Mining Engineering Certificate

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The certificate will provide students with:

Basic knowledge of the mining industry
Appreciation of mining’s important health, safety, and environmental issues
Understanding of the key engineering tools and concepts needed to solve the complex issues facing the mining industry
Recognition of the need for a commitment to high standards, a disciplined process, and professionalism

Undergraduate Mining Courses

All undergraduate certificate students are required to complete three courses from the list below as well as two department specific courses to receive an undergraduate Mining Engineering Certificate from the University of Pittsburgh.

ENGR 1631 - INTRODUCTION TO MINING ENGINEERING
ENGR 1632 - SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND THE MINERAL INDUSTRY
ENGR 1633 - MINERALS INDUSTRY RISK MANAGEMENT
ENGR 1634 - ENVIROMENTAL CONTROLS IN MINING
ENGR 1635 - MINE VENTILATION ENGINEERING
ENGR 1637 - STRATA CONTROL ENGINEERING
ENGR 1638 - MINING HEALTH AND SAFETY
ENGR 1639 - MINE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT

Additional Information

Department-Specific Courses for Undergraduates please see Dr. Anthony Iannacchione.

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