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The bachelor’s degree in mining engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno provides broad preparation in engineering principles and mining-specific practices. You begin with foundational courses in calculus, chemistry, geology, physics and introductory mining, then progress to topics including mine planning, design, operations, automation and mine closure. Coursework also covers thermodynamics, circuits, hydraulics, materials, industrial health and safety, mineral economics and sustainable mining. The program emphasizes technical proficiency, ethical and environmental responsibility, and effective communication, preparing you for entry-level positions in mining operations and management or for graduate study.
The Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno offers hands-on training in extracting and processing the natural resources that power modern society. Through internships, industry partnerships and applied coursework, students graduate prepared for high-impact careers in mining, metallurgy and materials engineering.
The College of Science offers educational opportunities in pure and applied physical sciences, earth sciences, life sciences, and mathematics. Professors in the College frequently earn statewide teaching excellence awards and are pioneers in their respective fields, with access to high-powered scientific facilities and resources to perform research on all seven continents. The College also encompasses three public museums that offer research and community engagement opportunities: the iconic Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, the Museum of Natural History and the W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum.
The general mining engineering emphasis is patterned on the traditional broad-based mining engineering program that prepares students for a wide variety of areas in the mining industry, from mine design to operations to closure.
The intelligent mining systems emphasis focuses on the application of artificial intelligence, virtual reality and automation in the mining industry.
The process metallurgy emphasis focuses on the processing of minerals into salable commodities such as metals or chemical compounds.
The quarry engineering emphasis focuses on the issues specific to the construction sggregates and auarry sectors of the mining industry.
The mining industry in Nevada employs many workers and is a significant contributor to the state’s economy. The bachelor’s degree program in mining engineering at the University is one of only about 13 nationwide, so the University’s mining graduates are well positioned in terms of both education and workforce exposure to find employment after graduation. Career opportunities may include roles like:
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76% of students receive financial aid
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54% of all students graduate with no debt
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