Departmental Courses
GE 1100 - Geological Engineering and Sciences Orientation
Introduction to geosciences as a profession, including discussions of career opportunities and geoscience programs. Earth materials and the earth's processes are also introduced. Includes frequent field trips. Intended for freshman or sophomore students in geological engineering, geology, applied geophysics, hydrology, geotechnics, earth science teaching, or any other geoscience program.
- Credits: 1.0; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Geological Engineering, General Sciences and Arts, General Engineering, Mining Engineering, Applied Geophysics, Geology; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
Aleksey Smirnov
- Chair, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Affiliated Professor, Physics
- asmirnov@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2365
- Dow 631
GE 1200 - Introduction to Data Science for Earth Resource Applications
Computational tools used in mining and geological engineering are introduced in earth resource contexts. Approaches for setting up, testing, and applying tools to solve practical problems are demonstrated and practiced.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C)
Greg Waite
- Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- gpwaite@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3554
- Dow 428
GE 2000 - Understanding the Earth
Introduction to materials and processes that shape the earth we live on. Lecture and laboratories acquaint students with minerals, rocks, earth resources, weathering, geologic time, landslides, groundwater, streams, shorelines, deserts, glaciers, geologic structures, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and the dynamics of the earth's crust, mantle, and core.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Jeremy Shannon
- Teaching Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Carl G. Schwenk Endowed Faculty Fellow in Applied Geophysics
- jmshanno@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3573
- Dow 626
GE 2010 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
This course covers basics in geospatial science from theoretical concepts, data, models, analytical techniques, to practical usage, and applications. Topics will include: fundamental concepts of cartography and mapping systems, characteristics and structure of GIS data, database construction, introduction to GIS data sources, principles and methods in spatial analysis, spatial interpolation, mapping of spatial and applications of GIS. Course will have lab using industry standard software tools.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121
Xin Xi
- Assistant Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- xinxi@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2029
- Dow 427
GE 2020 - Introduction to Mining Engineering and Mining Methods
Learn how various mining components, from prospecting to financing to reclamation, fit together. Includes advantages and drawbacks of different mining methods and their selection. Introduces ethics and professional development. Use of basic computer and mine design software.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
Nathan Manser
- Professor of Practice, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Innovative Global Solutions Enterprise
- ndmanser@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2894
- Dow 605
GE 2100 - Environmental Geology
Introduction and study of current environmental issues related to the earth sciences. Covers major topics such as volcanism, earthquakes, shoreline erosion, and pollution of groundwater as multi-week modules with associated labs, lectures, and field projects.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
Jeremy Shannon
- Teaching Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Carl G. Schwenk Endowed Faculty Fellow in Applied Geophysics
- jmshanno@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3573
- Dow 626
GE 2300 - Mineral Science
Chemical composition, crystal structure, physical properties, and identification of minerals. Environmental controls on their formation. Formation processes, characterization of and exploration of ore deposits. Laboratory focuses on hand specimen identification and introduction to X-ray diffraction and SEM mineral analysis techniques.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1000 or CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)
Chad Deering - Alternate
- Academic - Geological and Mining Engineering
- Senate Term Ends - 2025
GE 2310 - Introduction to Petrology
Identification, physical properties, chemical composition, occurrence, and origin of the important types of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Laboratory includes hand specimen description and identification of rocks.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2300
Chad Deering - Alternate
- Academic - Geological and Mining Engineering
- Senate Term Ends - 2025
GE 2320 - Mining Methods and Systems
This course presents a study of the surface and underground mining methods practiced in coal, metal, and aggregate mine operations, classification of mining methods, support design and equipment selection, general mine planning requirements, mine development sequence, cycle of operations, and method application.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2020
Nathan Manser
- Professor of Practice, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Innovative Global Solutions Enterprise
- ndmanser@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2894
- Dow 605
GE 2640 - Atmospheric Observations and Meteorology
Introduction to fundamentals of atmospheric science and meteorology through direct observations of the atmosphere.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
Simon Carn
- Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- scarn@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1756
- Dow 424
GE 3010 - Introduction to Field Methods
Introduction to geology field methods including maps, cross sections, navigation, GPS, field mineral and rock ID, and measurements of geologic features.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2300 and GE 2310 and GE 3050
Chad Deering - Alternate
- Academic - Geological and Mining Engineering
- Senate Term Ends - 2025
GE 3040 - Fundamentals of Applied and Environmental Geophysics
An introduction to geophysical used in applied and environmental geophysics concentrating on the fundamentals of data reduction and interpretation. This course is not only pertinent for the practicing geoscientist but also for environmental engineers, civil engineers, and others interested in learning how physics can be used to investigate Earth's substance.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 2200
Radwin Askari
- Associate Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- raskari@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2534
- Dow 621
GE 3050 - Structural Geology
Rock structures and regional settings resulting from the application of deforming forces, including the geometry, origin, and mechanics of folds, foliations, lineations, faults ad joints, and structures in orogenic belts.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000
Jeremy Shannon
- Teaching Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Carl G. Schwenk Endowed Faculty Fellow in Applied Geophysics
- jmshanno@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3573
- Dow 626
GE 3100 - Depositional Systems
Introduction to sedimentary processes and their products. Investigates the physical processes controlling sedimentation along with principles of correlation and interpretation of strata. Focuses on interpreting sedimentary rocks as a record of climate, sea-level and tectonic change.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000 and GE 2310
Jeremy Shannon
- Teaching Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Carl G. Schwenk Endowed Faculty Fellow in Applied Geophysics
- jmshanno@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3573
- Dow 626
GE 3200 - Geochemistry
Introduction to elements of modern geochemistry including aqueous solutions, isotopes, age dating, etc. Emphasizes concepts and quantitative methods. Teaches principles of thermodynamics and phase equilibria from an introductory perspective as they pertain to geologic systems.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1150 and CH 1151
GE 3250 - Computational Geosciences
Introduction to quantitative analysis and display of geologic data using R/Matlab, covering basic R/Matlab syntax and programming, and analysis of one-dimensional (e.g. time series) and two-dimensional datasets (i.e. spatial data). Techniques are applied to geological datasets.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-1)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121
Shiliang Wu
- Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- slwu@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2590
- Dow 429
GE 3320 - Earth History
This course covers the history of the Earth from 4.5 billion years to the present. Plate tectonics is the organizing theme with emphasis on recognizing and evaluating the evidence for the major reorganizations of the Earth's crust.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000 or GE 2100
Alexandria Guth
- Director of Academic Accreditation and Compliance
- alguth@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2097
- Administration Building 506
GE 3440 - Drilling, Blasting, and Mine Safety Engineering
Rock penetration and fragmentation methods and boring, cutting, drilling, and blasting techniques. Design of surface and underground blasting rounds. Formulation of design criteria to minimize the adverse effects of blasting. Field demonstration in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of blasts. Principles of health/safety in mine practice.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2020 and PH 2100 and MA 2160
GE 3850 - Geohydrology
Geologic and hydrologic factors controlling the occurrence, movement, and development of subsurface water. Quantitative methods for analyzing groundwater systems are introduced.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000 and MA 2160
John Gierke, PE
- Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Affiliated Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- jsgierke@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2535
- Dow 405
GE 3870 - Resource & Reserve Estimation
This course covers the classification of resource and reserve; resource estimation algorithms; linear, nonlinear, and indicator kriging; stochastic simulation; variogram modeling; block-variance relationship; recoverable reserve; and introduction to resource estimation software.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2020 and MA 3710
Snehamoy Chatterjee
- Associate Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Witte Family Endowed Faculty Fellow in Mining Engineering
- schatte1@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2516
- Dow 601
GE 3880 - Mine Planning and Design
Course provides the basics of mine planning, feasibility study, block modeling, economic analysis, cost estimation and price forecasting, mining method selection algorithms. Introduction and hands-on experience with mine planning and design software including Surpac, Vulcan, and Whittle.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2320 and GE 3440 and GE 3870
Snehamoy Chatterjee
- Associate Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Witte Family Endowed Faculty Fellow in Mining Engineering
- schatte1@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2516
- Dow 601
GE 3890 - Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics
Course will cover collection, analysis, and interpretation of geological data and information required for the safe development of civil works. Course will include laboratory experiments to determine the physical and mechanical properties of rocks, including hardness, tensile, and compressive strength.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-1)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): (GE 2000 or GE 2100) and (GE 3050 or ENG 2120 or MEEM 2150)
Nathan Manser
- Professor of Practice, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Innovative Global Solutions Enterprise
- ndmanser@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2894
- Dow 605
GE 4090 - Field Geophysics
Introduction to field geophysical techniques including basic land surveying. Emphasizes the recording, reduction, presentation, and interpretation of gravity, magnetic, electrical, seismic, and electromagnetic data as well as the proper use, care, and calibration of equipment used to collect the data. Requires report writing. Students must provide their own transportation.
- Credits: 5.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-15)
- Semesters Offered: Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of department required
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 3040 and GE 3010
GE 4091 - 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
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-15)
- Semesters Offered: Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of department required
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000 and GE 2310 and GE 3050 and GE 3010
GE 4115 - Environmental and Engineering Geophysics
Students will learn the geophysical methods including seismic (refraction, topography, and surface wave methods), ground penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetic (EM), electrical resistivity, and gravity to address near surface environmental and geotechnical issues.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-1)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 3040(C)
GE 4150 - Natural Hazards
This course focuses on current mitigation agencies and warning systems, case studies of successes and failures in hazard mitigation, and technical tools for hazard study and mitigation such as satellite remote sensing and GIS.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000 or GE 2100
Greg Waite
- Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- gpwaite@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3554
- Dow 428
GE 4180 - Volcanology
Volcanoes and how they work. Volcanic eruption styles and products, their recognition, and significance. Volcanic hazards, volcano monitoring and impacts of volcanism on the environment, climate and society. Applies chemistry, physics, and fluid mechanics in a volcanological context.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000 and (MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121)
Simon Carn
- Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- scarn@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1756
- Dow 424
GE 4190 - Magma Reservoir Dynamics
Introduction to topics in advanced igneous petrology emphasizing processes that occur in magma reservoirs. Includes the application and integration of geochemistry, petrology, and geochronology to investigate magma dynamics and their influence on frequency, style, and magnitude of eruptions.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in odd years
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2300 and GE 2310
Chad Deering - Alternate
- Academic - Geological and Mining Engineering
- Senate Term Ends - 2025
GE 4220 - Mining Systems and The Environment
Develops the scientific basis for environmental management in ecosystems impacted by mining activities. Considers the origin, behavior, and fate of pollutants generated during the life of a mine. Introduces engineered approaches for mitigation, remediation and reclamation of environmental impacts.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1150
Nathan Manser
- Professor of Practice, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Innovative Global Solutions Enterprise
- ndmanser@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2894
- Dow 605
GE 4250 - Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
This course focuses on the basic physics behind above- surface remote sensing and remote sensing systems. Topics covered include: properties of the atmosphere, absorption and scattering of electromagnetic radiation, instrument design, data acquisition and processing, validation, and basic applications.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 2200 and MA 2160
Simon Carn
- Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- scarn@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1756
- Dow 424
GE 4290 - Mine Ventilation Engineering
Course deals with an introduction to mine ventilation, properties of air, gases, and dust, mine fans and its applications, flow distribution in mine network, computer analysis of ventilation network, mine health and safety overview, health and safety culture and practice.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-9)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2020 and GE 2320 and (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200)
Nathan Manser
- Professor of Practice, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Innovative Global Solutions Enterprise
- ndmanser@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2894
- Dow 605
GE 4360 - Bulk Materials Dynamics & Engineering
Surface and underground materials handling methods. Selection and performance analysis of materials handling equipment. Computer applications.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (4-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 2100 and GE 2320 and ENG 2120
Nathan Manser
- Professor of Practice, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Innovative Global Solutions Enterprise
- ndmanser@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2894
- Dow 605
GE 4530 - Planetary Geology & Geophysics
Geological, geophysical, and geochemical processes in the Solar System are examined. Topics include the formation and evolution of the Solar System, planetary surface processes and water distribution, impact structures, composition, structure, and dynamics of planetary interiors, geophysical exploration of planets.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000 and PH 2200 and MA 2160
Aleksey Smirnov
- Chair, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Affiliated Professor, Physics
- asmirnov@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2365
- Dow 631
GE 4560 - Earthquake Seismology
Course covers fundamentals of the physics of earthquakes and seismic energy propagation, and seismic methods to determine Earth structure. Emphasis is placed on natural source techniques, with extension to exploration applications. Weekly labs apply techniques.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 3050 and PH 2100
Greg Waite
- Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- gpwaite@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3554
- Dow 428
GE 4600 - Reflection Seismology
Principles of reflection seismic techniques, including theoretical background and application, and hands-on computer projects. Included are acquisition, data processing, and 2D/3D data interpretation. Students conduct projects using actual commercial-quality seismic data.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 3040
GE 4610 - Formation Evaluation and Petroleum Engineering
Principles and practice of formation evaluation, primarily through analysis of well logs and the principles and practice of petroleum engineering. Emphasizes reservoir engineering and simulation. Students conduct projects using actual field data.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Radwin Askari
- Associate Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- raskari@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2534
- Dow 621
GE 4680 - Reliability & Optimization in Mining
This course introduces the statistical analysis of mining data, statistical decision making of mining projects, random number generation, Monte Carlo methods, simulation methods, linear and integer programming, queueing theory, stochastic-process, PERT and CPM, applications of operations research (OR) in mining and mineral industry.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2020 or GE 2320
Snehamoy Chatterjee
- Associate Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Witte Family Endowed Faculty Fellow in Mining Engineering
- schatte1@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2516
- Dow 601
GE 4800 - Groundwater Engineering
Application of geohydrology principles to design water-well supplies, site investigations, and subsurface remediation systems.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 3850 or CEE 3810
GE 4860 - Computer Methods in Geomechanics
Computer methods for the design problems encountered in encountered in geo-engineering projects. Applications to be selected from landslide stability analysis, slope stabilization and design, earth support systems, seepage, settlement, bearing capacity, and consolidation. Students will be introduced to limit equilibrium and finite element analysis.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in odd years
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3810 or GE 3890
GE 4900 - Capstone I
Capston engineering design course focusing on a realistic, complex, open-ended engineering problem. Project includes technical design, economic analysis, environmental impacts, and regulations. Report writing required. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites).
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Nathan Manser
- Professor of Practice, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Innovative Global Solutions Enterprise
- ndmanser@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2894
- Dow 605
GE 4910 - Capstone II
Capstone engineering design course focusing on a realistic, complex, open-ended engineering problem. Project includes technical design, economic analysis, environmental impacts, and regulations. Report writing required. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites).
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 4900
Nathan Manser
- Professor of Practice, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Innovative Global Solutions Enterprise
- ndmanser@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2894
- Dow 605
GE 4930 - Special Topics in Geological Engineering
Study and discussion of geological engineering topics.
- Credits: variable to 5.0; Repeatable to a Max of 10
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
GE 4931 - Special Topics in Geology
Study and discussion of geology topics.
- Credits: variable to 5.0; Repeatable to a Max of 10
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
GE 4933 - Special Topics in Geophysics
Study and discussion of geophysics topics.
- Credits: variable to 5.0; Repeatable to a Max of 10
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
GE 4934 - Special Topics in Mining Engineering
Study and discussion of topics in mining engineering not included in regular undergraduate courses.
- Credits: variable to 5.0; Repeatable to a Max of 10
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
Snehamoy Chatterjee
- Associate Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- Witte Family Endowed Faculty Fellow in Mining Engineering
- schatte1@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2516
- Dow 601
GE 4961 - Independent Geology Research Project
Approved literature, laboratory, and/or field geology research problem originated by the student or assigned by the instructor. A final report is required.
- Credits: variable to 9.0; Repeatable to a Max of 9
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
GE 4962 - Independent Geophysics Research Project
Approved literature, laboratory, and/or field geophysics research problem originated by the student or assigned by the instructor. A final report is required.
- Credits: variable to 9.0; Repeatable to a Max of 9
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore