Areas of Specialization. Rock mechanics, mine ventilation and mine aerosols, mine systems, computer applications, innovative mining systems, open-pit planning and design, application of explosives, environmental protection, and mine reclamation. Special Admission Requirements. All applicants must submit three letters of reference from former professors. Admission to candidacy is based on recommendation and approval by the departmental faculty.
Continuance is based on close observation of classroom and research performance.
Students are expected to begin research early in their graduate programs. Courses required for a B.S. degree in mining engineering cannot be counted toward a graduate degree in this major. All planned course work, transfer credit, and proposed research must be approved by the student's supervisory committee. A written comprehensive exam is required of all candidates who enter the graduate program after July 1, 1997. A candidate for the M.E. degree must complete an engineering study and submit a written report of individual work in some aspect of engineering design.