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Virginia Tech

MINE-2504: Introduction to Mining Engineering

Description: Introduction to the complete field of mining and minerals engineering, including phases of mine development, discreet mining methods and mineral processing operations. Consideration in unconventional oil and gas development. Emphasis on basic engineering problem solving skills, and considerations for worker health and safety, economics, and environmental and social issues.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 8

Average GPA: 2.97 (rounds to B)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 20.74%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.51%

Cano Staff Santa202433.4%33.4%12.5%0.0%16.7%4.2%2.692
Emily A Sarver202434.8%43.5%14.4%3.0%2.4%2.0%3.066

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2021Spring 2022Fall 2022Fall 2023Spring 2024Fall 2024Term050% W