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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

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