Course Description
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Course Name
Mining Project
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Host University
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
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Location
Lima, Peru
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Area of Study
Civil Engineering, Engineering Science and Math, Materials Science Engineering
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits0
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
It is a theoretical-practical course to be developed as an integrative mining course which purpose is to make the students to work in teams by means of developing a mining engineering project during the whole semester. This project will focus on fulfill a user need, it involves the definitions of requirement, search for solutions, planning and execution of activities, evaluation of technical and economic alternatives. The project involves at least three areas of Mining Engineering with real constraints and use of engineering standards. Finally, it also includes the preparation of a progress of the project and deliver a final presentation in English.
Course Disclaimer
Please note that there are no beginning level courses offered in this program.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.