UNAM Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering

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1 UNAM Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering

1.1 Degree

1.2 Introduction

1.3 Curriculum Structure

1.4 Admission Criteria

1.5 Duration of Study

1.6 Modules

1.7 See Also

University of Namibia Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering

Degree

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Introduction

The curriculum for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (Honours) aims at producing Graduate Engineers with knowledge, skills and abilities in mining engineering design, surface and underground working of mineral deposits, drilling and blasting technology, as well as effective safety, health and environmental management techniques in mining operations.

Curriculum Structure

The programme for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (Honours) runs
over four (4) academic years, which are made up of a total of eight (8) semesters. A semester consists of 14 weeks of lectures plus 2 weeks of university examinations. Year 1 of study (semester I and II) is common to all engineering disciplines. In Years 2 to 4 (semesters III to VIII), students take discipline-specific modules and a few common modules. There are no taught modules in Semester VIII since this semester is fully dedicated to Research and Design Projects.
A 16 Credit module requires a total of 56 hours of Lecture (L) plus 28 hours of Tutorials (T) or Labs (Practical Session (PS)). A 12 Credit module requires a total of 42 hours of Lecture plus 28 hours of Tutorials or Practical Session. An 8 Credit module requires a total of 28 hours of Lecture plus 14 hours of Tutorials or Practical Session. As part of Continuous Assessment (CA), students must do
at least two (2) Written Tests in addition to some assignments and Lab reports, where applicable.

Admission Criteria

To register in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree programme, a candidate must hold a valid National Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) at NSSC-O level (IGCSE level) or NSSC-H level (HIGCSE level) with passes in at least five subjects, which add up to at least 25 points, calculated using the specified UNAM scale. Equivalent qualifications are acceptable. The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology may administer an entrance test when admission places are scarce.
The minimum entry requirements for admission into the First Year of Engineering are as follows:

Successful completion of the Pre-engineering Year with passes in Physics, Chemistry and in all Mathematics and Statistics Modules within two academic years, or
A score of 2 or better in Mathematics and Physical Science and a score of 3 or better in English at NSSC-H level (HIGCSE level) or equivalent qualifications. If English was not taken at NSSC-H level, at least a “B” symbol in English at NSSC-O level will be required.
Students who have completed the First Year of Science at UNAM with passes in Physics, Chemistry and in all Mathematics and Statistics modules may be admitted to the First Year of Engineering provided they have at least a “C” symbol in English at NSSC-O level. This criterion will only be applied when there is capacity to admit.

Duration of Study

The minimum duration for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree programme is four (4) years. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree must be completed with in six (6) years of full-time study for students who begin at Year 1 of Engineering or seven (7) years for students who begin with Pre-engineering.

Modules

Year 1, Semester 1
Engineering Mathematics I
Engineering Drawing
Physics for Physical Science I
Computing Fundamentals
Workshop Practice
Fundamentals of Engineering
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Contemporary Social Issues

Year 1, Semester 2
Engineering Mathematics II
Materials Science
Physics for Physical Science II
Engineering Mechanics I
Chemistry 1B
English for Academic Purposes

Year 2, Semester 1
Engineering Mathematics III
Introduction to Engineering Geology
Engineering Mechanics II
Introduction to Mining Engineering
Computer Aided Drawing
Computer Science for Engineers
Statistics for Engineers

Year 2, Semester 2
Engineering Mathematics IV
Structural Geology
Thermo Fluids
Engineering Materials
Electrical Machines & Drives
Surveying for Engineers
Strengh of Materials
Industrial Attachment I

Year 3, Semester 1
Fundamentals of Economics
Hydrogeology
Excavation Engineering
Mine Equipment and Machinery
Mine Ventilation and Climate Control
Mine Management Principles
Soil and Rock Mechanics

Year 3, Semester 2
Entrepreneurship
Experimental and Research Methods
Surface Mining
Mine Surveying
Computer Applications in Mining
Mineral Processing
Technical Valuation
Mine Design I
Industrial Attachment II

Year 4, Semester 1
Society and the Engineer
Project Management
Mine Safety, Health and Environment
Mine Design II
Underground Mining
Rock Engineering
Financial Valuation
Coal Mining
Research Proposal

Year 4, Semester 2
Research Project
Mining Design Project