In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University

College of Engineering

Department of

Mining Engineering

Study Plan

2011-2012

Vision

Our vision is that department of mining and minerals engineering will be an active department which has distinctive academic and research program that achieve a distinguished education for his students and a high level of research among regional and world institutions by providing academic and research services through enthusiastic teaching staff and students.

Mission

Our mission in Mining and Minerals Engineering Department is to graduate high qualified, trained mining and minerals engineers, whose background and education reflect the current level of technology which enable them to enter directly into engineering practice or, pursue higher education.

Educational objectives

The objectives of the undergraduate program in mining and mineral engineering take into consideration the intellectual and personal development of students so that after graduation they will be able to:

·  Advance in their careers, adapting to new situations and emerging problems, through the application of general purpose engineering skills and the core technical disciplines, analytical procedures, and design practices of the mining engineering profession;

·  Function ethically in a variety of professional roles such as mine planner, designer, production manager, mineral processing engineer, consultant, technical support representative and regulatory specialist with emphasis on the mining industries of Jordan and the surrounding region;

·  Pursue advanced degrees in mining-related fields and also those fields that support the mining industries such as business

·  Utilize professional skills such as effective communication, teamwork, and leadership; and

·  Demonstrate an understanding of the critical role mining engineers play in society with respect to health, safety, and the environment in tangible ways such as achieving professional licensure.

Program outcomes:

A mining engineering graduate from AHU will have the ability to:

·  Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering,

·  Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems,

·  Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data,

·  Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs,

·  Function on multi-disciplinary teams,

·  Understand the professional and ethical responsibility,

·  Communicate effectively,

·  Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context,

·  Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning

·  Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

1.  Framework for B.Sc. Degree ( 160 Credit Hours)

Classification / Credit Hours
Compulsory / Elective / Total
University Requirements / 12 / 15 / 27
College Requirements / 29 / - / 29
Department Requirements / 92 / 9 / 101
Free Electives / - / 3 / 3
Total / 133 / 27 / 160

2.  University Requirements: ( 27 Credit Hours)

2.1.  Compulsory : (12 Credit Hours)

Course No.

/

Course Title

/ Cr. Hr. / Lecture / Lab. / Prerequisite
or *Corequisite
0100101 / Military Science / 3 / 3 / -
0201101 / Arabic Language I / 3 / 3 / 0201099
0202101 / English Language I / 3 / 3 / 0202099
0205100 / National Education / 3 / 3 / -
Total / 12

2.2.  Elective: (15 Credit Hours)

Course No.

/

Course Title

/ Cr. Hr. / Lecture / Prerequisite
or *Corequisite
0204101 / French Language Skills 1 / 3 / 3 / -
0207101 / German Language / 3 / 3 / -
0206101 / Principles of Library Science / 3 / 3 / -
0209101 / Spanish Language / 3 / 3 / -
0202102 / Communication skills in English / 3 / 3 / 0202101
0201102 / Communication skills in Arabic / 3 / 3 / 0201101
0701100 / Jordan’s Contribution to the Human Civilization / 3 / 3 / -
0412100 / Economy in Our Life / 3 / 3 / -
0411101 / Principles of Management / 3 / 3 / -
0701105 / Cultural Heritage and People / 3 / 3
0100111 / Islamic culture / 3 / 3
0113112 / Principles of Psychology / 3 / 3 / -
0205130 / Law in our life / 3 / 3
0102141 / Principles of Education / 3 / 3
0100172 / History of Jerusalem / 3 / 3 / -
0100173 / History of the Arab-Islamic culture / 3 / 3
0111222 / Skills / 3 / 3 / -
0502100 / Environmental Issues / 3 / 3 / -
0303100 / Principles of Astronomy / 3 / 3 / -
0100171 / Principles of physical education / 3 / 3

3.  College Requirements: ( 29 Credit Hours)

Course No.

/

Course Title

/ Cr. hr. / Lecture / Lab. / Prerequisite
or *Corequisite
0302101 / Calculus I / 3 / 3 / - / -
0302102 / Calculus II / 3 / 3 / - / 0302101
0303101 / General Physics I / 3 / 3 / - / -
0303102 / General Physics II / 3 / 3 / - / 0303101
0303103 / General Physics Lab. I / 1 / - / 3 / 0303101*
0303104 / General Physics Lab. II / 1 / - / 3 / 0303102*
0306101 / General Chemistry I / 3 / 3 / - / -
0306103 / General Chemistry Lab. I / 1 / - / 3 / 0306101*
0504100 / Engineering Drawing / 2 / - / 6 / 0612099
0504205 / Introduction to Engineering / 1 / 1 / - / -
0504207 / Workshop I / 1 / - / 3 / -
0504208 / Workshop II / 1 / - / 3 / 0504207
0504300 / Communication Skills / 1 / 1 / - / 0202101
0501453 / Engineering Economy / 2 / 2 / - / 0302102
0612114 / C++ / 3 / 3 / - / 0612099
Total / 29

4.  Department Requirements ( 101 Credit Hours)

Course Numbering

The indications of the course subject’s digits:

Field Number / Specialization
0 / General Engineering Sciences
1 / Geology and Mineralogy
2 / Mine and Mining & Rock and Soil Mechanics
3 / Operations, Machines and Supportive Systems
4 / Safety and Environment
5 / Management and Economy
6 / Practical Training and Special Topics
7 / Graduation Project

Example

Engineering Mechanics / 0501204
05 / 0 / 1 / 2 / 0 / 4
College / Department / Level / Field / Sequence

4.1.  Department Core: ( 95 Credit Hours)

Course No.

/

Course Title

/ Cr. hr. / Lecture / Lab. / Prerequisite
or *Corequisite
0306102 / General Chemistry II / 3 / 3 / - / 0306101*
0306104 / General Chemistry II Lab. / 1 / - / 3 / 0306102*
0501202 / Numerical Methods / 3 / 3 / - / 0302102
0501203 / Engineering Analysis / 3 / 3 / - / 0302102
0501204 / Engineering Mechanics / 3 / 3 / - / 0303101
0501213 / Engineering Geology / 3 / 3 / - / -
0501214 / Mineralogy / 3 / 3 / - / 0306101
0501216 / Engineering Geology Lab. / 1 / - / 3 / 0501213*
0501218 / Mineralogy Lab. / 1 / 3 / 0501214*
0501223 / Introduction to Mining Engineering / 3 / 3 / - / -
0501303 / Strength of Materials / 3 / 3 / - / 0501204
0501306 / Strength of Materials Lab. / 1 / - / 3 / 0501303*
0501310 / Mineral Exploration / 3 / 3 / - / 0501223
0501323 / Surface Mining Methods / 3 / 3 / - / 0501221
0501324 / Rock and Soil Mechanics / 3 / 3 / - / 0501303
0501325 / Underground Mining Methods / 2 / 2 / - / 0501223
0501326 / Rock and Soil Mechanics Lab. / 1 / 3 / 0501324*
0501413 / Structural Geology and Geology of Jordan / 3 / 3 / - / 0501213
0501423 / Drilling and Blasting / 3 / 3 / - / 0501324
0501430 / Mineral Processing I / 3 / 3 / - / 0501214
0501431 / Mineral Processing II / 3 / 3 / - / 0501430
0501433 / Mine Transport and Material Handling / 3 / 3 / - / 0501325
0501435 / Mine Power Systems / 3 / 3 / - / 0503323*
0501436 / Mineral Processing Lab. / 1 / - / 3 / 0501430*
0501452 / Mine Management and Economics / 3 / 3 / - / 0501453
0501468 / Practical Training / 3 / - / 3 / 120 cr. hrs-
0501521 / Mine Design / 3 / 3 / - / 0501433
0501541 / Mine Safety Engineering / 3 / 3 / - / -
0501571 / Graduation Project I / 1 / - / 3 / 110 cr. hrs
0501572 / Graduation Project II / 3 / - / 3 / 0501571
0502342 / Engineering Hydrogeology / 3 / 3 / - / 0501213
0503323 / Fluid Mechanics / 3 / 3 / - / 0302102
0503326 / Fluid Mechanics Lab. / 1 / - / 3 / 0503323
0503334 / Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer / 3 / 3 / - / 0503323
0504242 / Surveying I / 3 / 3 / - / 0303101
0504246 / Surveying I Lab. / 1 / - / 3 / 0504242*
0611313 / Electric Circuits and Machines / 3 / 3 / - / 0303102
Total / 92

4.2.  Department Electives: ( 6 Credit Hours)

Course No.

/

Course Title

/ Cr. Hr. / Lecture / Lab. / Prerequisite
or *Corequisite
0501511 / Industrial Minerals in Jordan / 3 / 3 / - / 0501214
0501523 / Computer Application in Mining / 3 / 3 / - / 0501413
0501531 / Extractive Metallurgy / 3 / 3 / - / 0501431
0501533 / Mine Equipment and Machinery / 3 / 3 / - / 0501303
0501551 / Mineral Economics / 3 / 3 / - / 0501453
0501561 / Special Topics in Mining / 3 / 3 / - / Department Approval
0502322 / Remote Sensing and GIS / 3 / 3 / - / 0501310
0502435 / Mine Reclamation / 3 / 3 / 0501323
0502481 / Energy Engineering / 3 / 3 / - / 0503334
0502535 / Mine Environmental Engineering / 3 / 3 / - / 0501325
0504322 / Site Investigation and Geotechnics / 3 / 3 / - / 0501324
0504545 / Surveying II / 3 / 3 / - / 0504242

4.3.  Electives for Other Departments

Course No.

/

Course Title

/ Cr. Hr. / Lecture / Lab. / Prerequisite
or *Corequisite
0501200 / Introduction to Mechanics of Materials / 3 / 3 / - / 0303101
0501555 / Environmental Economics / 3 / 3 / - / 0501453

5.  Free Elective ( 3 Credit Hours)

One course (3 credit hours) to be taken from university wide open courses.

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Study Plan Guide for the Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering
First Year
First Term

Course No.

/

Course Title

/ Cr. hr. / Prerequisite / Co-requisite
0303101 / General Physics I / 3 / - / -
0302101 / Calculus I / 3 / - / -
0306101 / General Chemistry I / 3 / - / -
- / Compulsory University Requirement / 3 / - / -
- / Elective University Requirement / 3 / - / -
Total / 15
Second Term

Course No.

/

Course Title

/ Cr. hr. / Prerequisite / Co-requisite
0303102 / General Physics II / 3 / 0303101 / -
0303103 / General Physics Lab. I / 1 / 0303101 / 0303101
0302102 / Calculus II / 3 / 0302101 / -
0306102 / General Chemistry II / 3 / 0306101 / -
0306103 / General Chemistry Lab. 1 / 1 / 0306101 / 0306101
0612114 / C++ / 3 / 0612099 / -
- / Compulsory University Requirement / 3 / - / -
Total / 17
Second Year
First Term

Course No.

/

Course Title

/ Cr. hr. / Prerequisite / Co-requisite
0501203 / Engineering Analysis / 3 / 0302102 / -
0504205 / Introduction to Engineering / 1 / - / -
0501213 / Engineering Geology / 3 / - / -
0306104 / General Chemistry Lab. II / 1 / 0306102 / 0306102
0303104 / General Physics Lab. II / 1 / 0303102 / 0303102
0501223 / Introduction to Mining Engineering / 3 / - / -
- / Compulsory University Requirement / 3 / - / -
0504207 / Workshop I / 1 / - / -
Total / 16
Second Term

Course No.

/

Course Title

/ Cr. hr. / Prerequisite / Co-requisite
0501214 / Mineralogy / 3 / 0306101 / -
0504208 / Workshop II / 1 / 0504207 / -
0501202 / Numerical Methods / 3 / 0302102 / -
0501204 / Engineering Mechanics / 3 / 0303101 / -
0501216 / Engineering Geology Lab. / 1 / 0501213 / 0501213
0504100 / Engineering Drawing / 2 / 0612099 / -
0504242 / Surveying I / 3 / 0303101 / -
Total / 16
Third Year
First Term

Course No.

/

Course Title

/ Cr. hr. / Prerequisite / Co-requisite
0503323 / Fluid Mechanics / 3 / 0302102 / -
0504246 / Surveying I Lab. / 1 / 0504242 / 0504242
0501303 / Strength of Materials / 3 / 0501204 / -
0501218 / Mineralogy Lab. / 1 / 0501214 / 0501214
0611313 / Electric Circuit and Machines / 3 / 0303102 / -
0501310 / Mineral Exploration / 3 / 0501223 / -
0501323 / Surface Mining Methods / 3 / 0501223 / -
Total / 17
Second Term

Course No.

/

Course Title

/ Cr. hr. / Prerequisite / Co-requisite
0503334 / Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer / 3 / 0503323 / -
0502342 / Engineering Hydrogeology / 3 / 0501213 / -
0501325 / Underground Mining Methods / 2 / 0501223 / -
0503326 / Fluid Mechanics Lab. / 1 / 0503323 / -
0504300 / Communication skills / 1 / 0202101 / -
0501306 / Strength of Materials Lab. / 1 / 0501303 / 0501303
0501324 / Rock and Soil Mechanics / 3 / 0501303 / -
- / Compulsory University Requirement / 3 / - / -
Total / 17
Fourth Year
First Term

Course No.

/

Course Title

/ Cr. hr. / Prerequisite / Co-requisite
0501413 / Structural Geology and Geology of Jordan / 3 / 0501213 /
-
0501435 / Mine Power Systems / 3 / 0503323 / 0503323
0501326 / Rock and Soil Mechanics Lab. / 1 / 0501324 /
0501324
0501430 / Mineral Processing I / 3 / 0501214 /
-
0501433 / Mine Transport and Material Handling / 3 / 0501325 /
-
- / Elective University Requirement / 3 / - /
-
0501453 / Engineering Economy / 2 / 0302102 /
-
/
Total
/ 18
Second Term

Course No.