Hunter Dunn
Fall Term 2025 (1930)
MIN E 295 - Introduction to Mining Engineering
3 units (fi 8)(EITHER, 3-0-3/2)
Mining concepts and terminology, company operations, stages of mining, unit mining operations, surface and underground mine development and methods, feasibility studies and mine costs, ethics, equity, sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act.
LECTURE A1 (50491)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
TR 12:30 - 13:50
LAB D21 (50492)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
T 14:00 - 16:50
MIN E 402 - Mine Design Project I
3 units (fi 8)(FIRST, 1-1S-6)
First phase of a dynamic scenario-based mine feasibility study from exploration through operations to final mine closure plan. Includes preparation of a geological model, calculation of resources, generation of focused technical reports, community consultation and economic reports. Identify and compare conceptual mining methods for consideration in Mine Design Project II (see MIN E 403). Prepare regular team reports and presentations. Present findings during a half-day final industry seminar. Weekly seminars with instructor and industry experts. Corequisites: MIN E 413 and MIN E 414. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students.
LECTURE A1 (50493)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
T 13:00 - 13:50
LAB D1 (50494)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
MW 14:00 - 16:50
SEMINAR E01 (50692)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
01:00 - 01:00
Winter Term 2026 (1940)
MIN E 403 - Mine Design Project II
3 units (fi 8)(SECOND, 1-1S-6)
Second phase of a dynamic scenario-based mine feasibility study from exploration through operations to final mine closure plan. This course follows MIN E 402 with detailed mine plans and equipment selection, manpower, ventilation, processing, environment and economic analyses. Prepare regular team reports and presentations. Present findings during an industry seminar. Weekly seminars with instructor and industry experts. Prerequisite: MIN E 402. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students.
LECTURE B1 (81666)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
T 13:00 - 13:50
LAB H1 (81656)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
MR 14:00 - 16:50
SEMINAR J01 (81857)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
01:00 - 01:00
MIN E 420 - Mine Equipment Selection and Maintenance
3 units (fi 8)(SECOND, 3-3S/2-0)
Introduction to the principles of equipment selection and maintenance practice. Selected issues of machine and component longevity, wear, service and performance for both surface and underground equipment. Basic principles of maintenance management are introduced. Prerequisites: CIV E 270, MIN E 413 and MIN E 414.
LECTURE B1 (81759)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
MW 10:30 - 11:50
SEMINAR J01 (81858)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
01:00 - 01:00