SME PE Review Course

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OVERVIEW

This review course will aid individuals preparing for the mining/mineral processing professional engineer (P.E.) examination. P.E. Registration is one way of demonstrating the credibility of the engineer's work. It is the only legal way for an engineer to offer mining/mineral engineering services to the general public. It is important to note that this is a review course. It is not an introduction to any of the topics covered. Its purpose is to provide an overall review of the subjects covered in the test. You should be familiar and comfortable with the fundamentals of geology, engineering and chemistry/metallurgy to get the most out of this review/preparation. Instructors do not know the contents of the exam nor do they submit problems for the exam.

ABOUT

College professors from Pennsylvania State University, University of British Columbia, West Virginia University and Colorado School of Mines will teach this mining/mineral processing professional engineer review course. It is important to note that this is a review course. It is not an introduction to any of the topics that will be covered and its purpose is to provide an overall review of the subjects covered in the test. Instructors do not know the contents of the exam nor do they submit problems for the actual exam.

COURSE IN REVIEW

The P.E. Review Course is a 5-day course covering each of the examination subject topics, terminology, concepts and also provides a multitude of information and sources for executing the exam. The exam itself is open book and given in two 4-hour sessions consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions. In addition to subject review, the course covers terminology and concepts and provides a multitude of information and sources for executing the exam.

SUBJECT MATTER

This 5-day review course will cover 80 questions in the following examination subject areas:

Exploration (10 questions)
Mine Planning and Operations (32 questions)
Environmental and Reclamation (14 questions)
Mineral Processing (24 questions)

INSTRUCTORS

PE Review Course

RAJA RAMANI

The Pennsylvania State University

Dr. Ramani has directed over 100 graduate students from 25 countries for graduate degrees, published over 200 research papers, co-authored an authoritative text on mine ventilation and air-conditioning, and contributed to 25 books, handbooks and encyclopedias. He has edited the proceedings of 15 national and international symposiums. Dr. Ramani's research has also resulted in over 125 research reports to the sponsoring agencies. Six of his graduate students have won the annual SME Graduate Student Paper Contest. More than 10 of his former students hold leadership positions in academic institutions around the globe.

Nathan Manser

Michigan Technological University

Dr. Manser is a Professor of Practice at Michigan Technological University where he teaches mining, geological, and environmental engineering design courses that relate to the entire mine lifecycle and focuses on technologies and innovations that improve the reclamation and closure of mineral acquisition systems. He is a Professional Engineer and has spent twenty years in the industrial minerals and aggregates industry working in various engineering and production roles. Nathan is heavily involved with SME as the current chair of the Upper Peninsula Section and the incoming chair of the Industrial Minerals and Aggregates Division.

KEITH HEASLEY

West Virginia University

Keith has vast experience in the field of mining, holding a B.S. and M.S. from the Pennsylvania State University and a Ph.D. from the Colorado School of Mines. He joined WVU in 2001 and was appointed the Charles T. Holland Professor of Mining and Minerals Engineering in 2012. Before joining WVU, he was employed by the former U.S. Bureau of Mines, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) at the Pittsburgh Research Laboratory and was employed as a project engineer for the underground mines in the Midwestern Region of Consolidation Coal Company.

CORBY ANDERSON

Colorado School of Mines

Dr. Corby Anderson joined the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines as the Harrison Western Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering in 2009. Dr. Anderson teaches and conducts research as a member of the Kroll Institute for Extractive Metallurgy. He is an expert in the fields of extractive metallurgy, mineral processing, waste minimization and recycling. Dr. Anderson has an extensive background in industrially oriented research and was responsible for the development and success of the Center for Advanced Mineral and Metallurgical Processing at Montana Tech.

JÜRGEN BRUNE

Colorado School of Mines

Dr. Brune joined Colorado School of Mines Mining Engineering Department in 2012 after a lengthy career working for the CDC, NIOSH, CONSOL Energy, and RWE Rheinbraun. His current research projects include: development of a pneumatic mine dust sampler to sample coal and rock dust for explosibility analysis; explosion hazard risk analysis in longwall coal mine gobs through CFD modeling; and methane-air explosion propagation through mine rubble, physical testing and CFD modeling. Dr. Brune is a 2011 distinguished member of SME and the SME Pittsburgh Section.

Attendee

FAQS

How do I register?

Registration is not currently available. For additional questions regarding registration for the PE Review Course, please contact SME Customer Service at cs@smenet.org or 303.948.4200.

How can I get an invoice or receipt?

Please send all receipt inquiries to meetings@smenet.org or contact SME customer service at 303.948.4200. You can also view your meeting registrations online and print your registration acknowledgement through your SME profile. Please visit www.smenet.org/login, use your email address and password on file with SME, and locate My Meetings below My Contact Information on the My Account page. To see registration details, select View Registration next to the corresponding meeting.

When do I receive my badge?

All badges and conference related materials will be distributed onsite at the Professional Engineer Review Course registration desk located at the Hilton Denver City Center.

What's included with registration?

The registration fees include:

SME Study Guide for the Professional Licensure
NCEES Study Guide
Course Notes

And participation in all sessions, daily coffee breaks, and daily lunches.

When does on-site registration open?

Onsite registration will open on September 16th, 2023 at 7:00am, at Hilton Denver City Center, 1701 California St, Denver, CO 80202.

Change my contact information?

All changes to an attendee record must be submitted in writing to meetings@smenet.org

Refund/cancellation policy

If circumstances require you to cancel your PE Review Course registration you must do so in writing. Written notice must be sent to meetings@smenet.org no later than August 4, 2023, to receive a full refund, less a $100 (USD) processing fee. There are no refunds for no-shows and cancellations received after August 4, 2023.

Additional questions?

If you have additional questions, please contact SME customer service at 303.948.4200 or 800.763.3132 (US Only), or registration at meetings@smenet.org.

SCHEDULE

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Daily
Lunch is at Noon

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Sessions 1 and 2 – Jurgen Brune – Materials Handling 1 and 2
Sessions 3 and 4 – Raja V. Ramani – Exploration and Surveying

Sunday, September 17, 2023

Sessions 1 and 2 – Jurgen Brune – Materials Handling 3 and Mine Power
Sessions 3 and 4 – Raja V. Ramani – Ventilation and Mining Methods

Monday, September 18, 2023

Session 1 – Raja V. Ramani – Raja V. Ramani – Mine Management, Cost, etc.
Sessions 2, 3 and 4 – Corby Anderson – Mineral Processing 1, 2 and 3

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Sessions 1 and 2 – Corby Anderson – Mineral Processing 4 and 5
Sessions 3 and 4 – Keith Heasley – Rock Mechanics 1 and 2

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Session 1 – Keith Heasley – Rock Mechanics 3
Sessions 2, 3 and 4 – Nathan Manser – Mine Reclamation and Environment 1, 2 and 3

HELPFUL STUDY TIPS

Set aside study time: Don't wait till October to start your studying! Give yourself some time. Start in June and designate two or three nights a week. Create a schedule and stick to it.

Make use of practice exams: The practice exams will help you move through the steps of the problem. Different practice exams challenge different aspects of your knowledge.

Practice problems by hand: Work as many practice problems that you can by using your references. Practice makes perfect.

Start your own study notebook: Highlight the items you may need to reference during test day. Remember it is open book, no loose papers.

Make sure you bring the needed supplies: a watch, calculator, extra batteries, and patience.

Get reacquainted with your calculator: Can't use computers to take the test.

Flag sections of your reference book: Make sure you can find the topic quickly and easily.

Be ready for a battle: If the first few questions are tough, move on to the next one.

Engage your PE peers on their helpful studying hints.

Be sure to answer all the questions.

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Register to Attend

This review course will aid individuals preparing for the mining/mineral processing professional engineer (P.E.) examination.

P.E. Registration is one way of demonstrating the credibility of the engineer's work. It is the only legal way for an engineer to offer mining/mineral engineering services to the general public.

It is important to note that this is a review course. It is not an introduction to any of the topics covered. Its purpose is to provide an overall review of the subjects covered in the test. You should be familiar and comfortable with the fundamentals of geology, engineering and chemistry/metallurgy to get the most out of this review/preparation. Instructors do not know the contents of the exam nor do they submit problems for the exam. Learn the benefits of acquiring a P.E. (Professional Engineer) license.

Registration Includes:

Daily coffee breaks and lunch.

Registration will include a copy of the SME Study Guide Edition 8.

Registration will also include a copy of the new NCEES mining/mineral processing practice exam.

The instructors recommend those taking the test purchase a copy of The SME Mining Reference Handbook Edition II. This book is the only reference that will be available to them when they take the test. It will not be included in registration fees.

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Pricing

Registration Member: $1,795
Registration Nonmember: $1,950

Registration Policy

All attendees of PE Review Course are required to register. Badges are required for admittance to the technical sessions and meal area.

Member

Members must have paid 2022/2023 dues to receive member pricing. All attendees and authors at PE Review Course 2023 are required to register.

Cancellation/Substitution Policy

If circumstances require you to cancel your PE Review Course registration, you must do so in writing. Written notice must be sent to PE Review Registration, c/o SME, 12999 E. Adam Aircraft Circle, Englewood, CO 80112 or to meetings@smenet.org. Cancellations postmarked on or before August 4, 2023 will receive a refund, less a $100 processing fee. There are no refunds for no-shows and cancellations postmarked after August 4, 2023. Registrants are responsible for cancellation of their hotel accommodations.

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