Hydrogeology
Dr. Glenn Shaw
Phone: (406) 496-4809
Location: MG 213E
Department Overview
Graduate students in Hydrogeology will study the occurrence, movement, and chemistry of groundwater. Typical thesis investigations are related to environmental problems, resource supply problems, or issues associated with mining or agricultural activities, and may frequently involve research participation with the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology.
| Admission Requirements: | BS in Geological, Mining, Geophysical, or Civil Engineering |
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Thesis: 30 credits, minimum of 15 at 500 level, remainder at 400 level; Non-thesis: 36 credits, minimum of 18 at 500 level, remainder at 400 level. Course schedule is determined in cooperation with Faculty advisor. |
Course Offerings:
| Course No. | Course Title |
| GEOE 403 | Structural Geology for Engineers |
| GEOE 406 | Geomorphology Photogeology |
| GEOE 409 | Field Geology & Geophysics |
| GEOE 410 | Mining Geology |
| GEOE 411 | Metallic Ore Deposits |
| GEOE 420 | Hydrogeology for Engineers |
| GEOE 422 | Groundwater Flow Modeling |
| GEOE 429 | Field Hydrogeology |
| GEOE 440 | Engineering Geology |
| GEOE 457 | Subsurface Methods in Petroleum Geology |
| GEOE 491 | Special Topics |
| GEOE 498 | Internship |
| GEOE 499W | Geological Engineering Design Project |
| GEOE 501 | Montana Geologyy |
| GEOE 520 | Advanced Hydrogeology |
| GEOE 528 | Contaminant Transport |
| GEOE 531 | Acid-Rock Drainage |
| GEOE 532 | Geochemical Modeling |
| GEOE 533 | Hydro-geochemistry |
| GEOE 534 | Isotope Geochemistry |
| GEOE 540 | Applied Statistics & Experimental Design |
| GEOE 541 | Advanced Engineering Geology |
| GEOE 542 | Slope Stability Analysis & Design |
| GEOE 590W | Graduate Research or Design Project |
| GEOE 591 | Special Topics |
| GEOE 599W | Thesis Research/td> |