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Dec 16, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2015-2016 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
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MET 773 - Precious Metals (3 units)
Examining the detailed extractive metallurgy for Precious Metals, a Nevada industry.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered Every Spring - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to identify geological deposits as ore by supervision and managing sampling to obtain a representative sample and select lab metallurgical tests for precious metals.
2. Students will be able to compare and contrast lab metallurgical test work and data to determine the process design and flowsheet for an ore.
3. Students will be able to understand and be able to communicate the principles, chemistry and physical properties of precious metals ores for extraction and recovery.
4. Students will be able to identify precious metals extraction process problems with steps to improve metal recovery, reduce costs and ensure closure plans.
5. Students will be able to identify, explain and moderate hazards and environmental aspects of precious metals processing.
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