Geoscience, Geochemistry Option, M.S.

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M.S. Geoscience

Dean, School of Mines & Engineering:	Dr. Pete Knudsen
	(406) 496-4395
	MG 119

Field of Study

Geoscience is a multi-disciplinary field emphasizing the chemistry, physics, geology, hydrology, fate and contaminant transport, and economics of the earth and its naturally occurring mineral resources. Six degree options are available in the Geosciences curriculum, including three options with an engineering focus.

Degree Program: M.S. in Geoscience with options in

Geochemistry
Geological Engineering
Geology
Geophysical Engineering
Hydrogeological Engineering
Hydrogeology

Option in Geochemistry

Department Head:	Dr. Douglas Cameron
	(406) 496-4247
	CBB 215

Geochemistry is an interdisciplinary field of study in which the science of chemistry is used to solve earth science problems. Areas of study include the full spectrum of topics from the determination of the thermodynamic properties of minerals, to the determination of the migration of pollutant species within a soil or hydrologic environment and the geobotanical/biogeochemical search for ore deposits. The geochemistry option is centered in the Chemistry and Geochemistry Department. Students acquire relatively strong backgrounds in chemistry and can choose thesis topics ranging among a large variety of geochemical/environmental topics.

Admission requirements:	B.S. in chemistry, geology, or any area of science or engineering.
Prerequisite geology and chemistry courses:	A reasonable number of courses in chemistry and geology.
Option:	Thesis, Publishable Paper or Non-Thesis
Seminar Requirements:	T.C. 5150 - Graduate Writing Seminar or equivalent; GSCI 5940 - Graduate Seminar