Faculty of Engineering & Architecture

Department of Mining Engineering

The department of Mining Engineering is Striving for a high-quality undergraduate program supported by a compatible contemporary curriculum, applied research, and provision of technical competence to the graduates possessing skills to contribute to the Mining industry of Pakistan in general and Balochistan in particular with an environmentally friendly approach. Our prime objective is to prepare and train the students for productive, long life careers in Mining and related fields.

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture was established in 2004 and is located at BUITEMS Takatu campus named after the Takatu Mountain, Quetta. The Department of mining engineering was established in the year 2008. Since its inception, a total of 8 batches have graduated and are serving in various Public and Private sector Mining organizations.

The future focus of the Department is to enhance its outreach and to serve the mining industry of Pakistan in general and the Balochistan province in particular through applied research. In addition to this, the department is working to establish sustainable academic and research linkages with local and international organizations. The focus of research would remain to address real-time issues of the Mining industry of Balochistan.

Mission

The department of Mining Engineering is Striving for a high quality undergraduate program supported by a compatible contemporary curriculum, applied research, and provision of technical competence to the graduates possessing skills to contribute to Mining industry of Pakistan in general and Balochistan in particular with an environment friendly approach.

Admission Requirement

  • F.Sc (Pre-Engineering)/ICS with Mathematics & Physics from any recognized board or equivalent with at least 60% marks.
  • Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) in the relevant field securing at least 60% marks.

Degree Requirement

  • Total Credit Hours: 136
  • Total Courses: 45-49
  • Minimum CGPA ≥ 2.0
  • Academic rules

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Program Educational Objectives

Following are the program educational objectives that are expected to be exhibited by the engineers after 3-5 years of their graduation.

  • Recognize, investigate and address engineering problems related to exploitation of mineral deposits of Pakistan in generaland Balochistan in particular by employing modern techniques.
  • Exhibit high level technical competence, applying research and problem solving skills to produce solutions in the field of Mining Engineering.
  • Exercise professional excellence utilizing interpersonal skills focused on workplace safety, environmental sustainability and engineering professional ethics addressing interests of major stakeholders and societal growth.
  • Address complex engineering problems related to Mining Engineering by perusing lifelong learning.
Program Learning Outcomes

The program prepares students to attain the educational objectives by ensuring that students demonstrate achievement of the following expected outcomes:...

  • Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex computer engineering problems.
  • Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex computer engineering problems and to be able to acquire substantiated conclusions using principles of computer engineering, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
  • Design/Development of Solutions: An ability to design solutions for complex computer engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
  • Investigation: An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.
  • Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the inherent limitations.
  • The Engineer and Society: An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution to complex engineering problems.
  • Environment and Sustainability: An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
  • Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
  • Individual and Team Work: An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.
  • Communication: An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
  • Project Management: An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Lifelong Learning: An ability to recognize the importance of and be able to pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.
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Program Schema

The BS Mining Engineering is a 4-years (8-semesters) programme in which students are required to complete a specified number of courses:

First Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 MATHP- 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus   3
2 CHE- 102, 102L Applied Chemistry   3+1
3 PHY- 205, 205L Applied Physics   3+1
4 ENGG- 201L Engineering Drawing & Graphics   1+2
5 MINE- 207 Mining Engineering Fundamentals   3
Second Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 MATHA- 214  Differential Equation   3
2 MINE-203, 203L Applied Thermodynamics   3+1
3 GEOE- 201,201L   Applied Geology   3+1
4 HUM- 101 Islamic Studies/ Ethics   2
5 HUM- 364 English Composition &Comprehension   3
6 MINE-208 Coal Technology   3
Third Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 HUM- 206 Optional (Social sciences)   2
2 ENGG- 205 Engineering Mechanics   3
3 ENGG-216 Basic Electrical Technology   3+1
4 ENGG- 206, 206L Fluid Mechanics   3+1
5 MINE- 205, 205L Mine Surveying   3+1
Fourth Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 HUM- 268 Communication Skills   3
2 CS-112MINE,112 MINEL Computer Programming   2+1
3 MATHP- 211 Linear Algebra   3
4 HUM-102 ENGG Pakistan Studies   2
5 GEOE- 206,206L Mechanics of Material   3+1
6 STAT-102 MINE Probability & Statistics   2
Fifth Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 HUM-277 Report Writing Skills   2
2 MATHP- 272 Numerical Method in Computing   2
3 GEOE- 207,207L Structural Geology   3+1
4 MINE- 302,302L Mineral Exploration   3+1
5 MINE- 307,307L Explosives Engineering   3
6 MGMT-201 Entrepreneurship   3
Sixth Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 MINE-331 Cement Technology   3
2 MINE- 315 Surface Mine Design   3
3 MINE- 401,401L Rock Mechanics   3+1
4 MINE- 308,308L Mineral Processing-I   3+1
5 PGE- 409,409L Optional Mining Engineering   3+1
Seventh Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 MINE- 313 Mining Laws   2
2 MINE- 316,316L Mine Ventilation   3+1
3 MINE- 310,310L Mineral Processing -II   3+1
4 MINE- 454L Senior Design Project -I   3
5 ENGG- 241 Engineering Economics   2
6 HUM- 206 Optional Social Sciences   3
Eighth Semester
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1 MINE- 455L Senior Design  Project -II   3
2 MINE- 317 Underground Mine Design   3
3 MINE- 318, 318L Mine Hazards & Safety   3+1
4 MGMT-211 Engineering Management   2
5 MINE- 408, 408L Tunnel Engineering   3
Departmental Optional 3+1 Courses
S.No. Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Credit Hours
1   Gemology    
2   Solution Mining    
3   Groundwater Aspects in Mining    
4   Industrial Minerals    
5   Finite Element Analysis    
6   Drilling Technology    

Admission Requirement

  • 16 years of education or equivalent e.g. B.E/BS - 4 years in Chemical Engineering/Petroleum and Gas Engineering from any HEC recognized university with at least 60 % marks (annual system) or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.
  • GAT General with at least 50% marks.

Degree Requirement

  • Total Credit Hours: 30
  • Total Courses: 8
  • Minimum CGPA ≥ 2.5
  • Academic rules

* For details Program Schema