Surface Mining Technology
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
Surface Mining Technology courses are not being offered at this time due to limited activity in the Southern Arizona mining industry. Please check back.
This degree covers a broad range of knowledge and professional skills in industrial plant, electrical or diesel technology. Gain experience working in a surface mine. Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on weekdays.
Program/Major Codes: AASSMT/SMT
What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Work in the Mining Industry as a surface miner.
Academic Options: Although not designed for transfer, some courses in this degree may transfer to four-year institutions.
Program Requirements
General Education Requirements
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses. Select a course to fulfill the C or G requirements.*
| Credits | ||
| Communication Requirement | 6 | |
| Analysis and Critical Thinking Requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities and Social Science Requirement | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Literacy Requirement | 1-3 | |
| Subtotal | 19-21 | |
Required Core Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| SMT 101 | Mine Safety | 1 |
| SMT 106 | Basic Rigging for the Mines |
1 |
| SMT 190 | Surface Mining Technology Internship I | 2 |
| SMT 191 | Surface Mining Technology Internship II | 2 |
| SMT 290 | Surface Mining Technology Internship III | 3 |
| SMT 291 | Surface Mining Technology Internship IV | 3 |
| SMT ELEC | SMT Electives: select 100-level courses | 17 |
| Subtotal | 29 | |
Required Support Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| SMT ELEC | SMT Electives: select 100-level or higher courses | 12 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total | 60-62 | |
* In the general education categories, select a course marked "C" (Cultural diversity) or "G" (Global diversity).