Overview

The MGE Department is active in research in the general areas of geomechanics, information technology, mine management, waterjet technology, feasibility studies, sustainable development, industrial hygiene, health and safety, mineral processing, extractive/hydro metallurgy, geosensing, neural networks, reservoir characterization, drilling, neotectonics and more.

The Department of Mining and Geological Engineering offers opportunities for study leading to the Master of Engineering (MEng), the Master of Science (MS), the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Students interested in health and safety careers can pursue a joint M.S. in MGE and a Master of Public Health. Professional certificate programs are in the planning stages. The M.S. degree has a thesis option and a non-thesis option (awaiting university approval). The M.S. thesis option is intended for students who want to study in a specialized area and to work closely with a faculty member on a unique research topic. Students planning to pursue a Ph.D. are strongly encouraged to pursue this option. The non-thesis M.S. option is intended for the student desiring a broader background.

All Master-level degrees are 30 units. The Ph.D. requires 66 units.

Upon completion of an advanced degree, the graduate will be able to:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of mining and geological engineering principles
• Have a sufficient mathematical and computer background to formulate and solve practical problems in the discipline
• Access, analyze, and utilize available information from a variety of sources
• Use competencies associated with critical thinking and communication
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct a research or development project in a timely manner
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate the results of a research or development project both orally and in writing.