Units: 3

Physical and chemical unit operations used to separate and recover the economic minerals and metals from their ores. The modern scientific and engineering background for the operations are presented as well as economic aspects. Includes field trips to major mining operations in Tucson.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B or consent of instructor, Adv Stdg: Engineering

Usually offered: Fall