Al-Hussein Bin Talal University

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Al-Hussein Bin Talal University College of Engineering Department of Mining Engineering Study Plan 2011-2012 Vision Our vision is that department of mining and minerals engineering will be an active department which has distinctive academic and research program that achieve a distinguished education for his students and a high level of research among regional and world institutions by providing academic and research services through enthusiastic teaching staff and students. Mission Our mission in Mining and Minerals Engineering Department is to graduate high qualified, trained mining and minerals engineers, whose background and education reflect the current level of technology which enable them to enter directly into engineering practice or, pursue higher education. Educational objectives The objectives of the undergraduate program in mining and mineral engineering take into consideration the intellectual and personal development of students so that after graduation they will be able to: , Advance in their careers, adapting to new situations and emerging problems, through the application of general purpose engineering skills and the core technical disciplines, analytical procedures, and design practices of the mining engineering profession; , Function ethically in a variety of professional roles such as mine planner, designer, production manager, mineral processing engineer, consultant, technical support representative and regulatory specialist with emphasis on the mining industries of Jordan and the surrounding region; , Pursue advanced degrees in mining-related fields and also those fields that support the mining industries such as business , Utilize professional skills such as effective communication, teamwork, and leadership; and , Demonstrate an understanding of the critical role mining engineers play in society with respect to health, safety, and the environment in tangible ways such as achieving professional licensure. Program outcomes: A mining engineering graduate from AHU will have the ability to: , Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, , Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, , Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data, , Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs, , Function on multi-disciplinary teams, , Understand the professional and ethical responsibility, , Communicate effectively, , Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context, , Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning , Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 1 1. Framework for B.Sc. Degree ( 160 Credit Hours) Classification Credit Hours Compulsory Elective Total 12 15 27 University Requirements College Requirements 29 - 29 Department Requirements 92 9 101 Free Electives - 3 3 Total 133 27 160 2. University Requirements: ( 27 Credit Hours) 2.1. Compulsory : (12 Credit Hours) Prerequisite or Course No. Course Title Cr. Hr. Lecture Lab. *Corequisite 0100101 Military Science 3 3 - 0201101 Arabic Language I 3 3 0201099 0202101 English Language I 3 3 0202099 0205100 National Education 3 3 - Total 12 2.2. Elective: (15 Credit Hours) Prerequisite or Course No. Course Title Cr. Hr. Lecture *Corequisite 0204101 French Language Skills 1 3 3 - 0207101 German Language 3 3 - 3 0206101 Principles of Library Science 3 - 0209101 3 Spanish Language 3 - 0202102 Communication skills in English 3 3 0202101 0201102 Communication skills in Arabic 3 3 0201101 Jordan’s Contribution to the Human - 0701100 3 3 Civilization 0412100 3 3 Economy in Our Life - 0411101 Principles of Management 3 3 - 0701105 Cultural Heritage and People 3 3 0100111 Islamic culture 3 3 3 0113112 Principles of Psychology 3 - 0205130 Law in our life 3 3 0102141 Principles of Education 3 3 - 0100172 History of Jerusalem 3 3 0100173 History of the Arab-Islamic culture 3 3 - 0111222 Skills 3 3 - 0502100 Environmental Issues 3 3 0303100 Principles of Astronomy 3 3 - 3 0100171 Principles of physical education 3 Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 2 3. College Requirements: ( 29 Credit Hours) Prerequisite or Course No. Course Title Cr. hr. Lecture Lab. *Corequisite Calculus I 0302101 3 3 - - Calculus II 0302102 3 3 - 0302101 General Physics I 0303101 3 3 - - General Physics II 0303102 3 3 - 0303101 General Physics Lab. I 0303103 1 - 3 0303101* General Physics Lab. II 0303104 1 - 3 0303102* General Chemistry I 0306101 3 3 - - *General Chemistry Lab. I 0306103 1 - 3 0306101 Engineering Drawing 0504100 2 - 6 0612099 Introduction to Engineering 0504205 1 1 - - Workshop I 0504207 1 - 3 - Workshop II 0504208 1 - 3 0504207 Communication Skills 0504300 1 1 - 0202101 Engineering Economy 0501453 2 2 - 0302102 C++ 0612114 3 3 - 0612099 Total 29 4. Department Requirements ( 101 Credit Hours) Course Numbering The indications of the course subject’s digits: Field Number Specialization 0 General Engineering Sciences 1 Geology and Mineralogy 2 Mine and Mining & Rock and Soil Mechanics 3 Operations, Machines and Supportive Systems 4 Safety and Environment 5 Management and Economy 6 Practical Training and Special Topics 7 Graduation Project Example Engineering Mechanics 0501204 05 0 1 2 0 4 College Department Level Field Sequence Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 3 4.1. Department Core: ( 95 Credit Hours) Prerequisite Course or Course Title Cr. hr. Lecture Lab. No. *Corequisite 0306102 General Chemistry II 3 3 - 0306101* 0306104 General Chemistry II Lab. 1 - 3 0306102* 0501202 Numerical Methods 3 3 - 0302102 0501203 Engineering Analysis 3 3 - 0302102 0501204 Engineering Mechanics 3 3 - 0303101 0501213 Engineering Geology 3 3 - - 0501214 Mineralogy 3 3 - 0306101 0501216 Engineering Geology Lab. 1 - 3 0501213* 0501218 Mineralogy Lab. 1 3 0501214* 0501223 Introduction to Mining 3 3 - - Engineering 0501303 Strength of Materials 3 3 - 0501204 0501306 Strength of Materials Lab. 1 - 3 0501303* 0501310 Mineral Exploration 3 3 - 0501223 0501323 Surface Mining Methods 3 3 - 0501221 0501324 Rock and Soil Mechanics 3 3 - 0501303 0501325 Underground Mining Methods 2 2 - 0501223 0501326 Rock and Soil Mechanics Lab. 1 3 0501324* 0501413 Structural Geology and 3 3 - 0501213 Geology of Jordan 0501423 Drilling and Blasting 3 3 - 0501324 0501430 Mineral Processing I 3 3 - 0501214 0501431 Mineral Processing II 3 3 - 0501430 0501433 Mine Transport and Material 3 3 - 0501325 Handling 0501435 Mine Power Systems 3 3 - 0503323* 0501436 Mineral Processing Lab. 1 - 3 0501430* 0501452 Mine Management and 3 3 - 0501453 Economics 0501468 Practical Training 3 - 3 120 cr. hrs- 0501521 Mine Design 3 3 - 0501433 0501541 Mine Safety Engineering 3 3 - - 0501571 Graduation Project I 1 - 3 110 cr. hrs 0501572 Graduation Project II 3 - 3 0501571 0502342 Engineering Hydrogeology 3 3 - 0501213 0503323 Fluid Mechanics 3 3 - 0302102 0503326 Fluid Mechanics Lab. 1 - 3 0503323 0503334 Introduction to 3 3 - 0503323 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 0504242 Surveying I 3 3 - 0303101 0504246 Surveying I Lab. 1 - 3 0504242* 0611313 Electric Circuits and Machines 3 3 - 0303102 Total 92 Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 4 4.2. Department Electives: ( 6 Credit Hours) Prerequisite or Course No. Course Title Cr. Hr. Lecture Lab. *Corequisite Industrial Minerals in Jordan 3 3 0501214 0501511 - Computer Application in 3 3 0501413 0501523 - Mining 0501531 Extractive Metallurgy 3 3 - 0501431 Mine Equipment and 3 3 0501303 0501533 - Machinery 0501551 Mineral Economics 3 3 - 0501453 Special Topics in Mining 3 3 Department 0501561 - Approval 0502322 Remote Sensing and GIS 3 3 0501310 - 0502435 Mine Reclamation 3 3 0501323 0502481 Energy Engineering 3 3 - 0503334 0502535 Mine Environmental 3 3 - 0501325 Engineering 0504322 Site Investigation and 3 3 0501324 - Geotechnics 0504545 Surveying II 3 3 - 0504242 4.3. Electives for Other Departments Prerequisite or Course No. Course Title Cr. Hr. Lecture Lab. *Corequisite Introduction to Mechanics of 3 3 0303101 0501200 - Materials Environmental Economics 3 3 0501453 0501555 - 5. Free Elective ( 3 Credit Hours) One course (3 credit hours) to be taken from university wide open courses. Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 5 Study Plan Guide for the Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering First Year First Term Course Co-Prerequisite Course Title Cr. hr. requisite No. 0303101 General Physics I 3 - - 0302101 Calculus I 3 - - 0306101 General Chemistry I 3 - - Compulsory University Requirement - 3 - - Elective University Requirement - 3 - - Total 15 Second Term Course Co-Prerequisite Course Title Cr. hr. requisite No. 0303102 General Physics II 3 0303101 - 0303103 0303101 General Physics Lab. I 1 0303101 0302102 Calculus II 3 0302101 - 0306102 General Chemistry II 3 0306101 - 0306103 General Chemistry Lab. 1 1 0306101 0306101 C++ 0612114 3 0612099 - - - Compulsory University Requirement 3 - Total 17 Second Year First Term Prerequisite Co-requisite Course No. Course Title Cr. hr. 0501203 Engineering Analysis 3 0302102 - 0504205 Introduction to Engineering 1 - - 0501213 Engineering Geology 3 - - 0306104 General Chemistry Lab. II 1 0306102 0306102 0303104 General Physics Lab. II 1 0303102 0303102 - 0501223 Introduction to Mining Engineering 3 - - - Compulsory University Requirement 3 - 0504207 - Workshop I 1 - Total 16 Second Term Prerequisite Co-requisite Course No. Course Title Cr. hr. 0501214 Mineralogy 3 0306101 - 0504208 Workshop II 1 0504207 - 0501202 Numerical Methods 3 0302102 - 0501204 Engineering Mechanics 3 0303101 - 0501216 Engineering Geology Lab. 1 0501213 0501213 0504100 Engineering Drawing 2 0612099 - 0504242 Surveying I 3 0303101 - Total 16 Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 7 Third Year First Term Prerequisite Co-requisite Course No. Course Title Cr. hr. 0503323 Fluid Mechanics 3 0302102 - 0504246 Surveying I Lab. 1 0504242 0504242 0501303 Strength of Materials 3 0501204 - 0501218 Mineralogy Lab. 1 0501214 0501214 0611313 Electric Circuit and Machines 3 0303102 - 0501310 Mineral Exploration 3 0501223 - 0501323 Surface Mining Methods 3 0501223 - Total 17 Second Term Prerequisite Co-requisite Course No. Course Title Cr. hr. Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat 0503334 3 0503323 - Transfer 0502342 Engineering Hydrogeology 3 0501213 - 0501325 Underground Mining Methods 2 0501223 - 0503326 Fluid Mechanics Lab. 1 0503323 - 0504300 Communication skills 1 0202101 - 0501306 Strength of Materials Lab. 1 0501303 0501303 0501324 Rock and Soil Mechanics 3 0501303 - - Compulsory University Requirement 3 - - 17 Total Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 8 Fourth Year First Term Prerequisite Co-requisite Course No. Course Title Cr. hr. Structural Geology and Geology of Jordan 0501413 3 0501213 - 0501435 Mine Power Systems 3 0503323 0503323 Rock and Soil Mechanics Lab. 0501326 1 0501324 0501324 Mineral Processing I 0501430 3 0501214 - Mine Transport and Material Handling 0501433 3 0501325 - Elective University Requirement - 3 - - Engineering Economy 0501453 2 0302102 - Total 18 Second Term Prerequisite Co-requisite Course No. Course Title Cr. hr. 0501436 Mineral Processing Lab. 1 0501430 0501430 0501431 Mineral Processing II 3 0501430 - 0501423 Drilling and Blasting 3 0501324 - 0501452 Mine Management and Economics 3 0501453 - - Elective University Requirement 3 - - Elective Department Requirement 3 Total 16 Summer Semester Prerequisite Co-requisite Course No. Course Title Cr. hr. 120 Cr. Hr. - 3 0501468 Practical Training Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 9 Fifth Year First Term Prerequisite Co-requisite Course No. Course Title Cr. hr. 0501521 Mine Design 3 0501433 - 0501541 Mine Safety Engineering 3 - - 0501571 Graduation Project I 1 120 Cr. Hrs - - Elective Department Requirement 3 - - - Elective University Requirement 3 - - - Elective University Requirement 3 - - Total 16 Second Term Prerequisite Co-requisite Course No. Course Title Cr. hr. 0501572 Graduation Project II 3 0501571 - - Free Elective 3 - - - - Elective Department Requirement 3 - 9 Total Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 10 Description of Courses Offered by Department of Mining Engineering , Compulsory Courses for the Faculty Requirements 0501453 Engineering Economy 2Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0302102) Principles of engineering economy. Major elements of feasibility studies. Equivalence and compound interest formula. Single, uniform and exponential payment models. Decision criteria for single and multiple alternatives. Present, annual, future worth, internal rate of return, benefit cost ratio, payback methods, the treatment of various cash flows. Income tax effects on decision making and analysis of financial statements. Principles of project management, project scheduling techniques using Gantt and Precedence methods. Theories of management, engineering management and its applications in industry. Compulsory Department Requirement Courses 0501202 Numerical Methods 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req.(0302102) Introduction to MATLAB? and elementary programming, solutions to systems of linear quations, root finding techniques, polynomial approximation and curve fitting techniques, e interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solutions to differential equations. 0501203 Engineering Analysis 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req.(0302102) 2D coordinates systems,3D coordinates systems :Cartesian ,cylindrical and spherical ,Linear algebra ,: matrices, Eigen values and Eigen vectors , vectors differential, dot and cross product ,gradient, directional derivatives ,curl divergence. Numerical and vectors integrals, surface integral. Ordinary differential equations, Introduction to probability and statistics. 0501204 Engineering Mechanics 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req.(0303101) Introduction to mechanics, force systems, equilibrium, structures, distributed forces, centre of gravity and centroid, friction, moments of inertia. Kinematics and kinetics of motion for particles in different coordinate systems. Application of Newton's laws to solve different engineering problems, work – energy, impulse – momentum relationships. Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 11 0501213 Engineering Geology 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req.(None) Introduction to engineering geology. Crystals, minerals, rocks, soil, and construction materials. Surface processes (weathering, mass movement, fluvial processes, glacial processes, and coastal erosion). Geological structures and their influence on engineering projects. Introduction to geological maps. Engineering and natural geological hazards. Introduction to site investigation. Rocks in industry and their applications. Field trip. 0501214 Mineralogy 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req.(0306101) Introduction to mineralogy. Chemistry of minerals and bonding in minerals. Physical and chemical properties of the minerals. Classification of silicate and non silicate minerals, metallic and non-metallic oxides. Crystal systems of the minerals. Introduction to optical mineralogy and microscopic properties of minerals. Importance of industrial minerals and case studies from minerals of Jordan. (field trip). 0501216 Engineering Geology Lab. 1 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req.(0501213) Reading and interpretation of topographic maps, aerial photographs, landsat images, and geological maps. Description and interpretation of geological units, geological structures, drawing of geological profiles, identification of different geological models and fossils, classification of igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary rocks and soil. Practical applications. 0501218 Mineralogy Lab. 1 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req.(0501214) Experiments on thin sections preparation techniques. Applications of the use of megascopic, hand specimen, X-ray and other analytical techniques used for light and opaque metallic and nonmetallic identification. Application on polarizing microscope for identification of light and opaque minerals using light properties. Applications on crystal systems. Applications on industrial minerals in Jordan. 0501223 Introduction to Mining Engineering 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req.(None) Introduction to mining economics, mining law, exploration, and sampling. Elements of ore reserve calculations. Basic unit operations (drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling). Basics of rock support. Features of surface and underground mining. Introduction to mineral processing. 0501303 Strength of Materials 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501204) Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 12 Introduction to engineering materials, stress and strain analysis, mechanical properties, axial load, torsion, bending, combined loading, stress and strain transformation, buckling in beams, columns and failure theories. 0501306 Strength of Materials Lab. 1 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501303) Tensile test, hardness test, impact test, fatigue test, creep test, and bending test on metallic and plastic materials. 0501310 Mineral Exploration 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501223) Introduction to the geology of ore deposits. Introduction to mineral exploration. Planning and preparation of mineral exploration programs. Exploration drilling and ore reserve estimation. Mineral exploration techniques. Remote sensing in mineral exploration. Field trip. 0501323 Surface Mining Methods 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501223) Introduction to surface mining, surface mining equipment and machinery. surface mining: methods: strip mining, terrace mining, open pit mining, high wall mining, quarrying, placer mining, solution mining and other surface mining techniques, waste disposal techniques, and mine reclamation. Field trip. 0501324 Rock and Soil Mechanics 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501303) Engineering properties of rocks, rock classification and characteristics, physical properties of rocks, deformation and failure of rock, rock failure criteria, rock design methodology, and laboratory testing of rocks. Engineering description and classification of soil, the principal of effective stress, groundwater and pore water pressure, hydraulic conductivity and seepage, shear strength, soil compaction and consolidation, slope stability, and lateral earth pressure. 0501425 Underground Mining Methods 2 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501223) Mine development and layout, access to deposits, shaft sinking and raising. Underground mining machinery, underground mining methods: self supported methods, artificially supported methods, caving methods, method selection criteria, environmental impact of underground mining. Case studies. 0501326 Rock and Soil Mechanics Lab. 1 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501324) Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 13 Rock tests: rock Uniaxial compressive strength test, triaxial compressive strength test, hardness test, point load test, shear box test, Brazilian test, Soil tests: Atterberg limits, permeability (hydraulic conductivity) test, moisture content, compaction test, shear strength, and uniaxial compressive strength. 0501413 Structural Geology and Geology of Jordan 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501213) Introduction to the structural geology, geological structures (Joints, faults and folds) with application, an introduction to the geology of Jordan, stratigraphy and structural geology of Jordan, basement rocks (Precambrian), stratigraphy and sedimentary rock successions of Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic (Tertiary and Quaternary), geological field trips covering most of the geological rock formations in Jordan. 0501423 Drilling and Blasting 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501324) Principles of rock penetration and fragmentation, rock drilling principles, drilling equipment and drill bits, drilling methods and application, theory of rock breakage mechanism by blasting, classification and application of explosives, drilling and blasting practices in mines, fundamental principles of surface and underground blasting design, controlled blasting techniques for special purposes, and environmental impact of blasting. 0501430 Mineral Processing I 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501214) Introduction to mineral processing, Slurries and mass balance, Sampling methods and sample division, Particle size characterization, comminution, Industrial screening, Classification, solid/liquid separation: (sedimentation, filtration and drying), Gravity separation, Froth flotation, Magnetic separation, Dense medium separation, Field trip. 0501431 Mineral Processing II 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501430) Introduction, circuit design, modeling and simulation, industrial minerals and non-metallic ores (case study), coal, and oil shale. Importance of mineralogy in extractive metallurgy, principles of extractive metallurgy, hydrometallurgical methods, pyrometallurgical methods, and examples on extractive metallurgy of metals (iron, copper, aluminum, uranium and others). 0501433 Mine Transport and Material Handling 3 Cr.Hr.; Pre-req. (0501325) Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 14 Introduction to the methods and techniques used for the selection and designing of material handling and transportation systems in mines, Mine hoists and rope haulage systems, conveyors, rail haulage, Rubber-tyred transportation, Gravity systems, Pipeline transportation and mineral storage. 0501435 Mine Power Systems 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0503323) Introduction to mine power systems (pneumatic and hydraulic), review of fluid mechanics, air systems in mines: basic components, characteristics of compressed air system. Steady flow and energy analysis, compression processes, efficiency and performance of compressors, mine ventilation systems. Hydraulic systems in mines: basic components, pumps, lines, valves, and motors. Pressure and flow relations, pressure drop. Design of hydraulic circuits. classification of pumps and motors and their applications. Flow control systems and valves. Introduction to multiphase flow. 0501436 Mineral Processing Lab. 1 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501430) Experiments on crushing, Grinding, Screening, Sample division and analysis, Bond Work Index, Froth flotation (Phosphate, copper), hydrocyclone, Magnetic separation, Gravity separation, and solid-liquid separation(filtration). 0501452 Mine Management and Economics 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (051453) Feasibility studies and mine project financing, mine capital and operating costs, choice among alternatives, sensitivity and risk analysis, mine taxation system and corporate objectives, and mine management and organization, human resource management in mining companies. Case studies. 0501468 Practical Training 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (120 Cr. Hr) Student is trained in a mine or mining related company to gain engineering skills in the field of mining engineering under the supervision of mining department based on the university regulations. 0501521 Mine Design 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501433) Principles of mine planning, Mine revenue and cost estimation, Geometrical considerations in mine design, Mine boundaries determination, Production planning. Mine design project. Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 15 0501541 Mine Safety Engineering 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (None) Introduction to safety engineering, risk analysis, types of hazards in mine operations, personal protection tools, hazards communication, fire extinguishing systems, global safety and health indices, mine diseases, ventilation techniques and safety operations, minerals processing hazards and safety, health and safety law and legislations in Jordan. 0501571 Graduation Project I 1 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (110 Cr. Hr) Investigate a case study and/or develop hypothesis for a mining engineering problem, including design, or develop the mining process in order to raise the level of the students skills, and improves their experience in solving problems through an integrated use of Mining Engineering principles and concepts. 0501572 Graduation Project II 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501571) The student will complete the project initiated in graduation project (1) and under the supervision of the Mining Engineering department according to the university regulations. Elective Department Requirements Courses 0501511 Industrial Minerals in Jordan 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501214) Introduction to industrial minerals. Industrial mineral deposits in Jordan; their geology, types, occurrences, exploration, mining, beneficiation, utilization and marketing. Field trip. 0501523 Computer Applications in Mining Engineering 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501413) Introduction to mining industry software, Modeling and Simulation of mining operations and minerals processing circuits, Optimization of minerals processing operations, introduction to neural networks in mining. 0501531 Extractive Metallurgy 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501431) Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 16 Introduction to extractive metallurgy, methods of extractive metallurgy: pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, electrometallurgy and biometallurgy. Case studies. Introduction to manufacturing. 0501533 Mining Equipment and Machinery 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501303) Introduction, basic information related to machines, surface mining machinery, underground mining machinery, mineral processing equipment. 0501551 Mineral Economics and Marketing 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501453) Introduction to mineral economics, taxonomy of natural resources, minerals and economic development, mineral exploitation and workforces, mining and sustainable development; minerals demand and consumption; minerals supply, minerals market structure, future trends and prospects: an examination of selected mineral commodities. 0501561 Special Topics in Mining 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (Department Approval) Course given on special interest subject related to mining and minerals engineering, which may be offered infrequently: several different topics may be taught according to the latest local and global mining. Courses for other Departments 0501200 Introduction to Mechanics of Materials 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0303101) Basic concepts, force systems, equilibrium, free body diagram, structures, stress and strain, mechanical properties of materials, axial loading, torsion and bending, stress and strain transformation. 0501401 Material Science and Engineering 3 Cr. Hr.; Pre-req. (0501200) Atomic structure and bonds between atoms, crystal structure, solidification, defects of crystal structure, diffusion in solid materials, mechanical properties of materials, heat treatment of metals, phase diagrams and engineering alloys, ceramics, polymers and composite materials, corrosion. Al-Hussein Bin Talal University - Department of Mining Engineering - Study plan (2011-2012) | 17