Departments, Schools, Colleges

MINING AND GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (G EN/ MN E)

Contact Information:

Department of Mining and Geological Engineering The University of Arizona Mines and Metallurgy Building, 229 1235 East North Campus Dr PO Box 210012 Tucson, AZ 85721-0012

Phone: (520) 621-6063 Fax: (520) 621-8330 Email: mgedept@email.arizona.edu Web: Department Homepage

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• G EN  Course Descriptions: Geological Engineering
• MN E Course Descriptions: Mining Engineering

Degrees, Majors, Minors, and Options:

Baccalaureate Degrees

• Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering (B.S.Ge.E.)
• Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (B.S.Mn.E.)

Graduate Degrees -- consult the Graduate Catalog or the department office for details.

• Master of Science (M.S.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Graduate Certificates - consult the Graduate Catalog or the department office for details.

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Rock Mechanics
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Mining Occupational Safety and Health
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Mine Production and Information Technology

Majors and Degrees

• Geological Engineering (B.S.Ge.E.)*
• Mining Engineering (B.S.Mn.E.)
  • Mining Engineering B.S.Mn.E Options:
    • Geomechanics Option
    • Mine Operations Option
    • Sustainable Resource Option
• Mining, Geological, and Geophysical Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.)
• Mining, Geological, and Geophysical Engineering M.S. and Business Administration M.B.A. - Dual degree program

*The Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering with a major in Geological Engineering is currently under review.  Please check with the department office for details.

Undergraduate Minors

• Geological Engineering
• Mining Engineering

The Department:

The Department of Mining and Geological Engineering is in the College of Engineering.

Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering (ABET Accredited):

Geological engineering involves the application of geological science to the design of engineering structures. The geological engineer is an environmentalist trained to recognize and understand the significance of geological conditions and their influence on engineering designs. Projects requiring geological engineering expertise cover a broad spectrum, ranging from large construction projects to hazard mitigation to mineral and petroleum resource development.

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (ABET Accredited):

Mining engineering is that branch of engineering responsible for planning, developing and operating mines and other activities reliant upon the excavation of rock and soil. Mining engineers acquire an intimate understanding of the unique environment presented underground; they learn how rock behaves when excavated, how to plan and supervise mines and how to excavate, transport and process minerals and coal. Graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering find employment in the fields of design and operation of underground and surface mines, mine management, heavy construction and tunneling projects, heavy equipment development and project finance.

Tri-University Master of Engineering:

In addition to the degrees above, the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering participates in the Tri-University Master of Engineering degree program.  The program is a practice-oriented, focused degree that allows participants to take courses at any of the three state institutions with a distance-learning format.

For more information contact the department office listed above.