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2021-2022 SDSM&T Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Metallurgical Engineering, BS

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Contact Information

Department Head
Dr. Michael K. West
Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
Mineral Industries 108
(605) 394-1283
E-mail: Michael.West@sdsmt.edu

Department Main Office
Administrative Assistant
Jessica Zacher, Senior Secretary
Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
Mineral Industries 115
(605) 394-2341
Email: Jessica.Zacher@sdsmt.edu

Metallurgical Engineering (BS) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org 

Faculty

Douglas W. Fuerstenau Professor Kellar; Professors Crawford, Cross, and Salem; Associate Professors Jasthi, and West; Assistant Professor Carlson; Research Scientists Bhattiprolu, Petersen; Adjunct Professor Kustas; Distinguished Professor Emeritus Han; Professor Emeritus Stone.

MET Flowchart  

Metallurgical Engineering Curriculum/Checklist

The following curriculum shows the path and requirements for a B.S. Degree in Metallurgical Engineering.  Students should consult with their Metallurgical Engineering academic advisors for a more personalized course of study based on their academic preparedness and career goals.  The curriculum includes coursework in the three core areas of metallurgical engineering 1) mineral processing and extractive metallurgy, 2) primary metallurgy and processing, and 3) physical and mechanical metallurgy.   The curriculum also includes science electives and metallurgical directed electives to broaden student knowledge related to their area of interest and specialization.  It is important to note that certain courses have prerequisite or corequisite requirements Students should consult with their academic advisor for any program modifications that may occur after the publication of this catalog.

Freshman Year

First Semester

Total: 17

Second Semester

Total: 17

Sophomore Year

First Semester

Total: 17

Second Semester

Total: 17

Junior Year

The courses on the checklist correspond with the first semester of junior year beginning in an EVEN-numbered year. Course offering cycle information for Sets A, B, C, and D are provided in below.

First Semester

Set A- Fall Even Years or Set C- Fall Odd Years
Total: 16

Second Semester

Set B- Spring Odd Years or Set D- Spring Even Years
Total: 16

Senior Year

The courses on the checklist correspond with the first semester of senior year beginning in an ODD-numbered year. Course offering cycle information for Sets A, B, C, and D are provided in below.

First Semester

Set A- Fall Even Years or Set C- Fall Odd Years
Total: 17

Second Semester

Set B- Spring Odd Years or Set D- Spring Even Years
Total: 14

Set A-Fall Even Years

Set B-Spring Odd Years

Set C-Fall Odd Years

Set D-Spring Even Years

130 credits required for graduation

Curriculum Notes

* A Minimum Grade of “C” Required to Proceed

** A Minimum Grade of “C” Required for Graduation

1 Fulfills General Education requirement. Students should consult the “General Education Requirements ” section of this catalog for a complete listing of all general education requirements.

2 See below for Department approved Science Electives, and also consult with your academic advisor as new electives may be added.

3 See below for approved Directed MET Electives, and also consult with your academic advisor as new electives may be added.

4 Three credits of upper level (300/400) Humanities or Social Sciences are required for graduation. 

5 Two credit option is needed for Metallurgical major.

Directed MET Electives

Department Approved Science Electives

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