Mining Engineering (Process Metallurgy Emphasis), B.S. in Mining Engineering

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• identify, formulate, and solve practical engineering problems. (QR)
• develop proficiency in engineering topics related to surface and underground mining. (CT)
• design a technically sound mine in an ethically, environmentally, and socially responsible manner.
• communicate plans, designs, and operational practices to mine representatives, regulators, and the public. (C)
• apply for entry-level positions in the operations and management of mines or for graduate-level study in engineering.

Contact Information

Mining Engineering Department
265 Paul Laxalt Mineral Research Building 
(775) 784-6961
Website: http://www.unr.edu/mining

College of Science Academic Advisors: https://www.unr.edu/science/student-resources/advising

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

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Graduation Requirements

• Total Units | 130
• Cumulative GPA | 2.0
• University GPA | 2.0
• Major GPA | 2.0
• Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
• Major Residency Requirement | 15 Units of Major Requirements at UNR
• Upper-Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Division Units

I. Core General Education Requirements (27-30 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy  ”.

Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

II. Additional Core Requirements (3 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV).  Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirements (92 units)

V. Process Metallurgy Emphasis (6 units)

• MET 410 - Pyrometallurgy (3 units)
• MET 431 - Hydrometallurgy (3 units)

VI. Minor Requirements (0 units)

VII. Electives (0 units)

VIII. Recommended Schedule