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Mining Engineering Mission Statement

The Mining Engineering Department at the University of Utah will prepare students for productive, life-long careers in mining and related industries or disciplines. It will provide knowledge useful for producing the region's mineral resources, educate graduates to work in any area of the mining industry, disseminate newly acquired knowledge via publication of original research, provide professional service to the mining industry and public to assist in the environmentally responsible and safe extraction of mineral resources, and inform the public at large about the importance of mining to society.

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science program in Mining Engineering are:

  • Graduates will ethically and professionally practice mining engineering or other professions
  • Graduates will value sustainability, especially the economic, safety, and environmental interests of their employers, colleagues and society
  • Graduates will be leaders who foster inclusive work environments and demonstrate a curiosity about cultures and diversity
  • Graduates will be effective communicators, good collaborators, and lifelong learners

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes of the Bachelor of Science program in Mining Engineering are:

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

  2.  An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

  3.  An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

  4.  An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

  5.  An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

  6.  An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

  7.  An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Last Updated: 3/13/24