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School of Mineral Engineering
Department of Mining and Geological Engineering
(907) 474-7388
www.uaf.edu/sme/GeolEng.html
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 30-33 credits Downloadable PDF Geological engineering
deals with the application of geology. Geological engineers
work with the environment in the true sense of the word. Properties of
earth materials exploration activities, geophysical and geochemical prospecting,
site investigations and engineering geology are all phases of geological
engineering.
The
graduate program prepares students for employment with industry, consulting
companies and government agencies.
Graduate Program—M.S.
Degree
- Complete a comprehensive entrance
exam.
- Complete the general
university requirements.
- Complete the master’s
degree requirements.
- Complete
the thesis or non-thesis requirements:
Thesis
a. Complete the following:
GE 635—Geostatistical Ore Reserve Estimation (3)
or MIN 621—Advanced Mineral Economics (3) 3 credits
GE 620—Advanced Groundwater Hydrology 3 credits
GE 630—Advanced Applied Mining Geology 3 credits
GE 666—Advanced Engineering Geology 3 credits
Geological engineering courses and technical electives
12 credits
GE 699—Thesis 6 credits
b. Minimum credits required 30
Non-Thesis
a. Complete the following:
GE 635—Geostatistical Ore Reserve Estimation (3)
or MIN 621—Advanced Mineral Economics (3) 3 credits
GE 620—Advanced Groundwater Hydrology 3 credits
GE 630—Advanced Applied Mining Geology 3 credits
GE 666—Advanced Engineering Geology 3 credits
Geological engineering courses and technical electives
15 credits
GE 698—Research/Project 6 credits
b. Minimum credits required 33
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