Humanitarian Engineering & Science: Geological Engineering

This track focuses on applying the principles of geological engineering to improve the lives of communities and the natural environments in which they exist

Geological Engineering spans a wide range of topics including:

  • Management of geologic hazards
  • Protection of water resources
  • Siting and layout of communities
  • Responsible extraction of earth resources
  • Emergency management
  • Sustainability

Geological Engineering advisor:
Paul Santi, psanti@mines.edu

Required Courses

Regardless of track, all HES graduate students take the required core EDNS courses.
*See those on homepage

Geological Engineering Professional Degree Requirements:

  • GPGN 577 Humanitarian Geoscience
  • GEGN 532 Geological Data Analysis
  • 3 additional GEGN courses – see current list here
  • EDNS 580: HES Capstone Practicum

Geophysics Thesis Degree Requirements:

  • GPGN 577 Humanitarian Geoscience
  • GEGN 532 Geological Data Analysis
  • 2 additional GEGN courses – see current list here
  • 6 thesis research credits

       

       

      Application Requirements
      • Degree candidates should have an undergraduate degree in engineering or the equivalent coursework. In addition, candidates will need to complete necessary prerequisite courses for the graduate courses, including engineering geology, ground-water engineering, soil mechanics, and rock mechanics, also found in the Mines graduate catalog.
      • Statement of purpose, updated curriculum vitae or resume and transcripts for post-secondary degrees are required for all students.
      • Three letters of recommendation are required for students pursuing the MS thesis option.
      • Non-native English speakers must prove language proficiency. Please review requirements provided by the graduate admissions office.
      • Mines undergraduate students may include up to 6 credits from their undergraduate program counted toward a combined BS/MS degree. External applicants may transfer graduate credit from elsewhere with written permission from the HES program director.
      • Applications are directed through the graduate admissions office.
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