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Twin Cities Campus
Geoengineering M.S.CSENG Civil, Envrn & Geo-Eng (CEGE)
College of Science and Engineering
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering, University of Minnesota, 122 Civil Engineering Building, 500 Pillsbury Drive S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-5522; fax: 612-626-7750)
Email:
cegesps@umn.edu
Website: http://www.cege.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
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 communication, flow of granular materials, hydraulic fracturing, and nondestructive testing.
The master of science (M.S.) degree balances education in engineering fundamentals and design with research and development. It is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in industry or to continue toward a Ph.D. degree.
Students interested in pursuing doctoral studies should see the Ph.D. program in civil engineering.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
A bachelor's degree in engineering, basic science, or mathematics is preferred.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Admission depends primarily on the applicant's academic record and letters of recommendation. Applicants who lack geoengineering training are often required to complete at least one appropriate course from the undergraduate program. Graduate degree credit is not awarded for such preparatory work.
Special Application Requirements:
The application deadlines are December 3 for fall admission and August 31 for spring admission. All materials must be submitted to the online application. Additional information is available at http://www.cege.umn.edu/prospective/graduate/how-to-apply.html
Applicants must submit their test score(s) from the following:
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires
20
major credits,
up to
credits outside the major,
and
10
thesis credits.
The final exam is oral.
Plan B: Plan B requires
30
major credits and
up to
credits outside the major.
The final exam is oral.
Plan C: Plan C requires
30
major credits and
up to
credits outside the
major.
There is no final exam.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
The M.S. requires at least 30 credits and is offered under three plans. Plan A emphasizes research and preparation of a thesis; Plan B emphasizes coursework and a project; Plan C is coursework only. The Plan A thesis is written on a research project carried out in consultation with a faculty adviser. Under Plan B, students complete one to three Plan B papers as determined by the faculty adviser. Plan B papers can include computer programs, annotated bibliographies, field investigations, and analysis/design of special engineering problems. A program typically takes 18 to 24 months to complete.
Required Courses
Any courses at the 5xxx and 8xxx level from the following programs may be used: AEM, AST, BBE, BMEN, CEGE, CHEM, CHEN, CSCI, EE, ESCI, IE, MATH, MATS, ME, PHYS, STAT. Use of 4xxx level courses must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies and a maximum of 8 credits may be included. The following 4xxx courses may not be used: CEGE 4121, 4311, 4501, and 4522. Six credits in a minor may be included in the course credit total.
Seminar
Students may include one seminar credit in the course credit total
CEGE 8300 - Seminar: Geomechanics
(1.0 cr)
Plan A
Plan A requires a minimum of 20 course credits and 10 thesis credits.
CEGE 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0-18.0 cr)
Plan B
Plan B requires a minimum of 30 credits, which includes at least 27 course credits and a maximum of 3 credits of CEGE 8094 for the Plan B project.
CEGE 8094 - Directed Research
(1.0-4.0 cr)
Plan C
Plan C requires 30 course credits and must include at least two courses at the 8xxx-level. Students must also complete 100 hours of project work, give an oral presentation of no less than 10 minutes, and complete two hours of ethics training.
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Integrated B.GeoE./M.S. - Geoengineering
The department offers an integrated Bachelor of Geoengineering (B.GeoE.) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Geoengineering. The integrated B.GeoE./M.S. program offers students the opportunity to earn the bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. These programs offer several benefits: streamlined admissions from the undergraduate to the graduate program (GRE not required); flexibility in fulfilling required courses for both degrees during the senior year (up to 16 credits can be transferred to the graduate program); and eligibility for teaching and research assistantships.
Both the B.GeoE. and M.S. degrees must be completed in their entirety, with no courses shared between them. The graduate degree cannot be earned before the undergraduate requirements are satisfied. Admitted students who decide not to complete the M.S. degree are permitted to count credits originally planned for the graduate program toward their B.GeoE. technical electives.
Eligibility Requirements:
Application to the Combined Program is open to geoengineering undergraduates who:
- are within 32 credits of completing the requirements for the bachelor’s degree;
- have a faculty adviser selected prior to admission; and
- hold a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Integrated B.C.E./M.S. - Geoengineering
The department offers an integrated Bachelor of Civil Engineering (B.C.E) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Geoengineering. Benefits, eligibility requirements, and degree-completion requirements outlined for the B.GeoE./M.S. integrated program also apply to the B.C.E./M.S.
Integrated B.Env.E./M.S. - Geoengineering
The department offers an integrated Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (B.Env.E.) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Geoengineering. Benefits, eligibility requirements, and degree-completion requirements outlined for the B.GeoE./M.S. integrated program also apply to the B.Env.E./M.S.
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