B.Eng. · Undergraduate
Mining Engineering
- Degree
- B.Eng.
- Level
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
Prepares students to design, operate, and manage mines and mineral extraction systems. Emphasis on automation, safety, and sustainable mining adapted to Africa's mining sector.
Curriculum
Year 1
5 courses- 01General Physics
- 02General Chemistry
- 03Calculus I & II
- 04Introduction to Mining
- 05Academic Writing
Year 2
6 courses- 01Geology for Engineers
- 02Mechanics of Materials
- 03Fluid Mechanics
- 04Surveying
- 05& Geomatics
- 06Mining Geostatistics
Year 3
6 courses- 01Rock Mechanics
- 02Mine Design & Planning
- 03Drilling & Blasting
- 04Mineral
- 05Processing I
- 06Environmental Management in Mining
Year 4
3 courses- 01Mine Safety & Risk Management
- 02Automation in Mining
- 03Mineral Economics
Capstone Project
7 courses- 01Internship in Mining Companies
- 02Sample Courses
- 03Mine Design & Operations
- 04Rock Mechanics & Ground Control
- 05Mineral Processing & Metallurgy
- 06Mining Safety & Risk Assessment
- 07Automation & Smart Mining
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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