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Proposal fora
Master of Science in Explosives Engineering
in2009
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Why?• Long tradition of explosives teaching and
research – going back to start of MSM
• Increase in activity in recent years– Explosives emphasis 97
– Explosives certificate 2005
– Explosives Minor 2005
• Explosives Camp (recruiting)
• Request by students for a degree
• Good tool for interesting students to stay on for graduate school
• Interest from Industry & military esp. FTLW
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S&T Strategic plan 2008-2012 Objective 2
• Manage the Academic Portfolio and Increase Enrollment
– Missouri S&T will increase its enrollment while maintaining the quality of its student body by improving access and affordability, expanding diversity, increasing retention, and expanding extended learning activities………
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Mining Engineering Program Strategic Plan 2006-2010
• Strategic Initiative 1: maintaining S&T at the frontiers of mining Engineering Education and Research
• Objective 1.3
– Introduce the M.S. in Explosives Engineering by FS07
– Action 1.3a: Add additional faculty to the explosives Engineering Program (Jan 08)
– Action 1.3b: Add one GTA to assist the teaching requirements of the Explosives Engineering courses.
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Campus Administrative Support
• Chancellor requested growth in this area
• Supported by approval of additional faculty position in 07-08
• Requested increase in explosives camps
• Recognize the uniqueness and potential growth of the area.
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Statistics on program
• Currently enrolled
• Minor: – 30 undergrads
• Certificate– 4 grad
– 1 undergrad
• Many do not enroll until just before graduation
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Degrees Awarded With
– 6
Undergraduate certificate 6
Graduate certificate 1
Undergraduate Minor 25
Graduate minor 2
Total (since 2005) 34
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Projected Student Demand
• Target projection as of 9/08 (in proposal)
• Projected Enrollment Potential Yrs 1-5
Year 1 2 3 4 5
Calendar 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14
Full time 5 6 8 10 12
Part time 5 8 12 15
Total 5 11 16 22 27
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Actual Student Demand
• Students polled 20 January ’09
• We will be ahead of original projections by 50%
• S&T Students requested to date Yrs 1-3
Year 1 2 3 total
Calendar 09-10 10-11 11-12
Full Time 7 6 2 15
Part Time 2 2
Total 9 6 2 17
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Some of the 17 students
• Photographs of the students.
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Program Structure
• Total credits required for graduation: 30 hrs
• Residency requirements: research on campus– With industry exceptions (mainly ME, government)
• Course requirements:– 4 of following core classes: ExpE 307, ExpE 350,
MiEng 383, ExpE 351, ExpE 402, ExpE 406 (12 hrs)
– Elective credits 12 hrs
• Thesis based on research hours.– ExpE 490 (research) 6 hrs
• Internship recommended but not required.
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Core Classes
• ExpE 307 Principles of Explosives Engineering
• ExpE 350 Blasting Design and Technology
• MiEng 383 Tunneling & Underground Construction Techniques
• ExpE 351 Demolition of Buildings & Structures
• ExpE 402 Environmental Controls for Blasting
• ExpE 406 Scientific Instrumentation forExplosives Testing and Blasting
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Elective Explosives Classes
• ExpE 309 Commercial Pyrotechnics Operation
• ExpE 310 Stage Pyrotechnics & Special Effects
• ExpE 305 Explosives Handling & Safety
• ExpE 491 Internship
• ExpE 401 Blast Mitigation
• ExpE 407 Theory of High Explosives
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Rock Blasting Electives
• Geo 220 Structural Geology
• Geo 301 Advanced Structural Geology
• GeEng 371 Rock Engineering
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Demolition Electives
• CvEng 217 Structural Analysis I
• CvEng 320 Structural Analysis II
• Cv Eng 223 Reinforced Concrete Design
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Weapons System Design Electives
• McEng 336 Fracture Mechanics
• AeEng 251 Aerospace Structures I
• McEng 321 Advanced Mechanics of Materials
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Thesis Requirements
• All candidates will write and defend a thesis based on their research hours at the conclusion of their course work.
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Practical Experience
• Explosives engineering is a practical as well as theoretical subject
• An internship is recommended (not required).
• An internship will be strongly encouraged for those without explosives-related industry work experience.
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Staffing
• 2 explosives personnel mining
– Hope to add an extra person as numbers grow
• Other on campus personnel
• Other System personnel
• Outside personnel
• Hope to gain 1 FTE GTA
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Current offering of courses
• We now have enough courses in place
• 8 explosives related classes were given in 2008
• Some 400 level classes will be given once every 2 years
• 4 classes are offered as distance
– It is hoped to add at least 2 other classes in the next 18 Months
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Financial• We have a budget
– But understand we are going to go through some lean times
– Willing to forgo financial support until budget situation improves
• Will not be able to grow class offerings as fast as would like and will have to change tactics– Will concentrate growth on the distance portion
– Will look more to adjunct teaching staff for new courses
• We can support what we propose at this time
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Questions?
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Poor timing
• Original submission planned early spring 2008
– House hit by tornado on Jan 7 08
– 3 sessions of explosives camp
• Proposal draft completed 9/08
– Slowed down by ABET in fall of 08
– Final submission late November 08