Educational guide 2023_24 Escola de Enxeñaría de Minas e Enerxía

Grado en Ingeniería de los Recursos Mineros y Energéticos

Training and Learning Results

Choose A	Code	Training and Learning Results
	A1	That the students demonstrate to possess and understand knowledge in an area of study that is part of the general education (second level), and often found at a level that, although based on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the avant-garde of the field of study
	A2	That the students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and that they possess the competences that are usually demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study
	A3	That the students have the capability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study) to issue judgments that include a reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues
	A4	That the students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to a specialized and non-specialized audience
	A5	That the students develop those learning capabilities necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.

Choose B	Code	Knowledge
	B1	Scientific and technical training and qualification as a Mining Engineer and knowledge of the functions of consultancy, analysis, design, calculus, project, construction, maintenance, preservation and exploitation.
	B2	To be familiar with the multiple technical and legal factors involved in the process of development, within the field of mining engineering, with the knowledge acquired in accordance with section 5 of order CIN/306/2009, pertaining to geological and mining prospecting and investigation, the explorations of all sorts of geological resources, including groundwater, underground construction, underground storage, treatment and benefit plants, energy plants, mineral processing and steel and iron plants, building materials plants, carbon chemistry, petrochemistry and gas plants, waste treatment and tributary plants, explosives factories, and ability to use well-tested methods and accredited technologies, with the aim of achieving the highest efficiency and ensuring the protection of the Environment and the safety and health of workers and users.
	B3	Ability to design, write and plan partial or specific projects within the units specified in the previous section, such as mechanical and electric plants and their maintenance, networks of energy transportation, facilities for transportation and storage of solid, liquid and gaseous materials, waste sites, tailing dams, foundation and support, demolition, restoration, controlled explosions and explosives logistics.
	B4	Ability to design, plan, run, inspect, sign and manage projects, plants or facilities, within their field.
	B5	Ability to do studies of land-use planning and of the environmental aspects involved in projects, plants and facilities, within their field.
	B6	Ability to maintain, preserve and exploit projects, plants and facilities, within their field.
	B7	Ability to do, within the field of mining engineering, with the knowledge acquired in accordance with section 5 of order CIN/306/2009, measurements, stakeouts, planes and maps, calculations, assessments, risk analyses, expert reports and studies, work plans, environmental and social impact studies, restoration plans, quality control systems, prevention systems, analysis and assessment of the properties of metal, ceramic, refractory, synthetic and other materials, soil and rock mass classification and other works of a similar kind.
	B8	To be familiar with and ability to apply the relevant legal framework to practice professionally as a Mining Engineer.

Choose C	Code	Skill
	C1	Ability to solve mathematical problems that might arise in engineering. Ability to apply knowledge of: linear algebra, geometry, differential geometry, differential and integral calculus, differential and partial differential equations, numerical methods, numerical algorithms, statistics and optimization.
	C2	Visual-spatial ability and knowledge of the techniques of graphic representation, through use of traditional methods of metric geometry and descriptive geometry, and of computer-assisted design applications.
	C3	Basic knowledge of computers and computer programming, operating systems, data bases and computer programs that can be applied in engineering.
	C4	Understanding and mastery of the essential concepts of the general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, fields and waves and electromagnetism, and their application for solving specific problems in the field of engineering.
	C5	Basic knowledge of geology and soil morphology and their application to specific problems arising in engineering. Climatology.
	C6	Sound knowledge of the concept of company, institutional and juridical framework of companies. Organization and management of companies.
	C7	Ability to solve ordinary differential equations for application to engineering problems.
	C8	Understanding the concepts of randomness and uncertainty in physical, social and economic phenomena.
	C9	Basic knowledge of numerical calculus applied to engineering.
	C10	Knowledge and understanding of basic concepts about the general laws of mechanics and thermodynamics and their application for solving the specific problems of engineering. Transference of heat and matter and thermal machines.
	C11	Ability to know, understand and use the principles and technology of materials.
	C12	Knowledge of geotechnics and soil and rock mechanics.
	C13	Knowledge of resistance of materials and theory of structures.
	C14	Knowledge of topography, photogrammetry and cartography.
	C15	Knowledge of the principles of fluid mechanics and hydraulics.
	C16	Ability to analyze safety and health issues in projects, plants and facilities.
	C17	Knowledge of the fundamentals of the electrical power system: generation of energy, transportation, distribution and delivery networks, as well as the types of lines and conductors. Knowledge of the regulations of high and low tension. Basic knowledge of electronics and control systems.
	C18	Ability to apply methodologies of study and assessment of environmental impact and, more generally, environmental technologies, sustainability and waste treatment.
	C19	Ability to plan and comprehensively manage projects, measurements, stakeouts, monitoring and follow-up.
	C20	Knowledge of construction procedures.
	C21	Knowledge of methodology, management and organization of projects.
	C22	Ability to understand and apply the principles and fundamentals of general chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry and their applications in engineering.
	C23	To know, understand and use the principles of extraction of raw materials of mineral origin.
	C24	To know, understand and use the principles of design and execution of surface and underground projects.
	C25	To know, understand and use the principles of perforation and support techniques used in underground and surface works.
	C26	To know, understand and use the principles of handling, transportation and distribution of explosives.
	C27	To know, understand and apply the principles of Ecology and land planning. Land and urban planning and management.
	C28	To know, understand and apply the principles of design, planning and management of mines.
	C29	To know, understand and be able to use the principles of general and specific Geology.
	C30	To know, understand and use the principles of geotechnical studies applied to mining, civil works and construction.
	C31	To know, understand and use the principles of mineralogical, petrographic and geotechnical testing. Sampling techniques.
	C32	To know, understand and use the principles of deposit modelling.
	C33	To know, understand and use the principles of thematic cartography.
	C34	To know, understand and use the principles of design, operation and maintenance of plants of processing and treatment of minerals, industrial rocks, ornamental rocks and waste.
	C35	To know, understand and apply the principles of design, operation and maintenance of manufacturing plants of construction materials.
	C36	To know, understand and be able to use the principles of electrification in mining industries.
	C37	To know, understand and use the principles of materials engineering.
	C38	To know, understand and use the principles of Metallurgy and treatment of mineral concentrates, metals and alloys: ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgic industry, special alloys, metal technical testing, etc.
	C39	To know, understand and use the principles of composition, structures, properties and application of Metallurgical Geological Materials.
	C40	To know, understand and use the principles of surface treatment and soldering.
	C41	To know, understand and use the principles of testing and quality control of metal and non-metal materials, ceramic materials and plastics.
	C42	To know, understand and use the principles of recycling of metal materials.
	C43	To know, understand and use the principles of design, operation and maintenance of manufacturing plants of construction materials.
	C44	To know, understand and apply the principles of use, transformation and management of energy resources.
	C45	To know, understand and use the principles of hydraulic works and facilities. Planning and management of hydraulic resources.
	C46	To know, understand and use the principles of industries of generation, transportation, transformation and management of electrical and thermal energy.
	C47	To know, understand and use the principles of basic process operations.
	C48	To know, understand and use the principles of processes of refining, petrochemicals and carbon chemicals.
	C49	To know, understand and use the principles of nuclear engineering and radiological protection.
	C50	To know, understand and use the principles of energy logistics and distribution.
	C51	To know, understand and use the principles of alternative energies and efficient use of energy.
	C52	To know, understand and use the principles of manufacturing, handling and utilization of industrial and pyrotechnic explosives. Tests of characterization of explosive substances. Transportation and distribution of explosives.
	C53	To know, understand and use the principles of quality control of the materials used.
	C54	Ability to manage the finances and human resources of a project within the field of mining engineering.
	C55	Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team in a multilingual environment and to communicate, both orally and in writing, knowledge, procedures, results and ideas pertaining to the field of mining engineering.

Choose D	Code	Competences
	D1	Ability to draw links between the different elements of all the knowledge they acquired, understanding them as components of a body of knowledge with a clear structure and strong internal cohesion.
	D2	Ability to develop a project to completion in any field of this branch of engineering, combining appropriately the knowledge acquired, consulting the relevant sources of information, carrying out any required inquiries, and joining interdisciplinary work teams.
	D3	To suggest and develop practical solutions, using the relevant theoretical knowledge, to phenomena and problems-situations of ordinary reality that are specific to engineering, developing appropriate strategies.
	D4	To foster collaborative working, communication, organization and planning skills, along with the ability to take responsibilities in a multilingual, multidisciplinary work environment that promotes education for equality, peace and respect for fundamental rights.
	D5	To be familiar with the relevant sources of information, including constant updating, in order to practice one’s profession competently, accessing all the present and future tools of information search, constantly adapting to technological and social changes.
	D6	To be familiar with and to be able to use the legislation applicable in this sector, to be acquainted with the social and business environments and to be able to deal with the relevant administration, integrating this knowledge into the drawing up of engineering projects and into the implementation of every aspect of their professional work.
	D7	Ability to organize, understand, assimilate, produce and handle all the relevant information to develop their professional work, using appropriate computing, mathematical, physics tools, etc. when these are required.
	D8	Understanding engineering within a framework of sustainable development with environmental awareness.
	D9	Understanding the importance of safety issues and being able to foster awareness about safety among people within their environment.
	D10	To become aware of the need for continuous training and the constant improvement of quality, developing the values that are characteristic of scientific thinking, showing flexible, open and ethical attitudes in the face of different situations and opinions, particularly as regards non-discrimination on the grounds of gender, race or religion, respect for fundamental rights, accessibility, etc.
	D11	Ability to understand the meaning and application of a gender perspective in the different spheres of knowledge and in people’s professional practice, with the ultimate aim of achieving a fairer, more equal society.
	D12	Ability to communicate orally and in writing in Galician language.
	D13	Commitment to environmental sustainability. Fair, responsible, efficient use of resources.