Distance degree programs for Adults & Professionals.
Mining Engineering Online - Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
Faculty of Engineering & Technology via distance learning
Mining Engineering via distance learning
This program illustrates the latest in the mining technology. It also depicts the various tasks a mining engineer accomplishes throughout the life of a mine, including deposits' search, site's value determination, mineral extraction, and post-mining reclamation. It focuses on the sustainable land management that meets economic and environmental needs. It covers both aboveground and underground methods of mining for a wide range of substances, including metals, nonmetals, and fuels.
Academic Supervisor : Abbas Abbaszadeh Shahri
More information about this academic supervisor at Bircham University Human Network. More info...
Mining Engineering Online via distance learning
Specialist, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor - Mining Engineering.
This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's & Ph.D. (Doctor) Degree Programs. This academic program is designed at the postgraduate level (Master’s or Doctoral). This module may also be adapted to complete the course requirements of Specialist, Expert Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree. A further option is the enrollment into each of the courses listed within this specialization module. This module may be combined or completed with other modules from this faculty. For example: Agricultural Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Civil Engineering - Computation Engineering - Earthquake Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Electronics Engineering - Energy Engineering - Engineering Economics - Engineering Science - Environmental Engineering - Geotechnical Engineering - Hydraulic Engineering - Industrial Engineering - Maintenance Engineering Management - Materials Science Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronic Engineering - Military Engineering - Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering - Project Engineering Management - Social Engineering - Software Engineering - Structural Engineering - Telecommunication Engineering .
Specialist - Expert Diploma - Mining Engineering Online
Tuition Fee: 1.050 Euros (1.350 US$) ... 1.470 Euros (1.890 US$).
Specialist - Expert Diploma Online: 15 ... 21 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Mining Engineering via distance learning = 42 Academic credits - Select 5 courses for the online diploma of Specialist or 7 courses for the Expert Diploma from the total of courses from the specialization module.
Bachelor's Degree - Mining Engineering Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 3.510 Euros (4.420 US$) ... Max. 6.800 Euros (8.700 US$).
Bachelor's Degree Online: 130 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Mining Engineering via distance learning = 42 Academic credits + 40 credits in General Education (may be transferred from previous education and professional experience) + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Engineering & Technology from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Geology.
Master's Degree - Mining Engineering Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 4.680 Euros (6.120 US$) ... Max. 7.020 Euros (9.180 US$).
Master's Degree Online: 36 ... 54 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Mining Engineering via distance learning = 42 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Engineering & Technology from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Geology. + 13 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Mining Engineering Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 5.850 Euros (7.650 US$) ... Max. 9.360 Euros (12.240 US$).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree Online: 45 ... 72 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Mining Engineering via distance learning = 42 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Engineering & Technology from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Geology. + 18 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
BIU adapts each Distance Learning Higher Education degree program to the needs of each student. More info...
Mining Engineering Online
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
Ground Mechanics
This course examines the physical and engineering properties of soils considering soil mechanics, soil composition, soil structure, soil consolidation, shear strength, effective stress principle, water flow through soil, stability analysis of slope, earth pressure, bearing capacity, soil dynamics, ground motion, vibration, and earthquake engineering.
Academic Supervisor: Abbas Abbaszadeh Shahri
Geotechnical Analysis
This course reviews the geotechnical testing, modelling, and analysis to evaluate prediction versus performance in geotechnical engineering. It also explores the role of rocks and soils as engineering materials, as well as the distribution of rocks at or below the surface; hydrologic influences, geologic exploration of engineering sites, mapping, underground excavations, slopes, reservoirs, and dam sites.
Academic Supervisor: Abbas Abbaszadeh Shahri
Ground Retaining Structures
This course explores special problems in ground retaining structures and construction-related soil engineering. It reviews diaphragm walls, continuous bored piles, cofferdams, shoring and underpinning methods, and other ground retaining structures.
Academic Supervisor: Abbas Abbaszadeh Shahri
Hydrology
This course introduces the main components of the hydrologic cycle including precipitation processes, evapotranspiration, soil water and groundwater flow, and surface water features. Emphasis is placed on the atmospheric and geologic processes controlling water movement in the cycle at the global and local scales, considering the environmental impacts of urbanization and land-use management.
Academic Supervisor: Abdul Qayeum Karim
Mineral Deposits & Sedimentology
This course explores the origin, transport, and deposition of sediments and mineral deposits. It considers size analysis and sedimentary structures, sedimentary petrology, metal concentration and deposition in magmatic and hydrothermal environments, and other related issues.
Academic Supervisor: Mina Benjouali
Rock & Fluid Properties
This course examines reservoir rock and fluid properties, flow behavior in reservoir rocks, behavior of gas in underground storage caverns, and their interrelation.
Academic Supervisor: Mina Benjouali
Geomorphology
This course centers on the dynamic processes that sculpt the Earth’s surface. These processes include weathering, erosion, sediment deposition by water, wind, ice, and mass-wasting. It considers the physical processes, environmental impact and remediation, and engineering capabilities of soils, fluvial processes, glacial deposits, landslides, and coastal processes.
Academic Supervisor: Mina Benjouali
Drilling Optimization
This course explores the procedures for optimizing fluid properties, hydraulics, bit weight, and selection. It covers additional topics of balanced drilling conditions are stressed; design of continuous and intermittent gas lift systems, multiphase flow, and inflow well performance; design and analysis of oil-field drilling operations and equipment; well-control procedures; and measurement of drilling fluid properties.
Academic Supervisor: Abbas Abbaszadeh Shahri
Petrology & Petrography
This course explores the principles and theories of rock genesis. It considers the microscopic examination of important rock forming minerals and their classification as igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks; silicate phase equilibria; and the use of mineral stability diagrams to understand igneous and metamorphic petrogenesis. It also examines the theory of light behavior through minerals and their optical properties.
Academic Supervisor: Mina Benjouali
Mineralogy
This course studies the physical properties of the major rock-forming minerals as well as their identification, classification, and occurrence.
Academic Supervisor: Mina Benjouali
Crystallography
This course introduces crystallography, elements of symmetry, and the interrelationship of crystal structure to the physical and chemical properties of minerals. It considers the petrology of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks and their effects on crystal structure of the minerals.
Academic Supervisor: Mina Benjouali
Geotechnical Engineering
This course explains the characteristics of geological materials; soil and rock classifications; physical, mechanical, and hydraulic properties; stress principles; soil and rock improvement; seepage, consolidation; stress distribution; and settlement analysis. It discusses shear strength, bearing capacity, lateral earth pressures, slope stability, and underground construction. It examines the design of shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, tunnels, and other earth and rock structures.
Academic Supervisor: Abbas Abbaszadeh Shahri
Mining Engineering
This course presents the latest in mining technology, and the role of the mining engineer throughout the life of a mine, including prospecting for the deposit, determining the site's value, developing the mine, extracting the mineral values, and reclaiming the land afterward. It focuses on a sustainable management of the land to meet the economic and environmental needs. It covers aboveground and underground methods of mining for a wide range of substances, including metals, nonmetals, and fuels.
Academic Supervisor: Abbas Abbaszadeh Shahri
Structural Engineering
This course deals with the structural engineering principles and design techniques. It is a must for every engineer and architect who works with the design of buildings, bridges, and other structures. It provides concise and up-to-date information on the planning, design, and construction of a variety of engineered structures.
Academic Supervisor: Mohamed Abdallah Naguib El-Reedy
A distance learning university makes studying & working easy and compatible. More info...
Mining Engineering Online via distance learning
Recommended Professional References.
Joining the proper association is the best way to become an updated professional.
Bircham International University graduates may join many professional associations. Membership requirements for each association may vary depending on the degree program, specialization and graduate resume en each occasion. BIU can not guarantee membership in all instances. BIU does not intermediate in these procedures. Bircham International University provides a list of available memberships and professional references from each faculty where some BIU graduates may belong. Contact directly the ones you select. More info...
AAEE - Australasian Association for Engineering Education
ABGEA - Associação Brasileira de Geologia, de Engenharia e Ambiental
ABM - Associação Brasileira de Metalurgia, Materiais e Mineração
ABMS - Associação Brasileira de Mecânica dos Solos e Engenharia Geotécnica
AGU - American Geophysical Union
AIMMPE - American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
AMA - Association of Mining Analysts
ASEE - American Society for Engineering Education
ASGMI - Asociación de Servicios de Geología y Minería Iberoamericanos
BGA - British Geophysical Association
BTA - British Tunnelling Society
CFMR - Comité Français de Mécanique des Roches
CFMR - Comité Français de Mécanique des Sols et de la Géotechnique
EAGE - European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers
EFFC - European Federation of Foundation Contractors
ENGC - Engineering Council (UK)
EUROMINES - European Association of Mining Industries
FEBRAE - Federação Brasileira de Associações de Engenheiros
FEIGS - Federation of International Geo-Engineering Societies
FEMP - Federation of European Mineral Programs
FPS - Federation of Piling Specialists
IACEE - International Association for Continuing Engineering Education
IAENG - International Association of Engineers
IAGC - International Association of Geophysical Contractors
ICMM - International Council on Mining and Metals
IESF - Ingénieurs et Scientifiques de France
IET - Institution of Engineering and Technology
IFEES - International Federation of Engineering Education Societies
IGS - International Geosynthetics Society
IMAE - Industrial Minerals Association Europe
IMANA - Industrial Minerals Association - North America
IOM3 - Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
ISMSP - International Society of Mine Safety Professionals
ISSMGE - International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
ITA - International Tunneling Association
LACCEI - Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
MMSA - Mining and Metallurgical Society of America
MSA - Mineralogical Society of America
NAAAEA - National Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects
NSBE - National Society of Black Engineers
SEFI - Societé Européene pour la Formation des Ingénieurs
SEG - Society of Exploration Geophysicists
SEMSIG - Sociedad Española de Mécanica del Suelo e Ingeniería Geotécnica.
SHPE - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
SME - Sociedade Mineira de Engenheiros
SME - Society for Mining Metallurgy & Exploration
SWE - Society of Women Engineers
TGS - The Geological Society
TMS - Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
WFEO - World Federation of Engineering Organizations
More info...
Study via Distance Learning from anywhere in the world and at any time in the year. More info...
Admission requirements - Mining Engineering
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
For official admission status at Bircham distance education university; you need to send in a filled out, dated, and signed official Application for Admission. You may download this application form from the website or request it by email or mail. Please send this application and enclosed documents to our address. You may also submit this application and attached documents by email in a PDF Format. More info...
Bircham International University issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the distance learning degree program's major. Bircham University can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission. More info...
Click to Download... Application for Admission
BIU OFFICES - Distance Learning University - Contact ...
If you have any further questions, please let us know. :)
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Distance Learning Higher Education
This distance learning education program is completed by a traditional correspondence instruction method. Once you sign up for the course, Bircham International University will send you (to your mailing address) the suggested textbooks. After reading the book, you will be asked to write a 20 to 35 pages report that reflect your understanding of the book. This report is equivalent to the exam and can be submitted by email or mail. Bircham International University will evaluate your written work. If passed, BIU will issue the corresponding diploma. For more instructions about BIU pedagogy, tutoring, and evaluation, please read our distance learning education study guide. More info...
Students enrolling into this distance education program should be aware that:
1. Location: Bircham International University needs a functional geographical location to ship the book and materials for successful completion of this program of study.
2. Communication: Email, courier, phone are key communication instruments with Bircham University that play an important role in the progress and support of this program of study.
3. Capacity: Any impediment, physical or psychological, to read a book and write a report must be communicated to Bircham International University prior to enrollment into this distance learning program.
4. Technology: No specific technology is required to complete this distance education program.
5. Language: Book reading and report writing in other language than English must be requested (and approved by BIU) prior to enrollment in any distance learning program.
6. Discrimination: There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, gender, beliefs or religion.
7. Age: Check the admission requirements for each distance education degree program. More info...
Duration - Mining Engineering Online via distance learning
For a program of 21 credits, the estimated time for completion is 21 weeks. For 45 credits, the estimated time for completion will be 45 weeks, and so on. Calculations are approximate. The length of each distance learning degree program is calculated based on an average of 15 hours of learning per week. It also depends on the number of validated credits from previous knowledge and the level of commitment to the studies. More info...
All information related to the distance learning degree programs is in English, although you may, upon request and approval, submit the required assignments in other languages.
Recognition - Mining Engineering Online via distance learning
Recognition - Distance degree programs - More info...
Accreditation - Distance Learning University - More info...
Degree Legalization - Graduate Services - More info...
Acceptance of these Distance Learning Higher Education academic credits is always the prerogative of the receiving institution or employer. Recognition criteria differ depending on each educational institution, or company policy, or country legal framework.
Faculty of Engineering & Technology via distance learning
Mining Engineering Online
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
