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Surface Mining Technology
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
SMT 101 Mine Safety
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Introduction to mine safety for new miners. Includes the use and application of safety gear. Also includes safety
procedures prescribed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for new miners.
Offered: Contact department at 206-5098.
SMT 102 Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics
2 cr. hrs. 3 periods (1 lec., 2 lab)
Principles, components, symbols, and applications of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Includes system development and
troubleshooting; hydraulic and pneumatic components; and flow diagrams for particular applications. Also includes
troubleshooting procedures for systems, system components, and assemblies.
Offered: Contact department at 206-5098.
SMT 103 Basic Mine Welding
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Procedures and techniques used in arc and oxyacetylene mine welding. Includes surface health, safety, and environmental
practices, welding terminology, and arc and oxyacetylene welding equipment. Also includes proper welding procedures for
arc and oxyacetylene, arc and oxyacetylene steel welding, welding machines and polarities, filler metal identification,
welding positions, and oxyacetylene cutting.
Offered: Contact department at 206-5098.
SMT 104 Advanced Mine Welding and Fabrication
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Principles and techniques of steel layout and fabrication welding. Includes measurement, print reading review, layout
tools, and layout techniques. Also includes hand-held power tool safety and use, large power tool safety and use, drawing
interpretation, and welding projects.
Prerequisite(s): SMT 103.
Offered: Contact department at 206-5098.
SMT 106 Basic Rigging for the Mines
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Rigging hardware used in mines and for surface mine equipment. Includes safety, rigging equipment, inspection, crane
hand signals, estimating an object, and common rope knots. Also includes types of derricks and cranes, and proper
equipment use.
Offered: Contact department at 206-5098.
SMT 110 Diesel Engines
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Theory and operation of diesel combustion engines common to heavy equipment used in surface mining. Includes
diagnosis, engine rebuilding, and performance testing.
Offered: Contact department at 206-5098.
SURFACE MINING TECHNOLOGY
SMT 111 Diesel Electrical
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Theory and diagnosis of diesel electrical systems. Includes diesel starting, charging, accessory electrical systems and
components, malfunctions, troubleshooting, and repair. Also includes various industry standard diagnostic electrical
equipment and testing techniques.
Offered: Contact department at 206-5098.
SMT 112 Diesel Fuel Systems
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Theory, diagnosis and service of hydro-mechanical and electronic diesel fuel systems. Includes how to analyze fuel system
components, and system operational characteristics. Also includes testing and service procedures of diesel fuel systems
common to mining equipment.
Offered: Contact department at 206-5098.
SMT 120 Advanced Diesel Engines
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Concepts and techniques related to heavy duty diesel engine fuel, compression, air induction, and exhaust systems,
diagnosis and repair of mechanical engines. Includes how to isolate and repair mechanical engine, fuel, and air induction
systems. Also includes how to use industry standard tooling and repair information.
Offered: Contact department at 206-5098.
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