Metallurgical Engineering, B.S. in Met. E.

The undergraduate program in Metallurgical Engineering trains students in three areas: mineral processing, extractive and physical metallurgy. The curriculum reflects these three areas to produce an engineer ready to work in industry, research, management and/or graduate school. The Nevada mining industry needs quality engineers today and will pay excellent salaries and benefits.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

identify, formulate, and solve practical engineering problems. (QR)
develop proficiency in engineering topics related to metallurgical engineering. (CT)
design a technically sound extractive metallurgical and mineral process 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 metallurgical and mineral processes or for graduate-level study in engineering.

Contact Information

Manoj Mohanty, Professor, Department Chair
Mining Engineering Department
265 Paul Laxalt Mineral Engineering Building
(775) 784-6961
mmohanty@unr.edu
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

Use the transfer agreement and the degree planner (available by clicking Print degree planner icon at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement if available. If neither is available, access Transferology to assist in your planning.

Graduation Requirements

Total Units | 127
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 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.

A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
NOTE: See the Core Curriculum section for information on CO1&3 placement. Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101.

B. Quantitative Reasoning (4 units) - CO2

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2
NOTE: Metallurgical Engineering students are expected to place in MATH 181 or higher. Students who do not place in MATH 181 may be required to take additional credits for graduation.

C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (8 units) - CO4, CO4L

CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units) CO4L
CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (4 units) CO4L

D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses .

E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7

MUS 122 - Survey of Jazz (3 units) CO7, CO10 OR
THTR 210 - Theatre: A Cultural Context (3 units) CO7, CO10 OR
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .

F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

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.