Ability to carry out an original individual exercise, presented and defended in front of a University Panel. The exercise will consist of a project in the field of specific Mining Engineering technologies of a professional nature in which students synthesise and integrate the skills acquired during classes.
Capacity for solving the mathematical problems that can arise in engineering. Ability to apply knowledge on linear algebra, geometry, differential geometry, integral and differential calculus, differential equations and partial differential equations, numerical methods, numerical algorithms, statistics and optimisation.
Capacity for spatial vision and knowledge of graphical representation techniques both by the traditional methods of metric geometry and descriptive geometry and by computer aided design applications.
Basic knowledge on computer use and programming, operating systems, data bases and computer programs applied in engineering.
Understanding and command of the basic concepts concerning the general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, fields and waves and electromagnetism, and their application in solving engineering problems.
Basic knowledge of geology and land morphology and their application to engineering-related problems. Climatology.
Appropriate knowledge of the concept of business, the institutional and legal framework of business. Business organisation and management.
Capacity to solve ordinary differential equations for application to engineering problems.
Understanding of the concepts of randomness of physical, social and economic phenomena, and of uncertainty.
Knowledge of basic and applied numerical calculation in engineering.
Understanding and command of the basic concepts concerning the general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, and their application in solving engineering problems. Heat transfer and thermal machines.
Capacity to know, understand and use the principles and technology of materials.
Knowledge of geotechnics and soil and rock mechanics.
Knowledge of strength of materials and theory of structures.
Knowledge of topography, photogrammetry and cartography.
Knowledge of the principles of fluid mechanics and hydraulics.
Capacity to analyse safety and health problems in projects, facilities or installations.
Fundamental knowledge on electric power systems: energy generation, transport, delivery and distribution network, and types of lines and conductors. Knowledge of norms on high and low voltage. Knowledge of basic electronics and control systems.
Capacity to apply study methodologies of environmental impact studies and assessment, and environmental techniques, sustainability and waste management.
Capacity for planning and integrated management of works, measurements, reconsideration, control and follow-up.
Knowledge of building procedures.
Knowledge of project methodology, management and organisation.
Extraction of primary materials of mineral origin.
Design, planning and direction of mining works.
General and detailed geology.
Geotechnical studies applied to mining, construction and civil works.
Mineralogical, petrographical and geotechnical tests. Sampling techniques.
Modelling of deposits.
Elaboration of thematic cartography.
Design and execution of surface and underground works.
Boring and support techniques applied to surface and underground works.
Management, transport and distribution of explosives.
Design, operation and maintenance of plants for preparing and treating minerals, industrial rocks, ornamental rocks, and waste.
Design, operation and maintenance of plants for building material manufacture.
Electrification in mining industries.
Ecology and land use planning. Urban and land use planning and management.
