Course Description

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501 110

Natural Resources in Jordan

3

-

Introduction to Jordanian natural resources. Mineral resources (metallic and non-metallic mineral ores, radioactive ores, and clay ores) their types, locations, use, and investment opportunities. Energy resources: Renewable and non-renewable energy, current and future energy projects. Water resources, their types (surface water, groundwater, water basins, dams’ water, and industrial water) their uses, current challenges, and proposed strategic solutions.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501454

Engineering Economy

3

0302102

Fundamentals of engineering economy. Cost concepts and design economics. Time value of money. Evaluating a single project. Comparison and selection among alternatives. Depreciation and income taxes; Replacement analysis.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501100

Introduction to Engineering

1

-

Science, technology, and engineering relationships. Major engineering branches. Engineers and work fields. Role of engineer in society. Engineering design process and engineering problems solution. Teamwork and project design. Technical writing. Professional engineering practice and ethics. Engineering associations and Jordan Engineers Association (JEA).

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501204

Engineering Mechanics

3

0303101

Force systems. Equilibrium. Structural analysis. Distributed force systems, centroids. Area moments of inertia. Friction. Kinematics of particles. Kinetics of particles. Work and energy. Fundamentals of rigid body motion.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501213

Engineering Geology

3

-

Fundamentals of engineering geology. Earth’s bulk properties and history. Crystals, minerals, rocks, soil, and construction materials. Hydrology and natural resources. Earth’s surface processes. Rock mechanics and geological structures. Geologic maps. Geological hazards. Remote sensing and site investigation. Rocks in industry and their applications.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501214

Mineralogy

3

0306101

Introduction to mineralogy. Chemistry of minerals and bonding in minerals. Physical and chemical properties of minerals. Classification of silicate and non-silicate minerals, metallic and non-metallic oxides. Crystal systems of minerals. Introduction to optical mineralogy and microscopic properties of minerals. Importance of industrial minerals and case studies from minerals of Jordan.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501216

Engineering Geology Lab.

1

0501213

Megascopic and microscopic identification of rocks & minerals. Topographic maps and topographic profiles. Areal and Landsat images. Geologic maps and geological cross-sections. Dip and strike. Three point’s problems. Geologic structures: faults, folds, and unconformities. Geologic maps interpretation and practical applications.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501218

Mineralogy Lab.

1

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 microscopes for identification of light and opaque minerals using light properties. Applications on crystal systems. Applications on industrial minerals in Jordan

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501223

Introduction to Mining Engineering

3

-

Introduction to mining; prospecting and exploration; development and exploitation; Unit operation in mining; surface mining methods and comparison. Underground mining methods and comparison. Basics of mineral processing. Mine closure and reclamation.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501310

Mineral Exploration

3

0501223

Ores’ geology, mineralogy, and geologic models.  Reconnaissance and prospecting. Planning exploration programs. Mineral economics and feasibility study. Mineral exploration techniques and remote sensing. Exploration drilling and borehole logging. Sampling and ore analysis. Evaluation, ore reserve estimation, and geo-statistics. Case studies.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501323

Surface Mining Methods

3

0501223

Fundamentals of surface mining. Surface mining methods: strip mining, terrace mining, open pit mining, high wall mining, quarrying, placer mining, solution mining and other surface mining techniques. Surface mining equipment and machinery. Waste disposal techniques. Surface mines’ reclamation. Field trip.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501324

Rock and Soil Mechanics

3

0507351

Engineering properties of rocks, rock classification and characteristics, physical and mechanical properties of rocks, rock failure criteria, rock design methodology. 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.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501326

Rock and Soil Mechanics Lab.

1

0501324

Rock tests: rock Uniaxial compressive strength test, triaxial compressive strength test, hardness test, point load test, Brazilian test. Soil tests: Atterberg limits, particle size distribution, permeability, moisture content and specific gravity, soil compaction, and soil shear strength.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501425

Underground Mining Methods

3

0501223

Fundamentals of underground mining. Mining method selection criteria. Underground mining methods: naturally and artificially supported. Unit operations of mining. Ore removal. Waste disposal techniques. Underground mines’ reclamation.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501413

Structural Geology and Geology of Jordan

3

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

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501423

Drilling and Blasting Engineering

3

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.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501430

Mineral Processing (1)

3

0501340

Introduction to mineral processing, Sampling methods and sample division, Particle size characterization, comminution, Classification, solid/liquid separation: (sedimentation, filtration and drying), Gravity separation, Froth flotation, Magnetic separation, Field trip.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501431

Mineral Processing (2)

3

0501430

Introduction, principles of extractive metallurgy, hydrometallurgical methods, pyrometallurgical methods, Electrometallurgical methods , Case studies : Iron extraction , Phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizer production , Cement industry .

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501433

Transport and Material Handling

3

0501327

Material handling and transportation systems design in mines. Mine hoists and rope haulage systems. Conveyor systems. Rail haulage systems. Rubber-tyred transportation. Gravity systems. Pipeline transportation and mineral storage.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501435

Mine Power Systems

3

0507321

Introduction to mine power systems (pneumatic and hydraulic), review of fluid mechanics, air systems in mines: basic components, characteristics of compressed air system. 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..

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501436

Mineral Processing Lab.

1

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).

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501452

Mine Management and Economics

3

0501454

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.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501468

Practical Training

3

Completion of 115 hr

A student is trained in a mining-related entity/organization/company to gain practical skills and experience in mining engineering under the supervision of a mining engineering department member for a period based on university regulations. Students should prepare and submit a professional training report and deliver a presentation to the department training committee/supervisor, highlighting the skills, experience, and tasks trained on.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501521

Mine Design

3

0501423

Principles of mine planning and design. Ore reserve calculations. Production planning, geometrical considerations. Mine layout design. Machines distribution, layout, and production. Mine revenue and cost estimation. Mine closure and reclamation. Feasibility study preparation and reporting. Case study: Mine design project.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501541

Mine Safety Engineering

3

0501431

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.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501571

Graduation Project (1)

1

Completion of 115 hr

This course is about graduation project planning. Students should search and discuss an idea or case study or develop a hypothesis for a mining engineering problem with their supervisor. They should select a suitable project title and define the research problem, scope, and objectives. They should conduct a literature review of previous studies, survey and select the research methodology, discuss and prepare an experimental setup, or develop a mathematical formulation. Finally, students should prepare the graduation project (1) report including a time plan of activities to be executed in the graduation project (2).

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501572

Graduation Project (2)

3

0501571

Students review the tasks of the graduation project (1), conducting field visits to collect samples, listing parameters to be included in their research, conducting experimental/mathematical work, analyzing the results, drawing conclusions, and writing the graduation project (2) report. Students also prepare and deliver a presentation for their project idea, methodology, results, and conclusion in front of the graduation committee at the department level.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0508202

Engineering Mathematics (1)

3

0302102

Introduction to MATLAB® and elementary programming, solutions to systems of linear equations, root finding techniques, polynomial approximation and curve fitting techniques, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solutions to differential equations.

Double-check the courses from other departments.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0504242

Surveying (1)

3

0303101

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0504243

Surveying Lab.

1

0504242

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0508313

Electric Circuits and Machines

3

0303102

Introduction, Circuits types, Ohm's law, Kirshoff's Laws, DC circuit analysis techniques, review of complex numbers, RLC Circuits, AC circuit Analysis. Phasor concept and RLC relations.

Introduction to Magnetic circuits and 3 phase circuit analysis.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0507321

Fluid Mechanics (1)

3

0504102

Introduction, Fluid properties, Basic units. Fluid statics, Pressure and its measurements, Forces on plane and curved submerged surfaces, buoyancy & floatation, Fluids in motion, Flow kinematics and visualization, Basic control volume approach, Differential and integral continuity equation. Pressure variation in flowing fluids, Euler’s and Bernoulli’s equations, Applications of Bernoulli equation. Momentum principle and its applications, Navier-Stokes equations. Energy equation, Hydraulic and energy grade lines. Dimensional analysis and similitude. Surface resistance and introduction to boundary layer theory. Flow in conduits, laminar and turbulent flows, Frictional and minor losses, Piping systems.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0507322

Fluid Mechanics Lab.

1

0507321

Experimental methods in the following systems: center of pressure; impulse momentum principle; pumps, friction losses in pipes, stream lines and flow fields, buoyancy and boundary layer theory. Radial flow fan, Water turbine, Flow measurement.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0507340

Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

3

0507321

Introduction to thermodynamics, first law of thermodynamics, flow and work, second law of thermodynamics, thermal cycles, third law of thermodynamics, Introduction to heat transfer, heat transfer modes and application for heat exchangers.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0502242

Engineering Hydrogeology

3

0502211

Introduction, hydrological cycle, evaporation, transpiration, precipitation, infiltration, runoff and stream flow, runoff, stream flow, hydrograph, flood frequency estimation, porosity, permeability, properties of aquifers, Darcy's Law, hydraulic conductivity, principle of groundwater flow: calculation of steady state flow in confined and unconfined aquifers, hydrogeology of groundwater occurrences: groundwater region of the Jordan (aquifers), groundwater flow to wells: drawdown, cone of depression, estimation of drawdown in pumped confined aquifer, drawdown in unconfined aquifers, groundwater flow to wells, water chemistry- water quality, groundwater chemistry: aqueous chemistry of ionic compound (minerals), groundwater and carbonate rocks, groundwater chemistry: cation exchange, methods of chemical data presentation, transport of pollutants in groundwater, groundwater restoration.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0507351

Strength of Materials

3

0501204

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.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0507352

Strength of Materials Lab.

1

0507351

Tensile test, hardness test, impact test, fatigue test, creep test, and bending test on metallic and plastic materials.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501424

Mines surveying

3

0504242

Introduction to surveying Engineering; Location surveying; mine vertical control surveys; vertical connection surveys; horizontal and vertical controls; physical methods of mine orientation; gyroscopic methods of mine orientation; reversal-point method; computation of area and volume; method of contouring.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501425

Site Investigation and Geotechnics

3

0501324

Fundamentals of site investigation. Subsurface investigation techniques. Groundwater investigations. Soil and rock characterization. Geological considerations. Practical constraints. Data interpretation. Case study.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501441

Mine Environmental Engineering

3

0501327

Site environmental considerations. Sustainable practices. ICMM principles and ISO 14001 standard. Process for identifying significant environmental aspects. Infrastructure and surface facilities design and construction. Environmental planning and permitting. Impacts and control of blasting. Water and sediment control systems. Waste disposal and contamination management. Closure planning. Case study.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501426

Mining Reclamation

3

0501327

Fundamentals of mine’s reclamation. Mine closure. Multiple-use management. Reclamation planning and land use. Reclamation laws, regulations, and standards. Reclamation operations and machines. Site water management.  Mine waste management. Case study.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501427

Petroleum Extraction Engineering

3

0501223

Introduction. The context of petroleum geology. Historical review of petroleum exploration. Physical and chemical properties of oil and gas. Natural gas. Crude oil Gas Hydrates. Tar sands. Methods of exploration. Type of reservoirs. Geophysical Methods. Generation and Migration of Petroleum. The subsurface environment. Sedimentary Basins. Chemistry, Temperature, and Pressure of oil and gas.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501511

Industrial Minerals in Jordan

3

0501213

Introduction to industrial minerals. Industrial mineral deposits in Jordan; their geology, types, occurrences, exploration, mining, beneficiation, utilization and marketing.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501523

Computer Applications in Mining Engineering

3

0501327

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

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501524

Oil Shale Mining

3

0501223

Oil shale industry. Nature and characterization of oil shale. Oil shale extraction methods. Oil shale processing technologies.  Environmental impact of the oil shale industry. Jordanian oil shale industry.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501533

Mining Equipment and Machinery

3

0501223

Introduction. Basic information related to machines. Surface mining equipment and machinery.  Underground mining equipment and machinery. Mineral processing equipment and machinery.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0501561

Special Topics in Mining

0501223

Course given on special interest subjects related to mining and minerals engineering. Selected topics focusing on the latest local and global mining industry and contemporary issues should be approved by the department council with a detailed course description and plan. The lecturer who will teach this course is responsible for preparing the course description and plan according to university regulations.

Course No.

Course Title

Cr. hr

Prerequisite

0502322

Remote sensing and information systems

3

0501213

Introduction, definitions of remote sensing systems, photography and color, physical principles, electromagnetic radiation, radiation calculations, visible and near-infrared imaging and applications, theory of color, thermal imaging and applications, spectral reflectance characteristics of vegetation and soil, environmental applications, earth, land use and global change, environmental applications, water and snow (Hydrosphere science), ground data collection, sampling, point sampling, location of sample sites on remote sensing data, Geographical Information Systems(GIS), introduction, equipment for GIS, computer programs, data for GIS, applications for GIS.