Mining Technology 9500, A.S. Career/Tech

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A Two-Year Program Leading to the A.S. Degree

The Mining Technology curriculum was developed as collaboration between Vincennes University and the mining industry within Indiana. This curricula provides its graduates with an understanding of the industry. Specifically, it provides an understanding of methods, materials, laws, environment, health and safety applicable to the industry. Graduates of this program will progress to managerial and leadership positions within the industry.

Major Program Requirements

CIMT 100 - Electronics for Automation 3 hrs
CIMT 100L - Electronics for Automation Laboratory 3 hrs
CIMT 140 - Mechanical Drives 2 hrs
CIMT 140L - Mechanical Drives Laboratory 1 hr
MGMT 250 - Introduction to Management 3 hrs
MGMT 257 - Supervision 3 hrs
MSHT 100 - Mining Practices 3 hrs
MSHT 103 - Surface New Miner Training 1 hr
MSHT 104 - Underground New Miner Training 2 hrs
MSHT 200 - Mining Law & Regulations 3 hrs
MSHT 220 - Mining Health & Safety 3 hrs
MSHT 240 - Mine Atmosphere & Environment 3 hrs
MSHT 260 - Material Handling & Processes 3 hrs
SURV 100 - Surveying Fundamentals and Control 2 hrs
SURV 100L - Surveying Fundamentals and Control Laboratory 1 hr

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Composition
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs
Mathematics
100-level or higher Mathematics (MATH or MATT) Elective 3 hrs
Speech
COMM 143 - Speech 3 hrs -or- COMM 148 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs
Laboratory Science
Laboratory Science Elective 4 hrs (GEOS 115 /GEOS 115L recommended)
Social Science
PSYC 142 - General Psychology 3 hrs -or- Social Science Elective 3 hrs
UCC Electives
HLTH 211 - First Aid 2 hrs
HLTH 213 - Advanced First Aid 3 hrs
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Writing, or Fitness/Wellness 3 hrs
List of elective courses