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MINE-2564: Resource Exploration and Design

Description: Basic methods and concepts in exploration and modeling of ore bodies. Resource exploration planning. Exploration technologies for potential mine sites. Design of mining systems. Computational modeling of ore bodies and mine systems. Environmental, regulatory, ethical, and social considerations in mine system design.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: GEOS-1004

Required By: MINE-3564, MINE-3574, MINE-3624

Corequisites: MINE-2504

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.28 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 32.04%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.04%

Erik C Westman202451.7%33.8%8.3%2.8%2.3%1.0%3.286

Grade Distribution Over Time

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