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SOUTH DAKOTA
SCHOOL OF MINES
& TECHNOLOGY
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Mining Engineering Program
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Mining Engineering Program
The Mining Engineering degree program -- For a quality education in mining
engineering with a specialization in mine engineering management. Excellent laboratory
facilities for rock mechanics, mine ventilation, mine surveying, mine health and safety,
and mine design.
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More information on MEM faculty and staff, facilities, the curriculum, and other items are located at our
homepage at:
Mining Engineering and Management Homepage
Mining Engineering
Mining Engineering is a highly technical field. The course work generally involves the
following components: university-level math and science, basic engineering courses, mining engineering
courses, management-related courses, geology courses, and humanities/social sciences courses. Many of
the courses, especially the mining and geology courses, are taught with a combination of lectures and
laboratory experience. On the whole, though, most courses are still taught using the traditional
classroom lecture style. The MEM program at SDSM&T is small compared to the better-known programs,
such as mechanical engineering. Therefore, the students normally work in small groups with the
instructors. Students get to know quite well their colleagues as well as the professors.
Teamwork is emphasized.
Cooperative Program
The Mining Engineering program participates in the cooperative education program at
Tech which provides an opportunity for students to combine school work with a meaningful work
experience in the mining industry. Participating companies in the program provide jobs for students
during semesters scheduled for work. A student in the cooperative program should plan on five (5)
years to graduate.
MEM Laboratories
MEM program laboratory and research facilities exist for the study of mine surveying, rock mechanics,
mine ventilation, mine health and safety, and for mine planning and design. Laboratory equipment
available for student use includes: equipment for rock specimen preparation, rock strength testing
machine, triaxial apparatus, direct shear machine, computerized data acquisition system, ventilation
network model, surveying equipment, and computerized mine modeling and design equipment.
For more information contact...
Mining Engineering & Management
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
501 E. St. Joseph St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
Work Phone (605) 394-2344
FAX (605) 394-3369
Contact: SDSM&T Mining Engineering
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