Did you know that it takes 32 minerals just to turn on your computer? Computer applications and digital modeling, geology and geophysics, chemical processes, seismicity and earthquake research, explosives and environmental reclamation are just a few of the areas which intersect with Mineral Engineering. Mineral Engineering involves extracting metals, minerals, and energy sources and construction materials from the earth, as well as exploration and the discovery of new mineral sources to meet a world-wide demand. Technology long-ago transformed the ancient craft of mining from "pick and shovel" to highly sophisticated computer-controlled operations; construction of enormous tunneling and excavation equipment; satellite technology, tele-mining and robotics, just to name a few. You could design the Chunnel, build an underground sports stadium or shopping mall, or even be in charge of multi-million dollar operation facilities employing hundreds or thousands of employees. Engineering is the science of problem solving, and Mineral Engineers find Big Solutions to Big Engineering Problems.
Program available at:
- Laurentian
- Queen's
- Toronto
Description obtained from the Toronto website.
