M.S., Geological Engineering
- Submit GRE scores.
- Complete one of the following admission requirements:
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Complete a bachelor’s degree in geological engineering;
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Complete a bachelor’s degree in engineering and complete the following courses:
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GE F326 | Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering and Foundations | 3-4 |
| or MIN F370 | Rock Mechanics | |
| GE F405 and GE F420 | Engineering and Environmental Geophysics and Groundwater Engineering | 6 |
| Complete one of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Rocks and Minerals and Ore Deposits and Structure | ||
| Stratigraphy and Sedimentation and Structural Geology | ||
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Complete a bachelor’s degree in geology and complete the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ES F208 | Mechanics | 4 |
| ES F331 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ES F341 | Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| GE F326 | Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering and Foundations | 3-4 |
| or MIN F370 | Rock Mechanics | |
| GE F405 | Engineering and Environmental Geophysics | 3 |
| GE F420 | Groundwater Engineering | 3 |
| MIN F390 | Geostatistics and Mineral Economics | 3 |
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Complete a bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences and complete the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ES F208 | Mechanics | 4 |
| ES F331 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ES F341 | Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| GE F326 | Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering and Foundations | 3-4 |
| or MIN F370 | Rock Mechanics | |
| GE F405 | Engineering and Environmental Geophysics | 3 |
| GE F420 | Groundwater Engineering | 3 |
| MIN F390 | Geostatistics and Mineral Economics | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Rocks and Minerals and Ore Deposits and Structure | ||
| Stratigraphy and Sedimentation and Structural Geology | ||
Minimum Requirements for Geological Engineering M.S. Degree (Thesis Option): 30 credits
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master’s degree requirements. | ||
| Thesis Geological Engineering Program Requirements | ||
| Complete four from the following: | 12 | |
| Groundwater Engineering | ||
| Geomechanical Instrumentation | ||
| Slope Stability | ||
| Advanced Groundwater Hydrology | ||
| Advanced Soil Physics | ||
| Stochastic Hydrology and Geohydrology | ||
| Thermal Geotechnics | ||
| Advanced Geostatistical Applications | ||
| Advanced Geological Materials Engineering | ||
| Advanced Engineering Geology | ||
| Tunneling Geotechniques | ||
| Advanced Mineral Economics | ||
| Advanced Rock Mechanics | ||
| Geological engineering courses and technical electives | 11 | |
| GE F692 | Graduate Seminar | 1 |
| GE F699 | Thesis | 6 |
Minimum Requirements for Geological Engineering M.S. Degree (Non-thesis Option): 33 credits
Non-Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master’s degree requirements. | ||
| Non-thesis Geological Engineering Program Requirements | ||
| Complete five from the following: | 15 | |
| Groundwater Engineering | ||
| Geomechanical Instrumentation | ||
| Slope Stability | ||
| Advanced Groundwater Hydrology | ||
| Advanced Soil Physics | ||
| Stochastic Hydrology and Geohydrology | ||
| Thermal Geotechnics | ||
| Advanced Geostatistical Applications | ||
| Advanced Geological Materials Engineering | ||
| Advanced Engineering Geology | ||
| Tunneling Geotechniques | ||
| Advanced Mineral Economics | ||
| Advanced Rock Mechanics | ||
| Geological engineering courses and technical electives | 11 | |
| GE F692 | Graduate Seminar | 1 |
| GE F698 | Non-thesis Research/Project | 6 |
