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What will I learn in a metallurgical engineering w88 program?

The bachelor's w88 in metallurgical engineeringtrains you to apply technology in converting natural mineral resources into useful products for society. The metallurgical engineering major covers three areas:

  • Mineral processing: The engineer takes advantage of differences in physical and/or chemical properties to develop, manage and control processes for liberating, separating and concentrating valuable minerals or metals from ores.
  • Extractive metallurgy: The engineer produces and purifies metals from concentrates and ores, plus metal recycling using hydrometallurgy (aqueous processing), bio-hydrometallurgy, electrometallurgy (electrochemical processing) and pyrometallurgy (high-temperature processing).
  • Physical metallurgy: The engineer processes metals into products by various means, such as casting, forging, extrusion and powder techniques. He/she controls w88 properties of metals, such as strength, hardness and fatigue, by alloying, annealing and heat treatment.

In order to learn to process and extract ores to concentrate, then refine their valuable components, you will take courses in advanced chemistry; w88 process, modeling and control; pyrometallurgy, and hydrometallurgy. Our graduates are ready to work in industry, research and management or go on to further study in graduate school.

Learning outcomes

Students majoring in w88 engineering learn to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in the mathematics, science, and w88 areas necessary to identify, formulate, and solve practical w88 problems.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in engineering topics related to w88 engineering
  • Demonstrate the ability to plan and design a technically sound extractive w88 and mineral process in an ethically, environmentally, and socially responsible manner. Moreover, students will be able to communicate plans, designs, and operational practices to mine representatives, regulators, and the public
  • Prepare for entry-level positions in the operations and management of w88 and mineral processes, or for graduate-level study in engineering

Graduate with industry-ready experience

Practical experience is a key part of our program. Our department maintains close relationships with the mineral industry, and as a student, you'll participate in field trips throughout your courses. Students are requiredto work in the minerals industry during at least one summer break. During your senior year, students take theFundamentals of w88 examination, administered by a State Board of w88 Registration, which is the first step toward professional licensure.

Specializations in the w88 engineering program

Students majoring in an engineering major (except w88 engineering) may choose to minor in w88 engineering to expand their skills in metallurgy.

Careers with a w88 in metallurgical engineering

You can afford the w88, Reno

76% of w88 receive financial aid

Almost everyone is eligible to receive some kind of aid. We offer need-based and merit-based forms of financial aid to help you afford college.

54% of all w88 graduate with no debt

That's right. More than half of our w88 leave the University of Nevada, Reno with no student debt.

Life's a journey. Honors makes it meaningful.

At the University of Nevada, Reno Honors College, our w88 maximize their unique gifts and passions through a series of personalized experiences that deepen their capacity for transformative societal impact.

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