Metallurgical Engineering Degree
Metallurgical engineers study metals, learning how they can be turned into things that help people; products like computer chips, cars, and even surgical implants. At Mines, you’ll be part of one of the only Metallurgical Engineering programs in the country.
Art + Engineering (A+E) at South Dakota Mines
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Program Highlights
Course CatalogFeatured Courses
• Properties of Materials• Mineral Processing and Resource Recovery
• Metallurgical Thermodynamics
• Steelmaking
• High Temperature Extraction, Concentration, and Recycling
• Principles of Metallurgical Design
Application Deadline
January
15
Academic Excellence
Prepare to be inspired by the cutting-edge curriculum, research, practical applications,
and visionary thinking that these esteemed professors bring to the field. Get ready
to embark on a journey of discovery and advancement as you learn.
Michael K West
Department Head / Associate Professor / Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (MET)
Brett N Carlson
Assistant Professor / Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (MET)
The BS in Metallurgical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Expand your horizons
Career ServicesTake advantage of internship opportunities and research experiences to test-drive
different industries to find the best fit for your interests.
Potential Employers
• Logan Aluminum• Arconic
• Freeport-McMoRan
• Nucor
• AK Steel
• Coeur Mining
• Kaiser Aluminum
Career Examples
• mineral and mining industries• material engineering and processing
• steelmaking
• biomedical
• electronics
• automotive companies
• aerospace