MIN – Mining
Provides a general orientation to mining. It covers coal mining terminology, mining methods, and machines, and chain of command. Miner rights and responsibilities are also addressed. Various local, state, and federal mining agencies are described.
| Credits | 3 |
| Fee | $30.00 |
Introduces the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1977, Title 30, Code of Federal Regulations. Students will study underground mine safety issues. Self-Rescuers, personal safety equipment, mine emergency plans, hazards, basic concepts of electricity, accident awareness and prevention, mine gases, fire causes and prevention, ventilation and mapping, roof and rib control, haulage, and first aid are covered.
| Credits | 3 |
| Prerequisites | MIN1100 |
| Fee | $30.00 |