Program History: The Department of Mining Technology (DMT) was founded in 1971 and first offered the Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering degree in 1975. The department provides a comprehensive range of academic offerings, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, designed to equip students with the expertise and skills necessary for success in the mining industry. The rapid development of the geology and mining sector in Mongolia has significantly increased the demand for qualified professionals. To address this growing need, the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST), in collaboration with Rio Tinto Mongolia LLC and Oyu tolgoi LLC, issued a resolution in 2021 to graduate mine geotechnical specialists within the country.
Program Enrollment and Degree Data
Program Objective: The objective of the program is to prepare specialized engineers at the undergraduate level who are capable of monitoring, leading, and leading mining production activities, preventing and protecting potential risks, implementing risk-free and safe use activities, and conducting research to solve mining geotechnical problems.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO 1: Graduates will be developed students' professional and communication skills in alignment with labor market needs, ensuring they are well-prepared for the workforce.
PEO 2: Graduates will be equipped with practical skills through hands-on experiences, utilizing modern technologies and software in collaboration with the mining industry.
PEO 3: Graduates will be fostered a scientific approach to addressing pressing socio-economic and industrial challenges, enabling students to make informed and effective decisions.
PEO 4: Graduates will be cultivated the ability to conduct theoretical research in specific engineering disciplines and promote innovation and knowledge production.
PEO 5: Graduates will be instilled a commitment to responsible mining practices and develop students as active members of civil society.
PEO 6: Graduates will be prepared graduates as competent professionals based on established learning outcomes and the desired attributes of the program.
Program Learning Outcomes (Student Outcomes)
The Student Outcomes were established in the spring of 2019 and became effective in the fall of the same year. Prior to this implementation, the Student Outcomes were as follows:
A. Strong professional knowledge and skills
A1. Demonstrate an academic foundation knowledge and skills
A2. Demonstrate a solid grounding in fundamentals of soil and rock mechanics
A3. Demonstrate a solid grounding in the fundamentals of geo-mechanics
A4. Undertake field measurement, testing and estimation and result
A5. Determine rock characteristics
А6. Demonstrate knowledge of the structural geology, collection database.
А7. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of mining hydrogeology
А8. Manage day-to day mining activities
А9. Undertake numerical modelling
A10. Create Geotechnical design and modeling
А 11. Plan and design of mining undertaking geotechnical feature.
А.12. Control and monitor mining failures, maintain mine safety and risk reduction.
B. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
B1. Express oneself and convey ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken forms, both in mother tongue and foreign language/s.
B2. Interact effectively with others as a team leader and/or member
B3. Engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication technologies.
C. Problem-solving skills
C1. Identify and define problems
C2. Innovate engineering solutions to improve the current practices
C3. Generate ideas to adapt to the context
D. Critical thinking and judgment
D1. Apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought, and inform and defend judgment.
D2. Evaluate and analyze decisions and reflect critically on the justifications for decisions.
E. Ethical and social understanding
E1. Understand a social and civil society role and accountability
E2. Act on for the responsible mining
E3. Comply with academic ethics
E4. Appreciate diversity and differences.
The program has changed Program Learning Outcome in 2023-2024 spring semester. The current Student Outcomes for the Mine Geotechnical Engineering Program are:
A.1 Students will analyze case studies and real-world scenarios to identify key engineering challenges, evaluate soil and rock mechanics, and formulate effective solutions based on theoretical and practical principles.
A.2 Students will complete projects that integrate geo-mechanical analyses into the design process, ensuring robust solutions, and will draft geotechnical designs that reflect comprehensive assessments of environmental and societal impacts.
A.3 Students will carry out field tests, analyze the data, and interpret geological data to support engineering design decisions and enhance structural integrity.
A.4 Students will evaluate hydrogeological data, conduct risk assessments, and propose solutions that address water management in mining, including modifications to enhance safety protocols.
A.5 Students will develop operational plans that incorporate safety protocols, environmental considerations, and community engagement, ensuring sustainability in mining operations.
A.6 Students will create numerical models, interpret the results, and justify their design choices based on analytical outcomes, while classifying rock properties and assessing their implications for engineering projects through comprehensive reports.
B.1 Students will prepare and deliver presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences, receiving feedback on clarity and effectiveness.
B.2 Students will participate in team-based projects, demonstrating leadership and facilitating collaboration to meet shared goals.
B.3 Students will utilize digital tools for project management and communication, demonstrating their proficiency in relevant technologies.
C.1 Students will analyze global engineering challenges and articulate the problem scope in a written report.
C.2 Students will develop proposals for engineering innovations that address specific environmental issues and improve public welfare.
C.3 Students will propose engineering strategies that are culturally sensitive and socially relevant in various scenarios.
D.1 Students will evaluate the outcomes of engineering projects, discussing ethical implications and societal impact in presentations.
D.2 Students will prepare a reflective analysis of a project, discussing decision-making processes and outcomes.
E.1 Students will analyze case studies of ethical dilemmas in engineering and propose informed, responsible solutions.
E.2 Students will create a report outlining responsible mining practices, highlighting their commitment to sustainability.
E.3 Students will develop a personal code of ethics and apply it in project scenarios, demonstrating integrity and accountability.
E.4 Students will lead discussions on diversity and inclusivity, proposing initiatives to enhance team dynamics and project outcomes.
