Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Mining Engineering] From West Virginia University

Nature of Program

Mining engineering deals with discovering, extracting, processing, marketing, and utilizing mineral deposits from the earth?s crust. The role of the mining engineer may be quite diversified, and the field offers opportunities for specialization in a large number of technical areas. The trained professional in this field is well versed in mining and geology and also in the principles of civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering as applied to the mining industry. With the present trend toward the use of engineers in industrial management and administrative positions, the mining engineer?s training also includes economics, business, personnel management, and the humanities.

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (B.S.Min.E.) program at West Virginia University has been established to produce graduates who are thoroughly prepared to meet the operational and engineering challenges of the mining industry and to continue their studies in graduate programs.