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UNDERGRADUATE <strong>ENGINEERING</strong> <strong>CO</strong>-<strong>OP</strong> <strong>PROGRAM</strong><br />

MINING<br />

<strong>ENGINEERING</strong><br />

www.mining.ubc.ca<br />

· VAN<strong>CO</strong>UVER CAMPUS<br />

<strong>OP</strong>TIONAL SPECIALIZATIONS<br />

MINING <strong>ENGINEERING</strong><br />

· Focuses on structural geology<br />

and rock mechanics, mining<br />

methods, rock fragmentation,<br />

mine feasibility study, mine<br />

ventilation, ore deposit modeling,<br />

mineral planning and mining<br />

design.<br />

PROCESSING <strong>ENGINEERING</strong><br />

· Emphasizes comminution,<br />

physical separation, flotation,<br />

hydrometallurgy, process control,<br />

processing precious metal ores,<br />

plant and process design, oil<br />

sands processing and coal<br />

preparation technology.<br />

Mining Engineering students gain a thorough knowledge of general<br />

engineering principles, complemented by courses specific to mining and<br />

mineral processing. They learn responsible mining practices and receive a<br />

cross-discipline approach to mining by developing a fundamental<br />

understanding of mining, mineral processing, economics, management and<br />

environmental and social responsibilities.<br />

<strong>ENGINEERING</strong> <strong>CO</strong>-<strong>OP</strong>...<br />

WORKING FOR YOU<br />

Highlights of what our talented<br />

Co-op students can do for you<br />

and your organization:<br />

· Assist in extracting and<br />

processing ore<br />

· Aid in mechanization and<br />

maintenance planning<br />

· Perform operational monitoring<br />

and control<br />

· Conduct computer analysis<br />

and simulation<br />

· Develop short- and long-term<br />

mining plans<br />

· Conduct geotechnical<br />

assessments for surface and<br />

underground operations<br />

· Analyze environmental impacts<br />

· Conduct metallurgical studies<br />

· Assist with designing and<br />

planning processing plants<br />

· Prepare technical and economic<br />

feasibility studies<br />

Photo: Mining Engineering Co-op Student, Enoch Tong<br />

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