Geoengineering M.GeoE.

Students interested in the Geoengineering M.GeoE. degree should search for the Geoengineering M.S. program instead.

The Master of Geoengineering (MGeoE) degree is for the practicing engineer who would like to obtain an advanced degree enrolling part-time or full-time. Emphases are in fundamental aspects of geomechanics and its applications. Research focuses on the use and development of discrete and continuum theories such as elasticity, plasticity, fracture mechanics, and poroelasticity for solving engineering problems. Numerical methods are being developed for obtaining solutions; experimental methods and novel apparatus are being developed for gathering physical evidence. Applications include processes of comminution, flow of granular materials, hydraulic fracturing, and nondestructive testing.

The MGeoE typically takes 2-3 semesters (12-18 months) to complete on a full-time basis or 6-8 semesters on a part-time basis. Students who intend to proceed to the PhD, or who think they may later wish to be admitted to the PhD, should apply for the Geoengineering MS program.