2007-2008 Academic Catalog
Degree Programs
Mining Engineering
College of Engineering and Mines
Department of Mining and Geological Engineering
(907) 474-7388
www.uaf.edu/cem/min
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 31-37 credits
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The mining engineering program emphasizes engineering as it applies to the exploration and development of mineral resources and upon the economics of the business of mining. The program offers specialization in exploration, mining or mineral beneficiation.
Students are prepared for job opportunities with mining and construction companies, consulting and research firms, equipment manufacturers, investment and commodity firms in the private sector, as well as with state and federal agencies.
Mining engineers may aspire to, and achieve, the highest positions in the industry: operating or engineering management, government agency director or entrepreneur.
- Complete the general university requirements.
- Complete the master's degree requirements.
- Complete the following:
MIN 688--Graduate Seminar I--1 credits - Complete the
thesis or non-thesis requirements:
Thesis- Complete the following:
MIN 600-level courses--12 credits
Technical electives--11 credits
MIN 699--Thesis--6 credits - Minimum credits required--30 credits30
- Complete the
following:
MIN courses--12 credits
Technical electives--17 credits
MIN 698--Research/Project--6 credits - Minimum credits required--36 credits
- Complete the following: