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Department of Mining and Materials Engineering

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Department of Mining and Materials Engineering

Location

Location

  • General Office:
  • Wong Building, Room 2140
  • 3610 University Street
  • Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B2
Materials
  • Wong Building, Room 2140
  • 3610 University Street
  • Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B2
  • Telephone: 514-398-1040
  • Fax: 514-398-4492
  • Email: coordinator.minmat [at] mcgill.ca
Mining
  • Frank Dawson Adams Building, Room 125
  • 3450 University Street
  • Montreal, Quebec H3A 2A7
  • Telephone: 514-398-2215
  • Fax: 514-398-7099
  • Email: admin.mining [at] mcgill.ca

About the Department of Mining and Materials Engineering

About the Department of Mining and Materials Engineering

The Department of Mining and Materials Engineering offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Engineering degree in Materials Engineering or Mining Engineering. In addition to regular courses and laboratories, the curriculum includes seminars, colloquia and student projects reinforced by field trips to industrial operations.

For more information, refer to:

Scholarships

Scholarships

The Department offers renewable Entrance Scholarships every year. A substantial number of other scholarships and bursaries are also awarded by the Department as well as by the Canadian Mineral Industry Education Foundation.

Department of Mining and Materials Engineering Faculty

Department of Mining and Materials Engineering Faculty

Chair
Stephen Yue
Associate Chair, Student Affairs
Frank Mucciardi
Associate Chair, Research
James A. Finch
Associate Chair, Graduate Studies
George P. Demopoulos
Emeritus Professors
John E. Gruzleski; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Qu.), Ph.D.(Tor.), Eng. (Gerald G. Hatch Emeritus Professor)
John J. Jonas; B.Eng.(McG.), Ph.D.(Camb.), Eng. (Henry Birks Emeritus Professor)
Gordon W. Smith; B.Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.), Eng.
William M. Williams; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Brist.), Ph.D.(Tor.), Eng. (Henry Birks Emeritus Professor)
Post-Retirement
Michel L. Bilodeau; B.A.Sc.(Montr.), M.Sc.App., Ph.D.(McG.), Eng.
Professors
George P. Demopoulos; Dipl. Eng.(NTU Athens), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.), Eng.
Roussos Dimitrakopoulos; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Alta.), Ph.D.(École Poly., Montr.)
James A. Finch; B.Sc.(Birm.), M.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.), Eng. (Gerald G. Hatch Professor)
Raynald Gauvin; B.Ing., Ph.D.(Montr.), Eng.
Roderick I.L. Guthrie; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Lond.), D.I.C., A.R.S.M., Eng. (William C. Macdonald Professor)
Faramarz (Ferri) P. Hassani; Ph.D.(Nott.), (George Boyd Webster Professor)
Hani S. Mitri; B.Sc.(Cairo), M.Eng., Ph.D.(McM.), Eng.
Stephen Yue; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Leeds) (James ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Professor)
Associate Professors
Mainul Hasan; B.Eng.(Dhaka), M.Sc.(Dhahran), Ph.D.(McG.)
Frank Mucciardi; B.Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.), Eng.
Mihriban Pekguleryuz; B.Eng., M.Eng.(Flor.), Ph.D.(McG.)
Assistant Professors
Mathieu Brochu; B.Eng.(Laval), Ph.D.(McG.)
Marta Cerruti; Ph.D., Laurea in Chemistry (Torino)
Richard Chromik; B.Sc.(Penn. St.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(SUNY, Binghampton)
In-Ho Jung; B.Sc.(South Korea), Ph.D.(École Poly., Montr.)
Showan Nazhat; B.Eng., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Lond.)
Nathaniel Quitoriano; B.Sc.(Calif.), Ph.D.(MIT)
Kristian Waters; M.Sc., M.Eng.(Manc.), Ph.D.(Birm.)
Faculty Lecturer
Florence Paray; B.Eng.(CSP), M.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.)
Course Lecturers
Raad Jassim
Angelina Mehta
John Mossop
Jan Nesset
Adjunct Professors
Mostafa Benzaazoua
Marc Betournay
Martin Bureau
Robin A.L. Drew
Daryoush Emadi
Elhachmi Essadiqi
Carlton Fuerst
Bryn Harris
Ahmad Hemami
Wynand Kleingeld
Eric Lifshin
Joe Stachulak
Serge Vézina
Co-op Program Liaison Officer
Genevieve Snider (Materials)
Mining Program Manager
Angelina Mehta

About Materials Engineering

About Materials Engineering

Materials Engineering (Co-op)

Materials Engineering (Co-op)

The Materials Engineering degree is a cooperative program leading to a B.Eng. and includes formal industrial work periods. It is built on a strong background of mathematics, basic sciences, computer skills and applications, and specific engineering and design courses to provide up-to-date training in materials engineering. Students take core courses covering processing, fabrication, applications and performance of materials, namely metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. The program is fully accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) and is designed to offer students exceptional training for employment in the field. The core courses are supplemented by complementary courses which provide a diverse selection of specialties for the graduating engineer. The course structure is reinforced with laboratory exercises. Graduates find employment in a wide range of industries, including the resource and manufacturing sectors. Students in the Co-op program benefit from practical learning experience gained from work-term employment in meaningful engineering jobs, as well as non-tangible learning experiences arising from the responsibilities required to obtain and successfully complete the work terms.

Regarding the Co-op program fees, an amount of $200 will be billed during ten consecutive terms for a total amount of $2,000 before graduation. These fees cover expenses directly related to the operation of the Co-op program. Students must register for each of their industrial training courses and pay the associated fees by the Minerva Course Change (drop/add) deadlines or late fees will apply. Before registering for any work term course, students must contact the Materials Co-op Liaison Officer for approval.

Student Advising

Student Advising

Students entering this program must plan their schedule of studies in consultation with the departmental adviser, Prof. Richard Chromik.

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About Mining Engineering

About Mining Engineering

Mining Engineering (Co-op)

Mining Engineering (Co-op)

±«ÓãÖ±²¥ is proud to be the host of the oldest mining engineering program in Canada, which started in 1871. The program is known for the excellence of its courses as well as the training it provides in mining technology, mineral economics and mine design. The minerals industry is currently going through an expansion phase that has never been seen before. This is highly beneficial to both our graduate and undergraduate students. Tremendous career opportunities are available in Canada and around the world. There have been rapid technical developments in recent years, presenting a challenge to the creative student with a strong interest in engineering and a taste for innovative solutions.

The Department offers a co-operative program leading to the accredited B.Eng. degree in Mining Engineering. It includes four paid industrial work terms. The Co-op program is offered in collaboration with the mining engineering program at École Polytechnique in Montreal. Students registered at ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ are required to take a series of mining courses at École Polytechnique in the latter part of the program. These courses are designated in the course outline under the Subject Code MPMC.

Students must register for each work term (MIME 290, MIME 291, MIME 392, MIME 494) and pay associated fees by the Course Change (add/drop) registration deadline or else late fees will apply. Before registering for any work term course, students must contact the Mining Program Manager for approval.

Student Advising

Student Advising

Students entering this program must plan their schedule of studies in consultation with one of the departmental advisers: Professor Ferri Hassani or Mr. John Mossop.

Faculty of Engineering—2010-2011 (last updated Apr. 22, 2010) (disclaimer)
Faculty of Engineering—2010-2011 (last updated Apr. 22, 2010) (disclaimer)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Materials Engineering CO-OP (118 credits)

In addition to regular courses and laboratories, the B.Eng. Materials Engineering curriculum includes seminars, colloquia and student projects reinforced by field trips to industrial operations.

Students entering this program must plan their schedule of studies in consultation with the departmental adviser.

Total program credit weight: 118-119 credits.

Required Year 0 (Freshman) Courses

30 credits

Generally, students admitted to Engineering from Quebec CEGEPs are granted transfer credit for these Year 0 (Freshman) courses (except FACC 100).

For information on transfer credit for French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate exams, Advanced Placement exams, Advanced Levels and Science Placement Exams, see /engineering/student/sao/newstudents and select your term of admission.

CHEM 110 (4) General Chemistry 1
CHEM 120 (4) General Chemistry 2
FACC 100 (1) Introduction to the Engineering Profession
MATH 133 (3) Linear Algebra and Geometry
MATH 140* (3) Calculus 1
MATH 141 (4) Calculus 2
PHYS 131 (4) Mechanics and Waves
PHYS 142 (4) Electromagnetism and Optics

AND 3 credits selected from the approved list of courses in Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies and Law, listed below under Complementary Studies (Group B).

*Students may take MATH 139 (Calculus) instead of MATH 140, but only with permission from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Required Non-Departmental Courses

30 credits

CCOM 206 (3) Communication in Engineering
CHEM 233 (3) Topics in Physical Chemistry
CIVE 205 (3) Statics
CIVE 207 (4) Solid Mechanics
COMP 208 (3) Computers in Engineering
FACC 100 (1) Introduction to the Engineering Profession
FACC 400 (1) Engineering Professional Practice
MATH 262 (3) Intermediate Calculus
MATH 263 (3) Ordinary Differential Equations for Engineers
MATH 264 (3) Advanced Calculus for Engineers
MECH 289 (3) Design Graphics

Required Materials Engineering Courses

70-71 credits

ECSE 461* (3) Electric Machinery
MIME 209 (3) Mathematical Applications
MIME 212 (3) Engineering Thermodynamics
MIME 250 (3) Introduction to Extractive Metallurgy
MIME 261 (3) Structure of Materials
MIME 280 (2) Industrial Training 1
MIME 310 (3) Engineering Economy
MIME 311 (3) Modelling and Automatic Control
MIME 317 (3) Analytical and Characterization Techniques
MIME 337* (2) Electrotechnology
MIME 341 (3) Introduction to Mineral Processing
MIME 345 (3) Applications of Polymers
MIME 350 (3) Extractive Metallurgical Engineering
MIME 352 (3) Hydrochemical Processing
MIME 356 (4) Heat, Mass and Fluid Flow
MIME 360 (3) Phase Transformations: Solids
MIME 362 (3) Mechanical Properties
MIME 367 (3) Electronic Properties of Materials
MIME 380 (2) Industrial Training 2
MIME 442 (3) Analysis, Modelling and Optimization in Mineral Processing
MIME 452 (4) Process and Materials Design
MIME 455 (3) Advanced Process Engineering
MIME 456 (3) Steelmaking and Steel Processing
MIME 465 (3) Metallic and Ceramic Powders Processing
MIME 480 (2) Industrial Training 3

*Students select either ECSE 461 or MIME 337.

Complementary Courses

18 credits

Technical Complementaries

12 credits of Technical Complementaries

9-12 credits from the following:

CIVE 512 (3) Advanced Civil Engineering Materials
MECH 530 (3) Mechanics of Composite Materials
MIME 410 (3) Research Project
MIME 457 (3) Light Metals Extraction and Processing
MIME 470 (3) Engineering Biomaterials
MIME 512 (3) Corrosion and Degradation of Materials
MIME 542 (3) Transmission Electron Microscopy
MIME 544 (3) Analysis: Mineral Processing Systems 1
MIME 545 (3) Analysis: Mineral Processing Systems 2
MIME 551 (3) Electrochemical Processing
MIME 552 (3) Environmental Controls in Metallurgical Plants
MIME 556 (3) Sustainable Materials Processing
MIME 558 (3) Engineering Nanomaterials
MIME 559 (3) Aluminum Physical Metallurgy
MIME 560 (3) Joining Processes
MIME 561 (3) Advanced Materials Design
MIME 563 (3) Hot Deformation of Metals
MIME 564 (3) X-Ray Diffraction Analysis of Materials
MIME 565 (3) Aerospace Metallic-Materials and Manufacturing Processes
MIME 566 (3) Texture, Structure & Properties of Polycrystalline Materials
MIME 568 (3) Topics in Advanced Materials
MIME 569 (3) Electron Beam Analysis of Materials
MIME 571 (3) Surface Engineering
MIME 572 (3) Computational Thermodynamics

0-3 credits from the following:

BMDE 504 (3) Biomaterials and Bioperformance
CHEM 574 (3) Introductory Polymer Chemistry
CHEM 585 (3) Colloid Chemistry
PHYS 558 (3) Solid State Physics

Complementary Studies

6 credits from Group A and Group B

Group A - Impact of Technology on Society

3 credits from the following:

ANTH 212 (3) Anthropology of Development
BTEC 502 (3) Biotechnology Ethics and Society
CHEE 430 (3) Technology Impact Assessment
CIVE 469 (3) Infrastructure and Society
ECON 225 (3) Economics of the Environment
ECON 347 (3) Economics of Climate Change
ENVR 201 (3) Society and Environment
GEOG 200 (3) Geographical Perspectives: World Environmental Problems
GEOG 203 (3) Environmental Systems
GEOG 205 (3) Global Change: Past, Present and Future
GEOG 302 (3) Environmental Management 1
MECH 526 (3) Manufacturing and the Environment
MGPO 440 (3) Strategies for Sustainability
MIME 308 (3) Social Impact of Technology
PHIL 343 (3) Biomedical Ethics
RELG 270 (3) Religious Ethics and the Environment
SOCI 235 (3) Technology and Society
SOCI 312 (3) Sociology of Work and Industry
URBP 201 (3) Planning the 21st Century City

Group B - Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies and Law

3 credits at the 200-level or higher from the following departments:

Anthropology (ANTH)

Economics (any 200- or 300-level course excluding ECON 208, ECON 217, ECON 227 and ECON 337)

History (HIST)

Philosophy (excluding PHIL 210 and PHIL 310)

Political Science (POLI)

Psychology (excluding PSYC 204 and PSYC 305, but including PSYC 100)

Religious Studies (RELG)

School of Social Work (SWRK)

Sociology (excluding SOCI 350)

OR one of the following:

ARCH 350 (3) The Material Culture of Canada
BUSA 465* (3) Technological Entrepreneurship
ENVR 203 (3) Knowledge, Ethics and Environment
ENVR 400 (3) Environmental Thought
FACC 200 (0) Industrial Practicum 1
FACC 500 (3) Technology Business Plan Design
FACC 501 (3) Technology Business Plan Project
INDR 294* (3) Introduction to Labour-Management Relations
MATH 338 (3) History and Philosophy of Mathematics
MGCR 222* (3) Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
MGCR 352* (3) Marketing Management 1
MGCR 360* (3) Social Context of Business
ORGB 321* (3) Leadership
ORGB 423* (3) Human Resources Management

*Management courses have limited enrolment and registration dates. See Important Dates at /importantdates.

Language Courses

If you are not proficient in a certain language, 3 credits will be given for one 6-credit course in that language.

However, 3 credits may be given for any language course that has a sufficient cultural component. You must have this course approved by a faculty adviser.

Faculty of Engineering—2010-2011 (last updated Apr. 22, 2010) (disclaimer)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Mining Engineering CO-OP (120 credits)

In addition to regular courses and laboratories, the curriculum of the B.Eng. Mining Engineering Co-op program includes seminars, colloquia and student projects reinforced by field trips to industrial operations.

Students entering this program must plan their schedule of studies in consultation with a departmental adviser.

Total program credit weight: 120-122 credits.

Required Year 0 (Freshman) Courses

30 credits

Generally, students admitted to Engineering from Quebec CEGEPs are granted transfer credit for these Year 0 (Freshman) courses (except FACC 100).

For information on transfer credit for French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate exams, Advanced Placement exams, Advanced Levels and Science Placement Exams, see /engineering/student/sao/newstudents and select your term of admission.

CHEM 110 (4) General Chemistry 1
CHEM 120 (4) General Chemistry 2
FACC 100 (1) Introduction to the Engineering Profession
MATH 133 (3) Linear Algebra and Geometry
MATH 140* (3) Calculus 1
MATH 141 (4) Calculus 2
PHYS 131 (4) Mechanics and Waves
PHYS 142 (4) Electromagnetism and Optics

AND 3 credits selected from the approved list of courses in Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies and Law, listed below under Complementary Studies (Group B).

*Students may take MATH 139 (Calculus) instead of MATH 140, but only with permission from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Required Non-Departmental Courses

31 credits

CCOM 206 (3) Communication in Engineering
CIVE 205 (3) Statics
CIVE 207 (4) Solid Mechanics
COMP 208 (3) Computers in Engineering
EPSC 221 (3) General Geology
EPSC 225 (1) Properties of Minerals
FACC 100 (1) Introduction to the Engineering Profession
FACC 400 (1) Engineering Professional Practice
MATH 262 (3) Intermediate Calculus
MATH 263 (3) Ordinary Differential Equations for Engineers
MATH 264 (3) Advanced Calculus for Engineers
MECH 289 (3) Design Graphics

Required Mining Engineering Courses

72-73 credits

ECSE 461* (3) Electric Machinery
MIME 200 (3) Introduction to the Minerals Industry
MIME 203 (2) Mine Surveying
MIME 209 (3) Mathematical Applications
MIME 260 (3) Materials Science and Engineering
MIME 290 (2) Industrial Work Period 1
MIME 291 (2) Industrial Work Period 2
MIME 310 (3) Engineering Economy
MIME 322 (3) Rock Fragmentation
MIME 323 (3) Rock and Soil Mass Characterization
MIME 325 (3) Mineral Industry Economics
MIME 333 (3) Materials Handling
MIME 337* (2) Electrotechnology
MIME 340 (3) Applied Fluid Dynamics
MIME 341 (3) Introduction to Mineral Processing
MIME 392 (2) Industrial Work Period 3
MIME 419 (3) Surface Mining
MIME 420 (3) Feasibility Study
MIME 422 (3) Mine Ventilation
MIME 426 (3) Development and Services
MIME 484 (3) Mining Project
MPMC 321** (3) Mécanique des roches et contrôle des terrains
MPMC 326** (3) Recherche opérationnelle I
MPMC 328** (3) Environnement et gestion des rejets miniers
MPMC 329** (2) Géologie minière
MPMC 330** (3) Géotechnique minière
MPMC 421** (3) Exploitation en souterrain

*Students select either MIME 337 or ECSE 461.

**Mining courses taken at École Polytechnique

Complementary Courses

11-12 credits of departmental complementary courses, selected from Stream A or Stream B, as described below.

Stream A

11 credits

MIME 494 (2) Industrial Work Period 4

and 9 credits from the Technical Complementaries list below

OR

Stream B

6 credits

MIME 350 (3) Extractive Metallurgical Engineering
MIME 544 (3) Analysis: Mineral Processing Systems 1

and 6 credits from the Technical Complementaries list below

Technical Complementaries

Courses can be chosen from the following or from any other approved technical courses in Engineering, Management or Science.

Note: Not all courses are given annually; see the course listing or Class Schedule at /students/courses/calendars to know when a course is offered.

MIME 320 (3) Extraction of Energy Resources
MIME 442 (3) Analysis, Modelling and Optimization in Mineral Processing
MIME 513 (3) Mine Planning Optimization Under Uncertainty
MIME 520 (3) Stability of Rock Slopes
MIME 521 (3) Stability of Underground Openings
MIME 525 (3) Stochastic Orebody Modelling
MIME 526 (3) Mineral Economics
MIME 527 (3) Selected Topics in Mineral Resource Engineering
MIME 528 (3) Mining Automation
MIME 544 (3) Analysis: Mineral Processing Systems 1
MIME 545 (3) Analysis: Mineral Processing Systems 2
MPMC 320 (3) CAO et informatique pour les mines
MPMC 327 (3) Hydrogéologie appliquée

* Mining courses taken at École Polytechnique

Complementary Studies

6 credits

Group A - Impact of Technology on Society

3 credits from the following:

ANTH 212 (3) Anthropology of Development
BTEC 502 (3) Biotechnology Ethics and Society
CHEE 430 (3) Technology Impact Assessment
CIVE 469 (3) Infrastructure and Society
ECON 225 (3) Economics of the Environment
ECON 347 (3) Economics of Climate Change
ENVR 201 (3) Society and Environment
GEOG 200 (3) Geographical Perspectives: World Environmental Problems
GEOG 203 (3) Environmental Systems
GEOG 205 (3) Global Change: Past, Present and Future
GEOG 302 (3) Environmental Management 1
MECH 526 (3) Manufacturing and the Environment
MGPO 440 (3) Strategies for Sustainability
MIME 308 (3) Social Impact of Technology
PHIL 343 (3) Biomedical Ethics
RELG 270 (3) Religious Ethics and the Environment
SOCI 235 (3) Technology and Society
SOCI 312 (3) Sociology of Work and Industry
URBP 201 (3) Planning the 21st Century City

Group B - Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies and Law

3 credits at the 200-level or higher from the following departments:

Anthropology (ANTH)

Economics (any 200- or 300-level course excluding ECON 208, ECON 217, ECON 227 and ECON 337)

History (HIST)

Philosophy (excluding PHIL 210 and PHIL 310)

Political Science (POLI)

Psychology (excluding PSYC 204 and PSYC 305, but including PSYC 100)

Religious Studies (RELG)

School of Social Work (SWRK)

Sociology (excluding SOCI 350)

OR one of the following:

ARCH 350 (3) The Material Culture of Canada
BUSA 465* (3) Technological Entrepreneurship
ENVR 203 (3) Knowledge, Ethics and Environment
ENVR 400 (3) Environmental Thought
FACC 220 (3) Law for Architects and Engineers
FACC 500 (3) Technology Business Plan Design
FACC 501 (3) Technology Business Plan Project
INDR 294* (3) Introduction to Labour-Management Relations
MATH 338 (3) History and Philosophy of Mathematics
MGCR 222* (3) Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
MGCR 352* (3) Marketing Management 1
MRKT 360* (3) Marketing of Technology
ORGB 321* (3) Leadership
ORGB 423* (3) Human Resources Management

*Note: Management courses have limited enrolment and registration dates. See Important Dates at /importantdates

Language Courses

If you are not proficient in a certain language, 3 credits will be given for one 6-credit course in that language.

However, 3 credits may be given for any language course that has a sufficient cultural component. You must have this course approved by a faculty adviser.

Faculty of Engineering—2010-2011 (last updated Apr. 22, 2010) (disclaimer)
Faculty of Engineering—2010-2011 (last updated Apr. 22, 2010) (disclaimer)
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