COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CAREER/TECHNICAL DISCIPLINES
MINING TECHNOLOGY (MNT)
CIP Code: 15.0901
Title: Mining Technology/Technician.
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and
technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the development
and operation of mines and related mineral processing facilities. Includes instruction in
principles of mineral extraction and related geology, mineral field mapping and site analysis,
testing and sampling methods, instrument calibration, assay analysis, test equipment operation
and maintenance, mine environment and safety monitoring procedures, mine inspection
procedures, and report preparation.
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COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
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4/10/14
Removed the link to the POIs.
11/14/11
100, 110,
130
11/14/11
MNT 142
Electricity for Mining I
11/14/11
MNT 144
Electricity for Mining II
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DPT
CRS.
MNT
100
COURSE TITLE
UNDERGROUND NEW
MINER
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
This course will provide the student with the basic knowledge and understanding necessary for
entry level employment in underground coal mining. Emphasis is placed on the safety and health
aspects of federal and state regulations pertaining to underground coal mining. Upon completion,
the student will understand the federal and state laws governing underground coal mining.
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Mining Technology
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
PART 48 UNDERGROUND
MNT
110
COAL MINER
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
1
0
1
Updated
This course will provide the student with the appropriate safety and health information to work
safety in an underground coal mine. Emphasis is placed on ventilation, roof and rib control, first
aid, and CPR. Upon completion, the student will understand the safety aspects involved in
underground coal mining.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
MNT
111
MINING LAW
3
0
3
Course Description
Updated
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
This course introduces students to federal and Alabama state laws governing the operation of
any underground coal mine. Intent and statement of the federal law governing surface and
underground mining, specifically Parts 70 and 75, are covered in depth.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
INTRODUCTION TO MINING
MNT
115
1
2
TECHNOLOGY
Course Description
Updated
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
COURSE
3
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of the mining profession and to
meet MSHA requirements for new miner underground and surface mining. This course teaches
how to apply the principles and policies of mining methods, operation, and procedures in a
controlled laboratory environment. At the conclusion of this course students will be have an
understanding of underground and surface mining. Safety is emphasized throughout this course.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
MNT
120
SURFACE NEW MINER
2
0
2
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
This course will provide the student with the basic knowledge and understanding necessary for
entry level employment in surface mining. Emphasis is placed on federal and state regulations
pertaining to surface mining. Upon completion, students will understand the federal and state
laws governing surface of coal mining.
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Mining Technology
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
MNT
130
PART 48 SURFACE MINER
1
0
1
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
This course will provide the student with the appropriate safety and health information needed to
work safely in a surface mine. Emphasis is placed on safe work practices and procedures. Upon
completion, the student will understand the safety aspects and hazards involved in surface
mining.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
MNT
135
FIRST RESPONDER
3
0
3
Course Description
Updated
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
This course is designed to provide students with skills to perform basic first aid in a variety of
emergency situations. Specific topics include assessing victims, basic life support, CPR
certification, natural disaster response, and treating victims for various traumas. At the
conclusion of this course students will be able to provide basic life support for victims.
DPT
CRS.
MNT
140
COURSE TITLE
ELECTRICAL
CERTIFICATION
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
5
1
6
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
This course provides the student with adequate information on direct current theory, alternating
current theory, Ohm's Law, circuits, federal and state mining laws, and the National Electrical
Code as applicable to the Mine Safety and Health Administration/State of Alabama certification.
Upon completion, the student will have information necessary to pass the state certification
examination.
DPT
CRS.
MNT
142
COURSE TITLE
ELECTRICITY FOR
MINING I
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
2
1
3
Course Description
Updated
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
11/14/11
This course provides an in depth study of direct current (DC) electronic theory. Topics include
atomic theory, magnetism, properties of conductors and insulators, and characteristics of series,
parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Inductors and capacitors are introduced and their effects on
DC circuits are examined. Students are prepared to analyze complex DC circuits, solve for
unknown circuit variables and to use basic electronic test equipment. This course also provides
hands on laboratory exercises to analyze, construct, test, and troubleshoot DC circuits. Emphasis
is placed on the use of scientific calculator and the operation of common test equipment used to
analyze and troubleshoot DC and to prove the theories taught during classroom instruction.
This course is also taught as ATM 103, BET 200, EET 103, ELM 200, ENT 108, IET 111, INT 101
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MNT
144
COURSE TITLE
ELECTRICITY FOR
MINING II
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
2
1
3
Course Description
Updated
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
11/14/11
This course provides an in depth study of alternating current (AC) electronic theory. Students are
prepared to analyze complex AC circuit configurations with resistors, capacitors, and inductors in
series and parallel combinations. Topics include electrical safety and lockout procedures, specific
AC theory functions such as RLC, impedance, phase relationships, and power factor. Students
will be able to define terms, identify waveforms, solve complex mathematical problems, construct
circuits, explain circuit characteristics, identify components, and make accurate circuit
measurements using appropriate measurement instruments. They should also be able to perform
fundamental tasks associated with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial AC
systems.
This course is also taught as ATM 104, AUT 112, BET 201, EET 104, ELM 201, ENT 109, IET
143, ILT 143, INT 103.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
MNT
150
30 CFR ELECTRICAL
1
0
1
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
This course provides the student with updates required by the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) in the areas of direct current, alternating current, federal and state
regulations, and National Electrical Code. Upon completion, students will understand the hazards
involved in mining electrical work.
DPT
CRS.
MNT
155
COURSE TITLE
VENTILATION/ROOF
SUPPORT SYSTEMS
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Course Description
Updated
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
This course provides students with basic knowledge related to mine ventilation and roof support
systems. Specific topics include types of mine ventilation systems, ventilation measurement
devices and techniques, properties of mine gases, types of roof support systems, and federal and
state laws for ventilation and roof support systems. At the conclusion of this course students will
be able to develop a basic mine ventilation and roof support plan.
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DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
UNDERGROUND FOREMAN
MNT
160
CERTIFICATION
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
This course prepares the student for the State of Alabama Underground Coal Mine Foreman
Examination. This course provides the student a working knowledge of coal mine ventilation, roof
control, blasting, mine gases, fire fighting, and appropriate State laws. Upon completion, students
will have the information necessary to complete the mine foreman.
DPT
CRS.
MNT
170
COURSE TITLE
SURFACE BLASTING
CERTIFICATION
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
This course will provide the student with the basic knowledge of blasting and explosives in
surface blasting. Topics covered will be explosive
properties, initiation systems, explosive hazards, environmental hazards, and blast design. Upon
completion, students will have information necessary to complete the State of Alabama Blasters
Certification examination.
DPT
CRS.
MNT
174
COURSE TITLE
IMPOUNDMENT
CERTIFICATION
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
1
0
1
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
This course prepares the student for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
Impoundment Certification Examination. Topics covered include inspection procedures and slope
failure. Upon completion, students will have information necessary to complete the impoundment
certification examination.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
MNT
175
BASIC HYDRAULICS
4
1
6
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
This course provides the student with a study of force and energy, pumps, actuators, control
valves, flow valves, pressure valves, reservoirs, coolers, filters, motors, symbols, and print
reading. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulic systems. Upon
completion, students will understand basic hydraulic principles, how to troubleshoot hydraulic
systems, and how to maintain hydraulic components.
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DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
MNT
185
BASIC MECHANICS
4
1
5
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
This course provides the student with the study of mechanical energy, measuring instruments,
tools fasteners, chains, couplings, clutches, bearings, and belt drives. Upon completion, students
will be able to troubleshoot equipment, utilize preventative maintenance programs, and maintain
mechanical equipment in a production environment.
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