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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Credit to be arranged. A course designed to provide an opportunity for the graduate student to do applied research work in his/her major field. This course will be the basis for the project required when the student has opted for the nonthesis option, for the master of science degree in the mechanical engineering department.
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1.00 Credits
(1-0) 1 credit. May not be repeated for credit. Oral presentations followed by group discussions on a weekly basis. Speakers will be drawn primarily from the graduate student body but may also include faculty and invited lecturers.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1 to 3 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Directed independent study of a topic or field of special interest. This may involve readings, research, laboratory or fieldwork, and preparation of papers, as agreed to in advanced, by student and instructor.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1 to 3 credits. Lecture course or seminar on a topic or field of special interest, as determined by the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Credit to be arranged. A course designed to provide an opportunity for the graduate student to do research work in his major field. This course will be the basis for the thesis required when the student has opted for the thesis option, for the master of science degree in the mechanical engineering department.
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2.00 Credits
(2-0) 2 credits. This course presents an introductory overview of current surface and underground mining practices, new and emerging mining technology, mining terminology, and mining economics. Mining engineering faculty members are introduced and career paths available to the mining engineering graduate are discussed. The concept of sustainable development as it relates to minerals venture is introduced, and the interrelationships between mining, the environment, societal needs, and governance is discussed. Also included is an introduction to management concepts, presentation skills, meeting skills, negotiation skills, and basic project management tools. This course is cross-listed with ENVE 120.
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2.00 Credits
(0-2) 2 credits. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Principles of surface and underground surveying, including measurements, data collection, calculations, error analysis, topographic mapping, and applications of the Global Positioning System.
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2.00 Credits
(2-0) 2 credits. Prerequisites: MEM 120 and PHYS 211. The theory of operation of mining equipment, and its selection and application to materials handling in surface and underground mines. Emphasis is on economics, productivity, reliability, maintenance, and safety.
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1.00 Credits
(1-0) 1 credit. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Instruction in the safety aspects of mining in accordance with MSHA rules. A study of mine regulations and the recognition of mine hazards along with their prevention and control.
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3.00 Credits
(3-0) 3 credits. Prerequisites: ENVE/MEM 120 or permission of instructor. A study of surface mining techniques and unit operations applicable to metal mining, coal mining, quarrying and other surface mining operations. Topics include mine design and planning, surface drilling and blasting, the applicability and performance characteristics of earthmoving equipment, and an introduction of mine drainage. This course is cross-listed with ENVE 204.
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