The Mission of the Department of Mining Engineering is to prepare students for productive, lifelong careers in mining and related industries or disciplines; and to provide knowledge useful for producing the region's mineral resources. Specifically, the Department will: Educate graduates to work in any area of the mining industry. Disseminate newly acquired knowledge via publication of original research.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will gain a quality education upon which they can build a secure future.
• Students will be educated in the fundamental and current issues in mining and related industries.
• Students will be able to analyze problems, design tests or experiments, evaluate information, and communicate results both individually and as teams.
• Students will gain a desire for lifelong learning and continuing education.
• Students will understand and appreciate the issues of worker safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental responsibility.