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MNGN428/429 - Mining Engineering Evaluation and Design Report I & II |
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Designation: MNGN (Required) Catalog
Description: MNGN 428: Preparation of phase I engineering report based on coordination of all previous work. Includes mineral deposit selection, geologic description, mining method selection, ore reserve determination, and permit process outline. Emphasis is on detailed mine design and cost analysis evaluation in preparation of MNGN 429. MNGN 429: Preparation of formal engineering report based on all course work in mining option. Emphasis is on mine design, equipment selection, production scheduling, evaluation and cost analysis. Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing in Mining Engineering and Successful Completion of MNGN 210, MNGN 308/309, MNGN 312, MNGN 321, MNGN 314, MNGN 322 or Permission of Instructor. Textbook(s) and/or other materials: Materials Provided
Course objectives: The primary objective of this sequential two semester course is to provide a true capstone design experience that serves to culminate the fundamental skills and concepts learned in requisite courses in mining engineering. Students are provided the opportunity to propose specific projects of interest, where the overall intent is to enhance their understanding of the basic concepts of engineering design, project management, regulatory compliance, and the social and financial issues that impact economic and technical feasibility. At the conclusion of this course sequence, students should possess the following skills: (1) an understanding of the fundamental concepts of engineering design, including issues related to resource delineation, mine operations, scheduling, financial analysis, and project management, (2) the ability to locate, synthesize, qualitatively assess, and effectively use information, (3) an understanding of important issues related to land use management, permitting & regulatory compliance, reclamation, sustainability, employee safety, and project financing, (4) an understanding of the social, ethical, and legal responsibilities that mining and resource companies have towards investors/stockholders, employees, and the communities (people & government) in which they operate, (5) the ability to prepare technical reports and correspondence, as well as give oral presentations, (6) assist in the development of professional skills deemed important for growth and advancement. Topics covered: Project Design and Development Student Professional Development Ethics & Social Responsibility Career Options and Planning
Class/laboratory schedule: Weekly Classroom Lectures Field
Trips: TBA Contribution
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Math and basic science: 10% Engineering topics: 15% Design experience: 75% Relationship to program outcomes: Medium (Learning Outcomes F & G) High (Learning Outcome A, B, C, D, E) Person preparing syllabus and date: |