Mining Engineering
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Program Contact Information
Website: www.mining.utah.edu
William Browning Building, Rm 313
Phone: 801-581-7198
Email: pam.hofmann@utah.edu
Program Description
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.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates will ethically and professionally practice mining engineering or other professions
Graduates will value sustainability, especially the economic, safety, and environmental interests of their employers, colleagues and society
Graduates will be leaders who foster inclusive work environments and demonstrate a curiosity about cultures and diversity
Graduates will be effective communicators, good collaborators, and lifelong learners
Approved Combined/Dual Degrees
BS/MS Mining Engineering
Program Admissions Requirements
High school students seeking a degree in mining engineering should complete as many courses as possible in Mathematics, English, Physics, and Chemistry.
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.
Major Exploration Link
https://advising.utah.edu/majors/quick-look/mining-engineering.php