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A ROADMAP FOR MINERALS PROCESSING EDUCATION
Montana Tech: Perspectives of a Small
Specialty School

PROF. COURTNEY YOUNG
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Montana Tech of
The University of Montana, Butte, Montana

Abstract

Montana Tech is a small university comprising approximately 3000
students across three schools. In this paper, I will discuss the main
challenges affecting accreditation of mineral processing related subjects.

Introduction and Background

Montana Tech is a small university located in Butte, Montana. Montana
has a population of around one million, and is considered the heart of
the Rocky Mountains, with two national parks. Butte has a population of
40 000 and historically was a mining district, with many head frames still
visible. Butte is the home of Montana Tech, which is a small university
comprising approximately 3000 students. There are three main schools;
the College of Letters, Science and Professional Studies, the School of
Mines and Engineering and Highlands College. The departments of
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and Mining Engineering form
part of the School of Mines and Engineering.

The campus is in a region of great natural beauty and this poses some
challenges for a mining-centred activities.

Within the School, there are 10 Masters programs, including
Metallurgical/Mineral Processing Engineering and Mining Engineering.
There are also two PhD programs; Materials Science (MatSci) and the
Individual Interdisciplinary Program (IIP). In addition to this there is a 2
year “Vo-tech” program.

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