Earth and Environmental Engineering Minor

Required Courses
EAEE E2100	A Better Planet By Design
EACE E4252	Foundations of Environmental Engineering
Choose three of the following:
EAEE E3103	Energy, Minerals & Materials Systems
CHEE E3010	Principles of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
EACE E3250	Hydrosystems Engineering
EACE E3255	Environmental Control and Pollution Reduction
EAEE E4003	Aquatic Chemistry
EAEE E3901	Environmental Biology
EAEE E4160	Solid & Hazardous Waste Management
Two of the following courses:
Any 3000-level or higher EAEE or cross-listed (CHEE, CIEE, EACE, EACH, EAIA, EEEL) course

(Proposed) Mining Engineering Minor

Required Courses
EAEE E3103	Energy, Minerals & Materials Systems
EAEE E4200	Introduction to Sustainable Production of Earth Mineral & Metal Resources
Choose two of the following:
EAEE E4002	Alternative Energy Resources
EAEE E4009	GIS for Resource, Environmental & Infrastructure Management
EAEE 4100	Better Planet Through Engineering
CHEE E3010	Principles of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
EAEE E4257	Environmental Data Analysis & Modeling
CHEN E3110	Principles of Transport Phenomena
EACH E4560	Particle Technology and Multiphase Reactor Design
Choose two of the following:
EACE E3255	Environmental Control and Pollution Reduction
EAEE E4160	Solid & Hazardous Waste Management
EAEE E4150	Air Pollution Prevention & Control
CHEE E4252	Introduction to Surface and Colloid Science
EACE E4252	Foundations of Environmental Engineering
CIEE E4257	Groundwater Contamination Transport & Remediation

The Mining Engineering Minor offers a comprehensive foundation in sustainable mining practices and resource management. The program consists of:

Core Requirements (2 courses):
- Energy, Minerals & Materials Systems
- Introduction to Sustainable Production of Earth Mineral & Metal Resources
Technical Electives (2 courses): Students choose from a range of courses covering alternative energy, GIS, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and data analysis
Environmental Management (2 courses): Focus on environmental controls, waste management, pollution prevention, and remediation techniques

This minor provides students with both technical mining expertise and crucial environmental management skills needed for responsible resource extraction in the modern mining industry.