DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING
Academic Staff
Courses
TQF Adoption
Program Outcomes Course Matrix
Graduate Program
Double Major Program
Minor Program
Head of Department: Prof.Dr. NACÝ EMRE ALTUN
Web adress: http://www.mine.metu.edu.tr/
Courses
TQF Adoption
Program Outcomes Course Matrix
Graduate Program
Double Major Program
Minor Program
Head of Department: Prof.Dr. NACÝ EMRE ALTUN
Web adress: http://www.mine.metu.edu.tr/
General Information on Undergraduate Program
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe Mining Engineering at the METU was established in 1960 to promote the development of mineral resources of the country by providing training for the engineers required by the growing mining industry. The curriculum of the four-year bachelor s program in mining engineering is composed of sufficient parts to make the mining engineer be aware of all the facts of his/her job. The graduate program was started in 1960. The department offers both Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in mining engineering.
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Department of Mining Engineering at the Middle East Technical University is to provide education, carry out research, and enlighten the society pertinent to the science and technology of mining engineering to the highest international standards so that the mankind can benefit from non-renewable mineral resources in a safe, economical, efficient, and environmentally and socially acceptable manner.
VISION STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Mining Engineering at the Middle East Technical University is committed to being an internationally reputable institution, using cutting-edge technologies in education and research; advancing cooperation and collaboration with national and international institutions through student, instructor and researcher exchange programs; strengthening the graduate programs to make the department a base for advance education; bolstering the strong ties with the mineral industry.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The Mining Engineering Program at METU prepares students for lifetime careers as productive and innovative engineers adaptive to new situations and emerging problems with utmost awareness of ethical, societal and environmental concerns so that, within three to five years after graduation, they will:
1. be preferably employed by leading institutions and companies in mining/mineral processing or related fields in technical, research, safety, or managerial positions,
2. work as leaders or members of teams engaged in multi-disciplinary projects,
3. pursue advanced education and professional training
4. participate in professional and societal activities to serve their profession and the society.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
Upon graduation, the students are expected to acquire the following knowledge, skills, and behavior:
*An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
*An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
*An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
*An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
*An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
*An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
*An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
ACCREDITATION
The undergraduate program of Mining Engineering was evaluated by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) in 1994 and 2003 was judged to be substantially equivalent to similar named accredited programs in the USA since 1994. The program is the first mining engineering program to be accredited in Turkey.
The Mining Engineering undergraduate program was accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Undergraduate Curriculum
FIRST YEAR
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
| PHYS105 | GENERAL PHYSICS I | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6.0 |
| CHEM111 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6.0 |
| MATH119 | CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7.0 |
| ME105 | COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING GRAPHICS | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5.0 |
| ENG101 | ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES I | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6.0 |
| OHS101 | OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY-I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 |
| IS100 | INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Semester Total: | 33 | ||||
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
| PHYS106 | GENERAL PHYSICS II | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6.0 |
| CHEM112 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6.0 |
| MATH120 | CALCULUS OF FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7.5 |
| BA100 | CAREER PLANNING | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 |
| MINE102 | INTRODUCTION TO MINERAL INDUSTRIES | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4.0 |
| ENG102 | ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES II | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6.0 |
| Semester Total: | 31.5 | ||||
SECOND YEAR
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
| MATH219 | INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7.0 |
| ECON210 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| ES225 | ENGINEERING MECHANICS | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6.0 |
| GEOE207 | PRINCIPLES OF MINERALOGY &PETROGRAPHY | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5.0 |
| GEOE231 | ELEMENTS OF GEOLOGY | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| MINE201 | UNDERGROUND MINING | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6.0 |
| Any 1 of the following set .. | |||||
| HIST2201 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | |
| HIST2205 | HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 |
| Semester Total: | 36 | ||||
Fourth Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
| ES224 | STRENGTH OF MATERIALS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| GEOE215 | PRINCIPLES OF STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6.0 |
| MINE202 | SURFACE MINING | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6.0 |
| CENG240 | PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON FOR ENGINEERS | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4.0 |
| ENG211 | ACADEMIC ORAL PRESENTATION SKILLS | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4.0 |
| Any 1 of the following set .. | |||||
| HIST2202 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | |
| HIST2206 | HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 |
| NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVE | 5.0 | ||||
| Semester Total: | 32 | ||||
THIRD YEAR
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
| ES303 | STATISTICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| MINE300 | SUMMER PRACTICE I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 |
| MINE309 | MINERAL PROCESSING I | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5.0 |
| MINE317 | INTRODUCTION TO ROCK MECHANICS | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5.0 |
| ME351 | THERMODYNAMICS OF HEAT POWER | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| Any 1 of the following set .. | |||||
| TURK105 | TURKISH I | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5.0 |
| TURK201 | ELEMENTARY TURKISH I | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3.0 |
| TURK303 | TURKISH I | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 5.0 | ||||
| NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVE | 5.0 | ||||
| Semester Total: | 40 | ||||
Sixth Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
| CE374 | FLUID MECHANICS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| MINE302 | MINE POWER AND MACHINERY | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3.0 |
| MINE310 | MINERAL PROCESSING II | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5.0 |
| MINE312 | MINE SURVEYING | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5.0 |
| MINE324 | ROCK FRAGMENTATION | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| MINE332 | MINE SYSTEM ANALYSIS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| Any 1 of the following set .. | |||||
| TURK106 | TURKISH II | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5.0 |
| TURK202 | INTERMEDIATE TURKISH I | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3.0 |
| TURK304 | TURKISH II | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 |
| Semester Total: | 33 | ||||
FOURTH YEAR
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
| MINE400 | SUMMER PRACTICE II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 |
| MINE407 | MINE VALUATION | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5.0 |
| MINE417 | MINE VENTILATION | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5.0 |
| MINE419 | MATERIALS HANDLING &MINE TRANSPORT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| MINE427 | MINERAL PROCESSING DESIGN | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7.0 |
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVE | 5.0 | ||||
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVE | 5.0 | ||||
| Semester Total: | 37 | ||||
Eighth Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
| MINE416 | MINE DESIGN | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7.0 |
| MINE422 | MINE HEALTH , SAFETY AND ETHICS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVE | 5.0 | ||||
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVE | 5.0 | ||||
| Semester Total: | 22 | ||||
| Program Total: | 264.5 | ||||
h/w = hours per week