Geoscience, Hydrogeological Engineering 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 Hydrogeological Engineering

Contact:	Dr. Glen Shaw
	(406) 496-4809
	MG 213E

Graduate students in Hydrogeological Engineering will study the occurrence, movement, and chemistry of groundwater with additional engineering emphasis. Typical thesis investigations are related to environmental or supply problems associated with mining or agricultural activities, and frequently involve research participation with the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology.

Admission Requirements:	B.S. in Geological Engineering, Geophysical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
Option:	Thesis, Publishable Paper, or Non-Thesis
Core Requirements:
GEOE 422 - Groundwater Flow Modeling GEOE 429 - Field Hydrogeology GEOE 520 - Advanced Hydrogeology
Seminar Requirements:	T.C. 5150 - Graduate Writing Seminar or equivalent; GSCI 5940 - Graduate Seminar (1)

Examinations:
An oral diagnostic examination is required during the first semester of residence. Any deficiency courses identified may be taken concurrently with graduate program courses if they do not exceed more than 15 credit hours of deficiencies.

The final examination for thesis-option students will consist of an oral presentation and defense of the thesis. Questions may be asked on any topic related to the thesis or course work taken as part of the graduate program. The presentation will be open to all interested parties, but the defense will be open only to the graduate committee.

The final examination for non-thesis option students will consist of a written and/or oral examination formulated by the student’s graduate committee. The oral examination will draw questions from the written examination plus any course work undertaken as part of the graduate program.