MS in Geology and Geological Engineering
The MS degree requires 32 credits, including 24-26 course credits and a minimum of 6 research credits. The non-thesis option requires 36 credits and is reserved for students with extensive work experience in geology or geological engineering. All students must elect either a Geology Specialization or a Geological Engineering Specialization.
Geology Specialization
Background Requirements
Students with missing background requirements will develop a deficiency plan with their advisor to meet the deficiencies prior to graduation through a combination of undergraduate course work and/or independent study.
• Two semesters each of Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry
• Physical Geology
• Mineralogy
• Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
• Petrology
• Structural Geology
• Field Geology
Degree Requirements
Core Courses:
GEOL 604 Advanced Field Geology
GEOL 633 Sedimentation
One course from:
GEOL 517 Geospatial Databases
GEOL 519 Advanced Geospatial Analysis
GEOE 766 Digital Modeling of Ground-Water
MEM 533 Comp Apps in Geoscience Modeling
One course from:
GEOL 621 Advanced Structural Geology
GEOL 622 Geotectonics
One course from:
GEOE 552 Geochemical Exploration
GEOE 626 Environmental Geophysics
GEOE 641 Geochemistry
GEOE 664 Advanced Ground Water
Geological Engineering Specialization
Background Requirements
Students with missing background requirements will develop a deficiency plan with their advisor to meet the deficiencies prior to graduation through a combination of undergraduate course work and/or independent study.
• Physical Geology or Geology for Engineers
• Mineralogy
• Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
• Structural Geology
• Statics
• Mechanics of Materials
• Fluid Mechanics
Degree Requirements
Core Courses:
GEOL 633 Sedimentation
GEOE 766 Digital Modeling of Ground Water
Geological Engineering students focus on one of three areas. Typical coursework recommended for focus is shown below.
Ground Water and Environmental Focus
GEOE 641 Geochemistry
GEOE 664 Advanced Ground Water
CEE 634 Surface Water Hydrology
GEOE 682 Fluvial Processes
Geomechanics Focus
GEOE 668 Eng. Geology of Surficial Deposits
CEE 643 Advanced Soil Mechanics I
CEE 646 Stability of Soil and Rock Slopes
CEE 647 Earth Structures
MEM 533 Comp Apps in Geoscience Modeling
Energy and Mineral Resources Focus
GEOE 531 Principles of Well Logging
GEOE 552 Geochemical Exploration
GEOE 525 Engineering Geophysics II
GEOE 641 Geochemistry
GEOE 661 Petroleum Geology
GEOL 652 Problems in Ore Deposits
