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University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT)

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


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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Mining Engineering (Process Metallurgy Emphasis) by following the course of study described below.

WNC Program to be completed - Associate of Science


  • A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 130 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno. 
  • Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
  • To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
  • See the Mining Engineering (Process Metallurgy Emphasis), B.S. in Mining Engineering program description  for more information on degree requirements.

Academic Advising Information


University of Nevada, Reno
College of Science
Academic Advising 
(775) 784-4591
https://www.unr.edu/science/student-resources/advising
DMSC 411

WNC Counseling Services 
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecone 103

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule


For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum  chapter in the catalog.

Approved substitutions: (WNC) ENGR 100 for (UNR) MINE 101 and MINE 102; (WNC) ME 241 for (UNR) ENGR 241; (UNR) ENGR 360 for (UNR) MINE 350.

Associate’s First Semester (18 units)


  • CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I (4 units) CO4, CO4L*
  • ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
  • ENGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering Design (3 unit) *
  • GEOL 101 - General Geology (4 units) CO4L*
  • MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2 *

Associate’s Second Semester (17 units)


  • ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 units) CO6 *
  • ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
  • Fine Arts (3 units) CO7
  • MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) *
  • PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) CO4 *
  • PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit) CO4L *

Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)


  • ME 241 - Mechanical Engineering: Statics (3 units) *
  • MATH 283 - Calculus III (4 units) *
  • U.S. & Nevada Constitutions (3 units)

Associate’s Fourth Semester (18 units)


  • MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units) *
  • PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) CO4 * AND
  • PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II (1 unit) CO4L *
  • PHIL 210 - World Religions (3 units) (WNC Humanities; UNR Diversity & Equity) *
  • ME 242- Dynamics (3 units) *

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* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
** Students must complete the course at UNR. Please see the Silver State Transfer Program or reverse transfer link listed above in the Contact Information section.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.

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