"I design solutions that safely and efficiently extract valuable minerals from the Earth."
Mining and Geological Engineering Bachelors Degree
Program Details
4-Year Sample Plan
First Year
*Each of the following foundational science courses satisfies the requirements for General Education: Exploring Perspectives (Natural Scientist): CHEM 151 or 152 or 161 or 162; or PHYS 141 or 161H.
*Each of the following foundational science courses satisfies the requirements for General Education: Exploring Perspectives (Natural Scientist): CHEM 151 or 152 or 161 or 162; or PHYS 141 or 161H.
Second Year
Mine Operations Track
**MNE 422 may fulfill one of the General Education Building Connections courses, meet with your academic advisor
†Students should work closely with their academic advisor to select General Education: Building Connections courses; some course work in the major, such as some Technical Elective courses, may also fulfill General Education: Building Connections requirements.
† Students should work closely with their academic advisor to select General Education: Building Connections courses; some course work in the major, such as some Technical Elective courses, may also fulfill General Education: Building Connections requirements.
Geomechanics Track
**MNE 422 may fulfill one of the General Education Building Connections courses, meet with your academic advisor.
†Students should work closely with their academic advisor to select General Education: Building Connections courses; some course work in the major, such as some Technical Elective courses, may also fulfill General Education: Building Connections requirements.
† Students should work closely with their academic advisor to select General Education: Building Connections courses; some course work in the major, such as some Technical Elective courses, may also fulfill General Education: Building Connections requirements.
Sustainable Resource Development Track
**MNE 422 may fulfill one of the General Education Building Connections courses, meet with your academic advisor.
†Students should work closely with their academic advisor to select General Education: Building Connections courses; some course work in the major, such as some Technical Elective courses, may also fulfill General Education: Building Connections requirements.
† Students should work closely with their academic advisor to select General Education: Building Connections courses; some course work in the major, such as some Technical Elective courses, may also fulfill General Education: Building Connections requirements.
Mineral Processing Track
†Students should work closely with their academic advisor to select General Education: Building Connections courses; some course work in the major, such as some Technical Elective courses, may also fulfill General Education: Building Connections requirements.
**MNE 422 may fulfill one of the General Education Building Connections courses, meet with your academic advisor.
† Students should work closely with their academic advisor to select General Education: Building Connections courses; some course work in the major, such as some Technical Elective courses, may also fulfill General Education: Building Connections requirements.
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Job Description
Mining and Geological Engineers are responsible for the safe and efficient extraction of mineral resources. They design and plan mining operations, oversee the implementation of technology, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. These engineers work to optimize mining processes, minimize environmental impacts, and improve the overall sustainability of mining operations. They often collaborate with geologists, environmental scientists, and technicians to manage resources responsibly.
