Minor in Space Mining
Space Mining Minor
Program Advisor: Dr. Jamal Rostami
Students enrolled in this program will gain insight into the basic knowledge in planetary geology, exploration methods, and resource/reserve estimation and valuation. In addition, they will also gain practical knowledge in applications of various equipment necessary for excavation and the production of basic materials needed to build sustainable habitats and infrastructures. Program advisors include the faculty members of the Mining Engineering Department and those of the Center for Space Resources (CSR). They will advise students in the selection of a proper course sequence and guide them to complete projects.
A total of six courses or 18 credits is required to complete a minor in Space Mining in the department of Mining Engineering. This minor program will prepare students to further specialize in ISRU engineering. The first three required courses will provide the students with basic knowledge related to space resources. The subsequent courses will give students applied knowledge in more focused areas in space mining.
| Required for all students: | 9.0 | |
| INTRODUCTORY MINING | ||
| PLANETARY GEOLOGY | ||
SPRS401 | SPACE RESOURCES FUNDAMENTALS | |
| At least three courses from the list below | 9.0 | |
| Total Semester Hrs | 18.0 | |
| At least three of courses from the following list are needed to complete a minor in Space Mining: | 9.0 | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS | ||
| ENGINEERING ECONOMICS | ||
| CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY | ||
| MINERAL EXPLORATION DESIGN | ||
| APPLICATIONS OF SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING | ||
| SURFACE MINE DESIGN | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO ROCK MECHANICS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MINERAL PROCESSING AND LABORATORY | ||
| EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERING I | ||
| COMMUNITIES AND NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | ||
| ROCK FRAGMENTATION | ||
| MINE VALUATION | ||
| TRANSPORT PHENOMENA AND REACTOR DESIGN FOR METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS | ||
| SOLID WASTE MINIMIZATION AND RECYCLING | ||
| SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THE MINING INDUSTRY | ||
MNGN498 | DATA ANALYTICS FOR RESOURCES ENGINEERING | |
| GEOSPATIAL BIG DATA ANALYTICS | ||
| SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND EARTH RESOURCES | ||
| SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THE MINING INDUSTRY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS | ||
Primary Contact
Bill Zisch
Mining Engineering Department Head
https://mining.mines.edu/