Mission Statement and Program Objectives

The Mission

The mission of the Mineral Engineering is to

    Provide the students with an education in the fundamentals of engineering    

    that will allow immediate entry into industry or research work while providing a

    good opportunity for continued professional growth

    Maintain a team of faculty who are committed to providing high quality

    teaching and research

    Prepare the students for the challenges of establishing a successful, diversified

    career in the rapidly changing professional environment

Program Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the Mineral Engineering Program are to

    Inspire, as a primary goal, creativity in thinking and skills in independent and

    open-ended engineering problem solving to assist industry in meeting daily

    challenges

    Develop a responsible professional with a sense of social awareness

    Promote excellence in oral and written presentation skills

    Provide proficiency in basic science and engineering skills

    Provide real-world experiences through summer jobs and field trips to operations in

    New Mexico, as well as other states and countries, for immediate entry into industry

    Enable graduates to achieve a measurable advancement in professional duties and

    salaries and be capable of demonstrating continued professional growth within the first

    7 years after graduating

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes of the Mineral Engineering Department follow the ABETS outcomes.

Specifically, the program strives to promote students' ability to

    Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

    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

    Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

    Understand and practice professional and ethical responsibility

    Communicate  effectively

    Provide a broad education necessary to understand  the impact of

   engineering solutions in a global and societal context

    Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

    Have knowledge of contemporary issues

    Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for

    engineering practice.