198

Minimum Degree Hours: 160
Minimum Major Hours: 115

Mining engineers design, develop, and manage systems for obtaining useful minerals from the Earth. Successful completion of the undergraduate mining engineering curriculum qualifies the student for a professional career in valuation and development of mineral properties, design and management of mine systems, as well as in research and consulting. Research and instruction facilities include laboratories for rock mechanics, ventilation, mine aerosols, mine reclamation, mine water, explosives, and computer applications.

Admission Requirements

High school students seeking a degree in mining engineering should complete as many courses as possible in mathematics, English, physics, chemistry, and mechanical drawing. Entering freshmen normally begin their first year with calculus and chemistry. Deviation from this pattern usually increases the time required to complete the suggested four-year program.

Graduation Requirements

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.20 must be maintained from all MG EN courses.

Honors in Mining Engineering

Students seeking an HBS in Mining Engineering must complete:

• Honors Required Courses
    

Sample 4-yr Degree Plan

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Note: This is just a sample. Log into My Degree Dashboard (in CIS) and meet with your academic advisor to fit a program of study with your academic record.