UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES

College of Engineering
Obrero, Davao City
CURRICULUM FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MINING ENGINEERING
EFFECTIVE A.Y. 2009-2010

FIRST YEAR
1st Semester
Course No. Course Title Lec (hrs) Lab (hrs) Credit Units Pre-requisite
Math 1 College Algebra 3 0 3 None
Math 2 Plane and Spherical Trigonometry 3 0 3 None
Geol 121 Principles of Geology 3 0 3 None
Geol 121 L Principles of Geology (Lab) 0 3 1 None
ES 101 Computer Fund Basic Programming 2 0 2 None
ES 101/L
Computer Fund Basic Programming
Lab
0 3 1 None
Draw 1 Drawing 1 0 6 2 None
Eng 1 Study and Thinking Skills 3 0 3 None
Fil 1 Komunikasyon sa Academikong Filipino 3 0 3 None
PE 1 Physical Fitness Activities - - 2 None
NSTP 1 CMT 1/ CWTS 1 - - (3.0) None
Total 17 12 23

2nd Semester
Math 103 Advanced Algebra 3 0 3 Math 1
Math 104 Solid Mensuration 2 0 2 Math 1
EM 111 Elements of Mining 3 0 3 Geol 121/L
Chem 1 General Chemistry 1 3 0 3 None
Chem 1L General Chemistry 1 Laboratory 0 3 1 None
Draw 2 Drawing 2/ Computer Aided Drafting 0 6 2 Draw 1
Eng 2 Writing in the Discipline 3 0 3 Eng 1
Fil 2
Pagbasa at pagsulat Tungo sa
Pananaliksik
3 0 3 Fil 1
PE 2 Rythmic Activities - - 2 PE 1
NSTP 2 CMT 2/ CWTS 2 - - (3.0) NSTP 1
Total 17 9 22 0

SECOND YEAR
1st Semeter
Course No. Course Title Lec (hrs) Lab (hrs) Credit Units Pre-requisite
Math 105 Plane and Solid Analytic Geometry 4 0 4 Math 1 / Math 2
Chem 2 General Chemistry 1 3 0 3 None
Chem 2L General Chemistry 1 Laboratory 0 3 1 None
Geol 211 Elementary Mineralogy 3 0 3
Geol 121/ 121L
Geol 211 L Elementary Mineralogy 0 3 1
EM 321 Mining Methods 6 0 6 EM 111
Eng 3 Speech and Oral Communication 3 0 3 Eng 2
PE 3 Games and Minor Sports - - 2 PE 2
Total 19 6 23

2nd Semester
Math 106 Differential Calculus 5 0 5
Math 103, Math 104 & Math
105
Phy Sci 1 General Physics 1 3 0 3 Math 1 / Math 2
Phy Sci 1L General Physics 1 Laboratory 0 3 1 Co-req Phy Sci 1
Surv 101 Elementary Surveying 2 0 2 Math 1 / Math 2
Surv 101 F Elementary Surveying Fieldwork 0 6 2 Co-req Surv 101
Geol 224 Elementary Petrology 3 0 3
Geol 211/ 211L
Geol 224 L Elementary Petrology Laboratory 3 1
Soc Sci 1 Society,Culture with Family Plannng 3 0 3 None
PE 4 Major Sports and Recreation Activities - - 2 PE 3
Total 16 12 22





THIRD YEAR
1st Semester
Course No. Course Title Lec (hrs) Lab (hrs) Credit Units Pre-requisite
Math 107 Integral Calculus 5 0 5 Math 106
Phy Sci 2 GeneraL Physics 2 3 0 3 Phy Sci 1 /1L & Chem 1/1L
Phy Sci 2L GeneraL Physics 2 Laboratory 0 3 1 Co-req Phy Sci 1L
Surv 202 Higher Surveying 2 0 2 Surv 101/101F
Surv 202 F Higher Surveying Laboratory 0 6 2 Co-req Surv 202
Geol 311 Structural Geology and Tectonics 3 0 3
Geol 224/L
Geol 311 L
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Laboratory
0 3 1
Hum 1 Arts 3 0 3 None
Soc Sci 2 Philippine History 3 0 3 None
Total 19 12 23

2nd Semester
Math 108 Differential Equation 3 0 3 Math 107
ES 102 Statics of Rigid Bodies 5 0 5 Phy Sci 1/1L & Math 107
ES 104 Engineering Circuit Analysis 3 0 3 Math 107/ Phy Sci 1
EM 323 Techniques of Mining Analysis 2 0 2 EM 321
Met E 111 Principles of Metallurgy 3 0 3 Chem 1/ 1L
Hum 2 Philosophy 3 0 3 None
Total 19 0 19

SUMMER
EM 300.1
On-the-Job Training: Mine Operation &
Mineral Processing (326 hrs)
3

FOURTH YEAR
1st Semester
Course No. Course Title Lec (hrs) Lab (hrs) Credit Units Pre-requisite
Math 116 Probability and Statistics 3 0 3 Math 107
ES 103 Dynamics of Rigid Bodies 3 0 3 ES 102
EM 322 Rock Mechanics and Excavation 3 0 3 EM 321
EM 108
Undergraduate Thesis/ Mine Research
Studies
3 0 3 Eng 2/ Math 116
Geol 426
Metalliferous and Non-Metalliferous
Deposits
3 0 3
Geol 224/L, Geol 311/L
& Chem 1/1L
Geol 426 L
Metalliferous and Non-Metalliferous
Deposits Lab
6 2
Soc Sci 3
Politics and Governance w/ Philippine
Constitution
3 0 3 None
Total 16221 1806 17023

2nd Semester
Math 127 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 3 0 3 Math 108
EM 510 Mine Safety 3 0 3 EM 321 & ES 104
EM 511 Mine Economics 3 0 3 ES 106
EM 522 Mine Ventillation 3 0 3 ES 413
ES 107 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies 5 0 5 ES 102 & ES 103
Soc Sci 4 Life and Works of Rizal 3 0 3 None
Elective I Energy Resources 3 0 3
Total 23 0 23

SUMMER
EM 300.2
On-the-Job Training: Mineral
Exploration (60 hrs)
1












FIFTH YEAR
1st Semester
Course No. Course Title Lec (hrs) Lab (hrs) Credit Units Pre-requisite
Met E 421 Mineral Processing 2 0 2
Met E 111 & Chem 1 / 1L
Met E 421L Mineral Processing Lab 0 3 1
Met E 521 Methods of Metallurgical Analysis 3 0 3 Met E 111 & Chem 2/ 2L
EM 521 Mine Plant Design 3 0 3 ES 104/L
ES 106 Engineering Economics 3 0 3 Math 107
ES 109
Introduction to Environmental
Engineering
3 0 3 Chem 1/1L
ES 413 Fluid Mechanics 3 0 3 Math 127 & ES 102
Soc Sci 5 General Psychology 3 0 3 None
Elective II Mining 3 0 3 Fifth Yr. Standing
Total 23 3 24

2nd Semester
EM 512 Mine Management 3 0 3 EM 510 & ES 514
EM 513 Mine Environmental Management 3 0 3 EM 510
EM 523 Mining Seminar 0 3 1
EM 524
Mining and Environmental Laws &
Ethics
3 0 3
ES 110 Safety Management 2 0 2
ES 514 Engineering Management 3 0 3 ES 106
Lit 1 Literature of the Philippines 3 0 3 None
Elective III
Computer Application in Mining
Engineering
2 3 3
Total 19 6 21

TOTAL NO. OF UNITS REQUIRED: 17227







SUGGESTED ELECTIVES


Mining &Electives

EM 414 Coal Mining 2 0 2 EM 321
EM 524 Drilling and Blasting 3 0 3 EM 322
EM 525 Tunneling 3 0 3 EM 322
EM 526 Mine Feasibility Studies 3 0 3 EM 321, EM 510 & EM 511
EM 527 Mine Project Development 3 0 3 EM 321, EM 510 & EM 511
EM 528 Contract Mining 3 0 3 EM 321, EM 510 & EM 511
EM 529 Best Practices in Mining 3 0 3 EM 321, EM 510 & EM 511
GE 101/ 101L Mine Surveying 3 6 4 Surv 202/ 202F

Energy Resources Electives

EM 528 Introduction to Petroleum Engineering 3 0 3 EM 111 & Geol 423
EM 529 Introduction to Geothermal Engineering 3 0 3 EM 111 & Geol 423




A. Language, Humanities and Social Sciences 39

B. Mathematics 34

C. Physical and Natural Sciences 16

D. Basic Engineering Sciences 37

E. Allied Courses 38

F. Professional Courses 43

G. Electives 9

H. Miscellany 14

TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 0


YEAR STANDING CATEOGORY

3rd year standing = 40% of the total units earned

4th year standing = 60% of the total units earned

5th year standing = 80% of the total units earned