MPR F606      Plant Design
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Selection and design of equipment for the operation of mineral and coal beneficiation plants for specific custom and milling problems.

Prerequisites: Admission by arrangement.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 6 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

MPR F611      Hydrometallurgy
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Study of the theoretical and engineering aspects of the processes to recover metals from different types of ores and/or scraps, in which aqueous solutions play the predominate role.

Prerequisites: MATH F253X; CHEM F331.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

MPR F688      Graduate Seminar I
1 Credit

Offered As Demand Warrants

Preparation and presentation of research outlines by graduate students and participation in regularly organized mineral engineering department seminars.

Prerequisites: Admission to graduate program.

Cross-listed with MIN F688.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

MPR F698      Non-thesis Research/Project
1-9 Credits

A supervised non‑thesis research or project experience in which students investigate a topic, problem, or creative inquiry relevant to their field of study. Work culminates in a substantial project, report, or other approved product demonstrating applied knowledge and skills.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1-9 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken unlimited times for up to 99 credits

MPR F699      Thesis
1-9 Credits

Independent thesis or dissertation research conducted under faculty supervision, leading to the development, writing, and defense of an original scholarly work that contributes to the student’s discipline.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken unlimited times for up to 99 credits