MEM 464 Mining Senior Design Project

Credits: (0-4) 4

The course will require the completion of a mine-related design project. Students will be assigned an industry appropriate project which may include one of the following: surface or underground coal mine, quarry, surface or underground hard rock metal mine, large-scale reclamation or rehabilitation of mine lands, or sub-surface underground space (tunnel, large excavation, industrial underground storage site, or underground science laboratory). A review of mining engineering principles and practices will be conducted as students work through the project and may involve developing an ore deposit model using drill hole data, calculating resources and reserves, selecting mining methods and equipment, choosing appropriate mineral processing methods, creating environmental and reclamation plans, and developing and analyzing project economics. Advanced mine planning software will be used to assist the design process and will be an integral part of the course. Students will work in teams assigned by the instructor and be responsible for producing reports and presentations throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: MEM 204, MEM 301/301L, MEM 302, MEM 303, MEM 307, and senior standing
Pre or Corequisites: MEM 304/304L or MEM 401/401L

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