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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

Military Science
  

  • MIL 302L - Advanced Leadership Lab and Physical Training II

    (1 unit)
    Planning, coordinating, navigating and leading a team, squad, and platoon in tactical environment. Required for contracted cadets.

    Corequisite(s): MIL 302 .

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. The outcome of this Course is for Cadets to practice developing and leading training & Physical Fitness. The Physical Fitness training is intended to prepare MSIII Cadets for their Summer Cadet Leader’s Course (CLC) or MIL303 Class by ensuring they are physically fit to meet the demands of the course as well as to ensure all MSIII Cadets pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). The weekly Applied Leadership Lab Practicum is intended to allow Cadets time to plan, develop, and rehearse assigned portions of the Applied Leadership Labs that will be delivered to the participating MSL I and II Cadets. Through dedicated time and access to instructors/facilitators the Cadets will develop confidence in their ability to lead and develop teams through training. This also enables the Cadet to practice communication skills to explain what they want to occur and implement the training they develop. This will lead to an understanding of training management at the small unit level.


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  • MIL 303 - Advanced Camp

    (1 unit)
    Five week course at an Army installation that teaches practical skills in tactics, field living, leadership, weaponry, technical military equipment, military customs and traditions, physical fitness, confidence building, and personnel management.

    Prerequisite(s): MIL 302 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss the importance of Physical Training as a part of a comprehensive individual combat readiness plan.
    2. demonstrate their ability to perform basic land navigation skills during day and night conditions on a verified course.
    3. demonstrate how to correctly wear, operate and have confidence in their Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) clothing and equipment.
    4. discuss cultural factors; ethical dilemmas, politics, religion, economics and their potential impact on Military Operations and Mission Accomplishment within the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE).
    5. demonstrate small unit leadership skills in a training scenario that represents the COE, receiving one squad-level evaluation during the traditional Squad Situational Training Exercise (STX).


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  • MIL 401 - The Army Officer

    (3 units)
    Course focuses on development of the Army Officer, including abilities to plan, resource, assess training at the small unit level; counsel subordinates and evaluate performance; teach values and ethics, legal responsibilities, and career planning.

    Prerequisite(s): MIL 302 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss mission command philosophy and its guiding principles to facilitate their successful participation in command and control activities and their development as military professionals.
    2. discuss how and why commanders cross-functionally organize their staff in a way to most efficiently exercise mission command and to command and control military operations.
    3. demonstrate the knowledge and skills that will allow them to research, develop and deliver an effective information briefing.
    4. discuss the concepts of Army Leader ethics and embrace equal opportunity program as it relates to the Army Values, Warrior Ethos, Soldier’s creed, and embrace the Army’s SHARP program.
    5. discuss and apply the concepts of the Law of Land Warfare and the Rules of Engagement (ROEs).
    6. collaborate with the news media, enabling them to effectively communicate information and unit messages in an honest, professional manner as ambassadors of the US Army and the Army Profession.
    7. explain punishment, common officer roles, search and seizure procedures, and a Soldier’s rights and become familiar with administrative, discipline and separation procedures.


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  • MIL 401L - Advanced Leadership Lab and Physical Training III

    (1 unit)
    Planning, preparing, and executing labs for Military Science. Physical fitness, leadership development, and mentorship. Required for contracted cadets.

    Corequisite(s): MIL 401 .

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. The learning objectives of this Course is for Cadets to practice developing and leading training & Physical Fitness. The Physical Fitness training is intended to prepare MSIV Cadets for their commission as Lieutenants into the United States Army by ensuring they are physically fit to meet the demands of the job as well as to ensure all MSIV Cadets pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) as outlined in the Army Field Manual 7-22. The weekly Applied Leadership Lab Practicum is intended to allow Cadets time to plan, develop, and rehearse assigned portions of the Applied Leadership Labs that will be delivered to the participating MSL I, II, & III Cadets. Through dedicated time and access to instructors/facilitators the Cadets will develop confidence in their ability to lead, supervise, manage, and develop teams through training. This also enables the Cadet to practice communication skills to explain what they want to occur and implement the training they develop. This will lead to an understanding of training management at the small unit level.


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  • MIL 402 - Leadership in a Complex World

    (3 units) CO13
    Transition from cadet to lieutenant; property accountability principles; platoon leader capstone exercise; preparation for entering service. Field trip and physical training required.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MIL 401 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. evaluate techniques and understand methods that cultivate an effective Officer.
    2. identify and analyze an ethical issue as it pertains to leadership and the Army.
    3. demonstrate knowledge of ethical values in non-classroom activities such as labs, internships, and field work.
    4. integrate, synthesize, and apply knowledge of ethical dilemmas and resolutions in academic settings, including focused and interdisciplinary research.
    5. demonstrate mastery of skills built from CO1 and CO3.
    6. explain key theories related to Military Science and leadership.
    7. identify and summarize current challenges, changes, and trends in the United States Army.
    8. produce a research paper that clearly presents research results and thoroughly considers previous research to the topic.
    9. demonstrate the ability to perform oral communication appropriate to the Army briefing style and oral practicum.
    10. demonstrate the ability to design and produce multimedia appropriate for the Army briefing style.
    11. synthesize and integrate results from academic research to construct a literature review.
    12. evaluate evidence and arguments used in information sources to summarize current thought on Army issues being investigated.
    13. use advanced search strategies in library research databases and tools to find primary and secondary sources for an oral research presentation.


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  • MIL 402L - Advanced Leadership Lab and Physical Training IV

    (1 unit)
    Evaluate and develop junior leaders and preparation to the transition to a career as an Army Office. Required for contracted cadets.

    Corequisite(s): MIL 402 .

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. The learning objectives of this Course is for Cadets to practice developing and leading training & Physical Fitness. The Physical Fitness training is intended to prepare MSIV Cadets for their commission as Lieutenants into the United States Army by ensuring they are physically fit to meet the demands of the job as well as to ensure all MSIV Cadets pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) as outlined in the Army Field Manual 7-22. The weekly Applied Leadership Lab Practicum is intended to allow Cadets time to plan, develop, and rehearse assigned portions of the Applied Leadership Labs that will be delivered to the participating MSL I, II, & III Cadets. Through dedicated time and access to instructors/facilitators the Cadets will develop confidence in their ability to lead, supervise, manage, and develop teams through training. This also enables the Cadet to practice communication skills to explain what they want to occur and implement the training they develop. This will lead to an understanding of training management at the small unit level.


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  • MIL 451 - Military Science Practicum I

    (1 unit)
    Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will conduct research and learn to monitor and improve their physical fitness to enhance their leadership skills and military bearing.

    Prerequisite(s): MIL 402 .

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. synthesize and integrate results from academic research to construct a literature review.
    2. frame original research in the context of prior literature, demonstrating an understanding for modern Army issues.
    3. evaluate evidence and arguments used in information sources to summarize current thought on an Army topic.


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  • MIL 452 - Military Science Practicum II

    (1 unit)
    Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will conduct research and learn to monitor and improve their physical fitness to enhance their leadership skills and military bearing.

    Prerequisite(s): MIL 402 .

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. synthesize and integrate results from academic research to construct a literature review.
    2. frame original research in the context of prior literature, demonstrating an understanding for modern Army issues.
    3. evaluate evidence and arguments used in information sources to summarize current thought on an Army topic.


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Mining Engineering
  

  • MINE 101 - Introduction to Mining Engineering

    (1 unit)
    Freshman year experience course providing an introduction to the mining industry, the mining engineering discipline, and career paths for mining engineers.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe and discuss professional and ethical responsibility in the context of mining engineering.
    2. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    3. describe a variety of contemporary issues in the minerals industry.


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  • MINE 102 - Computer Applications in Mining Engineering

    (1 unit)
    Foundational computer skills needed in upper division mining engineering classes including: spreadsheet programming, large data analysis, engineering drawing, mathematical programming, and an introduction to mine design software.

    Recommended Preparation: MINE 101.  

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to problems in mining engineering.
    2. use basic techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice in the mining industry.
    3. justify the importance and need for life-long learning.
    4. use mine design software at an introductory level.


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  • MINE 210 - Mining Methods

    (2 units)
    Introduction to mining systems with emphasis on methods, equipment and terminology of surface and underground mine operations. Field trip required.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 127  or higher; MINE 102 . Corequisite(s): MINE 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. utilize their writing skills via homework problems, quiz answers, tests, mid-term and final exams.
    2. practice their oral presentation skills by giving a presentation of their Case Study Project.
    3. utilize introductory level typical approaches to surface mine development techniques and equipment selection methods. Students will exercise the concepts of stripping ratios and pit limits.
    4. demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of various surface and underground mining methods and their utilization for various geological and geotechnical ore reserve conditions.


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  • MINE 242 - Mine Surveying and Mapping

    (2 units)
    Theory and practice of mapping and surveying in the mineral industries.

    Prerequisite(s): MINE 101 ; MINE 102 ; MATH 127  or higher.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the theory and applications basic to plane surveying.
    2. use common surveying equipment (Theodolites, Engineers level, EDM instruments) to measure distances and angles in the field.
    3. build maps and plans from field data using both hand methods and computer aided mine design packages (SURPAC).
    4. work in a team environment to accomplish group goals.


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  • MINE 295 - Special Problems

    (1 to 3 units)
    Individual projects in mining engineering.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 305 - Differential Models

    (1 to 3 units)
    Formulation of differential models, balances of masses, force, momentum and energy. Parameter reduction, scaling, transformations. Initial and boundary conditions. Analog, analytical and numerical solution techniques.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 182  or MATH 283 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to formulate descriptive differential models. They will be able to solve the developed models using computational techniques.
    2. identify, formulate and solve engineering problems which are derived from scientific principles and used to solve applied engineering problems.
    3. use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools, necessary for engineering practice.


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  • MINE 310 - Materials Handling

    (3 units)
    Design and evaluation of materials handling systems in surface and underground mines. Hoisting, conveyors, track and rubber-tired haulage, load-haul systems.

    Prerequisite(s): MINE 210 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design or select equipment for the handling and transport of bulk materials.
    2. communicate the use of ropeways, hoisting, tracked and rubber-tired haulage, and conveyors.
    3. use the principles of math, physics, and other science and engineering disciplines to the solution of mining engineering design problems.
    4. apply numerical computer algorithms in order to assist in the analysis and design.


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  • MINE 322 - Mineral Processing I

    (3 units)
    Principles and practices of mineral preparation and concentration. (MINE 322 and MSE 322 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L  with a “C” or better or CHEM 201  with a “C” or better; MINE 350  or MET 255  or ENGR 360 . Corequisite(s): MINE 324  or MSE 324 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. Students will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. Students will have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
    3. Students will have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
    4. Students will have an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
    5. Students will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
    6. Students will have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
    7. Students will have an ability to communicate effectively.
    8. Students will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
    9. Students will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
    10. Students will have a knowledge of contemporary issues.
    11. Students will have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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  • MINE 324 - Mineral Processing Laboratory

    (1 unit)
    Experiments demonstrating principles of mineral processing. (MINE 324 and MSE 324 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Corequisite(s): MINE 322 /MSE 322 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. Students will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. Students will have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
    3. Students will have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
    4. Students will have an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
    5. Students will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
    6. Students will have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
    7. Students will have an ability to communicate effectively.
    8. Students will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
    9. Students will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
    10. Students will have a knowledge of contemporary issues.
    11. Students will have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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  • MINE 350 - Applied Fluids, Pumping and Drainage

    (3 units)
    Hydrostatic and fluid mechanics principles, and basic design elements for water drainage and pumping systems in mining and civil construction or environmental applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 283 ; MATH 285 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. communicate the basic principles of phenomenologic fluid properties and engineering models.
    2. apply the formation of engineering models for analysis and design, based on conservation principles.
    3. calculate pressure and energy losses in flows using the principals taught in the class.
    4. apply introductory laboratory experience in measurements and pumping applications.


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  • MINE 361 - Operations Research Methods & Applied Statistics

    (2 units)
    Introduction to the theory of operations research and its applications in the mining industry; and introduction to applied statistical concepts necessary for mining engineers.

    Prerequisite(s): MINE 210 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. formulate a real-world problem as a mathematical programming model.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the theoretical workings of the simplex method for linear programming and perform sensitivity analysis to determine the direction and magnitude of change of a model’s optimal solution as the data change.
    3. solve specialized linear programming problems like the transportation and assignment problems.
    4. model a dynamic system as a queuing model and compute important performance measures.
    5. solve network models like the shortest path, minimum spanning tree, and maximum flow problems.
    6. understand and apply project management techniques like CPM & PERT for evaluation of project performance & scheduling.
    7. demonstrate understanding of basic statistical concepts, such as, sampling and descriptive statistics, probability, measurement of error, probability distributions (binomial, poisson, normal, central limit theorem, etc.), and confidence intervals.


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  • MINE 400 - Mine Management, Health and Safety

    (2 units) CO12
    Principles of management applied to an operating mine, including: ethics, health and safety, environmental responsibilities, rules and regulations, analysis of mine environmental impacts and their mitigation, communication skills and design of mine emergency plans.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in either Mining or Metallurgical Engineering.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the Canons of Engineering Ethics and the associated Rules of Practice and apply these to cases studies to identify ethical behavior.
    2. demonstrate familiarity with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Surface Mining (OSM), and other regulatory agencies that oversee mining activities as well as the many regulations they promulgate for mines.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the history and development of Safety Regulations in the mining industry and identify mining disasters that have led to significant changes in these regulations and their enforcement.
    4. identify the components of Behavioral Based Safety Programs and understand how they can be used to create a corporate culture that values HSLP.
    5. articulate their analyses in these areas both in written and oral forms.


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  • MINE 411 - Mine Economics

    (2 units)
    Introduction to management accounting principles, balance sheet and income statement, depreciation, depletion and cash flow. Financial evaluation using present value theory, equipment evaluation and replacement. Risk and sensitivity analysis.

    Recommended Preparation: ECON 102;  MINE 361.  

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering economic principals to after tax analysis of equipment replacement decisions.
    2. determine cash flow, PV, DCFROR, etc., for case study mining examples.
    3. communicate the development of the after tax cash flow statement and the effects of depreciation, depletion, mine exploration and development expenditures, etc., on the cash flow statement.
    4. communicate the importance of engineering economics.


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  • MINE 413 - Mineral Resource Estimation

    (3 units)
    Principles of sampling and the study of the major methods for mineral reserve estimation including polygonal, inverse distance squared and geostatistical. Grade tonnage curves for normal and log normal distribution. Variograms and kriging of mineral reserves.

    Prerequisite(s): MINE 361  or STAT 352.  

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify traditional approaches of the mineral reserve estimation using manual designing of cross-sections and summarizing by spreadsheets.
    2. recognize the concept of block model and geostatistical methods of resource estimation.
    3. interpret characteristics of the drill hole data and apply statistics and probability science to evaluate their distribution function, outliers and geological domains.
    4. apply mining software, Surpac, to create a comprehensive block model and wireframe modeling of the geological features and apply estimation methodologies of reserve estimation such as nearest neighbor, inverse distance, Kriging and conditional simulation.
    5. evaluate the quality of the estimations and standard codes of the mineral reserve estimation reports.


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  • MINE 415 - Surface Mine Design

    (3 units)
    Design of surface mining operations including optimization techniques. Lab uses integrated mine design software for layout and drawing of concepts covered in lecture.

    Prerequisite(s): MINE 310 . Corequisite(s): MINE 445 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply math, physics, and other science and engg techniques to recognize characteristics of a deposit, choose the best surface mining method, and identify technical and economic restrictions of a mining project to select the best layout of proj facilities.
    2. incorporate the operational restrictions of a complex engineering problem in their design by generating a long-term surface mine production plan including mining and milling rates, cut-off grade, stripping plan, schedules, health and safety, etc. 
    3. analyze technical complexity of a haulage system to pick out the most appropriate mining equipment using Excel and haulage simulation software, Talpac. 
    4. apply mine design software, Surpac and Whittle, to create a comprehensive block model, detailed final pit limit design, annual mine development, optimized cut-off grade and stockpile policies and finally generate discounted cash flow model of the project.


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  • MINE 416 - Underground Mine Design

    (2 units)
    Design of underground mining operations including selection of mining methods. Lab uses integrated mine design software for layout and drawing of concept covered in lecture.

    Prerequisite(s): MINE 310;  MINE 444;  MINE 413;  MINE 445.  

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply underground mining methods and equipment in more detail. Articulate the requirement of the primary and secondary development, and the drill, blast, muck cycle, and mechanical excavation methods and equipment.
    2. communicate the applicability of the mining methods relative to the shape, size and characteristics of the orebody and the design process needed to arrive at a workable layout for access, ventilation and rock handling.
    3. demonstrate comprehension of layout of the primary and secondary development and stoping/pillar recovery. Provide both 3D and 2D-plan, longitudinal and cross sectional views of the mine and the stoping method.
    4. apply methodology and carry out a cost and production estimate for one development and one ideal stope.
    5. use computer aided mine design software to facilitate the design of an underground mining operation.


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  • MINE 418 - Senior Design in Mining

    (3 units) CO14
    Data, techniques and layout required for a formal mine feasibility report to be prepared on a given mineral deposit.

    Prerequisite(s):  MINE 411 ; MINE 415 ; Junior or Senior Standing. Corequisite(s): MINE 322 ; MINE 425 ; MINE 448 ; MINE 456 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe various types of mine feasibility reports and their typical format and detail.
    2. integrate all aspects of a mining project, in an organized fashion, working in a team environment, to produce a preliminary feasibility report of a mining project/case study.
    3. synthesize information and techniques from previous coursework to complete a mine feasibility study and accompanying feasibility report.
    4. complete a preliminary feasibility report in the industry recommended format.
    5. present the report in formal surroundings to mining industry representatives, faculty and other attendees who will evaluate both the report and the presentation.


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  • MINE 425 - Engineering Power

    (3 units)
    Fundamental and basic design elements for power conversion, distribution and transmission systems using electrical, hydraulic or compressed air power.

    Prerequisite(s): EE 220;  ME 311;  MINE 350.  

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conceptually design and size a compressed air, electrical, or diesel power distribution system.
    2. analyze safety and health issues related to power use in mines.
    3. analyze and compare operating cost of different machine power solutions.


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  • MINE 435 - Mine Automation and Robotics

    (3 units)
    Introduction of robotic concepts; forward, inverse, motion kinematics and dynamics of robot manipulators; elements of autonomous and supervisory control. Application of automation and remote control techniques to various applications in mining operations to improve mine safety and health.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 283 ; ME 242 . 

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering robotics in mining and discuss contemporary issues in robotics technology.
    2. complete a laboratory design for equipment on monitoring and control, design simulator applications in workforce and student training.
    3. describe the application of automation technologies to various mining operations.
    4. use software and programmable automation controllers used for automated mining equipment and automated material handling systems.
    5. evaluate operational scenarios using simulation software.


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  • MINE 436 - Mining Software

    (3 units)
    Basics of the application of software engineering to Mining Engineering. Information Technology skills required for mining applications will be covered. Customization of mining software through scripting will be practiced through a practical project.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 182 ; MINE 210 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the various uses and varieties of software used for mining engineering.
    2. apply science and math for programming new functionalities in mining software.
    3. apply project management techniques and software to schedule and control the progress of a software development project.


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  • MINE 444 - Mine Ventilation

    (3 units)
    Theory and practice of mine ventilation systems’ design to create safe, healthy, and efficient working environments underground. Course covers the mechanics of fluid flow, underground mine ventilation network analysis, planning, and design.

    Prerequisite(s): MINE 350 . Corequisite(s): ME 311 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the behavior of the mine air flowing through underground mine openings (e.g. vertical, horizontal) and auxiliary ventilation ducts.
    2. assess and size primary and auxiliary ventilation fans, explore fan arrangements (e.g. series & parallel) and determine their operating duties.
    3. perform ventilation system optimization exercises to reduce underground energy consumption, while delivering the required air volumes to the development and production workings, equipment maintenance shops, crushing and refueling stations.
    4. describe gases and contaminants which are generated in the production workings (e.g. diesel exhaust), classification of gases, gas detection and monitoring systems.
    5. explain the importance of primary and auxiliary ventilation systems to dilute and control contaminants below their threshold limit values (TLV).
    6. assess the climatic conditions in the stopes and throughout a mine.
    7. predict the underground climatic conditions of future underground mines based on their combined heat load and independent contribution of various heat sources.
    8. predict the climatic conditions in underground mines as a function of mining depth and the combined heat load by means of climatic simulation methods and techniques (Climsim, Ventsim).
    9. describe the thermoregulation process of the human body, the metabolic heat balance and identify the most appropriate heat stress index that can protect mine workers in hot and humid underground mines.
    10. perform emergency response procedures and protocols in case of underground fires and other underground emergency situations.
    11. explore novel underground ventilation design concepts based on “discrete-event” mining process simulation and integrate underground ventilation system design with the overall mine design process.
    12. describe the concept of “ventilation-on-demand” (VOD) control; list the main components of typical VOD systems.
    13. perform optimization exercises on primary and auxiliary ventilation systems by means of mine ventilation simulation techniques.


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  • MINE 445 - Blasting Design in Mining

    (2 units)
    Current theory and practice in explosives and blast design in both surface and underground mines.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L  or higher; GEOL 332 ; MINE 210 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the basic chemistry and physics of explosives, and the performance and environmental characteristics of commercial explosives used in mining industry.
    2. utilize the principal mechanics of rock breakage & bench blasting with explosives as applied to mining.
    3. demonstrate the ability to design complete blasting systems that meet the needs of the particular mining application: underground or surface blasting applications.
    4. identify and design special engineering blast design applications, i.e. Protective blast design etc.
    5. Grad: design comprehensive blasting systems that meets rigorous environmental and performance needs of a particular design problem.


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  • MINE 448 - Rock Mechanics

    (4 units)
    Mechanical behavior of rock; response to load changes; deformation, failure, discontinuity slip; rock testing. Engineering applications: slopes, pillars, tunnels; reinforcement design.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 372 ; GEOL 332 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conceptualize and discuss basic concepts on stress, stress, and strain-strain relationships both in 2D and 3D as applied to rock mechanics in mining.
    2. utilize the fundamental behavior and characterization of rock mass; and apply standard rock mass classification systems to quantitatively describe rock mass quality.
    3. design and perform various standard ASTM rock testing procedures in the laboratory; and interpret data and write laboratory reports in a professional format.
    4. apply basic knowledge of math, science and engineering together with modern engineering practices in excavation design and construction of underground openings.


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  • MINE 449 - Design of Excavations

    (2 units)
    Principles of Geomechanics and numerical models are used in design of special mining excavations, such as: large underground mining stopes, rock slopes, tunnels, shafts, measure ground subsidence, and other special mining excavations.

    Prerequisite(s): MINE 448 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe how the following impact tunnel design: Terzaghi’s rock load theory, strength of discontinuities, tunneling hazards, tunneling machines, tunneling in swelling rocks.
    2. describe how the following impact shaft design: Self-supporting shaft, support pressures on the wall of shaft, design of support system, surge shaft, shaft excavation.
    3. describe ground subsidence considerations: Characterization of ground movements, chimney cave, caving rock, support near caving ground, ground movements monitoring.
    4. perform design and analysis using numerical modeling methodologies and tools.


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  • MINE 456 - Mining and Sustainable Development

    (2 units) CO9, CO11
    Defining and applying the four critical elements of sustainable development: environment, economics, community, and governance to the development, operation, and design of mining projects in global context.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate standing in an engineering or science major.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate how mining can contribute to sustainable development by integrating environmental, societal, economic and governance aspects.
    2. identify the construction options and methods for mine waste management facilities including tailings, mine rock piles and heap leach facilities.
    3. critically review global environmental considerations for these facilities, including containment design, acid drainage and cyanide management.
    4. contextualize current events and experiences in relation to historical developments globally by demonstrating appreciation for mine closure and financial assurance principles and practices.
    5. contextualize current events and experiences in relation to historical developments globally by understanding the regulatory regime for developing and operating a mine in the US and globally, and specifically Nevada.


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  • MINE 472 - World Mineral Economics

    (3 units) CO11, CO13
    Minerals in world affairs. Interdependence of nations on minerals and the economic and political problems caused by their unequal geographic distribution and divided political control.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze ways in which cultural groups differ and how such differences position them in relation to one another, particularly in the context of disparate mineral endowments.
    2. contextualize and discuss current events and experiences in relation to historical developments in mining and metallurgy and current global contexts.
    3. make connections between and apply theories from major and general education coursework to analyze how history, culture, and attitudes affect the development and economics of mineral resources within nations.
    4. evaluate evidence and arguments used in information sources to summarize current thought on topics in world mineral economics, and produce well-supported written essays that thoroughly and respectfully consider alternative viewpoints.


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  • MINE 480 - Quarry Mining

    (2 units)
    Introduction to the quarry industry: economics, properties, deposits, extraction, processing, marketing, transportation and use of quarry products. Quarry engineering: planning, design and operations.

    Prerequisite(s): MINE 210 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the various quarry operations related to mining engineering.
    2. communicate the importance of quarry in relation to mining industry.
    3. interpret the various methods of planning, design of quarry operations.


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  • MINE 495 - Special Problems

    (1 to 3 units)
    Individual research problems in mining engineering.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 499 - Internship and Senior Field Trip Experience

    (1 unit)
    Participate in summer internship(s) and a senior field trip and submit an acceptable report during the senior year on the resulting learning experiences from both. Required for mining engineering majors (all emphasis areas).

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. interpret the various mining methods employed in mine planning & design, mine development, extraction, reclamation and strategies that are different from the commonly practiced ones in Nevada.
    2. work in a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and workers at a mine-site or consulting firm.
    3. communicate effectively with the mining engineering staff during field visits by asking relevant questions about the mining method(s), health and safety protocols, economic and environmental issues, and sustainability.
    4. prepare written reports of their learning experiences.


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  • MINE 600 - Mine Management, Health and Safety

    (2 units)
    Principles of management applied to an operating mine, including: ethics, health and safety, environmental responsibilities, rules and regulations, analysis of mine environmental impacts and their mitigation, communication skills and design of mine emergency plans.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the Canons of Engineering Ethics and the associated Rules of Practice and apply these to cases studies to identify ethical behavior.
    2. demonstrate familiarity with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Surface Mining (OSM), and other regulatory agencies that oversee mining activities as well as the many regulations they promulgate for mines.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the history and development of Safety Regulations in the mining industry and identify mining disasters that have led to significant changes in these regulations and their enforcement.
    4. identify the components of Behavioral Based Safety Programs and understand how they can be used to create a corporate culture that values HSLP.
    5. articulate their analyses in these areas both in written and oral forms.
    6. demonstrate in depth understanding about mine management, health and safety topics via a comprehensive design project.


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  • MINE 611 - Mine Economics

    (2 units)
    Introduction to management accounting principles, balance sheet and income statement, depreciation, depletion and cash flow. Financial evaluation using present value theory, equipment evaluation and replacement. Risk and sensitivity analysis.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering economic principals to after tax analysis of equipment replacement decisions.
    2. determine cash flow, PV, DCFROR, etc., for case study mining examples.
    3. communicate the development of the after tax cash flow statement and the effects of depreciation, depletion, mine exploration and development expenditures, etc., on the cash flow statement.
    4. communicate the importance of engineering economics.


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  • MINE 613 - Mineral Resource Estimation

    (3 units)
    Principles of sampling and the study of the major methods for mineral reserve estimation including polygonal, inverse distance squared and geostatistical. Grade tonnage curves for normal and log normal distribution. Variograms and kriging of mineral reserves.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify traditional approaches of the mineral resource estimation using manual designing of cross-sections and summarizing by spreadsheets.
    2. recognize the concept of block model and geostatistical methods of reserve estimation.
    3. interpret characteristics of the drill hole data and apply statistics and probability science to evaluate their distribution function, outliers and geological domains.
    4. apply mining software, Surpac, to create a comprehensive block model and wireframe modeling of the geological features and apply estimation methodologies of reserve estimation such as nearest neighbor, inverse distance, Kriging and conditional simulation.
    5. evaluate the quality of the estimations and standard codes of the mineral reserve estimation reports.
    6. determine a mineral resource estimate for a given set of drillhole/sample/geology information using both a conventional and geostatistical method by working on individual projects.


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  • MINE 615 - Surface Mine Design

    (3 units)
    Design of surface mining operations including optimization techniques. Lab uses integrated mine design software for layout and drawing of concepts covered in lecture.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply math, physics, and other science and engg techniques to recognize characteristics of a deposit, choose the best surface mining method, and identify technical and economic restrictions of a mining project to select the best layout of proj facilities.
    2. incorporate the operational restrictions of a complex engineering problem in their design by generating a long-term surface mine production plan including mining and milling rates, cut-off grade, stripping plan, schedules, health and safety, etc. 
    3. analyze technical complexity of a haulage system to pick out the most appropriate mining equipment using Excel and haulage simulation software, Talpac. 
    4. apply mine design software, Surpac and Whittle, to create a comprehensive block model, detailed final pit limit design, annual mine development, optimized cut-off grade and stockpile policies and finally generate discounted cash flow model of the project.
    5. produce a standard mine design report based on their deliberated production schedule, equipment selection, location specifications of the project according to the NI43-101 technical report format. 


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  • MINE 616 - Underground Mine Design

    (2 units)
    Design of underground mining operations including selection of mining methods. Lab uses integrated mine design software for layout and drawing of concept covered in lecture.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply underground mining methods and equipment in more detail. Articulate the requirement of the primary and secondary development, and the drill, blast, muck cycle, and mechanical excavation methods and equipment.
    2. communicate the applicability of the mining methods relative to the shape, size and characteristics of the orebody and the design process needed to arrive at a workable layout for access, ventilation and rock handling.
    3. demonstrate comprehension of layout of the primary and secondary development and stoping/pillar recovery. Provide both 3D and 2D-plan, longitudinal and cross sectional views of the mine and the stoping method.
    4. apply methodology and carry out a cost and production estimate for one development and one ideal stope.
    5. use computer aided mine design software to facilitate the design of an underground mining operation.


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  • MINE 618 - Senior Design in Mining

    (3 units)
    Data, techniques and layout required for a formal mine feasibility report to be prepared on a given mineral deposit.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe various types of mine feasibility reports and their typical format and detail. 
    2. integrate all aspects of a mining project, in an organized fashion, working in a team environment, to produce a preliminary feasibility report of a mining project/case study.
    3. synthesize information and techniques from previous coursework to complete a mine feasibility study and accompanying feasibility report.
    4. complete a preliminary feasibility report in the industry recommended format.
    5. present the report in formal surroundings to mining industry representatives, faculty and other attendees who will evaluate both the report and the presentation.
    6. make more specific recommendations with respect to the mine design they make.


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  • MINE 625 - Engineering Power

    (3 units)
    Fundamental and basic design elements for power conversion, distribution and transmission systems using electrical, hydraulic or compressed air power.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conceptually design and size a compressed air, electrical, or diesel power distribution system.
    2. analyze safety and health issues related to power use in mines.
    3. analyze and compare operating cost of different machine power solutions.


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  • MINE 635 - Mine Automation and Robotics

    (3 units)
    Introduction of robotic concepts; forward, inverse, motion kinematics and dynamics of robot manipulators; elements of autonomous and supervisory control. Application of automation and remote control techniques to various applications in mining operations to improve mine safety and health.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering robotics in mining and discuss contemporary issues in robotics technology.
    2. complete a laboratory design for equipment on monitoring and control, design simulator applications in workforce and student training.
    3. describe the application of automation technologies to various mining operations.
    4. use software and programmable automation controllers used for automated mining equipment and automated material handling systems.
    5. evaluate operational scenarios using simulation software.
    6. design, model, and solve automation systems especially in mine safety and health.
    7. apply robotics concepts to solve contemporary problems especially in improving safety and health issues in mines under cost saving pressures.


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  • MINE 636 - Mining Software

    (3 units)
    Basics of the application of software engineering to Mining Engineering. Information Technology skills required for mining applications will be covered. Customization of mining software through scripting will be practiced through a practical project.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the various uses and varieties of software used for mining engineering.
    2. apply science and math for programming new functionalities in mining software.
    3. apply project management techniques and software to schedule and control the progress of a software development project.
    4. design the required software components of a mining problem and program its most appropriate user interface and computational module.


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  • MINE 644 - Mine Ventilation

    (3 units)
    Theory and practice of mine ventilation systems’ design to create safe, healthy, and efficient working environments underground. Course covers the mechanics of fluid flow, underground mine ventilation network analysis, planning, and design.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the behavior of the mine air flowing through underground mine openings (e.g. vertical, horizontal) and auxiliary ventilation ducts.
    2. assess and size primary and auxiliary ventilation fans, explore fan arrangements (e.g. series & parallel) and determine their operating duties.
    3. perform ventilation system optimization exercises to reduce underground energy consumption, while delivering the required air volumes to the development and production workings, equipment maintenance shops, crushing and refueling stations.
    4. describe gases and contaminants which are generated in the production workings (e.g. diesel exhaust), classification of gases, gas detection and monitoring systems.
    5. explain the importance of primary and auxiliary ventilation systems to dilute and control contaminants below their threshold limit values (TLV).
    6. assess the climatic conditions in the stopes and throughout a mine.
    7. predict the underground climatic conditions of future underground mines based on their combined heat load and independent contribution of various heat sources.
    8. predict the climatic conditions in underground mines as a function of mining depth and the combined heat load by means of climatic simulation methods and techniques (Climsim, Ventsim).
    9. describe the thermoregulation process of the human body, the metabolic heat balance and identify the most appropriate heat stress index that can protect mine workers in hot and humid underground mines.
    10. perform emergency response procedures and protocols in case of underground fires and other underground emergency situations.
    11. explore novel underground ventilation design concepts based on “discrete-event” mining process simulation and integrate underground ventilation system design with the overall mine design process.
    12. describe the concept of “ventilation-on-demand” (VOD) control; list the main components of typical VOD systems.
    13. perform optimization exercises on primary and auxiliary ventilation systems by means of mine ventilation simulation techniques.
    14. design a comprehensive ventilation system and describe its components in a project.


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  • MINE 645 - Blasting Design in Mining

    (2 units)
    Current theory and practice in explosives and blast design in both surface and underground mines.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the basic chemistry and physics of explosives, and the performance and environmental characteristics of commercial explosives used in mining industry.
    2. utilize the principal mechanics of rock breakage & bench blasting with explosives as applied to mining.
    3. demonstrate the ability to design complete blasting systems that meet the needs of the particular mining application i.e. underground or surface mining applications: by selecting engineering bench blast parameters, appropriate explosive charges, and initiation systems.
    4. identify and design special engineering blast design applications, i.e. Protective blast design etc.


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  • MINE 648 - Rock Mechanics

    (4 units)
    Mechanical behavior of rock; response to load changes; deformation, failure, discontinuity slip; rock testing. Engineering applications: slopes, pillars, tunnels; reinforcement design.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conceptualize and discuss basic concepts on stress, stress, and strain-strain relationships both in 2D and 3D as applied to rock mechanics in mining.
    2. utilize the fundamental behavior and characterization of rock mass; and apply standard rock mass classification systems to quantitatively describe rock mass quality.
    3. design and perform various standard ASTM rock testing procedures in the laboratory; and interpret data and write laboratory reports in a professional format.
    4. apply basic knowledge of math, science and engineering together with modern engineering practices in excavation design and construction of underground openings.


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  • MINE 649 - Design of Excavations

    (2 units)
    Principles of Geomechanics and numerical models are used in design of special mining excavations, such as: large underground mining stopes, rock slopes, tunnels, shafts, measure ground subsidence, and other special mining excavations.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe how the following impact tunnel design: Terzaghi’s rock load theory, strength of discontinuities, tunneling hazards, tunneling machines, tunneling in swelling rocks.
    2. describe how the following impact shaft design: Self-supporting shaft, support pressures on the wall of shaft, design of support system, surge shaft, shaft excavation.
    3. describe ground subsidence considerations: Characterization of ground movements, chimney cave, caving rock, support near caving ground, ground movements monitoring.
    4. perform design and analysis using numerical modeling methodologies and tools.
    5. demonstrate ability to design excavations independently using analytical, empirical and numerical modeling tools by working on independent design projects.


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  • MINE 656 - Mining and Sustainable Development

    (3 units)
    Defining and applying the four critical elements of sustainable development: environment, economics, community, and governance to the development, operation, and design of mining projects in global context.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate how mining can contribute to sustainable development by integrating environmental, societal, economic and governance aspects.
    2. identify the construction options and methods for mine waste management facilities including tailings, mine rock piles and heap leach facilities.
    3. critically review global environmental considerations for these facilities, including containment design, acid drainage and cyanide management. 
    4. contextualize current events and experiences in relation to historical developments globally by demonstrating appreciation for mine closure and financial assurance principles and practices. 
    5. contextualize current events and experiences in relation to historical developments globally by understanding the regulatory regime for developing and operating a mine in the US and globally, and specifically Nevada. 
    6. integrate theory, practice and reflection to propose projects to create a more sustainable world.


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  • MINE 672 - World Mineral Economics

    (3 units)
    Minerals in world affairs. Interdependence of nations on minerals and the economic and political problems caused by their unequal geographic distribution and divided political control.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze ways in which cultural groups differ and how such differences position them in relation to one another, particularly in the context of disparate mineral endowments.
    2. contextualize and discuss current events and experiences in relation to historical developments in mining and metallurgy and current global contexts.
    3. make connections between and apply theories from major and general education coursework to analyze how history, culture, and attitudes affect the development and economics of mineral resources within nations.
    4. evaluate evidence and arguments used in information sources to summarize current thought on topics in world mineral economics, and produce well-supported written essays that thoroughly and respectfully consider alternative viewpoints.


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  • MINE 680 - Quarry Mining

    (2 units)
    Introduction to the quarry industry: economics, properties, deposits, extraction, processing, marketing, transportation and use of quarry products. Quarry engineering: planning, design and operations.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the various quarry operations related to mining engineering.
    2. communicate the importance of quarry in relation to mining industry.
    3. interpret the various methods of planning, design of quarry operations.
    4. describe production, marketing, use and regulation of aggregate industrial materials.
    5. apply statistical quality process control terms and illustrate the importance of consistency in the supplied product.


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  • MINE 695 - Special Problems

    (1 to 3 units)
    Individual research problems in mining engineering.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 701A - Advanced Mining-General Mining

    (1 to 5 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 701E - Advanced Mining-Equipment

    (1 to 5 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 701F - Advanced Mining-Transportation

    (1 to 5 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 701H - Advanced Mining-Surface Mining

    (1 to 5 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 701M - Advanced Mining Engineering

    (1 to 5 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 701N - Advanced Mining-Mining Economics

    (1 to 5 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 701S - Advanced Mining-Mineral Economics

    (1 to 5 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 701V - Advanced Mining Engineering Rock Mechani

    (1 to 5 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 702G - Advanced Mining-Design

    (1 to 5 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 702J - Advanced Mining-Underground Mining

    (1 to 5 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 702K - Advanced Mining-Safety

    (1 to 5 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 702M - Advanced Mining-Ventilation

    (1 to 5 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 702P - Advanced Mining-Mine Administration

    (1 to 5 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 702R - Advanced Mining-Mining Law

    (1 to 5 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 702V - Advanced Mining Engineering Rock Mechani

    (1 to 5 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Mining Engineering.


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  • MINE 717 - Numerical Modelling in Geomechanics

    (3 units)
    Numerical modeling software for geotechnical analyses of soil, rock, groundwater, and ground support. The students will learn design of geotechnical excavations (e.g., slopes, tunnels, caverns, stopes, etc.) and constructs (dams, foundations, footings, walls, etc.) in soil, and intact rock (i.e., heavily jointed rock). Such analyses include design, factor of safety prediction, and back-analysis of failure.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use FLAC3D software.
    2. design geotechnical excavations (e.g., slopes, tunnels, caverns, stopes, etc.).
    3. model geo-structures (dams, foundations, footings, walls, etc.) in soil, and intact rock (i.e., heavily jointed rock).


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  • MINE 725 - Heat Mass Transport

    (3 units)
    Analytical and numerical models relevant to heat and mass transport problems in hot underground openings and geothermal systems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. compile governing equations and boundary conditions for coupled flow, heat and component mass transport problem typically involved in deep, hot and humid mines and select solution methods.
    2. analyze simple flow and thermal transport problems with network models numerically in steady state and time-dependent applications.
    3. apply the transport model solutions to analyze the thermal environment for the safety of the human workers in a hot and humid site.


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  • MINE 790 - Graduate Seminar

    (1 to 3 units)
    Guest speakers, faculty, or students will make presentations and discuss research topics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate improvement in their technical presentation skills.
    2. respond to important information from others’ presentations.
    3. prepare a concise abstract of a presentation.


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  • MINE 794 - Special Problems

    (1 to 3 units)
    Provides capable students with the opportunity to work on problems not covered in regular course offerings. Students perform a combination of labora­tory, field, and/or library studies resulting in a professionally written report of the activities relating to the project, findings if any, and other related documentation.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of topics which are not covered in regular course offerings
    2. perform labora­tory, field, and/or library studies.
    3. contextualize and analyze the most recent research.


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  • MINE 795 - Comprehensive Examination

    (1 unit)
    Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. communicate a comprehensive knowledge of mining/metalllurgical engineering.


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  • MINE 796 - Professional Paper

    (1 to 3 units)
    Report of an independent study of a mining engineering problem.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research a specific topic/problem related to minng engineering.


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  • MINE 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify a novel research project in a specialized area of mining that will extend knowledge in the discipline of mining/metallurgical engineering.
    2. search and discuss the scientific literature related to a specialized research area.
    3. carry out an advanced, independent research project on a chosen topic.


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  • MINE 799 - Dissertation

    (1 to 24 units)
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify a novel research project in a specialized area of mining that will extend knowledge in the discipline of mining/metallurgical engineering.
    2. search and discuss the scientific literature related to a specialized research area.
    3. carry out an advanced, independent research project on a chosen topic.


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Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
  
  
  
  
  
  

Music
  

  • MUS 100 - Concert Class

    (0 units)
    Development of listening skills through attendance at musical events: music department concerts, master classes, approved community events.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize university-level musicianship through peer listening and observation.
    2. demonstrate university-level musicianship through peer performance.
    3. demonstrate familiarity with the basic performance and audience etiquette related to their field of practice.


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  • MUS 101 - Mus Fundamentals

    (3 units)
    Notation, terminology, intervals, scales and chords. Designed to furnish a foundation for musicianship.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate a solid understanding of music fundamentals such as pitch, key, and intervallic identification as well as scale construction and proper notation.
    2. demonstrate their ability to read notes written in both the treble and bass clefs.
    3. demonstrate their ability to apply these music fundamentals to the keyboard.


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  • MUS 105 - Vocal Techniques

    (2 units)
    Fundamentals of tone production, breath control, and practical techniques involved in reading and interpreting songs.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 4

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate healthy tone production.
    2. demonstrate healthy breath control.
    3. demonstrate practical techniques involved in reading and interpreting songs.


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  • MUS 109 - Functional Piano I

    (1 unit)
    An introduction to playing the piano as well as basic reading and music theory fundamentals. Designed for music majors who read at least one clef.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. play one octave scales and corresponding arpeggios in the major keys of C, G, D, A, and E as well as transposing easy melodies in these keys.
    2. recognize and play major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads and build V7 chord in root position.
    3. recognize and play triads in the above major keys and apply this knowledge to harmonizing melodies.
    4. play solo pieces of a late-Elementary level (short easy classical and jazz style) with adequate coordination and accuracy.


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  • MUS 110 - Functional Piano II

    (1 unit)
    Elementary piano techniques including major and minor scales and arpeggios, harmonization in major and minor, and sight reading.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 109 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. play one octave scales and the corresponding arpeggios in the major and minor keys of A, B, C, D, E, F, and G and transpose easy melodies in these keys.
    2. recognize and play triads and their inversions in the major, natural minor, and harmonic minor scales and apply this knowledge to harmonizing melodies.
    3. build various 7th chords in root position and practice inversions of V7 chords.
    4. play solo pieces of an Intermediate level (easy Sonatinas) with adequate coordination and accuracy.


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  • MUS 121 - Music Appreciation

    (3 units) CO7
    Historical and cultural background of music. A general course in music appreciation open to all students. Representative works are heard and analyzed.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify specific works of music through actively engaged listening.
    2. name and discuss musical elements, instruments, forms, and genres.
    3. discuss the ways in which music conveys meaning.
    4. discuss and write about the function of music in culture.
    5. speak and write about specific pieces of music descriptively and historically.


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  • MUS 122 - Survey of Jazz

    (3 units) CO7, CO10
    Chronological study of jazz music and musicians with emphasis on directed listening.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the wide range of musical styles and subgenres that make up the jazz soundscape.
    2. discuss the complex interaction of music cultures in jazz, and the role this interaction has played in reshaping notions of individual, ethnic, and national identity.
    3. articulate how and why jazz’s location on a “cultural hierarchy” has changed in North America over the past century.
    4. explain how historical events, new technologies, and shifting cultural values influence – and are influenced by – new jazz styles.


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  • MUS 123 - History of American Popular Song

    (3 units) CO7
    Musical and cultural survey of popular songs in North America from the early nineteenth century to the present.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain that music, as an activity, shapes the images and ideals through which individuals understand themselves and their relationship to a broader world.
    2. discuss the complex interaction of music cultures in the US, and the role this interaction has played in reshaping notions of individual and national identity.
    3. articulate the ways in which self-perceptions of North Americans have changed since the middle nineteenth century.
    4. articulate how cultures outside the US have had an influence on the development of popular music.
    5. write critically and effectively about the music we study.


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  • MUS 124 - History of the American Musical Theatre

    (3 units) CO7
    Cultural, musical and theatrical survey of musical theatre in the United States, from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically assess musical examples through actively engaged listening/viewing.
    2. articulate the ways in which American Musical Theater has helped shape (and in turn is shaped by) individual and communal senses of self and others.
    3. discuss the function of music and musical theater in culture.
    4. write about specific Broadway shows, composers, and songs descriptively and historically.


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  • MUS 128 - A History of Dance Music

    (3 units) CO7
    Explores how popular dance music has developed since 1950, tracing its history through uptempo rock and roll, the twist, soul, funk, disco, house, and electronic dance music.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the constituent elements of music.
    2. create music derived from dance music techniques using software.
    3. describe the various technologies that have made this music and its dissemination possible.
    4. identify individual songs studied in class, and describe their characteristics.
    5. recognize and identify specific characteristics of each era of dance music discussed in the class.


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  • MUS 141 - Diction I

    (2 units)
    Pronunciation of Italian and English as used in singing.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 2

    Corequisite(s): MUSA 145  or MUSA 173  or MUSA 345 .   

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. transcribe texts using IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet).
    2. sing, with proper diction, in Italian.
    3. sing, with proper diction, in English.


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  • MUS 142 - Diction II

    (2 units)
    Pronunciation of German and French as used in singing.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 2

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 141 . Corequisite(s): MUSA 145  or MUSA 173  or MUSA 345 .   

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. transcribe texts using IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet).
    2. sing, with proper diction, in German.
    3. sing, with proper diction, in French.


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  • MUS 203 - Music Theory I

    (3 units)
    Counterpoint and harmony (written and keyboard).

    Prerequisite(s): OnMusic Fundamentals Exam with at least 65% or MUS 101  with at least a “C”.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate a solid understanding of music fundamentals such as pitch, key, and intervallic identification as well as scale construction and proper notation.
    2. construct diatonic triads and 7th chords in root position and their inversions.
    3. demonstrate a basic understanding of voice leading principles, 4-part writing and Roman numeral analysis.


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  • MUS 204 - Music Theory II

    (3 units)
    Counterpoint and harmony (written and keyboard).

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 203 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate continuing understanding of more advanced voice leading principles, 4-part writing and Roman numeral analysis.
    2. demonstrate understanding of melodic form and melodic relationships through the act of composing their own music and having it performed in class.
    3. analyze and compose music which contains the following expanded chords: Dominant Seventh Chords, Leading-Tone Seventh Chords and Non- dominant Seventh Chords and Secondary Functioning Chords.


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  • MUS 209 - Functional Piano III

    (1 unit)
    Intermediate piano techniques including scales and arpeggios in two octaves, advanced harmonization, sight reading, and transposition.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 110 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. play two-octave scales and corresponding arpeggios from 3 flats to 3 sharps in major and relative minor keys and transpose easy melodies in these keys.
    2. demonstrate ability to harmonize melodies using primary and secondary chords in above keys using accompaniment patterns.
    3. transpose for Bflat and Eflat instruments and playvocal combinations from 3-part scores.
    4. play solo pieces of an Intermediate level that contain more complexity in texture, rhythm, coordination, and key signature.


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  • MUS 210 - Functional Piano IV

    (1 unit)
    Late intermediate piano techniques including scales and arpeggios in two octaves, advanced harmonization, sight reading, and transposition

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 209 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate proficiency at playing two octave scales in 3 flats to 3 sharps key signatures in major and relative minor keys and transposing melodies in these keys.
    2. recognize, analyze, apply, and play harmonizations using primary, secondary, and secondary dominant chords to given melodies.
    3. transpose for Bflat, Eflat, and F instruments in solo and ensemble settings and play vocal combinations from 4-part scores and hymns.
    4. play solo pieces from a late Intermediate level that show style period characteristics.


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  • MUS 211 - Sightsinging and Dictation I

    (1 unit)
    Solfege and dictation, rhythmic and melodic.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. sight-sing basic melodies featuring diatonic and intervallic movement around basic I-IV-V progressions.
    2. sight-sing rhythms using quarter, triplet and 16th note rhythms with various mixed meters.
    3. sight sing music in multiple parts (duets, trios, chorales, etc.) appropriate to the topics studied and required skill level.
    4. accurately take dictation of tonal melodies using mostly major and perfect intervals.
    5. accurately take harmonic dictation identifying standard chord progressions built on triads in the major scale.
    6. accurately take dictation of rhythms featuring quarter, triplet and 16th note rhythms with various mixed meters.
    7. accurately identify and sing specific scales and diatonic modes: Ionian, Aeolian, Harmonic minor and Melodic minor.
    8. accurately find errors in rhythm, pitch, harmony, and/or Solfege at the above mentioned skill level.


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