Academic Programs

Degree Options

Mining Engineering

First year

CHMI-1006E - General Chemistry I       

COSC-2836E - Computer Software for the Sciences       

ENGR-1007E - Engineering Graphics and Design       

ENGR-1016E - Engineering Communications I       

ENGR-1056E - Applied Mechanics I       

ENGR-1057E - Applied Mechanics II       

GEOL-1006E - Introductory Geology I       

MATH-1036E - Calculus I      

MATH-1037E - Calculus II      

MATH-1057E - Linear Algebra I      

PHYS-1006E - Introductory Physics I        

PHYS-1007E - Introductory Physics II        

 

Second Year

ENGR-2026E - Engineering Materials       

ENGR-2036E - Engineering Thermodynamics I

ENGR-2076E - Mechanics and Strength of Materials I       

ENGR-2097E - Fluid Mechanics       

ENGR-2106E - Introduction to Mineral Resources Engineering       

ENGR-2346E - Rock Mechanics       

ENGR-2356E - Underground Mining Methods       

ENGR-2517E - Plane Surveying and Photogrammetry       

GEOL-2017E - Engineering Geology       

MATH-2066E - Introduction to Differential Equations      

STAT-2246E - Statistics for Scientists        

Complementary Studies or Technical Elective (3 credits)*

 

Third Year

ENGR-3116E - Mineral Separation Processes I       

ENGR-3126E - Occupational Health Engineering       

ENGR-3307E - Materials Handling       

ENGR-3317E - Surface Mining Methods

ENGR-3327E - Mine Ventilation       

ENGR-3337E - Explosives and Blasting Technology       

ENGR-3376E - Drilling and Development       

ENGR-3387E - Ground Control

ENGR-3426E - Engineering Economics       

MATH-3416E - Numerical Methods I      

Complementary Studies or Technical Electives (6 credits)*

 

Fourth Year

ENGR-4116E - Industrial Engineering       

ENGR-4117E - Engineering,Technology and Society       

ENGR-4126E - Engineering Seminar       

ENGR-4127E - Engineering Research Project       

ENGR-4306E - Open Pit Design       

ENGR-4316E - Mine Planning and Design I       

ENGR-4327E - Mine Planning and Design II       

ENGR-4366E - Automation and Reliability of Mining Equipment       

Complementary Studies or Technical Electives (12 credits)*

 

* Students must complete 12 credits of Complementary Studies and 9 credits of Technical Electives, of which 6 credits must be from List A.

 

List A

BIOL-2356E - Principles of Ecology         

CHMI-2041E - Introductory Environmental Chemistry       

ENGR-1017E - Computer Aided Design       

ENGR-2506E - Dynamics

ENGR-2537E - Engineering Thermodynamics II       

ENGR-2587E - Mechanics and Strength of Materials II       

ENGR-3147E - Mineral Separation Processes II       

ENGR-3157E - Operations Research       

ENGR-3267E - Process Dynamics and Control       

ENGR-3437E - Water and Wastewater Treatment       

ENGR-3466E - Environmental Impact of Chemical and Metallurgical Process Industries       

ENGR-3477E - Adsorption and Membrane Processes in Polution Control       

ENGR-3516E - Vibrations and Dynamic Systems       

ENGR-3526E - Fluid Mechanics II       

ENGR-3536E - Materials and Manufacturing       

ENGR-3546E - System Modeling and Simulation       

ENGR-3556E - Electromechanical Actuators and Power Electronics       

ENGR-4157E - Power Machines       

ENGR-4187E - Solid Waste Processing and Recycling in the Minerals Industry       

ENGR-4416E - Fluid-Particle Systems

ENGR-4426E - Air Pollution Control       

GEOG-2037E - Introduction to Remote Sensing      

GEOL-2126E - Mineralogy I

GEOL-4956E - Geophysics       

MATH-2037E - Advanced Calculus      

PHYS-2006E - Introduction to Electricity and Electronics        

PHYS-3046E - Mechanical Properties of Solids and Fluids        

 

List B

BIOL-1000E - Canadian Environmental Biology         

BIOL-1506E - Biology I

BIOL-2356E - Principles of Ecology         

BIOL-3056E - Mineral Exploitation and the Biosphere         

CHMI-1007E - General Chemistry II

COSC-1046E - Computer Science I       

GEOL-1007E - Introductory Geology II       

PHYS-1905E - General Astronomy        

 

Examples of Approved Complementary Studies

ANTR-1006E - Introduction to Anthropology I       

ANTR-1007E - Introduction to Anthropology II

CLAS-1006E - Greek Civilization        

CLAS-1007E - Roman Civilization        

CLAS-2016E - Classical Mythology        

COMM-1006E - Foundations of the Management of Organizations I    

COMM-1057E - Introduction to Management Science    

COMM-1106E - Understanding and Using Financial Information    

COMM-4506E - Project Management    

ECON-1006E - Introduction to Microeconomics       

ECON-1007E - Introduction to Macroeconomics       

ENGL-1705E - Introduction to Writing and English Studies       

ENGL-2005E - Literatures in English       

ENGL-2606E - Backgrounds to Western Literature I       

ENGL-2616E - The Bible and Literature       

ENGL-2626E - Critical Approaches       

ENGL-2676E - Popular Literature and Culture I       

ENGR-4107E - Mineral Industrial Policy       

GEOG-1026E - Introduction to Physical Geography      

GEOG-1027E - Introduction to Human Geography      

JURI-1105E - Introduction to Legal Studies         

JURI-2106E - Introduction to Private Law         

JURI-2306E - Commercial Law         

JURI-2316E - Environmental Law         

PHIL-1115E - Introduction to Philosophy         

PHIL-2217E - Environmental Ethics         

PHIL-2256E - Philosophy of Education         

PHIL-2626E - Philosophy and the Social Sciences         

PHIL-2747E - Technology, Freedom and Values         

PHIL-2876E - Business Ethics         

POLI-1006E - Political Regimes         

PSYC-1105E - Introduction to Psychology        

SOCI-1015E - Understanding Society         

 

Note: Please consult with the School Director for other relevant courses


Department Information


Director:
Dr. Ramesh Subramanian
705.675.1151 x 2274


Academic Advisor:
Dr. Martin Hudyma
705.675.1151 x 4019

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Barrie, ON L4M 3X9

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