Program: Mining Engineering, BS - South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Apr 05, 2025

2021-2022 SDSM&T Academic Catalog

Contact Information

Dr. Robert Hall
Professor and Department Head
Mining Engineering and Management Department
MI 235B
(605) 394-1973
E-mail: Robert.Hall@sdsmt.edu

Faculty

Professors Hall, Tukkaraja, Brickey, McCormick, Allard, and Bowron.

Emeritus Professor Kliche

Adjunct Faculty

Mr. Richard Chancellor.

Accreditation

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

MEM Flowchart

Mining Engineering Curriculum/Checklist

Students are responsible for checking with their advisors for any program modifications that may occur after the publication of this catalog.

Freshman Year

First Semester

CHEM 112 General Chemistry I Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 6) ¹
CHEM 112L General Chemistry I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1 (Goal 6) ¹
MATH 123 Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4 (Goal 5) ¹
MEM 110L Introduction to Geology, Geological Engineering, and Mining Engineering Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
ENGL 101 Composition I Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 1) ¹
Gen Ed Goal 4 Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Total: 15

Second Semester

MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
PHYS 211 University Physics I Credits: 3 to 4 (Goal 6) ¹
MEM 120 Introduction to Mining, Sustainable Development, and Safety Credits: (3-0) 3
Gen Ed Goal 3 and Goal 4 Elective(s) Credits: 6 ¹

Total: 16

Sophomore Year

First Semester

MATH 205 Mining and Management Mathematics I Credits: (2-0) 2
PHYS 213 University Physics II Credits: 3 to 4
EM 216 Statics and Dynamics Credits: (4-0) 4
MEM 201L Surveying for Mining and Geological Engineers Credits: (0-2) 2
ENGL 279 Communication in the STEM Workplace Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 1) ¹
ECON 201 Microeconomics Credits: 3 (Goal 3) ^{1, 2}
OR
ECON 202 Macroeconomics Credits: 3 (Goal 3) ^{1, 2}

Total: 17

Second Semester

MATH 321 Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
GEOE 221/221L Geology for Engineers/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
ENGL 289 Explorations in STEM Communications Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 2) ¹
MET 220 Mineral Processing and Resource Recovery Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 204 Surface Mining Methods and Unit Operations Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 376 Managerial Finance for Engineers and Scientists Credits: (3-0) 3

Total: 18

Junior Year

First Semester

MEM 301/301L Computer Applications in Mining/Lab Credits: (1-2) 3
MEM 303 Underground Mining Methods and Equipment Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 305 Introduction to Explosives Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 314/314L Mineralogy and Petrology for Mining Engineers/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
EM 321 Mechanics of Materials Credits: (3-0) 3

Total: 16

Second Semester

MEM 302 Mineral Economics and Finance Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 304/304L Theoretical and Applied Rock Mechanics/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
EE 303/303L Basic Circuits/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
EM 331 Fluid Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
AES 404/504 Atmospheric Thermodynamics Credits: 2 or 3
MEM 307 Mineral Exploration and Geostatistics Credits: (3-0) 3

Total: 17

Senior Year

First Semester

MEM 476/576 International Business for Engineers and Scientists Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 401/401L Theoretical and Applied Mine Ventilation/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
MEM 466 Mine Management for the Mineral Industry Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 464 Mining Senior Design Project Credits: (0-4) 4
MEM 4XX Mining Technical Elective Credits: 3

Total: 16

Second Semester

MEM 4XX Mining Technical Elective Credits: 3
GEOL 322/322L Structural Geology/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
MEM 405 Mine Permitting and Reclamation Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 446 Human Resource Management for Engineers and Scientists Credits: (3-0) 3
Department Approved Elective Credits: 3

Total: 15

130 credits required for graduation

Curriculum Notes

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

²May be offered through BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSU, or USD. Check Self-Service Banner for current offerings.

MEM Elective (6 cr hr)

Select 6 credits from:

MEM 410/510 Advanced Mineral Economics for Managers Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 420/520 Advanced Tunneling and Underground Excavation Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 425/525 Advanced Rock Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 430/530 Resource Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 433/533 Advanced Mine Planning & Design Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 445/545/445L/545L Advanced Geostatistics and Grade Estimations/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
MEM 450/550 Rock Slope Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 470/570 Project Management for Industry Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 492/592 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
MEM 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
MEM 645 Advanced Finance for the Mineral Industry Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 670 Advanced Mine Ventilation and Environmental Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
MEM 680 Advanced Explosives and Blasting Credits: (3-0) 3

Department Approved Elective

Select 3 credits from engineering courses including MEM prefix. Requires advisor approval. These courses are typically at a 300-level or higher.