LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION IN Mining Engineering for the Higher Learning Commission Accreditation of Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, Missouri February, 2010
1.0 EVALUATION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES IN MINING ENGINEERING This report contains with the learning outcomes (LO) in Mining Engineering, the associated performance criteria and their relevant rubrics. It also contains the assessment methods for establishing the achievement of the outcomes. The assessment results and their implications are provided to support the achievement of the outcomes. 1.1 Learning Outcomes (LOs) for Mining Engineering Consistent with the performance criteria for learning outcomes defined by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the Mining Engineering Program is designed and delivered to allow students opportunities to acquire the following skills, knowledge and behaviors. By the time of graduation, mining engineering students must demonstrate 1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 2. Ability to think critically and analyze effectively. 3. Ability to apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in solving critical problems. 4. Ability to function in diverse learning and working environments. 5. Ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility. 6. Awareness of national and global contemporary issues. 7. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning. 1.2 Performance and associated Rubrics for Learning Outcomes Table 1 contains the performance criteria associated with each LO. Appendices A to G contain the rubrics associated respectively with LO #1 to LO #7. Table 1 Performance for Learning Outcomes LO # LEARNING OUTCOME PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 1 Mining engineering students must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. organizational units. 2 Mining engineering students must demonstrate ability to think critically and analyze effectively. Develop creative abilities for effective oral and written communication of both technical and non-technical materials. Develop leadership skills in competitive environments, project teams and Ability to outline and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret results to draw inferences for making decisions on an operating system. Ability to identify, formulate and solve closed and open-ended problems in science, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and management from verbal and/or written statements. Proficiency in the basic sciences, including mathematics, statistics, physics and chemistry and their applications in solving mining engineering problems. 3 Mining engineering students must demonstrate ability to apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in solving critical problems. Understand fundamental engineering principles in statics and dynamics, mechanics of rock structures, electrical circuits, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and engineering design and their applications in solving mining engineering problems. Proficiency in core mining engineering subjects for carrying out the professional duties of an entry level mining engineer upon graduation. Understand geology and mineral processing for comprehensive mine design, extraction and mineral beneficiation. Understand geomechanics, geometrics and computer-aided mine design, and optimization of flow processes for designing mine layouts 2
4 5 6 7 Mining engineering students must demonstrate ability to function in diverse learning and working environments. Mining engineering students must demonstrate ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility. Mining engineering students must demonstrate awareness of national and global contemporary issues. Mining engineering students must demonstrate recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning. Ability to outline and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret results to draw inferences for making decisions on an operating system. Function effectively on a team by understanding team dynamics, communication, social norms and conflict management. Develop leadership skills in competitive environments, project teams and organizational units. Understand engineering code of ethics and its impact on professional engineering practice. Become familiar with the mining engineering profession through cooperative and summer internships, field trips and practical working laboratories in the Missouri S&T Experimental Mine. Understand the non-technical aspects of the mining engineering profession, including environmental, socio-economic, and regulatory impacts and constraints. Know contemporary engineering issues through general education requirements, involvement in professional societies, participation in student activities, and reading of professional journals. Become familiar with the complex relationships among technology, government, society, investors, and the environment and their impact on tomorrow s mining industry. Have a desire and motivation toward a life-long learning process. Become familiar with the complex relationships among technology, government, society, investors, and the environment and their impact on tomorrow s mining industry. Understand global mining issues by participating in exchange programs, internships, and in-class presentations. 1.3 Assessment Method for Evaluating Learning Outcomes The Learning Outcomes are assessed using student performance in core curriculum courses. A rubric that supports a performance criterion is achieved, if 70 percent of the class achieves a score 70 percent in that rubric. Any LO is achieved if the performance criteria that support the LO are achieved. Any evaluation category with a weighted rank 70% is achieved but any weighted rank below 80% requires continuous monitoring to ensure long-term quality assurance and viability. The assessment data is collected within the teaching semester, and is based on student performance in specific assignments, laboratories, tutorials and examinations that focus on the LO components. This data is collected from 2006 to 2008. Parametric statistical techniques are used to assess and evaluate the competency of students and their level of understanding based on their performance in the core LO components. The assessment and evaluation results are reviewed and approved internally by the. The tables in Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F and G contain the assessment results for the LOs. A sample copy of the assessment data and the assessment tools for Mi Eng 215 are contained in Appendix H. 1.4 Learning Outcomes Sections 1.4.1 to 1.4.7 contain the summaries of the assessment results for establishing the achievement of the LOs. The results have been used to make conclusions on the achievement of the LOs for the Mining Engineering program. 3
1.4.1 LO #1: Mining engineering students must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Evidence of Achievement Table A.1 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #1. These courses include MinE 3, MinE 215, MinE 322, MinE 376, and MinE 393. The results show that student performance meets or exceeds the criterion for achieving PC #1 (Table A.1). Table A.2 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #2. These courses include MinE 322, and MinE 393. The SME and ISEE Conferences, the student chapter organizations, and the Mine Rescue, Mucking, and the NSSGA- SME Mine Design competitions support PC #2. The results show that the student performance meets or exceeds the criterion for achieving PC #2 (Table A.2). Conclusion: The results of the assessment method support the achievement of LO #1. 1.4.2 LO #2: Mining engineering students must demonstrate ability to think critically and analyze effectively. Evidence of Achievement Table B.1 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #1. The courses include MinE 215, MinE 221, MinE 241, MinE 270, MinE 307, MinE 318, MinE 324, MinE 326, MinE 331, MinE 376, and MinE 393. The results show that the student performance meets or exceeds the criterion for achieving PC #1 (Table B.1). Table B.2 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #2. The courses include MinE 215, MinE 241, MinE 317, MinE 318, MinE 326, and MinE 393. The results show that the performance of students meets or exceeds the achievement criterion for PC #2 (Table B.2). Conclusion: The results of the assessment methods support the achievement of LO #2. 1.4.3 LO #3: Mining engineering students must demonstrate ability to apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in solving critical problems. Evidence of Achievement Table C.1 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #1. The courses include MinE 215, MinE 307, MinE 317, MinE 318, MinE 326, and MinE 393. The results show that the performance of students meets or exceeds the achievement criterion for PC #1 (Table C.1). Table C.2 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #2. The courses include MinE 215, MinE 241, MinE 317, MinE 318, MinE 326, and MinE 393. The results show that the performance of students meets or exceeds the achievement criterion for PC #2 (Table C.2). Table C.3 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #3. The courses include MinE 50, MinE 110, MinE 151, MinE 215, MinE 221, MinE 232, MinE 241, MinE 270, MinE 307, MinE 317, MinE 318, MinE 322, MinE 324, MinE 326, MinE 331 and MinE 393. The results show that the performance of students meets or exceeds the achievement criterion for PC #3 (Table C.3). Table C.4 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #4. The courses include Geo 125, MinE 221, MinE 241, and MinE 393. The results show that the student performance meets or exceeds the criterion for achieving PC #4 (Table C.4). Table C.5 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #5. The courses include MinE 50, MinE 215, MinE 307, MinE 318, MinE 324, MinE 326, MinE 376, and MinE 393. The results show that the student performance meets or exceeds the criterion for achieving PC #5 (Table C.5). Table C.6 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #6. The courses include MinE 215, MinE 221, MinE 241, MinE 270, MinE 307, MinE 318, MinE 324, MinE 326, MinE 331, MinE 376, and MinE 393. The results show that the student performance meets or exceeds the criterion for achieving PC #6 (Table C.6). Conclusion: The results of the assessment method support the achievement of LO #3. 4
3.9.2 LO #4: Mining engineering students must demonstrate ability to function in diverse learning and working environments. Evidence of Achievement Table D.1 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #1. The courses include MinE 215, MinE 322, and MinE 393. Mucking, Mine Rescue and the NSSGA-SME Mine Design competitions also support this Outcome. The results show that the student performance meets or exceeds the criterion for achieving PC #1 (Table D.1). Table D.2 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #2. These courses include MinE 322, and MinE 393. The SME and ISEE Conferences, the student chapter organizations, and the Mine Rescue, Mucking, and the NSSGA-SME Mine Design competitions support PC #2. The results show that the student performance meets or exceeds the criterion for achieving PC #2 (Table D2). Conclusion: The results of the assessment method support the achievement of LO #4. 3.9.3 LO #5: Mining engineering students must demonstrate ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility. Evidence of Achievement Table E.1 shows the rubrics within specific courses for assessing the achievement of PC #1. These courses include MinE 151, MinE 221, MinE 232, MinE 241, MinE 307, MinE 318, MinE 322, MinE 376, and MinE 393. The results show that student performance meets or exceeds the criterion for achieving PC #1 (Table E.1). Table E.2 shows the rubrics within specific courses for assessing the achievement of PO #15. The courses include MinE 3, MinE 151, MinE 215, MinE 221, MinE 307, MinE 317, MinE 318, MinE 324, MinE 326, and MinE 393. The practical training and education through cooperative education and summer internships and the Missouri S&T Experimental Mine environments support PC #2. The results show that student performance meets or exceeds the criterion for achieving PC #2 (Table E.2). Conclusion: The results of the assessment method support the achievement of LO #5. 3.9.4 LO #6: Mining engineering students must demonstrate awareness of national and global contemporary issues. Evidence of Achievement Table F.1 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #1. The courses include MinE 151, MinE 270, MinE 322, MinE 376, and MinE 393. The results show that the performance of students meets or exceeds the achievement criterion for PC #1 (Table F.1). Table E.2 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #2. These courses include MinE 3, MinE 270, MinE 322, MinE 376, and MinE 393. The SME and ISEE Conferences, the student chapter organizations, and the Mine Rescue, Mucking, and the NSSGA-SME Mine Design competitions support this outcome. The results show that the student performance meets or exceeds the criterion for achieving PC #2 (Table F.2). Table F.3 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #3. These courses include MinE 151, MinE 270, MinE 324, MinE 326, MinE 376, and MinE 393. The results show that student performance meets or exceeds the criterion for achieving PC #3 (Table F.3). Conclusion: The results of the assessment method support the achievement of LO #6. 3.9.5 LO #7: Mining engineering students must demonstrate recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning. Evidence of Achievement Table G.1 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #1. The courses include MinE 215, MinE 241, MinE 270, MinE 307, MinE 317, MinE 318, MinE 324, MinE 326, and MinE 393. The SME and ISEE Conferences, the student chapter organizations, and the Mine Rescue, Mucking, and the 5
NSSGA-SME Mine Design competitions support this outcome. The results show that student performance meets or exceeds the criterion for achieving PC #1 (Table G.1). Table G.2 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #2. These courses include MinE 151, MinE 270, MinE 324, MinE 326, MinE 376, and MinE 393. The results show that student performance meets or exceeds the criterion for achieving PC #2 (Table G.2). Table G.3 shows the rubrics for assessing the achievement of PC #3. These courses include MinE 3, MinE 215, MinE 270, MinE 307, MinE 322, MinE 324, MinE 326, MinE 331, and MinE 376. The results show that student performance meets or exceeds the criterion for achieving PC #3 (Table G.3). Conclusion: The results of the assessment method support the achievement of LO #7. 1.5 Extra-Curricular Activities in the Mining Engineering Program The faculty and staff members actively encourage and support student extra-curricular activities as vital components for preparing highly qualified graduates for industry. Table 2 illustrates the active student chapter societies, current memberships and the major activities that these organizations pursued within the evaluation period. These extra-curricular activities support Learning Outcomes #1, #4, #5, #6 and #7. The activities, exposure and the challenges that students face in these activities have enormous impact in their preparation for the real world. Through these activities students develop and sharpen the followings skills that are required of mining engineering graduates: (i) leadership skills; (ii) presentation skills; (iii) competitive edge; (iv) fund raising skills; (v) organizational skills; (vi) team dynamic management; and (vii) network building. Table 2 Extra-Curricular Activities Student Activity Center Members Major Activities in 2008-2009 International Society of Explosives Engineer (ISEE) 30 Prepared for 30 students to attend the ISEE Conference in New Orleans, LA in January 2008 Mine Rescue Teams 12 Trained and competed in the Professional Mine Rescue Competitions in Iberia, LA on April 11 12, 2008 Mucking Teams 40 Trained and competed in the International Intercollegiate Mucking Competitions in April, 2008 at Rolla, MO NSSGA-SME Mine Design Teams 18 Prepared the First Phase of a Mine-Plant Feasibility Study; Competed in the 2009 Mine Design Competition Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Inc. (SME) 70 Prepared for 50 students to attend the SME Conference in Salt Lake City; 15 students attend the monthly meeting the Saint Louis SME Chapter; Led the Haunted Mine Preparation; Sponsored 5 Mining Industry Visits to Missouri S&T; GEM Activities Women In Mining (WIM) 15 Preparing to host the National WIM Meeting in Rolla, MO 1.6 Conclusions Seven LOs have been assessed to measure the effectiveness of achieving the educational outcomes. Direct evaluation techniques have been used to assess and evaluate the LOs. Analysis of the student performance in core curriculum showed that all the LOs are being achieved on a continuous basis. The and Faculty will continue to monitor the progress and improvements in the areas of mine design, oral and written communication, program advising, delivery of the management class, and undergraduate teaching laboratories. 6
Appendix A Evaluation Results for Achieving Learning Outcome 1 Mining engineering students must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Table A.1 Performance (PC) #1 for Learning Outcome (LO) 1 Mining Engineering graduates will develop creative abilities for effective oral and written communication of both technical and nontechnical materials for presentations to peers, superiors and subordinates with proficiency. Rubrics for PC #1 for LO #1 Through the use of article reviews, field trip report and attending extracurricular activities to develop writing abilities of both technical and non-technical presentations. Technical write-up of laboratory session reports on mine transport systems design Evaluation and assessment of the theory and practice of management with specific applications to mining, including basic managerial functions, management theories, business ethics, motivation, leadership, organizational culture, Integrated Project Teams, managerial decision making, crisis management, cost control, labor relations, government relations, public relations, with emphasis on communication skills Review of relevant environmental laws and regulations; environmental impact statements, major environmental issues associated with mining, reclamation plans, environmental management systems, environmental considerations during mine planning & design and unit processes of mine reclamation Technical write-up and oral presentation of a detailed mine feasibility study report. Report focus on formation geology, ore reserves modeling, geotechnical, hydrology and hydro-geology; mineral markets; environmental and permitting; conceptual mine plan and methods; mine design and optimization; production planning and equipment selection; mine organization and staffing; mineral processing; economic evaluation and risks analysis MinE 3 Tien Review Report on 2 Technical Presentations MinE 215 Frimpong Fall Technical Write-Up of Lab Reports MinE 322 Baird Fall/ MinE 376 Awuah- Offei Assignments #1 - #3, Speaker Evaluations Workshops #1 - #3 and Seminars MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ Written and Oral Presentations of Project Design Reports 86% of Class 80% 94% of Class 80% 6% of Class < 50% 100% of Class 85% 87% of Class 90% 93% of Class 80% 100% of Class 60% 67% of Class 90% 93% of Class 80% 100% of Class 50% 73% of Class 90% Table A.2 Performance #2 for Learning Outcome 1 Mining Engineering graduates will develop leadership skills in competitive environments, project teams and organizational units through student chapter organizations, mine rescue, mine design and mucking competitions, student-initiated and student-led field trips, fund raising and community involvement. Rubrics for PC #2 for LO 1 Evaluation and assessment of the theory and practice of management with specific applications to mining, including business ethics, motivation, leadership, organizational culture, MinE 322 Baird Fall/ Assignment #2 95% of Class 80% 7
Integrated Project Teams, managerial decision making, crisis management, public relations, with emphasis on communication skills Effective team management, conflict resolution, effective leadership and organization, and peer reviews for project tasks completion within deadlines Training, leading, and organizing peers for attending the ISEE and SME National Conferences Student Chapter Organizations and Leadership. Student memberships in these organizations Development of leadership skills through Mine Rescue training at the Experimental Mine and participation in national competitions Development of leadership skills through Mucking Teams training at the Experimental Mine and participation in international intercollegiate competitions Development of leadership skills through SME-NSSGA Mine Design Competitions MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ SME/ISEE Conferences Student Chapter Organizations Mine Rescue Competitions Frimpong & Worsey Frimpong, Worsey, Baird, Gertsch Taylor Fall/ Mucking Competitions Taylor Mine Design Baird Project Schedule Development & Peer Performance Review Extra-Curricular; Leadership, Participation, Preparations, Training & Presentations Extra-Curricular; Presentations at Meetings, Field Trips, Fund Raising & Activities Extra-Curricular; Participation in Professional Competitions Extra-Curricular; Preparations & Participation in lnternational Competitions Extra-Curricular; Preparations & Participation in Design Competitions, 100% of Class 60% 100% of Class 94% 50 students at 2008 SME; 30 students at ISEE Met all obligations for phonathon, haunted mine, field trips, memberships and leadership continuity National Champion in Biomarine (2X); Teams place in the 1 st and 2 nd Quartiles 1 st Place in Co-Ed Team; 2 nd and 3 rd for Men s Teams A & B; 2 nd and 4 th for Women s Teams A&B in 2008 1 st Place in 2005 and 2006; 3 rd Place in 2007 Appendix B Evaluation Results for Achieving Learning Outcome 2 Mining engineering students must demonstrate ability to think critically and analyze effectively. Table B.1 Performance #1 for Learning Outcome 2 Mining Engineering graduates will have the ability to outline and conduct experiments, with relevant input data and information, analysis and interpretation to draw inferences for making decisions on maintenance, improvement, or modification of an operating system. Rubrics for PC #1 for LO #2 Design and experimentation of surface and underground mine transport systems. Emphasis is placed truck haulage and haul road design, conveyor haulage, rail haulage, slurry transport and MinE 215 Frimpong Fall Labs #1, #2, #3, #4 45% of Class 90% 72% of Class 80% 88% of Class 70% 8
mine hoist system 5% of Class < 50% Morphology of ore deposits, mineralogic and petrologic characteristics. Affects of alteration on host and country rocks. MinE 221 Seeger Fall Quizzes #1, #3 and #4; Examinations #1, #2 19% of Class 90% 65% of Class 80% Affects on mineral markets. Sampling plans for ore and and #3 88% of Class 70% geotechnical purposes 0% of Class < 50% Introduction of the major mineral processing techniques, equipment and process routes the latest technological developments and challenges facing the mineral processor (environmental problems, the efficiency of existing processes, and dealing with waste) Use a hypothetic mining operation to conduct mini-feasibility, including interpretation and use of relevant information to make decisions on mining equipment, associated depreciation, depletion and taxes, salvage values to determine project rate of return. Students participates in designing drilling and blast patterns, drill and load drill holes with explosives, blast and examine material fragmentations Use properly designed and carefully coordinated lab sessions to practice data interpretation, result analysis, and technical report writing. Design and experimentation of geometric and geomechanics design of surface mine layouts and optimization of flow processes. Equipment fleet selection and implementation and risk analysis. Review of data requirements for environmental baseline studies, environmental monitoring, and drill hole data for waste dumps and tailings dam design Design and experimentation of mine layouts design options, equipment options, mine safety, production plan options, mineral market options, conceptual mine plan options, economic evaluation, sensitivity and risks analysis MinE 241 Galecki ALL Labs & Field Trip Report MinE 270 Tien Fall Mini mineral project feasibility study MinE 307 Worsey Laboratories #1 - #7 and #11 MinE 318 Tien Labs #1 - #8 MinE 326 Frimpong Fall Assignments #2 - #5 MinE 376 Awuah- Offei MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ Assignments #2 and #3 and Project Technical Report for Sections 6.0 7.0, 9.0 10.0 and 14.0 15.0 48% of Class 90% 75% of Class 80% 100% of Class 70% 11% of Class 90% 70% of Class 80% 7% of Class < 50% 80% of Class 90% 85% of Class 80% 13% of Class < 70% 21% of Class 90% 93% of Class 80% 5% of Class < 50% 60% of Class 90% 88% of Class 80% 97% of Class 70% 0% of Class < 50% 33% of Class 90% 67% of Class 80% 100% of Class 70% 53% of Class 90% Table B.2 Performance #2 for Learning Outcome 2 Mining Engineering graduates have the ability to identify, formulate and solve closed and open-ended problems in science, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and management from verbal and/or written statements. Rubrics for PC #2 for LO #2 Students get opportunities to identify, formulate and solve closedand open-ended problems in engineering and social sciences using lectures, and reviews of articles on contemporary issues MinE 3 Tien ALL Assignments and Laboratory Problems Traversing and details, determination of meridian and transferring underground, note taking and computations, and map construction MinE 110 Awuah- Offei Fall Solutions to problems in statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and statistics in the design of surface and underground mine transport systems. Specific problems in truck, conveyor, and rail haulage MinE 215 Frimpong Fall slurry transport and mine hoist system and haul road design Project All Assignments and Laboratories 86% of Class 90% 94% of Class 80% 6% of Class < 50% 91% of Class 90% 94% of Class 80% 100% of Class 50% 56% of Class 90% 75% of Class 80% 6% of Class < 50% 9
Selection of exploration methods based on characteristics of ore deposit and alteration characteristics. Major characteristics of ore deposit types and affects on economics and mine design. Ore characteristics and affects on recovery. Affects of deposit characteristics and morphology on modeling/sampling. Deposit characteristic affects on deposit economics Detailed introduction of all mineral processing techniques, equipment and process routes the latest technological developments and challenges facing the mineral processor. A properly designed mini-feasibility study provides students with opportunities to identify, formulate and solve closed- and openended problems in engineering, financing and mine management. Solutions to assignments, tutorials and examination problems, and solution to material fragmentation problems by designing, drilling and blasting and measuring material fragmentation Lab reports in written form, and homework assignments in spreadsheet layout, suitably annotated, so that students become familiar with the use of simple programs to solve design issues Use of lab sessions to identify, formulate and solve closed- and open-ended problems in science and engineering problems in mine ventilation Use of article reviews and field trip report to identify, formulate and solve closed- and open-ended problems in mining systems, equipment selection and engineering problems in underground mining methods Solutions to geomechanics, geometric design and optimization problems associated with surface mine layouts problems. Problems in selecting and designing surface mining methods. Problems in equipment fleet selection and implementation. Formulation and solution of detailed mine feasibility study problems in formation geology, ore reserves modeling, geotechnical, hydrology and hydro-geology; mineral markets; environmental and permitting; conceptual mine plan and methods; mine design and optimization; production planning and equipment selection; mine organization and staffing; mineral processing; economic evaluation and risks analysis MinE 221 Seeger Fall Quizzes #1, #2, #3 and Examinations #1, #3 MinE 241 Galecki MinE 270 Tien Fall ALL Assignments & ALL Labs Mini Mineral Feasibility Study MinE 307 Worsey Assignments #3 - #5, #7 and Exam #2 MinE 317 Summers Fall Assignment #6 MinE 318 Tien Assignments #1 - #6, Exams #1 - #3, Lab #2 MinE 324 Tien Fall Assignments #1 - #6 MinE 326 Frimpong Fall Assignments #2 - #6 MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ Technical Report for Sections 1.0 16.0 29% of Class 90% 73% of Class 80% 90% of Class 70% 100% of Class > 50% 48% of Class 90% 75% of Class 80% 100% of Class 70% 11% of Class > 90% 70% of Class > 80% 7% of Class < 50% 62% of Class 90% 81% of Class 80% 89% of Class 70% 7% of Class < 50% 63% of Class 85% 86% of Class 70% 14% of Class < 70% 25% of Class 90% 70% of Class 80% 10% of Class < 50% 27% of Class 90% 79% of Class 80% 2% < 50% 45% of Class 90% 88% of Class 80% 97% of Class 70% 0% of Class < 50% 60% of Class 90% V.H. Appendix C Evaluation Results for Achieving Learning Outcome 3 Mining engineering students must demonstrate ability to apply disciplinary knowledge and skills to solve critical problems. Table C.1 Performance #1 for Learning Outcome 3 Mining Engineering graduates will become proficient in the basic sciences, including mathematics, statistics, physics and chemistry and their applications in solving mining engineering problems. 10
Rubrics for PC #1 of LO #3 Use the theories of geometry, trigonometry, calculus, equations of motions, statics and dynamics to solve mine transport problems. Use probability and statistics to assess risks and uncertainties Use of basic math, physics and chemistry to understand processes and design blasts Uses geometric, trigonometric and calculus in solving mine problems relating to the distribution of power and the control and distribution of water within and around mine structures Use the theories of fluid dynamics and mathematics to solve underground mine ventilation system design, planning, optimization and mining methods and equipment problems Use the theories of geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and equations of motions to solve surface mine design, planning, optimization and mining methods and equipment problems. Use of probability and statistics to characterize risks and uncertainties associated with surface mine production systems Use the theories of geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and equations of motions, to solve mine planning and design problems. Use probability and statistics to assess risks and uncertainties associated with design, planning, production, and economics MinE 215 Frimpong Fall Laboratory #1 and Assignments #1 MinE 307 Worsey Assignments #3 - #7 and Exam #1 - #2 MinE 317 Summers Fall MinE 318 Tien Assignments #1 - #6, Exams #1 - #3 Assignments #1 - #7, Labs #1 - #8, and Exams #1 - #3 MinE 326 Frimpong Assignments #2 - #6 MinE 393 Frimpong Fall and Technical Report for Sections 3.0 5.0, 9.0 10.0, 14.0 15.0 55% of Class 90% 81% of Class 80% 4.6% of Class < 50% 62% of Class 90% 83% of Class 80% 90% of Class 70% 6% of Class < 50% 23% of Class 85% 73% of class 70% 27% class < 70% 21% of Class 90% 93% of Class 80% 5% of Class < 50% 45% of Class 90% 88% of Class 80% 97% of Class 70% 0% of Class < 50% 46% of Class 90% Table C.2 Performance #2 for Learning Outcome 3 Mining Engineering graduates will understand fundamental engineering principles in statics and dynamics, mechanics of rock structures, electrical circuits, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and engineering design and their applications in solving mining engineering problems. Rubrics for PC #2 of LO #3 Use the theories of fluid mechanics, statics and dynamics and engineering design to solve transportation problems MinE 215 Frimpong Fall Use the theories of statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, chemistry, and engineering design to provide a clear exposition of the principles and practice of mineral processing techniques utilized in processing installations Use the basic theories of electrical circuits to understand the parameters controlling electrical components, and the principles of thermodynamics to understand the concept of power generation and use, and underlying fluid mechanics to solve the problems that might arise with the presence of water in mining operations Assignments #1, #3 & #3 and Laboratory #2, #3, and #4 MinE 241 Galecki Assignments #1 - #4; Labs #2 & #3 MinE 317 Summers Fall Assignments #1 - #5; Lab #1 - #5; and Exam #1 Use the basic theories of electrical circuits, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to understand the concept of fluid flow, MinE 318 Tien Assignments #1 - #6, 48.6% of Class 90% 72% of Class 80% 6% of Class < 50% 59% of Class 90% 85% of Class 80% 4% of Class < 50% 24% of class 85% 72% of class 70% 28% of class < 70% 68% of Class 90% 88% of Class 80% 11
psychrometric properties of mine air, and the design of a mine Labs #1 - #8 4% of Class < 50% ventilation system and system optimization Use the theories of statics, mechanics of rock structures and engineering design to solve surface mine layout problems MinE 326 Frimpong Assignments #2 - #4 47% of Class 90% 85% of Class 80% 100% of Class 70% Use the theories of statics and dynamics, mechanics of rock structures and engineering design to solve mine planning and design problems MinE 393 Frimpong Fall and Technical Report for Sections 5.0 and 9.0 54% of Class 90% Table C.3 Performance #3 for Learning Outcome 3 Mining Engineering graduates will become proficient in core mining engineering subjects required to carry out the professional duties of an entry level mining engineer upon graduation. Rubrics for PC #3 of LO #3 Making mining layouts using SURPAC software. Learning mine planning, development, and operations through real life examples MinE 50 Awuah-Offei Fall Assignments 4, 5, 6 Principles of surface and underground surveying using compass, steel tapes, and total stations. Traversing and details, volumetric measurements, note taking and computations, and topographic map construction Design of mine transport systems based on fundamental theories and applications of statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and statistics. Emphasis is placed truck, conveyor and rail haulage and haul road design, slurry transport and mine hoist system Major characteristics of ore deposit types and affects on economics and mine design. Potential ores and by-products vs. deleterious elements. Ore characteristics and affects on recovery. Ore reserve sampling and modeling methods, including statistical; affects of deposit characteristics and morphology on modeling/sampling. Major methods of exploration. Effects of ore deposit characteristics on selection of exploration methods. Mining law and land acquisition issues. Reserve estimation requirements Design of surface and underground blasts and knowledge to become a certified blaster in MO. Class takes state certification exam as final Proper understanding of engineering principles, fluid mechanics, mine management, and regulatory environment to carry out the professional duties of an entry level mining engineering functions. Proper understanding of engineering principles, geological environment, mine management, and site-specific physical parameters to properly carry out the professional duties of an entry level mining engineering functions MinE 110 Awuah-Offei Fall Laboratories 1 5 MinE 215 Frimpong Fall Exams #1, #2, #3 MinE 221 Seeger Fall Examinations #1 and #3; Quizzes #1 and #2 MinE 307 Worsey All Labs, Assignments #3 - #7, Exam #1 - #2 MinE 318 Tien MinE 324 Tien Assignments #1 - #7, Labs #1 - #9 Assignments #1 - #6, Exams #1 - #3 and Field Trip Report 76% of Class 90% 83% of Class 800% 100% of Class 50% 81% of Class 90% 91% of Class 80% 100% of Class 70% 53% of Class 90% 76% of Class 80% 87% of Class 70% 4.55% of Class < 50% 29% of Class 90% 73% of Class 80% 90% of Class 70% 0% of Class < 50% 60% of class 90% 79% of class 80% 87% of class 70% 8% of class < 50% 46% of Class 90% 74% of Class 80% 6% of Class < 50% 27% of Class 90% 82% of Class 80% 100% > 50% Geomechanics and geometric design of surface mine layouts and 48% of Class 90% 12
optimization of flow processes. Selection and design of surface mining methods. Equipment fleet selection and implementation. Risk analysis Review of relevant environmental laws and regulations; environmental impact statements, major environmental issues associated with mining, reclamation plans, environmental management systems, environmental considerations during mine planning & design and unit processes of mine reclamation Detailed mine feasibility study with written and oral communication. Emphasis on formation geology, ore reserves, geotechnical, hydrology and hydro-geology; mineral markets; environmental and permitting; conceptual mine plan and methods; mine design and optimization; production planning and equipment selection; mine organization and staffing; mineral processing; economic evaluation and risks analysis MinE 326 Frimpong Fall All Assignments; and Examinations MinE 376 Awuah-Offei Assignments #1 - #4 MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ Technical Report for Sections 10.0 16.0 87% of Class 80% 96% of Class 70% 0% of Class < 50% 33% of Class 90% 73% of Class 80% 100% of Class 50% 46% of Class 90% Table C.4 Performance #4 for Learning Outcome 3 Mining Engineering graduates will understand the geological and mineral processing dimensions for comprehensive mine design, extraction and mineral beneficiation processes. Rubrics for PC #4 of LO #3 Understand major physical and chemical properties of minerals and how they apply to mineral identification. Use of appropriate physical and chemical properties for rock and mineral identification. Recognition of affects of physical and chemical properties of rocks and minerals under mining conditions. Understand how the minerals are utilized and how the properties of the minerals affect utilization. Recognitions of significance of how mineralogy and petrology affects the engineering environment. Major characteristics of ore deposit types and affects on economics and mine design. Potential ores and by-products vs. deleterious elements. Ore characteristics and affects on recovery. Ore reserve sampling and modeling methods, including statistical; affects of deposit characteristics and morphology on modeling/sampling. Major methods of exploration. Affects of ore deposit characteristics on selection of exploration methods. Mining law and land acquisition issues. Reserve estimation requirements. Detailed introduction of all the common mineral processing techniques, equipment and process routes the latest technological developments and challenges facing the mineral processor. Detailed modeling and analysis of formation geology, ore reserves, geotechnical, hydrology and hydro-geology. Design and implementation of coal/mineral/material process flow sheet, recoveries, process control, reagents and consumables, tailings, associated with a comprehensive mine feasibility study. Geo 125 Seeger All Examinations, Laboratory Exercises and Quizzes MinE 221 Seeger Fall Quizzes #1, #3 and #4; Examinations #1, #2 and #3 MinE 241 Galecki Labs #1 - #6 & #8; Field Trip Report MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ Technical Report for Sections 3.0 5.0, and 12.0 14.0 56% of Class 90% 85% of Class 80% 98% of Class 70% 0% of Class < 50% 19% of Class 90% 65% of Class 80% 88% of Class 70% 0% of Class < 50% 62% of Class 90% 86% of Class 80% 94% of Class 70% 2% of Class < 50% 54% of Class 90% 13
Table C.5 Performance #5 for Learning Outcome 3 Mining Engineering graduates understand geomechanics, geometric and computer-aided mine design, and optimization of flow processes for designing mine layouts to maximize health and safety, economics and production efficiency, and to minimize environmental impacts. Rubrics for PC #5 of LO #3 Development of early familiarity with mine design software so it can be integrated across mining engineering courses Use of fundamental theories and applications of statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and statistics in designing surface and underground mine transport systems. Emphasis is placed truck haulage and haul road design, conveyor haulage, rail haulage, slurry transport and mine hoist system Design of surface and underground blasts with emphasis on safety, geological considerations, economics and efficiency. Use engineering principles, including fluid mechanics and computer-aided mine design, economics and production efficiency and system optimization to properly design an effective underground ventilation system Use engineering principles, including geomechanics and computer-aided mine design, method selection, economics and production efficiency and equipment selection to properly design an effective underground mine system Geomechanics and geometric design of surface mine layouts and optimization of flow processes. Selection and design of surface mining methods Review of the impacts of environmental regulations on mine planning & design, mine reclamation planning, waste handling and dump design and unit processes of mine reclamation. Detailed surface/underground mine design and optimization; production planning and equipment selection; mineral process flowsheet design; economic evaluation and risks analysis. MinE 50 Awuah-Offei Fall Assignments 2 6; Project MinE 215 Frimpong Fall Labs #1, #2, #3, #4 MinE 307 Worsey Assignments #4 - #7 MinE 318 Tien Assignments #1, #2, #3, #5: Labs #8, #9 MinE 324 Tien Assignments #1 - #6, Exams #1 - #3 MinE 326 Frimpong Fall Assignments #6 MinE 376 Awuah-Offei MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ Assignments #3 & #4, Final Exam and Project Technical Report for Sections 9.0 10.0 and 12.0 14.0 80% of Class 90% 85% of Class 80% 100% of Class 50% 45% of Class 90% 72% of Class 80% 87% of Class 70% 5% of Class < 50% 61% of Class 90% 82% of Class 80% 90% of Class 70% 6% of Class < 50% 53% of Class 90% 85% of Class 80% 3% of Class < 50% 16% of Class 90% 73% of Class 80% 6% of Class < 50% 57% of Class 90% 88% of Class 80% 97% of Class 70% 0% of Class < 50% 20% of Class 90% 73% of Class 80% 93% of Class 70% 60% of Class 90% Table C.6 Performance #6 for Learning Outcome 3 Mining Engineering graduates will have the ability to outline and conduct experiments, with relevant input data and information, analysis and interpretation to draw inferences for making decisions on maintenance, improvement, or modification of an operating system. 14
Rubrics for PC #6 of LO #3 Design and experimentation of surface and underground mine transport systems. Emphasis is placed truck haulage and haul road design, conveyor haulage, rail haulage, slurry transport and mine hoist system Morphology of ore deposits, mineralogic and petrologic characteristics. Affects of alteration on host and country rocks. Affects on mineral markets. Sampling plans for ore and geotechnical purposes Introduction of the major mineral processing techniques, equipment and process routes the latest technological developments and challenges facing the mineral processor (environmental problems, the efficiency of existing processes, and dealing with waste) Use a hypothetic mining operation to conduct mini-feasibility, including interpretation and use of relevant information to make decisions on mining equipment, associated depreciation, depletion and taxes, salvage values to determine project rate of return. Students participates in designing drilling and blast patterns, drill and load drill holes with explosives, blast and examine material fragmentations Use properly designed and carefully coordinated lab sessions to practice data interpretation, result analysis, and technical report writing. Design and experimentation of geometric and geomechanics design of surface mine layouts and optimization of flow processes. Equipment fleet selection and implementation and risk analysis. Review of data requirements for environmental baseline studies, environmental monitoring, and drill hole data for waste dumps and tailings dam design Design and experimentation of mine layouts design options, equipment options, mine safety, production plan options, mineral market options, conceptual mine plan options, economic evaluation, sensitivity and risks analysis MinE 215 Frimpong Fall Labs #1, #2, #3, #4 MinE 221 Seeger Fall Quizzes #1, #3 and #4; Examinations #1, #2 and #3 MinE 241 Galecki ALL Labs & Field Trip Report MinE 270 Tien Fall Mini mineral project feasibility study MinE 307 Worsey Laboratories #1 - #7 and #11 MinE 318 Tien Labs #1 - #8 MinE 326 Frimpong Fall Assignments #2 - #5 MinE 376 Awuah- Offei MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ Assignments #2 and #3 and Project Technical Report for Sections 6.0 7.0, 9.0 10.0 and 14.0 15.0 45% of Class 90% 72% of Class 80% 88% of Class 70% 5% of Class < 50% 19% of Class 90% 65% of Class 80% 88% of Class 70% 0% of Class < 50% 48% of Class 90% 75% of Class 80% 100% of Class 70% 11% of Class 90% 70% of Class 80% 7% of Class < 50% 80% of Class 90% 85% of Class 80% 13% of Class < 70% 21% of Class 90% 93% of Class 80% 5% of Class < 50% 60% of Class 90% 88% of Class 80% 97% of Class 70% 0% of Class < 50% 33% of Class 90% 67% of Class 80% 100% of Class 70% 53% of Class 90% Appendix D Evaluation Results for Achieving Learning Outcome 4 Mining engineering students must demonstrate ability to function in diverse learning and working environments Table D.1 Performance #1 for Learning Outcome 4 Mining Engineering graduates will function effectively on a team by understanding team dynamics, communication, social norms and conflict management. Rubrics for PC #1 of LO #4 15
Functioning effectively in teams (3 students per team) for laboratory design tasks. Ability to handle team dynamics, and manage conflicts for completing design tasks Evaluation and assessment of the theory and practice of management with specific applications to mining, including management theories, business ethics, motivation, leadership, organizational culture, Integrated Project Teams, managerial decision making, crisis management, labor relations, government relations, and public relations Functioning effectively in teams (3 students per team) for mine feasibility study tasks. Team leadership and peer review. Ability to handle team dynamics, and manage conflicts for completing tasks. Effective handling of Individual versus corporate responsibilities Functioning effectively in several men s, women s and co-ed teams to compete in the intercollegiate mucking competitions organization, management, fund raising, managing conflicts, and team dynamics for completing tasks. Individual versus corporate responsibilities Functioning effectively in mine rescue teams to compete in the professional mine rescue competition organization, management, fund raising, managing conflicts, and team dynamics for completing tasks. Individual versus corporate responsibilities Functioning effectively in mine design teams to compete in the SME-NSSGA Mine Design competition organization, management, fund raising, managing conflicts, and team dynamics for completing tasks. Individual versus corporate responsibilities Peer Reviews in MinE 215 Frimpong Fall Laboratory Assignments 100% of Class 82% MinE 322 Baird Fall/ MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ Mucking Taylor Mine Rescue Mine Design Taylor & Worsey Fall/ Assignments #1 - #3, Mid-Term Exam; Speaker Evaluations Project Schedule Development & Peer Performance Review Extra-Curricular; Activity Training; Extra-Curricular; Activity Training; Baird Extra-Curricular; Activity Training; 70% of Class 90% 88% of Class 80% 100% of Class 60% Teams met all Task Objectives 100% of Class 94% on Performance Review 1 st Place in Co-Ed Team; 2 nd and 3 rd for Men s Teams A & B; 2 nd and 4 th for Women s Teams A&B National Champion in Biomarine (2X); Teams place in the 1 st and 2 nd Quartiles 1 st Place in 2005 and 2006; 3 rd Place in 2007 V.H. V.H. V.H. Table D.2 Performance #2 for Learning Outcome 4 Mining Engineering graduates will develop leadership skills in competitive environments, project teams and organizational units through student chapter organizations, mine rescue, mine design and mucking competitions, student-initiated and student-led field trips, fund raising and community involvement. Rubrics for PC #2 of LO #4 Evaluation and assessment of the theory and practice of management with specific applications to mining, including business ethics, motivation, leadership, organizational culture, Integrated Project Teams, managerial decision making, crisis management, public relations, with emphasis on communication skills Effective team management, conflict resolution, effective leadership and organization, and peer reviews for project tasks completion within deadlines MinE 322 Baird Fall/ Assignment #2 95% of Class 80% 100% of Class 60% MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ Training, leading, and organizing peers for attending the ISEE SME/ISEE Frimpong & Project Schedule Development & Peer Performance Review 100% of Class 94% Extra-Curricular; Leadership, 50 students at 2008 16
and SME National Conferences Conferences Worsey Participation, Preparations, Training & Presentations Student Chapter Organizations and Leadership. Student memberships in these organizations Development of leadership skills through Mine Rescue training at the Experimental Mine and participation in national competitions Development of leadership skills through Mucking Teams training at the Experimental Mine and participation in international intercollegiate competitions Development of leadership skills through SME-NSSGA Mine Design Competitions Student Chapter Organizations Mine Rescue Competitions Frimpong, Worsey, Baird, Gertsch Taylor Fall/ Mucking Competitions Taylor Mine Design Baird Extra-Curricular; Presentations at Meetings, Field Trips, Fund Raising & Activities Extra-Curricular; Participation in Professional Competitions Extra-Curricular; Preparations & Participation in lnternational Competitions Extra-Curricular; Preparations & Participation in Design Competitions, SME; 30 students at ISEE Met all obligations for phonathon, haunted mine, field trips, memberships and leadership continuity National Champion in Biomarine (2X); Teams place in the 1 st and 2 nd Quartiles 1 st Place in Co-Ed Team; 2 nd and 3 rd for Men s Teams A & B; 2 nd and 4 th for Women s Teams A&B in 2008 1 st Place in 2005 and 2006; 3 rd Place in 2007 Appendix E Evaluation Results for Achieving Learning Outcome 5 Mining engineering students must demonstrate ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility. Table E.1 Performance #1 for Learning Outcome 5 Mining Engineering graduates understand engineering code of ethics and its impact on professional engineering practice, especially in mine design, mine health and safety, and quality control. Rubrics for PC #1 of LO #5 Review of MSHA Standards for safe operations in mines MinE 151 Worsey & Taylor Professional ethics and implications of safety in performing exploration and developing mines. Ethics and safety considerations where characteristics of deposit exert influence. Emphasized for areas with indigenous populations and where sustainability is an issue Introduce students to mineral processing techniques, equipment and process routes the latest technological developments and challenges facing the mineral processor (environmental problems, the efficiency of existing processes, and dealing with waste). Professional ethics and implications of safety in handling explosives based on Federal and State regulations and engineering design Attendance, Quiz #1 & #3 MinE 221 Seeger Fall Quizzes #1, #2 and Examinations #1, #3 MinE 241 Galecki ALL Assignments, ALL Labs & ALL Quizzes MinE 307 Worsey Laboratories #5, #8, #10, Assignments #2 and #6, Exam #1 96% of Class 90% 4% of Class < 60% 29% of Class 90% 73% of Class 80% 90% of Class 70% 0% of Class < 50% 44% of Class 90% 80% of Class 80% 100% of Class 70% 52% of Class 90% 72% of Class 80% 79% of Class 70% 17
Use of lab sessions, article review and field trip to address code of ethics and its impact of on engineering practices, especially in system design, and mine health and safety issues Evaluation and assessment of the theory and practice of management with specific applications to mining, including basic managerial functions, management theories, business ethics, motivation, leadership, organizational culture, managerial decision making, crisis management, government relations, public relations, with emphasis on communication skills Review of relevant environmental laws and regulations; environmental impact statements (legal and ethical implications), major environmental issues associated with mining, reclamation plans, environmental management systems, environmental considerations during mine planning & design and unit processes of mine reclamation Professional ethics and implications of safety in detailed mine design, reserves classifications, production and equipment planning; economic evaluation and investment opportunities in a comprehensive mine feasibility study MinE 318 Tien Lab #2 MinE 322 Baird Fall/ Assignments #1 - #3 MinE 376 Awuah- Offei MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ Assignments #1 - #4 Technical Report for Sections 4.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 14.0 7% of Class < 50% 74% of Class 90% 89% of Class 80% 100% of Class < 50% 68% of Class 90% 83% of Class 80% 100% of Class 60% 33% of Class 90% 73% of Class 80% 100% of Class 50% 66% of Class 90% Table E.2 Performance #2 for Learning Outcome 5 Mining Engineering graduates will acquire the knowledge of the mining engineering profession through cooperative and summer internships, field trips and practical working laboratories in the Missouri S&T Experimental Mine. Rubrics for PC #2 of LO #5 Students acquire knowledge of the mining engineering profession through summer interns, field trip and guest lectures MinE 3 Tien Students participate in MSHA training exercises in the Experimental Mine environments MinE 151 Worsey & Taylor Field trips to Vulcan s Grand River Quarry, Fred Weber s Ironton Mine; Guest speakers from Goodyear, Caterpillar, Peabody, Vulcan Materials, Stillwater Resources, BHP Billiton, and USG MinE 215 Frimpong Fall Presentation by staff member of the Teck-Cominco Red Dog Mine, Alaska. Field trip to Doe Run mines (when feasible) MinE 221 Seeger Fall Hands-on drilling, shot design and blasting at the Experimental Mine Fall Field Trip Report & Experimental Mine Report 86% of Class 90% 94% of Class 80% 6% of Class < 50% Attendance to Training Exercises/Guest 100% of class 90% Presentations Field Trips and Associated Reports 100% of Class 90% Report on a Field Trip to Viburnum and Participation in Guest Presentation MinE 307 Worsey All Laboratories Students acquire knowledge of the mining engineering profession through summer interns, field trip and guest lectures MinE 318 Tien Field Trip Report & Visit to Missouri S&T Experimental Mine 100% of Class 90% 54% of Class 90% 67% of Class 80% 77% of Class 70% 9% of Class < 50% 59% of Class 90% 81% of Class 80% 2% of Class < 50% Students acquire knowledge of the mining engineering profession 34% of Class 90% 18
through summer interns, field trip and guest lectures. MinE 324 Tien Fall Field Trip Report 88% of Class 80% 100% of Class > 50% Field trips to Peabody s Farmersburg Mine (2X), Luminant Energy s Martin Lake Oak Hill and Beckville Mines, Dragline Productivity Center; Guest speakers from BHP Billiton, Kiewit Mining, Caterpillar, Peabody, and USG MinE 326 Frimpong Fall Field Trip Report 100% of Class 95% Review and analysis of companies annual reports, project feasibility studies, environmental action plans, state and federal permits and regulations, mineral reserves and industry economics, commodity markets, supply and demand and price forecasts, companies risks profiles. Training of students using cooperative education and summer internships Training of students in the laboratory environments in the Experimental Mine Experience MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ Practical Training Practical Training Industry Taylor Summer, Fall, Fall/ Technical Report for Sections 2.0, 4.0, 6.0, 8.0, 14.0 and 15.0 Extra-Curricular; Training and Participation in Real- World Environments Extra-Curricular; Training and Participation in Real- World Environments 57% of Class 90% Over 90% of students get placement in industry 100% of students train in the Experimental Mine Appendix F Evaluation Results for Achieving Learning Outcome 6 Mining engineering students must demonstrate Awareness of national and global contemporary issues. Table F.1 Performance #1 for Learning Outcome 6 Mining Engineering graduates will become knowledgeable in the humanities and social sciences, and management principles to understand the non-technical aspects of the mining engineering profession, including environmental, socioeconomic, and regulatory impacts and constraints. Rubrics for PC #1 of LO #6 Whole class is review of MSHA Part 46 and regulations for dust, noise, gases and environmental standards. Students receive MSHA training ticket at end Exposure to various types of information in areas of humanities and social sciences, and principles of mine management in order to appreciate both technical and non-technical aspects of mining engineering discipline, including constraints as a result of socioeconomic and regulatory impacts Evaluation and assessment of the theory and practice of management with specific applications to mining, including basic managerial functions, management theories, business ethics, motivation, leadership, organizational culture, Integrated Project Teams, managerial decision making, crisis management, cost control, labor relations, government relations, public relations, with emphasis on communication skills MinE 151 Worsey & Taylor MinE 270 Tien Fall MinE 322 Baird Fall/ Attendance, Quiz #2 & #3; First-Aid/Ventilation or Fire Prevention Regulations Assignment #1, #3 and a mini mineral project feasibility study Assignments #1 & #3, Mid-Term Exam 96% of class 90% 4% of class < 60% 16% of Class 90% 75% of Class 80% 6% of Class < 50% 70% of Class 90% 88% of Class 80% 100% of Class > 60% 19
Review of relevant environmental laws and regulations; environmental impact statements, major environmental issues associated with mining, reclamation plans, environmental management systems and unit processes of mine reclamation Evaluation and assessment of the socio-economic issues, environmental impact and mitigation plans, permits and regulatory environments; planning, supervision and management of ventures MinE 376 Awuah- Offei MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ Assignments #1 - #4 and Project Technical Report for Sections 8.0 and 11.0 27% of Class 90% 73% of Class 80% 100% of Class 50% 47% of Class 90% Table F.2 Performance #2 for Learning Outcome 6 Mining Engineering graduates will know contemporary engineering issues through general education requirements, involvement in professional societies, participation in student activities, and reading of professional journals. Rubrics for PC #2 of LO #6 Students are exposed to contemporary engineering issues through guest lectures, lecture reviews, field trip, and attending departmental society activities, and annual professional society meetings To gain knowledge of contemporary engineering issues through lectures, lecture reviews, a mini-feasibility and attending departmental society activities, and annual professional society meetings Evaluation and assessment of the theory and practice of management with specific applications to mining, including basic managerial functions, management theories, business ethics, motivation, leadership, organizational culture, Integrated Project Teams, managerial decision making, crisis management, cost control, labor relations, government relations, public relations, with emphasis on communication skills Participate in industry and regulator led seminar discussions MinE 376 Understanding contemporary mining engineering and industry issues through SME & ISEE National Conference Attendance Understanding contemporary mining engineering and industry issues through Student Chapter Organizations and Leadership, and student memberships in these organizations Understanding contemporary mining engineering and industry issues through Mine Rescue training and participation in professional mine rescue competition MinE 3 Tien Review Report on 2 Presentation Topics MinE 270 Tien Fall MinE 322 Baird Fall/ SME/ISEE Conferences Student Chapter Organizations Awuah- Offei Frimpong, Worsey Frimpong, Worsey, Baird, Gertsch Fall/ Mine Rescue Taylor Reading Materials on the Economics of the Mining Industry Assignments #1 - #3, Speaker Evaluations Attendance and Specific Reports on Seminars Extra-Curricular; Conference, Participation, Presentations Extra-Curricular; Presentations at Meetings, Field Trips, Fund Raising & Activities Extra-Curricular; Preparations & Participation in Professional Competitions 90% of Class 90% 95% of Class 80% 5% of Class < 50% 57% of Class 90% 72% of Class 80% 10% of Class < 50% 67% of Class 90% 89% of Class 80% 100% of Class 60% 53% of Class 90% 87% of Class 80% 100% of Class 50% 50 students at 2008 SME; 30 students at ISEE Met all obligations for phonathon, haunted mine, field trips, memberships and leadership continuity National Champion in Biomarine (2X); Teams place in the 1 st and 2 nd Quartiles Extra-Curricular; 1 st Place in Co-Ed 20
Understanding contemporary mining engineering and industry issues through preparation and participation in the intercollegiate international Mucking Competitions Understanding contemporary mining engineering and industry issues through preparation and participation in the SME-NSSGA Mine Design Competition Mucking Competition Taylor Mine Design Baird Preparations & Participation in international Competitions Extra-Curricular; Preparations & Participation in Design Competitions Team; 2 nd and 3 rd for Men s Teams A & B; 2 nd and 4 th for Women s Teams A&B in 2008 1 st Place in 2005 and 2006; 3 rd Place in 2007 Table F.3 Performance #3 for Learning Outcome 6 Mining Engineering graduates will acquire the knowledge and familiarity of the complex relationships among technology, government, society, investors, and the environment and their impact on tomorrow s mining industry through guest lectures, in-class presentations, general education subjects and community involvement... Performance in Component Presentations by instructors and a guest lecturer fireman on fire MinE 151 Worsey & safety and fire extinguisher use Taylor Presentations and reviews on mining industry economics, investor preferences, financing and risks mitigation, impact of the MinE 270 Tien Fall environment of mine economics Students acquire knowledge and familiarity of the mining engineering profession and the complex relationship among technology, society and the environment through summer interns, classroom lectures, field trip Introduction of surface mining technologies and their impact on societies, communities, productivity, and reclamation strategies for sustainable mining Review of relevant environmental laws and regulations; environmental impact statements, major environmental issues associated with mining, reclamation plans, environmental management systems, environmental considerations during mine planning & design and unit processes of mine reclamation Detailed research, review and analysis of the environmental regulations and acts, different financing regimes and shareholders investments, detailed economic evaluations and social obligations. Familiarity and use of advanced software technologies Attendance to Lecturers, Hands-on Demonstrations Homework #1 & Mini Feasibility Study of a Mineral Project MinE 324 Tien Assignments #1 & #3, Field Trip Report 100% of class > 90% 46% of Class 90% 70% of Class 80% 7% of Class < 50% 34% of Class 90% 88% of Class 80% 100% of Class > 50% MinE 326 Frimpong Fall Quiz #1 100% of Class 92% MinE 376 Awuah- Offei MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ Reports on Seminars and Attendance Technical Report for Sections 6.0, 8.0 and 14.0 53% of Class 80% 87% of Class 80% 100% of Class 50% 75% of Class 90% Appendix G Evaluation Results for Achieving Learning Outcome 7 Mining engineering students must demonstrate recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning. Table G.1 Performance #1 for Learning Outcome 7 21
Mining Engineering graduates will have the desire and motivation toward a life-long learning process via the online Master of Engineering program, preparation toward professional engineering certification, opportunities for conference attendance and research exposure. Rubrics for PC #1 of LO #7 Introduce students to research in materials handling systems and advanced technologies, which require further research; and give students research assignments Detailed introduction of major mineral processing techniques, equipment and process routes the latest technological developments and challenges facing the mineral processor To gain a desire and motivation towards a life-long learning process through the online ME program, attending professional meetings Introduce students to research assignments and advanced explosive technologies to create interest and desire for life long learning; ISEE Conference Attendance Applications of water power (field research at MO S&T) are discussed. The need to expand the knowledge base is placed in context. Relevance of Web to knowledge acquisition is shown To gain a desire and motivation towards a life-long learning process through the online ME program, attending professional meetings Introduce students to research in surface mining and advanced technologies, which require further research; and give students research assignments Introduction to research in mine feasibility studies, and advanced technologies, which require further research, with research assignments. Tasks require advanced research using the library resources, which mature their understanding towards life-long learning and finding solutions to difficult problems. Developing a passion for life-long learning through attendance and presentations at ISEE and SME National Conference Attendance Introduction of the importance of life-long learning from the successful careers of invited industry lecturers by Student Chapter Organizations The examination component of Mine Rescue competitions require continuous education and learning to become familiar with NIOSH-MSHA regulations and the chemistry of mine gases Continuation of Mucking Teams members after graduation as part of the alumni teams promotes life-long learning MinE 215 Frimpong Fall MinE 241 Galecki MinE 270 Tien Fall Research Components of Laboratory Assignments Research components of ALL Labs Assignments #1 - #6; Exams #1 - #3, Mini-Feasibility Study Report MinE 307 Worsey Assignments #1 and #6 MinE 317 Summers Fall Assignment #5 with Webbased Research MinE 324 Tien Fall Conference Attendance; Student Chapter Society Participation MinE 326 Frimpong Fall Assignment #1 MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ Technical Report for Sections 1.0 16.0 SME/ISEE Conference s Student Chapter Organizatio ns Mine Rescue Frimpong, Worsey Frimpong, Worsey, Baird, Gertsch Taylor Fall/ Mucking Competition Taylor Extra-Curricular; Conference Participation, Presentations Extra-Curricular; Presentations at Meetings, Field Trips, Fund Raising & Activities Extra-Curricular; Preparations & Participation in Professional Competitions Extra-Curricular; Preparations & Participation in international Competitions 55% of Class 90% 78% of Class 80% 6% of Class < 50% 60% of Class 90% 77% of Class 80% 100% of class 80% 57% of Class 90% 72% of Class 80% 10% of class < 80% 55% of Class 90% 75% of Class 80% 85% of Class 70% 8% of Class < 50% 82% of Class 85% 89% of Class 70% 11% class < 70% 34% of Class 90% 83% of Class 80% 1% of Class < 50% 92% of Class 90% 60% of Class > 90% 100% of Class > 80% 50 students at 2008 SME; 30 students at ISEE successfully Chapters hosted about 50 guest lecturers from industry for recruiting National Champion in Biomarine (2X); Teams place in the 1 st and 2 nd Quartiles Three alumni teams participation in the 2008 Competition SME-NSSGA Mine Design Competition requires the training and Extra-Curricular; Preparations 1 st Place in 2005 and 22
use of mine design and software packages that require continuous learning Mine Design Baird & Participation in Design Competitions 2006; 3 rd Place in 2007 Table G.2 Performance #2 for Learning Outcome 7 Mining Engineering graduates will acquire the knowledge and familiarity of the complex relationships among technology, government, society, investors, and the environment and their impact on tomorrow s mining industry through guest lectures, in-class presentations, general education subjects and community involvement... Rubrics for PC #2 of LO #7 Presentations by instructors and a guest lecturer fireman on fire MinE 151 Worsey & safety and fire extinguisher use Taylor Presentations and reviews on mining industry economics, investor preferences, financing and risks mitigation, impact of the MinE 270 Tien Fall environment of mine economics Students acquire knowledge and familiarity of the mining engineering profession and the complex relationship among technology, society and the environment through summer interns, classroom lectures, field trip Introduction of surface mining technologies and their impact on societies, communities, productivity, and reclamation strategies for sustainable mining Review of relevant environmental laws and regulations; environmental impact statements, major environmental issues associated with mining, reclamation plans, environmental management systems, environmental considerations during mine planning & design and unit processes of mine reclamation Detailed research, review and analysis of the environmental regulations and acts, different financing regimes and shareholders investments, detailed economic evaluations and social obligations. Familiarity and use of advanced software technologies Attendance to Lecturers, Hands-on Demonstrations Homework #1 & Mini Feasibility Study of a Mineral Project MinE 324 Tien Assignments #1 & #3, Field Trip Report 100% of class > 90% 46% of Class 90% 70% of Class 80% 7% of Class < 50% 34% of Class 90% 88% of Class 80% 100% of Class > 50% MinE 326 Frimpong Fall Quiz #1 100% of Class 92% MinE 376 Awuah- Offei MinE 393 Frimpong Fall/ Reports on Seminars and Attendance Technical Report for Sections 6.0, 8.0 and 14.0 53% of Class 80% 87% of Class 80% 100% of Class 50% 75% of Class 90% Table G.3 Performance #3 for Learning Outcome 7 Mining Engineering graduates will understand global mining issues by participating in exchange programs, internships, and in-class presentations. Rubrics for PC #3 of LO #7 Students will acquire global mining issues by participating in exchange programs, class presentations and guest lectures MinE 3 Tien Strategies for Achieving Assignment #1; Mini Feasibility Study Report Fundamental theories and applications of statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and statistics in the design of surface and underground mine transport systems. Emphasis is placed truck haulage and MinE 215 Frimpong Fall Quiz #3 88% of Class 90% 93% of Class 80% 7% of Class < 50% 67% of Class 90% 86% of Class 80% 23
haul road design, conveyor haulage, rail haulage, slurry transport and mine hoist system Students will acquire global mining issues by participating in exchange programs, class presentations and guest lectures and exchange programs Students become familiar with global issues associated with the use of explosives in the mining industry through lectures, internships and the ISEE conferences MinE 270 Tien Fall Mini-Feasibility Study Report MinE 307 Worsey Exam #1 Presentation by Industry leaders on frontline supervision in company operations. MinE 322 Baird Fall/ Students will acquire global mining issues by participating in exchange programs, class presentations and guest lectures MinE 324 Tien Introduction of the application of surface mining technologies by the global mining industry, in-class presentations by guest lecturers and field trips Review of relevant environmental laws and regulations; environmental impact statements, major environmental issues associated with mining, reclamation plans, environmental management systems, environmental considerations during mine planning & design and unit processes of mine reclamation MinE 326 Frimpong Fall MinE 376 Awuah- Offei Mid-Term Exam; Speaker Evaluation Field Trip Report and Classroom Presentations Field Trips Report and Quiz #1 Workshops #1 - #3 and Seminars 6% of Class < 50% 11% of Class 90% 70% of Class 80% 7% of Class < 50% 66% of Class 90% 90% of Class 80% 98% of Class 70% 0% of Class < 50% 73% of Class 90% 91% of Class 80% 100% of Class 60% 34% of Class 90% 88% of Class 80% 100% of Class > 60% 92% of Class 90% 67% of Class 90% 93% of Class 80% 100% of Class 50%?? 24
APPENDIX H SAMPLE OF DETAILED STUDENT PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS DATA Achievement Learning Outcomes using Mi Eng 215 Introduction Tables H.1 to 215.14 contain the supporting data for evaluating and assessing the achievements of the outcomes supported by MinE 215 (Materials Handling in Mines). These sets of data were collected over the period from Fall Semester 2005 to Fall Semester 2008. The evaluation and assessment of the Program Outcomes were carried out using specific assignments, tutorials, laboratory sessions, examinations, quizzes, field trips and associated reports. Systematic improvements in course materials, course delivery, modular examinations, instructor-student-gta interactions, and early feedback and warning systems were used continuously to improve teaching and learning effectiveness. Performance #1 for Learning Outcome #1 Develop creative abilities for effective oral and written communication of both technical and nontechnical materials for presentations to peers, superiors and subordinates with proficiency Assessment Tool: Laboratories #1, #2, #3 and #4 Rubrics: Technical write-up of laboratory session reports on mine transport systems design Table H.1 Data for Assessing the Rubrics for PC #1/LO #1 Semester Data Summary Number of Students Fall Semester 2005 SCORE: 100% of Students 85% 30 Fall Semester 2006 SCORE: 100% of Students 88% 40 Fall Semester 2007 SCORE: 100% of Students 93% 42 Fall Semester 2008 SCORE: 100% of Students 90% 49 AVERAGE SCORE: 100% of Students 85% 161 Performance #1 for Learning Outcome #2 Performance #6 for Learning Outcome #3 Ability to outline and conduct experiments, with relevant input data and information, analysis and interpretation to draw inferences for making decisions on maintenance, improvement, or modification of an operating system Assessment Tool: Laboratories #1, #2, #3 and #4 Rubrics: Design and experimentation of truck haulage and haul roads, conveyor haulage, rail haulage, slurry transport and mine hoist systems Table H.2 Data for Assessing the Rubrics for PC #1/LO #2 & PC #6/LO #3 Semester Data Summary Number of Students Fall Semester 2005 SCORE: 40% of Students 90% 68% of Students 80% 30 84% of Students 70% 7% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2006 SCORE: 43% of Students 90% 70% of Students 80% 40 86% of Students 70% 5% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2007 SCORE: 45% of Students 90% 72% of Students 80% 88% of Students 70% 4% of Students < 50% 42 25
Fall Semester 2008 AVERAGE SCORE: 49% of Students 90% 75% of Students 80% 92% of Students 70% 3% of Students < 50% SCORE: 45% of Students 90% 72% of Students 80% 88% of Students 70% 5% of Students < 50% 49 161 Performance #2 for Learning Outcome #2 Ability to identify, formulate and solve closed and open-ended problems in science, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and management from verbal and/or written statements Assessment Tool: All Assignments and Laboratory Problems Rubrics: Formulation of solutions to problems in truck haulage and haul road design, conveyor haulage, rail haulage, slurry transport and mine hoist systems Table H.3 Data for Assessing the Rubrics for PC #2/LO #2 Semester Data Summary Number of Students Fall Semester 2005 SCORE: 48% of Students 90% 70% of Students 80% 30 8% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2006 SCORE: 55% of Students 90% 73% of Students 80% 40 7% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2007 SCORE: 58% of Students 90% 74% of Students 80% 42 6% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2008 SCORE: 61% of Students 90% 76% of Students 80% 49 4% of Students < 50% AVERAGE SCORE: 56% of Students 90% 75% of Students 80% 6% of Students < 50% 161 Performance #1 for Learning Outcome #3 Become proficient in the basic sciences, including mathematics, statistics, physics and chemistry and their applications in solving mining engineering problems Assessment Tool: Assignment #1 and Laboratory #1 Rubrics: Use the theories of geometry, trigonometry, calculus, equations of motions, statics and dynamics to design haul roads and truck haulage systems and to solve the associated problems Table H.4 Data for Assessing the Rubrics for PC #1/LO #3 Semester Data Summary Number of Students Fall Semester 2005 SCORE: 45% of Students 90% 75% of Students 80% 30 5% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2006 SCORE: 48% of Students 90% 78% of Students 80% 40 7% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2007 SCORE: 59% of Students 90% 82% of Students 80% 4% of Students < 50% 42 26
Fall Semester 2008 AVERAGE SCORE: 63% of Students 90% 86% of Students 80% 3% of Students < 50% SCORE: 55% of Students 90% 81% of Students 80% 4.6% of Students < 50% 49 161 Performance #2 for Learning Outcome #3 Understand fundamental engineering principles in statics and dynamics, mechanics of rock structures, electrical circuits, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and engineering design and their applications in solving mining engineering problems Assessment Tool: Assignments #1, #2 and #3 and Laboratory #2, #3, and #4 Rubrics: Use the theories of fluid mechanics, statics and dynamics and engineering design to solve conveyor belt, rail haulage and slurry transport systems and the associated problems Table H.5 Data for Assessing the Rubrics for PC #2/LO #3 Semester Data Summary Number of Students Fall Semester 2005 SCORE: 40% of Students 90% 68% of Students 80% 30 8% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2006 SCORE: 48% of Students 90% 70% of Students 80% 40 7% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2007 SCORE: 49% of Students 90% 72% of Students 80% 42 6% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2008 SCORE: 54% of Students 90% 76% of Students 80% 49 4% of Students < 50% AVERAGE SCORE: 48.6% of Students 90% 72% of Students 80% 6% of Students < 50% 161 Performance #3 for Learning Outcome #3 Become proficient in core mining engineering subjects required to carry out the professional duties of an entry level mining engineer upon graduation Assessment Tool: All Assignments, Laboratories and Examinations Rubrics: Design, selection and deployment of truck haulage, conveyor haulage, rail haulage, slurry transport and mine hoist systems Table H.6 Data for Assessing the Rubrics for PC #3/LO #3 Semester Data Summary Number of Students Fall Semester 2005 SCORE: 46% of Students 90% 68% of Students 80% 30 84% of Students 70% 7% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2006 SCORE: 50% of Students 90% 72% of Students 80% 40 86% of Students 70% 5% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2007 SCORE: 55% of Students 90% 78% of Students 80% 42 27
Fall Semester 2008 AVERAGE 88% of Students 70% 4% of Students < 50% SCORE: 58% of Students 90% 82% of Students 80% 93% of Students 70% 3% of Students < 50% SCORE: 53% of Students 90% 76% of Students 80% 87% of Students 70% 4.5% of Students < 50% 49 161 Performance #5 for Learning Outcome #3 Understand geomechanics, geometric and computer-aided mine design, and optimization of flow processes for designing mine layouts to maximize health and safety, economics and production efficiency, and to minimize environmental impacts Assessment Tool: Laboratories #1, #2, #3 and #4 Rubrics: Use fundamental theories and applications of statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and statistics in designing truck haulage and haul roads, conveyor haulage, rail haulage, slurry transport and mine hoist systems Table H.7 Data for Assessing the Rubrics for PC #5/LO #3 Semester Data Summary Number of Students Fall Semester 2005 SCORE: 40% of Students 90% 68% of Students 80% 30 84% of Students 70% 7% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2006 SCORE: 43% of Students 90% 70% of Students 80% 40 86% of Students 70% 5% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2007 SCORE: 45% of Students 90% 72% of Students 80% 42 88% of Students 70% 4% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2008 SCORE: 48% of Students 90% 75% of Students 80% 49 89% of Students 70% 4% of Students < 50% AVERAGE SCORE: 44.5% of Students 90% 71.7% of Students 80% 87.1% of Students 70% 4.8% of Students < 50% 161 Performance #1 for Learning Outcome #4 Function effectively on a team by understanding team dynamics, communication, social norms and conflict management Assessment Tool: Peer review in laboratory assignments Rubrics: Functioning effectively in teams of three students per team and ability to handle team dynamics, and conflict management for completing design tasks Table H.8 Data for Assessing the Rubrics for PC #1/LO #4 Semester Data Summary Number of Students 28
Fall Semester 2005 SCORE: 100% of Students 82% 30 Fall Semester 2006 SCORE: 100% of Students 85% 40 Fall Semester 2007 SCORE: 100% of Students 88% 42 Fall Semester 2008 SCORE: 100% of Students 86% 49 AVERAGE SCORE: 100% of Students 82% 161 Performance #1 for Learning Outcome #5 Understand engineering code of ethics and its impact on professional engineering practice, especially in mine design, mine health and safety and quality control Assessment Tool: Quizzes #1 and #2 Rubrics: Professional ethics and implications of safety in designing mine transport systems, and analysis of cost and legal implications in system failures Table H.9 Data for Assessing the Achivement of Rubrics for PC #1/LO #5 Semester Data Summary Number of Students Fall Semester 2005 SCORE: 44% of Students 90% 80% of Students 80% 30 89% of Students 70% 100% of Students 60% Fall Semester 2006 SCORE: 47% of Students 90% 84% of Students 80% 40 92% of Students 70% 100% of Students 60% Fall Semester 2007 SCORE: 52% of Students 90% 87% of Students 80% 42 97% of Students 70% 100% of Students 60% Fall Semester 2008 SCORE: 56% of Students 90% 90% of Students 80% 49 98% of Students 70% 100% of Students 60% AVERAGE SCORE: 51% of Students 90% 86% of Students 80% 95% of Students 70% 100% of Students 60% 161 Performance #2 for Learning Outcome #5 Acquire the knowledge of the mining engineering profession through cooperative and summer internships, field trips and practical working laboratories in the Missouri S&T Experimental Mine Assessment Tool: Participation in field trips and the associated reports Rubrics: Field trips to Vulcan s Grand River Quarry, Fred Weber s Ironton Mine and Guest Speakers from Goodyear, Caterpillar, Peabody, Vulcan, Stillwater Resources, BHP Billiton and USG Table H.10 Data for Assessing the Rubrics for PC #2/LO #5 Semester Data Summary Number of Students Fall Semester 2005 SCORE: 100% of Students 93% 30 Fall Semester 2006 SCORE: 100% of Students 94% 40 Fall Semester 2007 SCORE: 100% of Students 97% 42 Fall Semester 2008 SCORE: 100% of Students 95% 49 AVERAGE SCORE: 100% of Students 93% 161 29
Performance #1 for Learning Outcome #7 Desire and motivation toward a life-long learning process via online Master of Engineering program, preparation toward professional engineering certification, opportunities for conference attendance and research exposure Assessment Tool: Research components of Laboratories and Assignments #1 and #3 Rubrics: Introduce students to research in materials handling systems and advanced technologies, which require further research; and give students research assignments Table H.11 Data for Assessing the Rubrics for PC #1/LO #7 Semester Data Summary Number of Students Fall Semester 2005 SCORE: 51% of Students 90% 75% of Students 80% 30 6% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2006 SCORE: 53% of Students 90% 75% of Students 80% 40 7% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2007 SCORE: 55% of Students 90% 78% of Students 80% 42 6% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2008 SCORE: 60% of Students 90% 83% of Students 80% 49 4% of Students < 50% AVERAGE SCORE: 55% of Students 90% 78% of Students 80% 6% of Students < 50% 161 Performance #3 for Learning Outcome #7 Understand global mining issues by participating in exchange programs, internships, and in-class presentations Assessment Tool: Quiz #3 Rubrics: Guest Speakers from Goodyear, Caterpillar, Peabody, Vulcan Materials, Stillwater Resources, BHP Billiton and USG Table H.12 Data for Assessing the Rubrics for PC #3/LO #7 Semester Data Summary Number of Students Fall Semester 2005 SCORE: 65% of Students 90% 83% of Students 80% 30 8% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2006 SCORE: 63% of Students 90% 86% of Students 80% 40 7% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2007 SCORE: 68% of Students 90% 85% of Students 80% 42 5% of Students < 50% Fall Semester 2008 SCORE: 72% of Students 90% 88% of Students 80% 49 5% of Students < 50% AVERAGE SCORE: 67% of Students 90% 86% of Students 80% 6% of Students < 50% 161 30