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Attachment 1 – Mining Engineering Mission Statement The Department of Mining Engineering at the University of Kentucky provides knowledge necessary for the mineral industries to serve the public in an economical, safe, and environmentally responsible manner. This is accomplished by the preparation of students for professional practice, the development of new knowledge through research, and the transfer of knowledge to industry. The department fosters an environment that emphasizes independent thought, professionalism, stewardship of mineral resources, and strong relationships with other constituents both within and outside the University community.
Attachment 2 – Mining Engineering Program Outcomes
The Department of Mining Engineering has eleven program learning outcomes listed below:
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, (b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data, (c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs, (d) An ability to function on multi‐disciplinary teams, (e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, (f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, (g) An ability to communicate effectively, (h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global
and societal context, (i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning (j) A knowledge of contemporary issues, and (k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.
Attachment 3. MNG Course Learning Outcomes and Associated Program Outcome
Program and Course Learning Outcome
Also
Satisfies
Assessment
Methods
Implementation
Strategy
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
Outline and describe the major activities involved in the mine preplanning process as part of the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
(h),
(j)
MNG 101
Formulate and solve engineering problems by identifying underground and surface mining operations, mining methods and equipment used for these operations
(e)
MNG 101
Formulate and solve engineering problems by describing the importance and roles of the mine life support sub-systems: ventilation, ground control, and drainage.
(e)
MNG 101
Obtain basic understanding of surveying principles.
(b)
Exam, Homework, Lab
Report
MNG 211
Develop a realization of precision requirements in mining applications.
Exam, Homework, Lab
Report
MNG 211
Learn the differences associated with surface and underground surveying practices.
Exam, Homework, Lab
Report
MNG 211
Understand the use of the coordinate system to develop, site and locate surface and underground mining positions and directions.
(b), (d), (k)
Exam, Homework, Lab
Report
MNG 211
Apply surveying to estimate reserve block and material storage quantities.
(b), (d), (k)
Exam, Lab Report
MNG 211
Traverse an underground mine with detail in locating objects and resources.
(b), (d), (k)
Exam, Lab Report
MNG 211
Transference of established surface meridian to an underground level or from a vertical level to another level of a mining operation for the purposes of direction control.
(b), (d), (k)
Exam, Lab Report
MNG 211
Preliminary selection of the underground mining method based on ore grade, grade uniformity, strength, shape, dip, depth, and surrounding rock strength.
(b)
Exam, Project
MNG 264
Program and Course Learning Outcome
Also
Satisfies
Assessment
Methods
Implementation
Strategy
Understand the importance of mineral reserve estimation and basic concepts of sampling, dilution, and recovery
(b) Exam, homework
MNG 291
Understand major reserve estimation methods by mining block, polygon, triangle, and section
(k) Exam, homework,
project.
MNG 291
Understand point estimation methods (nearest distance, triangulation, local sample mean, inverse distance) for spatial distribution of mineral property from sample data as basic concepts for geostatistical methods for reserve estimation such as krigging
Exam, homework,
project.
MNG 291
Understand the importance of mineral liberation, and principles and processes of crushing, grinding, and size classification (screens, hydrocylcone, classifiers)
(c) Quiz, Exam and Homework
MNG 301
Apply mass balance principle to determine plant streamflows
(c) Quiz, exam, and Homework
MNG 301
Understand the fundamentals of sampling, gravity, magnetic, electrostatic, and forth flotation separation
Quiz, Exam, and Homework
MNG 301
Learn Stokes’ and Newton’s law for particle movement in liquid
Quiz, Exam and Homework
MNG 301
Analyze forces (centrifugal, gravitational, buoyant, viscous, magnetic, electrostatic, etc) acting upon a particle in different processes and their effects on separation performance
Quiz, Exam and Homework
MNG 301
Learn various methods of evaluating classification and separation processes
Quiz, Exam, and Home work
MNG 301
Apply mass balance principles to determine plant streanflows
Quiz, Exam, and Homework
MNG 301
Learn to analyze process data by calculating product yield, recovery, rejection, concentration ratio and efficiency
Quiz, Exam, and Home work
MNG 301
Apply mass balance principles to determine plant streanflows
Quiz, Exam, and Homework
MNG 301
Learn to analyze process data by calculating product yield, recovery, rejection, concentration ratio and efficiency
Quiz, Exam, and Home work
MNG 301
Program and Course Learning Outcome
Also
Satisfies
Assessment
Methods
Implementation
Strategy
Calculate the cycle time for any discrete handling device and use this information to determine fleet size.
MNG 332
Determine the tractive effort for wheeled conveyances and use this information to estimate power requirement.
MNG 332
Develop and use fundamental equations for determining capacity, velocity, and fill factor, given a target productivity, for such systems as belt haulage and hoisting.
MNG 332
Determine conveyor belt tension and use this information to determine drive pulley horsepower
MNG 332
Symbolically express the unbalanced load and moment of a drum-type hoisting system
MNG 332
Calculate pump horsepower, given inflow rate, pipe size and condition, and geometric details of the system
MNG 332
Design a belt haulage system to meet stated mine production and communicate these results in both oral and written formats
(c), (d), (g)
MNG 332
Represent data pictorially and numerically, and determine measures of location and variability (Chapter 2),
Homework
MNG 335
Determine possible outcomes of an event and the probability of a particular outcome (Chapter 3),
Exam
MNG 335
Determine the probability density (or mass) function, cumulative distribution function, expected value, variance, standard deviation, and the probabilities of various intervals of continuous (and discrete) random variables (Chapter 3),
Exam
MNG 335
Understand the Central Limit Theorem (Chapter 3), Homework MNG 335
Conduct hypothesis testing, calculate probability of Type I and II errors, and calculate confidence intervals for a single population, (Chapter 4),
(e)
Exam
MNG 335
Conduct hypothesis testing, calculate probability of Type I and II errors, and calculate confidence intervals for two populations (Chapter 5),
(e)
Exam
MNG 335
Understand Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) (b) Exam MNG 335
Conduct linear regression (Chapter 6) Exam MNG 335
Determine amount of air required for quality and quantity control at a U/G mines, according to regulations.
(e)
Homework, Exam
MNG 341
Program and Course Learning Outcome
Also
Satisfies
Assessment
Methods
Implementation
Strategy
Calculate resistances and pressure losses due to a friction and shock sources
(c)
Homework, Exam
MNG 341
Determine an optimum diameter for a ventilation shaft.
(c)
Homework, Exam
MNG 341
Select a proper fan(s) for a ventilation system. (c) Homework, Project
MNG 341
Control flow distribution in a ventilation system using Critical Path Method.
(c) Homework, Exam
MNG 341
Analyze a simple ventilation network using Hardy-Cross Iterative Method.
(c)
Homework, Exam
MNG 341
Design ventilation system for a hypothetical U/G mine using computer simulation.
(c)
Project
MNG 341
Students will be able to perform economic calculations similar to those expected on the NCEES FE Exam.
Homework &
Exams
MNG 431
Have understanding of characterization methods of rock masse response to mining
(k)
First test, Lab Reports
MNG 551
Have understanding of the application of strength theories to rocks and their limits.
(k) First test , Lab reports
MNG 551
Have understanding of a concept of heterogeneity and anisotropy in reference to rock material
(k) First test , Lab reports
MNG 551
Learn the principles of fracture mechanics as it applies to rock
(e) First test , Lab reports
MNG 551
Evaluate stability of excavations in reference to mining methods
(e), (k) Design report MNG 551
Design natural and artificial support for mine (e), (k) Design report MNG 551
Design a screening system to treat a given feed material and flow rate.
(c) Exam, Homework,
Project
MNG 575
Design a classifying cyclone circuit to achieve a desired particle size separation and predict particle size distributions of product streams.
(c) Exam, Homework,
Project
MNG 575
Design density-based separation circuits for different applications
(c) Exam, Project MNG 575
Program and Course Learning Outcome
Also
Satisfies
Assessment
Methods
Implementation
Strategy
Design a froth flotation system for the treatment of fine coal.
(c) Exam, Homework,
Project
MNG 575
Select appropriate dewatering devices and application of design parameters.
(c) Exam, Project MNG 575
Predict the oversize and undersize particles size distributions of a screen.
Exam, Homework,
Project
MNG 575
Evaluate the density-based cleaning characteristics of a given coal using washability analysis data.
Exam, Homework,
Project
MNG 575
Predict the separation performance for a density-based separator using measured or known efficiency data.
Exam, Homework,
Project
MNG 575
Understand the basic operating characteristics of dense-medium separators.
Exam MNG 575
Optimize the operating parameters of a coal preparation plant
Exam, Homework,
Project
MNG 575
Develop a preparation plant flow sheet and provide mass and volumetric flow balances.
(b), (c) Exam, Project MNG 575
Design a complex coal preparation plant with at least four circuits including a circuit with a recycle process stream.
(c)
Project
MNG 575
Conduct a detailed economic study including capitol and operating cost, depreciation, and rate of return.
Project MNG 575
Have knowledge of types of mineral deposits and exploration methods
Component report, Final
report, Presentation
MNG 591
Construct a geologic database from raw exploration data figures.
(b)
Component Report, Final
Report, Presentation
MNG 591
Understand basic gridding concepts for mapping spatial variables from sparse sample measurements.
(b)
Component Report, Final
Report, Presentation
MNG 591
Program and Course Learning Outcome
Also
Satisfies
Assessment
Methods
Implementation
Strategy
Students will be able to design a mining operation according to industry standards. This task will require the students to understand mine design and acquire information about specific components of the overall system. MNG 592 is the capstone course for mining engineering and thus encompasses many of the learning outcomes of the program.
(c), (e), (k)
Design Project
MNG 592
(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
Obtain basic understanding of surveying principles.
(a)
Exam, Homework, Lab
Report
MNG 211
Understand the use of the coordinate system to develop, site and locate surface and underground mining positions and directions.
(a), (d), (k)
Exam, Homework, Lab
Report
MNG 211
Apply surveying to estimate reserve block and material storage quantities.
(a), (d), (k)
Exam, Lab Report
MNG 211
Traverse an underground mine with detail in locating objects and resources.
(a), (d), (k)
Exam, Lab Report
MNG 211
Transference of established surface meridian to an underground level or from a vertical level to another level of a mining operation for the purposes of direction control.
(a), (d), (k)
Exam, Lab Report
MNG 211
Identify the major geologic and spatial characteristics of deposits for surface and underground operations and implement the proper mining method.
Exam, Homework,
Project
MNG 264
Preliminary selection of the underground mining method based on ore grade, grade uniformity, strength, shape, dip, depth, and surrounding rock strength.
(a)
Exam, Project
MNG 264
Understand the importance of mineral reserve estimation and basic concepts of sampling, dilution, and recovery
(a)
Exam, homework
MNG 291
Understand Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) (a) Exam MNG 335
Operate different instruments (used in the mines) to measure pressures, air quantity, and concentration of gasses.
(k)
Lab report
MNG 341
Program and Course Learning Outcome
Also
Satisfies
Assessment
Methods
Implementation
Strategy
Perform geomechanic tests on rock. (k) Lab reports MNG 551
Develop a preparation plant flow sheet and provide mass and volumetric flow balances.
(a), (c) Exam, Project MNG 575
Construct a geologic database from raw exploration data figures.
(a)
Component Report, Final
Report, Presentation
MNG 591
Understand basic gridding concepts for mapping spatial variables from sparse sample measurements.
(a)
Component Report, Final
Report, Presentation
MNG 591
Apply procedures to build a 3-D stratigraphic model for a mine.
(k)
Component Report, Final
Report, Presentation
MNG 591
Create grid maps for quality representation of the reserve.
(k)
Component Report, Final
Report, Presentation
MNG 591
(c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
Recognize the sequence of development, unit operations, and equipment employed for each major underground mining method.
Exam, Homework
MNG 264
Outline the necessary steps in developing a surface mine.
Exam MNG 264
Plan the reclamation operations for a specific mine site and determine the type of equipment necessary to carry out the plan.
(f)
Exam, Homework
MNG 264
Understand the importance of mineral liberation, and principles and processes of crushing, grinding, and size classification (screens, hydrocylcone, classifiers)
(a) Quiz, Exam and Homework
MNG 301
Apply mass balance principle to determine plant streamflows
(a) Quiz, exam, and Homework
MNG 301
Students will be able to design basic/typical bench blasts.
(e) Exam, Homework,
Quizzes
MNG 331
Design a belt haulage system to meet stated mine production and communicate these results in both oral and written formats
(a), (d), (g)
MNG 332
Program and Course Learning Outcome
Also
Satisfies
Assessment
Methods
Implementation
Strategy
Calculate resistances and pressure losses due to a friction and shock sources
(a)
Homework, Exam
MNG 341
Determine an optimum diameter for a ventilation shaft.
(a)
Homework, Exam
MNG 341
Select a proper fan(s) for a ventilation system. (a) Homework, Project
MNG 341
Control flow distribution in a ventilation system using Critical Path Method.
(a) Homework, Exam
MNG 341
Analyze a simple ventilation network using Hardy-Cross Iterative Method.
(a)
Homework, Exam
MNG 341
Design ventilation system for a hypothetical U/G mine using computer simulation.
(a)
Project
MNG 341
Design a haulroad as part of mine development MNG 463
Design overburden removal system using a dragline MNG 463
Design stable surface coal mine pit including structures for excess spoil disposal
(k)
MNG 463
Design reclamation plans for various postmining land uses
MNG 463
Have understanding of a concept of scale in mining engineering, with related engineering problems encountered in rocks
(e)
First test, Lab Reports
MNG 551
Design a screening system to treat a given feed material and flow rate.
(a) Exam, Homework,
Project
MNG 575
Design a classifying cyclone circuit to achieve a desired particle size separation and predict particle size distributions of product streams.
(a) Exam, Homework,
Project
MNG 575
Design density-based separation circuits for different applications
(a) Exam, Project MNG 575
Design a froth flotation system for the treatment of fine coal.
(a) Exam, Homework,
Project
MNG 575
Select appropriate dewatering devices and application of design parameters.
(a) Exam, Project MNG 575
Develop a preparation plant flow sheet and provide mass and volumetric flow balances.
(a), (b) Exam, Project MNG 575
Program and Course Learning Outcome
Also
Satisfies
Assessment
Methods
Implementation
Strategy
Design a complex coal preparation plant with at least four circuits including a circuit with a recycle process stream.
(a)
Project
MNG 575
Evaluate coal preparation process for the reserve.
Component Report, Final
Report, Presentation
MNG 591
Design basic mine structures (pillars, barrier pillars).
Component Report, Final
Report, Presentation
MNG 591
Students will be able to design a mining operation according to industry standards. This task will require the students to understand mine design and acquire information about specific components of the overall system. MNG 592 is the capstone course for mining engineering and thus encompasses many of the learning outcomes of the program.
(a), (e), (k)
Design Project
MNG 592
(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
Understand the use of the coordinate system to develop, site and locate surface and underground mining positions and directions.
(a), (b), (k)
Exam, Homework, Lab
Report
MNG 211
Apply surveying to estimate reserve block and material storage quantities.
(a), (b), (k)
Exam, Lab Report
MNG 211
Traverse an underground mine with detail in locating objects and resources.
(a), (b), (k)
Exam, Lab Report
MNG 211
Transference of established surface meridian to an underground level or from a vertical level to another level of a mining operation for the purposes of direction control.
(a), (b), (k)
Exam, Lab Report
MNG 211
Design a belt haulage system to meet stated mine production and communicate these results in both oral and written formats
(a), (c), (g)
MNG 332
Prepare a preliminary surface coal mine permit application
(e)
MNG 463
Program and Course Learning Outcome
Also
Satisfies
Assessment
Methods
Implementation
Strategy
Students will work in a team and address the difficulties of group work by producing a quality design. The group will need to utilize multiple disciplines to complete the overall design.
Design Project
MNG 592
(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
Formulate and solve engineering problems by identifying underground and surface mining operations, mining methods and equipment used for these operations
(a)
MNG 101
Formulate and solve engineering problems by describing the importance and roles of the mine life support sub-systems: ventilation, ground control, and drainage.
(a)
MNG 101
Students will be able to design basic/typical bench blasts.
(c)
Exam, Homework,
Quizzes
MNG 331
Conduct hypothesis testing, calculate probability of Type I and II errors, and calculate confidence intervals for a single population, (Chapter 4),
(a)
Exam
MNG 335
Conduct hypothesis testing, calculate probability of Type I and II errors, and calculate confidence intervals for two populations (Chapter 5),
(a)
Exam
MNG 335
Determine amount of air required for quality and quantity control at a U/G mines, according to regulations.
(a)
Homework, Exam
MNG 341
Articulate the potential ramifications of important contemporary issues that are likely to impact the mining industry (e.g., air quality, mountaintop mining, regulation, resource depletion, thin-seam technologies) by way of a letter to the editor, a position paper, or a commentary.
(h), (j)
MNG 371
Students will be able to perform mineral economics analysis on mineral properties similar to those presented in Mine Design classes.
Homework &
Exams
MNG 431
Select an appropriate surface mining method for a given mineral deposit
MNG 463
Prepare a preliminary surface coal mine permit application
(d)
MNG 463
Program and Course Learning Outcome
Also
Satisfies
Assessment
Methods
Implementation
Strategy
Select materials handling system using mobile equipment
MNG 463
Have understanding of a concept of scale in mining engineering, with related engineering problems encountered in rocks
(c)
First test, Lab Reports
MNG 551
Learn the principles of fracture mechanics as it applies to rock
(a) First test , Lab reports
MNG 551
Learn design principles for excavations (k) Design report MNG 551
Evaluate stability of excavations in reference to mining methods
(a), (k) Design report MNG 551
Design natural and artificial support for mine (a), (k) Design report MNG 551
Students will be able to design a mining operation according to industry standards. This task will require the students to understand mine design and acquire information about specific components of the overall system. MNG 592 is the capstone course for mining engineering and thus encompasses many of the learning outcomes of the program.
(a), (c), (k)
Design Project
MNG 592
(f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Describe what will be her or his professional and ethical responsibility upon joining the mining engineering profession.
MNG 101
Plan the reclamation operations for a specific mine site and determine the type of equipment necessary to carry out the plan.
(c)
Exam, Homework
MNG 264
Students will understand the safety and environmental concerns of blasting operations.
Quizzes MNG 331
Integrate statutory requirements into the design and operation of materials handling systems
Project, Exam
MNG 332
Cite the content of major professional codes for ethical engineering practice and analyze issues of ethical conflict faced by practicing engineers.
Exam
MNG 371
Cite the benefits and responsibilities of professional engineering practice.
Exam
MNG 371
Program and Course Learning Outcome
Also
Satisfies
Assessment
Methods
Implementation
Strategy
Demonstrate the ability for lifelong learning by designing and presenting a mini- lecture, with accompanying short paper, on a mining engineering topic not already covered in an earlier mining course.
Paper, Presentation
MNG 371
(g) An ability to communicate effectively
Improve communication skills through written reports.
Lab Reports
MNG 211
Students will have the ability to communicate effectively concerning bench blasting in a professional context.
Homework
MNG 331
Design a belt haulage system to meet stated mine production and communicate these results in both oral and written formats
(a), (c), (d)
MNG 332
Demonstrate the ability to engage in lifelong learning by conducting a literature search on a relevant mining engineering topic.
(j)
MNG 371
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively by writing a technical paper that is suitable in content, format, grammar, and punctuation for submission to a professional journal, including properly citing the work of others.
MNG 371
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively by preparing visuals that are adequate in quantity and quality for a 10-12-minute oral presentation, which is clear, technically sound, and free from major flaws and distractions
MNG 371
Improve communication skills. Project MNG 575
Students will present the product of their mine design in front of the program faculty and industry experts
Design Project, Oral
Presentation
MNG 592
(h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
Recognize the structure of the College of Engineering, particularly the Department of Mining Engineering (faculty, student professional society, laboratory facilities, etc.) as part of the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
MNG 101
Program and Course Learning Outcome
Also
Satisfies
Assessment
Methods
Implementation
Strategy
Outline and describe the major activities involved in the mine preplanning process as part of the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
(a),
(j)
MNG 101
Students will be knowledgeable in the area of basic drilling and blasting.
Exam, Homework,
Projects, Quizzes
MNG 331
Articulate the potential ramifications of important contemporary issues that are likely to impact the mining industry (e.g., air quality, mountaintop mining, regulation, resource depletion, thin-seam technologies) by way of a letter to the editor, a position paper, or a commentary.
(e), (j)
MNG 371
Students will have topical understanding of other mining valuation tools.
Homework & Exams
MNG 431
Students will be able to articulate the meaning and application of mine valuation tools covered in the class by identifying contemporary issues in the news and discussing in class.
(i), (j)
In Class Discussion,
Homework, & Exams
MNG 431
(i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
Students will understand the need to continue learning new blasting technology as the products advance.
Exam, ISEE Introduction
MNG 331
Identify major components of a continuous haulage system and state advantages of this mining system over underground discrete handler alternatives.
(j)
MNG 332
Students will be able to articulate the meaning and application of mine valuation tools covered in the class by identifying contemporary issues in the news and discussing in class.
(g), (j)
In Class Discussion,
Homework, & Exams
MNG 431
(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues
Outline and describe the major activities involved in the mine preplanning process as part of the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
(a),
(h)
MNG 101
Program and Course Learning Outcome
Also
Satisfies
Assessment
Methods
Implementation
Strategy
Identify major components of a continuous haulage system and state advantages of this mining system over underground discrete handler alternatives.
(i)
MNG 332
Demonstrate the ability to engage in lifelong learning by conducting a literature search on a relevant mining engineering topic.
(g)
MNG 371
Articulate the potential ramifications of important contemporary issues that are likely to impact the mining industry (e.g., air quality, mountaintop mining, regulation, resource depletion, thin-seam technologies) by way of a letter to the editor, a position paper, or a commentary.
(e), (h)
MNG 371
Students will be able to articulate the meaning and application of mine valuation tools covered in the class by identifying contemporary issues in the news and discussing in class.
(g), (i)
In Class Discussion,
Homework, & Exams
MNG 431
(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Understand the use of the coordinate system to develop, site and locate surface and underground mining positions and directions.
(a), (b), (d)
Exam, Homework, Lab
Report
MNG 211
Apply surveying to estimate reserve block and material storage quantities.
(a), (b), (d)
Exam, Lab Report
MNG 211
Traverse an underground mine with detail in locating objects and resources.
(a), (b), (d)
Exam, Lab Report
MNG 211
Transference of established surface meridian to an underground level or from a vertical level to another level of a mining operation for the purposes of direction control.
(a), (b), (d)
Exam, Lab Report
MNG 211
Understand major reserve estimation methods by mining block, polygon, triangle, and section
(a) Exam, homework,
project.
MNG 291
Learn basic CAD drawing skills including drawing tools, drawing editor and commands, basic dimensioning, coordinate systems, construction, crosshatching, etc.
Lab, exam, homework,
project.
MNG 291
Learn to use SurvCADD software to generate and verify a model of a coal reserve from a sample set of geologic and topographic data.
Lab, exam,
project.
MNG 291
Program and Course Learning Outcome
Also
Satisfies
Assessment
Methods
Implementation
Strategy
Students will have the ability to become licensed to blast once required experience is obtained.
Exam MNG 331
Operate different instruments (used in the mines) to measure pressures, air quantity, and concentration of gasses.
(b)
Lab report
MNG 341
Design stable surface coal mine pit including structures for excess spoil disposal
(c)
MNG 463
Have understanding of characterization methods of rock masse response to mining
(a)
First test, Lab Reports
MNG 551
Have understanding of the application of strength theories to rocks and their limits.
(a) First test , Lab reports
MNG 551
Have understanding of a concept of heterogeneity and anisotropy in reference to rock material
( a) First test , Lab reports
MNG 551
Perform geomechanic tests on rock. (k) Lab reports MNG 551
Learn design principles for excavations (e) Design report MNG 551
Evaluate stability of excavations in reference to mining methods
(a), (e) Design report MNG 551
Design natural and artificial support for mine (a), (e) Design report MNG 551
Have understanding of SurvCAD software – Advanced Mining Module.
Component Report, Final
Report, Presentation
MNG 591
Apply procedures to build a 3-D stratigraphic model for a mine.
(b)
Component Report, Final
Report, Presentation
MNG 591
Create grid maps for quality representation of the reserve.
(b)
Component Report, Final
Report, Presentation
MNG 591
Students will be able to design a mining operation according to industry standards. This task will require the students to understand mine design and acquire information about specific components of the overall system. MNG 592 is the capstone course for mining engineering and thus encompasses many of the learning outcomes of the program.
(a), (c), (e)
Design Project
MNG 592
Part I: Inventory of Statements and Plans
1. Is there a written mission statement or statement of purpose for this program and/or the department
or unit within which the program is located? x Yes _______ No
See Attachment 1 or go to
http://www.engr.uky.edu/mng/undergraduate/Mission.html
2. Have you articulated student learning outcomes which describe what a student should know or be
able to do when they have completed this program? x Yes _______ No
See Attachment 2 or go to
http://www.engr.uky.edu/mng/undergraduate/outcomes.html
3. Have you chosen a method(s) of assessment for measuring student learning outcomes? Yes _______ No
4. Do you have a document (such as a curriculum map) that links student learning outcomes to the
program curriculum? x Yes _______ No
See Attachment 3 or to to:
http://www.engr.uky.edu/mng/undergraduate/syllabi/MNG_course_info.html
5. Have you determined an assessment cycle and fully articulated an assessment plan? Yes _______ No
6. Does this program have an accreditation process(es) separate from SACS? Yes _______ No
University of KentuckyAssessment Inventory for General Education and Degree Programs
If Yes, please copy and paste, attach a copy or send a link
If Yes, please copy and paste, attach a copy or send a link
College: Engineering_____________ ____________________________________________________________________
Department: _Mining Engineering________________________________________________________________________
General Education/Degree Program: __Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering ____________________________________________________
Undergraduate/Graduate/Professional: _Undergraduate______________________________________________________
If Yes, please copy and paste, attach a copy or send a link
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Part II: Assessment of Outcomes
During the past year, has your program used any of the following for assessment of outcomes?
Please indicate:
"A" if currently being used
"B" if not currently being used but interested in using
"C" if not appropriate/applicable
*Note: the following is not an exhaustive list; please feel free to add any other direct or indirect methods of assessment you may use, as necessary.
Direct methods of assessment: (Enter A, B, C)
1. Comprehensive exams C
2. Writing proficiency exams C
3. National examinations assessing subject matter knowledge (e.g. Major Field Achievement Test) C
4. Graduate Record Exam General Test (GRE) C
5. GRE Subject Test C
6. Certificate examinations C
7. Licensure examinations C
8. Locally developed pre‐test or post‐test for subject matter knowledge C
9. Major paper/project A
10. Portfolio containing representative examples of student work A
11. Capstone course work (e.g. senior level seminars) A
12. Audio/video recording of presentations/performances B13. Employer/supervisor internship/practicum report C
14. Summative performance assessment (i.e. recitals, art exhibits, etc.) C
15. Theses/Dissertations C
16. Student publications and presentations of research work C
17. Documented lab demonstrations/exercises A
18. Other: Course Exams A
Course Homework A
Course Laboratory Exercises A
Part II: Assessment of Outcomes ‐ Continued
Indirect methods of assessment: (Enter A, B, C)
1. Job placement of graduating students A
2. Employer surveys and questionnaires A
3. Graduate School acceptance rates C
4. Student graduation/retention rates A
5. Exit Interviews A
6. Student satisfaction surveys A
7. Student Course evaluations A
8. Focus group discussions C
9. Alumni surveys A
10. Tracking of alumni honors, awards, and achievements at local, state, and national levels C
11. Identification and assessment of at‐risk students C
12. Analysis of student grade distributions C
13. Examiniation of information contained in department's own database C
14. Other evaluations of course instruction (e.g., chair or peer review) A
15. Curriculum/syllabus analysis (e.g., analysis of transfer student preparation) C
16. Community perception of program effectiveness C
17. Community service/volunteerism participation C
18. Other: _______________________________________________________________________ _______
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Part III: Other Information
1. Has this program used any of the direct or indirect methods listed above to improve student learning,
operational effectiveness, student services, and/or general operations? Yes _______ No
Example 1:
Example 2:
Example 3:
2. What resources (i.e., training, personnel, technology, etc.) does this program need to develop and/or
implement better methods for assessing and improving student outcomes and program effectiveness?
A full‐time position dedicated to assessment (for the purpose of improvement).
3. Please list any additional comments or concerns.
Completed by: _____J. Sottile______________________________________________________ Date: 21‐Oct‐09
If Yes, please briefly note 1 ‐ 3 examples