MinE 610
Principles of Mining Engineering
Description
This course provides an advanced exploration of the core principles, fundamental methodologies, and technical subjects vital to the field of mining engineering. Designed for upper-level or graduate students, the curriculum establishes a rigorous foundation in specialized industry terminology, resource classification, and operational processes.Students will examine the lifecycle of mining operations, from initial extraction strategies to site closure, with a heavy emphasis on engineering design, equipment selection, and environmental stewardship.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the life cycle of a mine and identify the relationship between mineral resources and ore reserves.- Identify the mining method most appropriate for ore extraction from a given deposit based on consideration of cost and market conditions, ore grades and stripping ratios, access, environmental limitations, and available infrastructure.
- Identify and evaluate core risks in each surface and underground mining method.
- Determine and select the suitable equipment for each mining method.
- Explain and perform different steps of mine planning and scheduling.
- Demonstrate awareness of major technological trends.
| Lecture | Seminar | Lab | Credits | Total AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0/1 | 0/1 | 3 | 37.8 |
| M % | NS % | CS % | ES % | ED % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
None defined
None defined
Undergraduate Program(s)
Sections & Respective Instructors
| A1 - 2026/2027 - Fall - Soroush Khazaei |
| A1 - 2025/2026 - Fall - Soroush Khazaei |
| A1 - 2024/2025 - Fall - Yashar Pourrahimian |
| A1 - 2023/2024 - Fall - Yashar Pourrahimian |
| A1 - 2022/2023 - Fall - Yashar Pourrahimian |
| A1 - 2020/2021 - Fall - Yashar Pourrahimian |