Department of Geological Engineering

• Geological Engineering
• Overview
• Degrees & Options
• Placement & Careers
• Accreditation
• Faculty & Staff
• Resources
• Advisory Board
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• Future Students
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Overview

Work all over the world searching for mineral resources and evaluating rocks, soils, and environmental impacts for construction, resource development, and industrial projects with a degree in Geological Engineering. Study in a program that stresses field-based course work and solution of real world problems. Use your specialized knowledge to conserve water, protect the environment and mitigate the risks of natural catastrophes. more..

Degrees, Options and Specializations

Both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science are available. Four options exist under the Geological Engineering degree. more…

• »2009-2010 Geological Engineering Curriculum Worksheet
• »2008-2009 Geological Engineering Curriculum Worksheet

Accreditation

Geological Engineering is one of the “founding” engineering programs of Montana Tech and one of only 15 in the United States accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). more...

Placement

Montana Tech's Geological Engineering program consistently boasts a 100% placement rate with high starting salaries. more...

Faculty

Mary MacLaughlin, Ph.D., P.E., Department Head and Professor

Chris Gammons, Ph.D., P.G., Professor

Bwalya Malama, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Larry Smith, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Diane Wolfgram, Ph.D., P.E., Professor

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