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MS
in Geology, Geophysics or Geological Engineering*
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A.
Background competence demonstrated by previous coursework or
professional experience in:
1. Geological field methods. Deficiency can be corrected
by taking one of the following classes:
GE 3910 Field Geology with Engineering Applications
Introduction to methods and problems of field geology, interpretation
of field relationships, and engineering site investigation. Field
areas are located in northern Michigan. Requires geological and/or
engineering report and memo writing.
Credits: 5.0 Semesters Offered: Summer
GE 3915 Introduction to Field Geology
An introduction to geologic field mapping and site investigations.
Requires geological and/or engineering report and memo writing.
Credits: 3.0
Semesters Offered: On Demand
GE 5130 - Geology of Utah's National Parks
A two-week, field-based course taught in the National Parks and
Monuments of eastern Utah. Course requires a project and special
assignments.
Credits: 4.0 Semesters Offered: On Demand
2.
Geophysics of the whole earth. Deficiency can be corrected
by taking the following class:
GE 4500 Plate Tectonics and Global Geophysics
Plate tectonics and the internal structure of the earth using
information from
3.
Geological natural hazards. Deficiency can be corrected
by taking the following class:
GE4500
Plate Tectonics and Global Geophysics
Plate tectonics and internal structure of the earth using infomation
from seismology, geomagnetism, gravity, and heat flow.
Credits: 3 Semesters Offered: Fall
GE
4150 Natural Hazards
Exploration of how to develop comprehensive plans to mitigate
the impact of natural hazards on humans. Includes basic scientific
background, current mitigation practices, and proposed mitigation
strategies. Includes group and individual student proposals for
value added. Most recent natural disasters will be focal points.
Credits: 3.0 Semesters Offered: Fall
4.
Hydrogeology. Deficiency can be corrected by taking one
of the
following classes:
GE
3850 Geohydrology
Geologic and hydrologic factors controlling the occurrence, movement,
and development of subsurface water. Quantitative methods for
analyzing groundwater systems are introduced. GE3800 or equivalent
recommended.
Credits: 3.0 Semesters Offered: Spring
CE3610
Hydrology
Components of the hydrologic cycle and their interactions. Emphasizes
rainfall-runoff relationships as applied to civil engineering.
Also includes probability concepts.
Credits 2.00 Semesters Offered: Fall Spring
*Candidates
in Geological Engineering must have already completed requirements
for a BS degree in Geological Engineering before qualifying for an
MS program.
B. Required Coursework
| GE
5999 (one each semester of residence) |
|
2-3
credits |
| GE
5999 ( credits for students doing thesis) |
|
0-7
credits |
| GE
5994 (each semester of field assignment) |
|
up
to 7 credits |
| CE
5993 |
|
2
credits |
| FW
5770 |
|
2
credits |
| GE
5001 |
|
2
credits |
Course
descriptions
- GE
5999 - Master's Graduate Research
Research of an acceptable
geological engineering, geology, or geophysics problem and preparation
of a thesis or report.
Credits: variable to 15.0; May be repeated
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer
- GE
5994 - International Geological Practicum
Geological
Field work outside of the US.
Credits: 1.0; May be repeated
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer
- CE
5993 - Field Engineering in the Developing World
Study
of applying appropriate engineering solutions and technology in
the developing world. Examples are drawn from several areas of
civil and environmental engineering, including transportation,
materials, construction, surveying, geophysical methods, watershed
management and GIS, water supply and treatment, and wastewater
treatment.
Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-2)
Semesters Offered: Spring
- FW
5770 Rural Community Development Analysis and Planning.
The various ways of viewing development and how to plan and organize
community work. Required for all MI students.
Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-1)
Semesters Offered: Spring
- GE
5001-- Intercultural Natural Hazards Communication in Latin America.
Perception of risk and hazards in Latin American Cultures. Available
tecnology for mitigation and its practicality and perception.
How to measure the effectiveness of mitigation. Indigenous and
european cultural overprints in Latin American life.
Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-0)
Semester Offered: Fall.
Electives
7-16 credits
Chosen with advisor's advice.
Below
are some recommended classes:
GE 3400 - Fundamentals of Applied and Environmental Geophysics
GE 4160 - Introduction to Subsurface GIS
GE 4400 - Near Surface Geophysics I
GE 4410 - Near Surface Geophysics II
GE 4600 - Reflection Seismology
GE 4800 - Groundwater Engineering
GE 4810 - Groundwater Site Investigation
GE 5150 - Advanced Natural Hazards
GE 5180 Volcanology
GE 5400 - Global Geophysics and Geotectonics
GE 5800 - Mathematical Modeling of Earth Systems
GE 5810 - Flow and Transport in Subsurface Systems
CE 3502 - Environmental Monitoring and Measurement Analysis
CE 3600 - Fluid Mechanics
CE 3810 - Soil Mechanics for Engineers
CE 4620 - Open Channel Flow
CE 4820 - Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering
CE 5660 - Hydrology II
CE 5661 - GIS Applications
CE 5664 - Water Resources Modeling
CE 5665 - Sediment Transport
CE 5666 - Water Resources Planning and Management
CE 5810 - Advanced Soil Mechanics
CE 5820 - Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
CE 5830 - Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
CE 5850 - Earthwork and Stability of Earth Structures
GE/UN 4050 Remote Sensing Fundamentals
FW 3540 Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems in Natural
Resource Management
FW 5550 - Geographic Information Systems for Resource Management
FW 5560 - Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing Perspective
HU 3261 -- Intercultural Communication
HU 3293 -- Spanish for Special Purposes
Total
30 credits
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