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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

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: MINE-2524, MINE-3634, MINE-3584, MINE-3624, MINE-3604, MINE-3674

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 23

Average GPA: 2.95 (B)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 22.60%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.39%

Cano Staff Santa202433.4%33.4%12.5%0.0%16.7%4.2%2.692
Emily A Sarver202331.8%43.6%16.2%4.7%1.5%2.1%3.0011
Antonio Nieto200642.1%52.6%5.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.431
Erik C Westman201023.8%47.4%19.7%4.6%4.5%0.0%2.787
Mohammad Rezaee201666.7%23.1%5.1%2.6%2.6%0.0%3.431
Sarah A Smith201341.1%33.9%17.9%3.6%3.6%0.0%3.061

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