Mining Engineering, BS

First Semester

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

Second Semester

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

Select one course from the following:

• ECON 201 Microeconomics Credits: 3 ^{1, 2}
• ECON 202 Macroeconomics Credits: 3 ^{1, 2}

First Semester

• MEM 201L Surveying for Mining and Geological Engineers Credits: (0-2) 2
• MEM 204 Surface Mining Methods and Unit Operations Credits: (3-0) 3
• EM 216 Statics and Dynamics Credits: (4-0) 4
• MATH 205 Mining and Management Mathematics I Credits: (2-0) 2
• PHYS 213 University Physics II Credits: 3 to 4 ³
• ENGL 279 Communication in the STEM Workplace Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹

Second Semester

• MET 220 Mineral Processing and Resource Recovery Credits: (3-0) 3
• MEM 303 Underground Mining Methods and Equipment Credits: (3-0) 3
• MEM 376 Managerial Finance for Engineers and Scientists Credits: (3-0) 3
• GEOE 221/221L Geology for Engineers/Lab Credits: (3-0) 3
• ENGL 289 Explorations in STEM Communications Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• Gen Ed Goal 3 and Goal 4 Elective(s)  Credits: 3 ¹

First Semester

• MEM 301/301L Computer Applications in Mining/Lab Credits: (1-2) 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
• MATH 321 Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3

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

First Semester

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

Second Semester

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

Notes:

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

³ Three-credit version required for major.

Major Electives:

Select six credits from the list below:

• 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 three credits from engineering courses with your advisor. These courses are typically at a 300-level or higher.