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Academic Programmes August 29, 2026

Diploma in Mining Engineering

August 29, 20262 min read

Programme Description

The programme comprises class sessions, tutorials, practicals, and fieldwork. In the first-year students will learn basic sciences, communication and development perspective, computer application, as well as fundamental mining, survey and mineral processing related courses. The highlight of the second year includes professional mining courses, laboratory practicals, practical training and project work.

Learning Outcomes

  • A strong foundation and confidence in the basic sciences as well as the applied mining engineering courses.
  • Knowledge in Mining Engineering and be able to practice in various fields such as mine designing, planning, exploration, management and supervision, and health and safety.
  • Skills and techniques in using modern and traditional field equipment in geosciences and mining engineering.
  • Competent skills in computer, communication, entrepreneurship and development perspective to be used for the enhancement of the mining industry and self- employment.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
MN 0111 Mechanical Engineering Drawing Core 1E+1
PT 0112 Engineering Computer Applications Core 1E+1
EG 0111 Basic Statistics and Probability Core 1E+1
LG 0110 Technical Communication and Presentation Skills Core 1E+1
EG 0114 Introduction to Geology and Geological Processes Core 1E+1
EG 0116 Physics for Mining Core 1E+1

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
MN 0121 Introduction to Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering Core 1E+1
MN 0122 Vectors and Matrices Core 1E+1
MN 0123 Mechanics of Materials Core 1E+1
MN 0124 Drilling and Blasting Practices in Mining Core 1E+1
MN 0125 Mining and Surveying Core 1E+1
EG 0125 CAD for Mining Core 1E+1

Year 2

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
MN 0211 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Core 1E+1
MN 0212 Introduction to Rock Mechanics Core 1E+1
MN 0213 Mining Industrial Training Core 1E+1
PT 0213 Projects Economics and Management Core 1E+1
PT 0216 Introduction to Calculus and Algebra Core 1E+1
EG 0215 Mining Geology Core 1E+1

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
MN 0221 Practicals in Mining Engineering Core 1E+1
MN 0222 Surface Mining and Mine Transport Core 1E+1
MN 0223 Tunnelling and Underground Mining Core 1E+1
MN 0224 Basics of Mine Ventilation and Working Environment Core 1E+1
EG 0223 Mine Health and Safety Procedures Core 1E+1
EG 0222 Geology and Mineral Resources of Tanzania Core 15
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