The Associate of Applied Science in Mining Technology provides students with the technical knowledge and skills needed to work in the mining industry. Utilizing the rich history of mining education at Montana Technological University, the Mining Technology program will emphasize training in mining operations, maintenance, and safety.
Program Outcomes:
1. Application of knowledge and tools: Graduates will be able to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined technical problems appropriate to mining technology.
2. Design solutions for Technical Problems: Graduates will be capable of designing solutions for well-defined technical problems and assisting with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes relevant to mining operations.
3. Effective Communication: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to apply written, oral, graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments and effectively use appropriate technical literature.
4. Experimental Procedures and Data Analysis: Graduates will develop and conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and analyze and interpret the results to improve processes and ensure safety in mining activities.
5. Team Collaboration: Graduates will function effectively as members of a technical team, contributing to collaborative projects and initiatives within mining operations.
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