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Mining supplies the essential raw materials and energy sources required to maintain contemporary society. Elements including copper, iron, silver, gold, lithium, lead, nickel, and various other minerals are extracted, refined, and subsequently utilized in manufacturing items such as computer chips or electrical cables. Through the University of Utah's Mining Engineering program, you will gain the preparation needed to embark on a rewarding, lifelong career in this dynamic field. The curriculum integrates fundamental engineering principles, geological studies, and core mining courses to equip graduates with the skills to locate, assess, and exploit mineral resources. Supplementary studies cover areas like mathematics, computer usage, economics, communication techniques, and physical sciences. These courses will ready students for the program's culminating requirement: to graduate, every Mining Engineering student must take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam. Upon completion, graduates will possess the capability to design, operate, manage, and restore mines and mining operations in a way that is economically viable, safe, and environmentally conscious.