Associate of Applied Science

Engineering Technology
Major: Mining

miner with bucket made from coal

Length: Two-year Program - Four semesters

Purpose: Recent shortages in electrical generation and improvements in burning technology have led to a resurgence of coal production. Expansion of the coal industry has created excellent career opportunities for individuals with technical competence and strong leadership skills. Lean production techniques require managers and supervisors to have a broad-based knowledge of all aspects of a mining operation. The Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Mining Technology is designed to prepare persons for both entry-level technical positions and career growth.

Occupational Objectives:

Operations Manager Civil/Mining Engineer Assistant
Production Supervisor Management Trainee

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements for the college, entry into the Mining Technology curriculum requires proficiency in high school mathematics, English, and science. Students with deficiencies will require Developmental Studies.

Program Requirements: The curriculum in Mining Technology is a two-year program encompassing instruction in the many areas required for competence as a technician in the Mining industry. The core of the program will provide the student with a strong background that will allow adaptation to many of the specialized jobs in the mining and construction industries. The program has specialized mining courses and considerable latitude for approved technical electives that allow the student to select courses of study leading to specialization. Upon completion of the four-semester curriculum, the student will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree with a major in Mining.

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
First Semester
ENG 111* College Composition I 3 0  3
MTH 115 Technical Mathematics I 3 0 3
DRF 111 Technical Drafting I 2 3 3
MIN 110 Elements of Mining 3 0 3
SSC Elective 3 0 3
TOTAL 14 3 15
         
  Second Semester      
ENG 112* College Composition II 3 0 3
MTH 116 Technical Mathematics II 3 0 3
DRF 201 Computer Aided Drafting I 3 3 4
GOL 105 Physical Geology 3 3 4
  TOTAL 12 6 14
         
  Third Semester      
MIN 228 Foreman & Ventilation Training 3 3 4
CIV 171 Surveying I 2 3 3
MIN 131 Mine Electricity I 3 3 4
MIN 120 Mining Hydraulics 3 0 3
  TOTAL 11 9 14
         
  Fourth Semester      
SDV 106 Prep. for Employment 1 0 1
MIN 132 Mine Electricity II 3 3 4
MIN 146 State & Federal Mining Law 4 0 4
MIN 210 Principles of Supervision 3 0 3
HLT/PED Elective(s) 2 0 2
ELECTIVE* Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
TOTAL 16 3 17

 Total Credits for the Mining Major   60

* Students may choose from the following courses: Philosophy, Religion, Music Appreciation, Art Appreciation, and Foreign Languages.