The program culminates with a senior thesis project. The student works closely with his or her academic or thesis advisor and may start in the fall of the junior year to begin work on an independent or team project. The use of computers to synthesize geologic data and engineering design and presentation is used extensively as part of the curriculum. Computers are used in engineering problem solving, programming, mine planning and design, CAD, geostatisics, map preparation, and oral and written presentations. One of the most attractive things about Tech is the individual attention our students receive from their academic and thesis advisors.
Tech is small.
As such, the students are provided a close working relationship and ready assistance from the faculty. On-campus work opportunities are many. Students are employed to work in the department assisting professors with laboratory exercises or on research projects. Coops or internships are available in the form of summer work opportunities while enrolled in the program and are available for students who wish to work. Work in industry is often available at the end of the freshman year.