Graduate 2010-2011

Colorado
School of Mines
2010–2011
Graduate Bulletin
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2 Colorado School of Mines Graduate Bulletin 2010–2011

Table of Contents
Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Auditing Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
University Administration / Useful Contacts . . 5 Off Campus Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Office of Graduate Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 General Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Student Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Graduate School Bulletin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Curriculum Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
International Student Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 General Policies of Student Conduct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Registrar’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Student Honor Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Graduate Student Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Academic Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Academic Departments & Divisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Resolution of Conflicting Bulletin Provisions . . . . . . . . 30
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Unsatisfactory Academic Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Mission and Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Exceptions and Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Institutional Values and Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Public Access to the Graduate Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
History of CSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Making up Undergraduate Deficiencies. . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Graduate Students in Undergraduate Courses . . . . . . 31
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Independent Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The Graduate School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Course and Research Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Unique Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Grade Appeal Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Graduate Degrees Offered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Withdrawing from School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Admission to the Graduate School . . . . . . . . 11 Nondegree Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Admission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Veterans’ Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Categories of Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Graduate Grading System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Admission Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Electronic Communications (Email) Policy . . . . . . . . . 35
Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Access to Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Application Review Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Tuition, Fees, Financial Assistance. . . . . . . . 38
Health Record and Additional Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Graduate Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Student Life at CSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Payments and Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Graduate Degrees and Requirements. . . . . . 40
Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 I. Professional Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Military Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 II. Master of Science and Engineering Programs . . . . 41
Student Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 III. Doctor of Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Facilities and Academic Support. . . . . . . . . . 18 IV. Individualized, Interdisciplinary Graduate
Arthur Lakes Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Computing, Communications & Information V. Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Programs . . . . 46
Technologies (CCIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Graduate Degree Programs and Description
Copy Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 of Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
CSM Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Chemical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Environmental Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Chemistry and Geochemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Green Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Economics and Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
LAIS Writing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Off Campus Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Environmental Science and Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . 88
Office of International Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Geochemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Office of Technology Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Geology and Geological Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Geophysics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hydrologic Sciences and Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Research Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Liberal Arts and International Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Office of Strategic Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Materials Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Special Programs and Continuing Education (SPACE) 21 Mathematical and Computer Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Telecommunications Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering . . . . . . . . . . 148
Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics Mining Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
(WISEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Nuclear Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Registration and Tuition Classification . . . . . 22 Petroleum Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
General Registration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Research Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Eligibility for Reduced Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Research Centers and Institutes . . . . . . . . . 182
Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Directory of the School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Full-time Status - Required Course Load . . . . . . . . . . 22 Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Late Registration Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Affirmative Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Leave of Absence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Unlawful Discrimination Policy & Complaint Procedure . 208
Reciprocal Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Sexual Harassment Policy & Complaint Procedure . . . . 211
In-State Tuition Classification Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Personal Relationships Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Dropping and Adding Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
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Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2010
Confirmation deadline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 23, Monday
Faculty Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 23, Monday
Classes start (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 24, Tuesday
Graduate Students—last day to register without late fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 27, Friday
Labor Day (Classes held) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 6, Monday
Last day to register, add or drop courses without a “W” (Census Day). . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 8, Wednesday
Fall Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 18 & 19, Monday & Tuesday
Midterm grades due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 18, Monday
Last day to withdraw from a course—Continuing students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 2, Tuesday
Priority Registration Spring Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 15-19, Monday–Friday
Non-class day pior to Thanksgiving Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 24, Wednesday
Thanksgiving Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 25 –Nov. 26, Thursday–Friday
Last day to withdraw from a course—New students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 3, Friday
Last day to completely withdraw from CSM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 9, Thursday
Classes end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 9, Thursday
Dead Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 6-Dec. 10, Monday-Friday
Dead Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 10, Friday
Final exams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 11, 13-16 , Saturday, Monday–Thursday
Semester ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 17, Friday
Midyear Degree Convocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 17, Friday
Final grades due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 20, Monday
Winter Recess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 18 –Jan. 11, Saturday–Tuesday
Spring Semester 2011

Confirmation deadline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 11, Tuesday
Classes start (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 12, Wednesday
Grad Students—last day to register without late fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 14, Friday
Last day to register, add or drop courses without a “W” (Census Day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 27, Thursday
Non-class day - Presidents’ Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 21, Monday
Midterms grades due. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 7, Monday
Spring Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 14-18, Monday-Friday
Last day to withdraw from a course—Continuing students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 29, Tuesday
E-Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 31-April 2, Thursday–Saturday
Priority Registration, Field, Summer and Fall Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 11-15, Monday–Friday
Last day to withdraw from a course—New students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 29, Friday
Last day to completely withdraw from CSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 5, Thursday
Classes end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 5, Thursday
Dead Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 2-May 6, Monday-Friday
Dead Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 6, Friday
Final exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 7, May 9-12 Saturday, Monday–Thursday
Semester ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 13, Friday
Commencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 13, Friday
Final grades due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 16, Monday
Summer Sessions 2011

Summer I - First Day of Class, Registration (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 16, Monday
Summer I (Census Day). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 20, Friday
Memorial Day (Holiday—No classes held). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 30, Monday
Last day to withdraw from Summer I Term (all students) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 10, Friday
Summer I ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 24, Friday
Summer I grades due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 27, Monday
Summer II First Day of Class, Registration (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 27, Monday

Independence Day (Holiday—No classes held). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 4, Monday
Summer II Census Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 5, Tuesday
Last day to withdraw from Summer II Term (all students) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 5, Friday
Summer II ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 19, Friday
Summer II grades due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 22, Monday
(1) Petition for changes in tuition classification due in the Registrar’s office for this term.

University Administration / Useful Contacts
Office of Graduate Studies Registrar’s Office
Registrar 303-273-3200
Mailing address
1500 Illinois Street Graduate Student Association
Golden, CO 80401-1887 Daniel Baker 303 273-2101
Telephone FAX President
303 273-3247 303 273-3244 Academic Departments & Divisions
Thomas M. Boyd 303-273-3020 The address for all CSM academic departments
Dean of Graduate Studies and divisions is
Jahi Simbai 303-384-2221 1500 Illinois Street
Director of Graduate Recruiting Golden, Colorado 80401-1887
and Admissions World Wide Web address: http://www.mines.edu/
jsimbai@mines.edu
Academic department and division telephone numbers are
Linda L. Powell 303-273-3348
Graduate Admissions Officer Chemical Engineering
lpowell@mines.edu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 273-3720
Brenda Neely 303-273-3412 Chemistry and Geochemistry
Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 273-3610
bneely@mines.edu
Economics and Business
Kay Leaman 303-273-3249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 273-3482
Admissions Coordinator
grad-app@mines.edu Engineering
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 273-3650
Diane Mee 303-273-3627
Reception and Student Services Environmental Science and Engineering
dmee@mines.edu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 273-3427
Office of Vice President for Research Geology and Geological Engineering

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 273-3800
and Technology Transfer
John Poate 303-384-2375 Geophysics
Vice President for Research and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 273-3450
Technology Transfer Liberal Arts and International Studies
John G. Speer 303-273-3897 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 273-3750
Associate Vice President for Materials Science
Research and Technology Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 273-3660
William Vaughan 303-384-2555
Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Director of Technology Transfer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 273-3860
Lisa Kinzel 303-384-2470
Executive Assistant to the Vice Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
President for Research and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 273-3770
Technology Transfer Mining Engineering
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 273-3701
Student Housing
Kathy Rice 303-273-3351 Nuclear Engineering
Apartment Housing Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-273-3618
Financial Aid Petroleum Engineering

Christina Jensen 303-273-3229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 273-3740
Graduate Student Financial Aid Advisor Physics
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 273-3830
International Student Services
Brandon Samter 303-273-3589
International Student Advisor

General Information
Mission and Goals The Colorado School of Mines is consequently committed
Colorado School of Mines is a public research university to serving the people of Colorado, the nation, and the global
devoted to engineering and applied science related to re- community by promoting stewardship of the Earth upon
sources. It is one of the leading institutions in the nation and which all life and development depend. (Colorado School of
the world in these areas. It has the highest admission stan- Mines Board of Trustees, 2000)
dards of any university in Colorado and among the highest of Institutional Values and Principles
any public university in the U.S. CSM has dedicated itself to Graduate Education
responsible stewardship of the earth and its resources. It is The Colorado School of Mines is dedicated to serving the
one of a very few institutions in the world having broad ex- people of Colorado, the nation and the global community by
pertise in resource exploration, extraction, production and providing high quality educational and research experiences
utilization which can be brought to bear on the world's press- to students in science, engineering and related areas that sup-
ing resource-related environmental problems. As such, it oc- port the institutional mission. Recognizing the importance of
cupies a unique position among the world's institutions of responsible earth stewardship, CSM places particular empha-
higher education. sis on those fields related to the discovery, production and
The school's role and mission has remained constant and is utilization of resources needed to improve the quality of life
written in the Colorado statutes as: The Colorado School of of the world's inhabitants and to sustain the earth system
Mines shall be a specialized baccalaureate and graduate re- upon which all life and development depend. To this end,
search institution with high admission standards. The Col- CSM is devoted to creating a learning community which pro-
orado School of Mines shall have a unique mission in energy, vides students with perspectives informed by the humanities
mineral, and materials science and engineering and associ- and social sciences, perspectives which also enhance stu-
ated engineering and science fields. The school shall be the dents' understanding of themselves and their role in contem-
primary institution of higher education offering energy, min- porary society. CSM therefore seeks to instill in all graduate
eral and materials science and mineral engineering degrees students a broad class of developmental and educational at-
at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. (Colorado re- tributes:
vised Statutes, Section 23-41-105) uAn in-depth knowledge in an area of specialization, en-
Throughout the school's history, the translation of its mis- hanced by hands-on experiential learning, and breadth in
sion into educational programs has been influenced by the allied fields, including:
needs of society. Those needs are now focused more clearly 1. the background and skills to be able to recognize, define
than ever before. We believe that the world faces a crisis in and solve problems by applying sound scientific and en-
balancing resource availability with environmental protection gineering principles, and
and that CSM and its programs are central to the solution to
2. for thesis-based students, experience in conducting orig-
that crisis. Therefore the school's mission is elaborated upon
inal scientific research and engineering design at the
as follows:
forefront of their particular area of specialization.
Colorado School of Mines is dedicated to educating stu-
uThe ability to function effectively in an information-based
dents and professionals in the applied sciences, engineering,
economy and society, including:
and associated fields related to
1. written, oral and graphical communications skills that
uthe discovery and recovery of the Earth's resources,
enable effective transmission of concepts and ideas as
u their conversion to materials and energy, well as technical information, and
utheir utilization in advanced processes and products, 2. expertise in finding, retrieving, evaluating, storing and
and disseminating information in ways that enhance their
uthe economic and social systems necessary to ensure leadership role in society and their profession.
their prudent and provident use in a sustainable global uPreparation for leadership in a team-based milieu, includ-
society. ing:
This mission will be achieved by the creation, integration, 1. the flexibility to adjust to an ever-changing professional
and exchange of knowledge in engineering, the natural sci- environment and to appreciate diverse approaches to un-
ences, the social sciences, the humanities, business and their derstanding and solving professional and societal prob-
union to create processes and products to enhance the qual- lems,
ity of life of the world's inhabitants.
2. the creativity, resourcefulness, receptivity and breadth
of interests to think critically about a wide range of
cross-disciplinary issues,

3. a strong work ethic that inspires commitment and loy- uThe State requires all public colleges and universities in
alty on the part of colleagues, Colorado, in concert, to provide appropriate educational
4. interpersonal skills and attitudes which promote cooper- opportunities in rural areas which are under-served by
ation and enable leadership, and traditional residential institutions.
5. acceptance of responsibility for their own growth In addition to these philosophical goals, Professional Out-
through life-long learning. reach can make an important pragmatic contribution to the
university by:
uThe capability of adapting to, appreciating and working ef-
fectively in an international environment, including: uDeveloping and sustaining programs which address the
lifelong education needs of individuals in professions
1. being able to succeed in an increasingly interdependent
associated with science, mathematics, engineering, and
world where borders between cultures and economies
technology.
are becoming less distinct, and
uRecruiting high-quality students for the traditional resi-
2. appreciating the traditions and languages of other cul-
dential programs
tures, as well as valuing and supporting diversity in their
own society. uSpreading and enhancing the reputation of Mines
throughout the world
uHigh standards of integrity expressed through ethical be-
havior and acceptance of the obligation to enhance their uGenerating revenues that help support the residential
profession and society through service and leadership. and research missions of the university
Professional Education Research
A central purpose of a university is the widespread and The creation and dissemination of new knowledge are pri-
open distribution of the special knowledge created by, and mary responsibilities of all members of the university com-
reposing in, the expertise of the faculty. At CSM, that special munity. Public institutions have an additional responsibility
knowledge falls into several broad categories: to use that knowledge to contribute to the economic growth
and public welfare of the society from which they receive
uA mature body of knowledge, in areas of historic leader-
their charter and support. As a public institution of higher ed-
ship, which is of great value to professionals in those
ucation, a fundamental responsibility of CSM is to provide
fields throughout the world.
an environment which enables contribution to the public
uCreative advances in emerging fields of science and en- good by encouraging creative research and ensuring the free
gineering, developed in Mines' leading-edge research exchange of ideas, information, and results. To that end, the
laboratories, which can contribute to the economic and institution acknowledges the following responsibilities:
physical well-being of people in Colorado and the na-
uTo insure that these activities are conducted in an envi-
tion.
ronment of minimum influence and bias, it is essential
uExpertise in problem-solving methodologies, including that CSM protect the academic freedom of all members
engineering design and structured decision-making, of its community.
which is of growing importance in all technical-social-
uTo provide the mechanisms for creation and dissemina-
political realms as our global society becomes increas-
tion of knowledge, the institution recognizes that access
ingly complex and interdependent.
to information and information technology (e.g. library,
uLeadership in the development of innovative educa- computing and internet resources) are part of the basic
tional tools and techniques which can help people- infrastructure support to which every member of the
young and old-to be better prepared to succeed in community is entitled.
advanced education, productive careers, and satisfying
uTo promote the utilization and application of knowl-
personal lives.
edge, it is incumbent upon CSM to define and protect
Additional outreach responsibilities are imposed by the the intellectual-property rights and responsibilities of
special role and nature of Mines: faculty members, students, as well as the institution.
uCSM is committed to inculcating in its traditional resi- The following principles derive from these values and re-
dential undergraduate and graduate students an appreci- sponsibilities:
ation for and commitment to life-long learning and
uThe institution exists to bring faculty and students to-
inquiry. This imposes on Mines a responsibility to create
gether to form a community of scholars.
and support Professional Outreach programs that will
expose students to self-directed learning experiences uFaculty members have unique relationship with the in-
while still in residence, and provide opportunities for stitution because of their special responsibility to create
continued intellectual growth after they graduate. and disseminate knowledge independent of oversight or
direction from the institution.

uStudents have a dual role as creators and recipients of uThe institution exists to bring faculty and students to-
knowledge. gether to form a community of scholars.
uThe institution and the faculty share responsibility for uFaculty members have a unique relationship with the in-
facilitating the advancement of students in their chosen stitution because faculty create and disseminate knowl-
discipline. edge independent of oversight or direction from the
uThe institution and the faculty are mutually dependent institution.
upon each other, and share the responsibility for the rep- uFaculty activities must be driven by academic needs re-
utation of both the university and the individual. lating to the creation and dissemination of knowledge
uAlthough research objectives should be informed by the rather than commercial opportunities.
institution's responsibility (as a public institution) to uThe institution and the faculty share responsibility for
contribute to economic growth and societal well-being, facilitating the advancement of students in their chosen
research priorities must be driven by academic needs re- discipline. Students are the independent creators of the
lating to the creation, development and dissemination of expression of ideas in their theses, but may have a dual
knowledge. role as both an independent creator of an expression of
uResearch policies and practices must conform to the ideas and as directed employees.
state non-competition law which requires that all re- uThe institution and the faculty are mutually dependent
search projects have an educational component through upon each other, and share the responsibility for the rep-
the involvement of students and/or post-doctoral fel- utation of both the university and the individual.
lows. uBoth the creator and the institution have an interest in,
uBoth the creator and the institution have interest in, and and a responsibility to promote, the dissemination and
a responsibility to promote, the dissemination and uti- utilization of knowledge for the public good.
lization of new knowledge for public good through pub- uAlthough commercialization is not a primary responsi-
lication and commercialization. bility of the university community, it is sometimes the
uAlthough commercialization is not a primary responsi- result of technology transfer.
bility of the university community, it is a common result uThe creator and the institution should share in the poten-
of technology transfer. The creator and the institution tial benefits and risks in proportion to their contributions
may each have an interest in the commercialization of and/or agreed assumption of benefits and risks.
intellectual property and should share in the potential
benefits and risks based on their contributions. uAll members of the CSM community will demonstrate
the highest level of integrity in their activities associated
Intellectual Property with intellectual property.
The creation and dissemination of knowledge are primary
responsibilities of all members of the university community.
As an institution of higher education, a fundamental mission
of CSM is to provide an environment that motivates the fac-
ulty and promotes the creation, dissemination, and applica-
tion of knowledge through the timely and free exchange of
ideas, information, and research results for the public good.
To insure that these activities are conducted in an environ-
ment of minimum influence and bias, so as to benefit society
and the people of Colorado, it is essential that CSM protect
the academic freedom of all members of its community. It is
incumbent upon CSM to help promote the utilization and ap-
plication of knowledge by defining and protecting the rights
and responsibilities of faculty members, students and the in-
stitution, with respect to intellectual property which may be
created while an individual is employed as a faculty member
or enrolled as a student. The following principles, derived
from these responsibilities and values, govern the develop-
ment and implementation of CSM's Intellectual Property
Policies.

History of CSM Location
In 1865, only six years after gold and silver were discov- Golden, Colorado, has always been the home of CSM. Lo-
ered in the Colorado Territory, the fledgling mining industry cated in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains 20 minutes
was in trouble. The nuggets had been picked out of streams west of Denver, this community of 15,000 also serves as
and the rich veins had been worked, and new methods of ex- home to the Coors Brewing Company, the National Renew-
ploration, mining, and recovery were needed. able Energy Laboratory, and a major U.S. Geological Survey
Early pioneers like W.A.H. Loveland, E.L. Berthoud, facility that also contains the National Earthquake Center.
Arthur Lakes, George West and Episcopal Bishop George M. The seat of government for Jefferson County, Golden once
Randall proposed a school of mines. In 1874 the Territorial served as the territorial capital of Colorado. Skiing is an hour
Legislature appropriated $5,000 and commissioned Loveland away to the west.
and a Board of Trustees to found the Territorial School of Administration
Mines in or near Golden. Governor Routt signed the Bill on By State statute, the school is managed by a seven-mem-
February 9, 1874, and when Colorado became a state in ber board of trustees appointed by the governor, and the stu-
1876, the Colorado School of Mines was constitutionally es- dent and faculty bodies elect one nonvoting board member
tablished. The first diploma was awarded in 1883. each The school is supported financially by student tuition
As CSM grew, its mission expanded from the rather nar- and fees and by the State through annual appropriations.
row initial focus on nonfuel minerals to programs in petro- These funds are augmented by government and privately
leum production and refining as well. Recently it has added sponsored research, and private gift support from alumni,
programs in materials science and engineering, energy and corporations, foundations and other friends.
environmental engineering, and a broad range of other engi-
neering and applied science disciplines. CSM sees its mis-
sion as education and research in engineering and applied
science with a special focus on the earth science disciplines
in the context of responsible stewardship of the earth and its
resources.
CSM long has had an international reputation. Students
have come from nearly every nation, and alumni can be
found in every corner of the globe.

The Graduate School
Unique Programs Accreditation
Because of its special focus, Colorado School of Mines Colorado School of Mines is accredited through the level of
has unique programs in many fields. For example, CSM is the doctoral degree by the Higher Learning Commission of the
the only institution in the world that offers doctoral programs North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400,
in all five of the major earth science disciplines: Geology and Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 - telephone (312) 263-0456.
Geological Engineering, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Mining The Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accredita-
Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering. It also has one of tion Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place,
the few Metallurgical and Materials Engineering programs in Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone (410) 347-
the country that still focuses on the complete materials cycle 7700, accredits undergraduate degree programs in chemical en-
from mineral processing to finished advanced materials. gineering, engineering, engineering physics, geological
In addition to the traditional programs defining the institu- engineering, geophysical engineering, metallurgical and materi-
tional focus, CSM is pioneering both undergraduate and als engineering, mining engineering and petroleum engineering.
graduate interdisciplinary programs. The School understands The American Chemical Society has approved the degree pro-
that solutions to the complex problems involving global gram in the Department of Chemistry and Geochemistry.
processes and quality of life issues require cooperation
among scientists, engineers, economists, and the humanities. Degree Programs Prof. M.S. M.E. Ph.D.
CSM offers interdisciplinary programs in areas such as Applied Physics n n

materials science, environmental science and engineering, Chemical Engineering n n
management and public policy, hydrology, and geochemistry. Chemistry n
These programs make interdisciplinary connections between
traditional fields of engineering, physical science and social Applied Chemistry n
science, emphasizing a broad exposure to fundamental prin- Engineering n n
ciples while cross-linking information from traditional disci-
Engineering & Technology n
plines to create the insight needed for breakthroughs in the Management
solution of modern problems. Environmental Geochemistry n
When the need arises, CSM also offers interdisciplinary, Environmental Science & n n
non-thesis Professional Master degrees to meet the career Engineering
needs of working professionals in CSM's focus areas. Geochemistry n n
Coordinated by the several departments involved, these in- Geological Engineering n n n
terdisciplinary programs contribute to CSM's leadership role
in addressing the problems and developing solutions that will Geology n n
enhance the quality of life for all of earth's inhabitants in the Geophysical Engineering n n
next century. Geophysics n n
Graduate Degrees Offered Hydrology n n
CSM offers professional masters, master of science
International Political Economy o
(M.S.), master of engineering (M.E.) and doctor of philoso-
& Resources
phy (Ph.D.) degrees in the disciplines listed in the chart at
Materials Science n n
right.
Mathematical & Computer n n
In addition to masters and Ph.D. degrees, departments and
Science
divisions can also offer graduate certificates. Graduate cer-
Metallurgical & Materials n n n
tificates are designed to have selective focus, short time to
Engineering
completion and consist of course work only.
Mineral Economics n n
Mineral Exploration & Mining n
Geosciences
Mining & Earth Systems n n n
Engineering
Nuclear Engineering n n
Petroleum Engineering n n n
Petroleum Reservoir Systems n
o Master of International Political Economy of Resources

Admission to the Graduate School
Admission Requirements who subsequently decides to pursue a regular degree pro-
The Graduate School of Colorado School of Mines is open gram must apply and gain admission to the Graduate School.
to graduates from four-year programs at recognized colleges All credits earned as a nondegree student may be transferred
or universities. Admission to all graduate programs is com- into the regular degree program if the student's graduate
petitive, based on an evaluation of prior academic perform- committee and department head approve.
ance, test scores and references. The academic background of Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Programs
each applicant is evaluated according to the requirements of Several degree programs offer CSM undergraduate stu-
each department outlined later in this section of the Bulletin. dents the opportunity to begin work on a Graduate Certifi-
To be a candidate for a graduate degree, students must cate, Professional Degree, or Master Degree while
have completed an appropriate undergraduate degree pro- completing the requirements for their Bachelor Degree.
gram. Undergraduate students in the Combined Degree Pro- These programs can give students a head start on graduate
gram may, however, work toward completion of graduate education. An overview of these combined programs and de-
degree requirements prior to completing undergraduate description of the admission process and requirements are
gree requirements. See the Combined Undergraduate/Gradu- found in the Graduate Degrees and Requirements section of
ate Degree section of the Graduate Bulletin for details of this this Bulletin.
program. Admission Procedure
Categories of Admission Applying for Admission
There are three categories of admission to graduate studies Apply electronically for admission on the World Wide
at Colorado School of Mines: regular, provisional, and spe- Web. Our Web address is
cial graduate nondegree. http://www.mines.edu/graduate_admissions
Regular Degree Students Follow the procedure outlined below.
Applicants who meet all the necessary qualifications as de-
1. Application: Go to the online application form at
termined by the program to which they have applied are ad-
http://www.mines.edu/gradschoolapp/onlineapp.html. You
mitted as regular graduate students.
may download a paper copy of the application from our web-
Provisional Degree Students site or contact 303-273-3247 or grad-school@Mines.edu to
Applicants who are not qualified to enter the regular de- have one sent my mail. Students wishing to apply for gradu-
gree program directly may be admitted as provisional degree ate school should submit completed applications by the fol-
students for a trial period not longer than 12 months. During lowing dates:
this period students must demonstrate their ability to work
for Fall admission*
for an advanced degree as specified by the admitting degree
program. After the first semester, the student may request January 15 - Priority consideration for financial support
that the department review his or her progress and make a April 1 - International student deadline
decision concerning full degree status. With department ap- July 1 - Domestic student deadline
proval, the credits earned under the provisional status can be
applied towards the advanced degree. for Spring Admission
International Special Graduate Students September 1 - International student deadline
Applicants who wish to study as non-degree students for November 1 - Domestic student deadline
one or two semesters may apply for Special Graduate status. *March 1 for Chemistry and Applied Chemistry, and Pe-
Special Graduate student status is available to a limited num- troleum Engineering applicants
ber of applicants from abroad. All such students who attend
class or audit courses at Colorado School of Mines must reg- *March 15 for Geology and Geological Engineering appli-
ister and pay the appropriate nonresident tuition and fees for cants
the credits taken. Students wishing to submit applications beyond the final
Nondegree Students deadline should make a request to the individual academic
Practicing professionals may wish to update their profes- department.
sional knowledge or broaden their areas of competence with- 2. Transcripts: Send to the Graduate School two official
out committing themselves to a degree program. They may transcripts from each school previously attended. The tran-
enroll for regular courses as nondegree students. Inquiries scripts may accompany the application or may be sent di-
and applications should be made to the Registrar's Office, rectly by the institution attended. International students'
CSM, Golden, CO 80401-0028. Phone: 303-273-3200; FAX transcripts must be in English or have an official English
303-384-2253. A person admitted as a nondegree student translation attached.

3. Letters of Recommendation: Three (3) letters of recom- Financial Assistance
mendation are required. Individuals who know your personal To apply for CSM financial assistance, check the box in
qualities and scholastic or professional abilities can use the the Financial Information section of the online graduate ap-
online application system to submit letters of recommenda- plication or complete the Financial Assistance section on the
tion on your behalf. Letters can also be mailed directly to the paper application.
Graduate School. At least two letters should be from individ-
uals acquainted with your scholastic abilities.
Application Review Process
When application materials are received by the Graduate
4. Graduate Record Examination: Most departments re- School, they are processed and sent to the desired degree
quire the General test of the Graduate Record Examination program for review. The review is conducted according to
for applicants seeking admission to their programs. Refer to the process developed and approved by the faculty of that de-
the section Graduate Degree Programs and Courses by De- gree program. The degree program transmits its decision to
partment or the Graduate School application packet to find the Dean of the Graduate School, who then notifies the appli-
out if you must take the GRE examination. For information cant. The decision of the degree program is final and may not
about the test, write to Graduate Record Examinations, Edu- be appealed.
cational Testing Service, PO Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-
6000 (Telephone 609-771-7670), or visit online at
Health Record and Additional Steps
When students first enroll at CSM, they must complete the
www.gre.org.
student health record form which is sent to them when they
5. English Language Requirements: Applicants whose na- are accepted for enrollment. Students must submit the stu-
tive language is not English must prove proficiency. Lan- dent health record, including health history, medical exami-
guage examination results must be sent to the Graduate nation, and record of immunization, in order to complete
School as part of the admission process. The institution has registration.
minimum English proficiency requirements - learn more at:
Questions can be addressed to the Coulter Student Health
http://www.mines.edu/Intl_GS.
Center, 1225 17th Street, Golden, CO 80401-1869. The
English proficiency may be proven by achieving one of Health Center telephone numbers are 303-273-3381 and 303-
the following: 279-3155.
a) A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) min- International Students
imum score of 550 on the paper-based test, or a computer- Qualifying international students (see Admission Require-
based score of 213, or a score of 79 on the internet Based ments above) apply for graduate study by following steps
TOEFL (iBT). one through six listed above.
b) At IELTS (International English Language Testing Sys-
tem) Score of 6.5, with no band below a 6.0.
c) A PTE A (Pearson test of English) score of 70 or
higher.
d) Independent evaluation and approval by the admission-
granting department.
6. Additional instructions for admission to graduate school
specific to individual departments are contained in the appli-
cation for admission.

Student Life at CSM
Housing games or watching television. In addition to housing the Out-
door Recreation Program as well as the Intramurals and Club
Mines Park
Sports Programs, the Center serves as the competition venue for
The Mines Park apartment complex is located west of the
the Intercollegiate Men and Women's Basketball Programs, the
6th Avenue and 19th Street intersection on 55 acres owned
Intercollegiate Volleyball Program and the Men and Women's In-
by CSM. The complex houses upper class students, graduate
tercollegiate Swimming and Diving Program.
students, families, and some freshmen. Residents must be
full-time students. Office for Student Development and Academic
Units are complete with refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, Services
cable television wired and wireless internet connections, and The Student Development and Academic Services Office
an optional campus phone line for an additional fee. There (SDAS), located in the Student Center, serves as the per-
are two community centers which contain the laundry facili- sonal, academic and career counseling center for all students
ties, recreational/study space, and a convenience store. enrolled in four credit hours or more or any student that has
paid the Student Services Fee. Through its various services,
2010-2011 rates are as follows:
the center acts as a comprehensive resource for the personal
Family Housing growth and life skills development of our students. SDAS
1 bedroom $717/mo houses a library of over 200 books and other materials for
2 bedroom $828/mo checkout, and is home to Mine's Engineers Choosing Health
Options (ECHO) program, promoting wise and healthy deci-
Apartment Housing sion making regarding students' use of alcohol and other
1 bedroom $717/mo drugs. Please visit http://counseling.mines.edu for more in-
2 bedroom $972/mo formation.
3 bedroom $1,299/mo
Counseling: Experienced, professional counselors offer
Tenant pays gas and electric utilities. A Mines Park park- assistance in a variety of areas. Personal counseling for stress
ing pass is included. management, relationship issues, wellness education and/or
For a Mines Park application, please contact the housing improved self image are a few of the areas often requested.
office at (303) 273-3350 or visit the Student Life office in the Assertiveness, stress management, time management, gender
Ben Parker Student Center, Room 218. issues, the MBTI, and career assessments are also popular in-
teractive presentations. SDAS works closely with other stu-
Student Services dent life departments to address other issues.
Ben H. Parker Student Center Academic Services: The staff conducts workshops in
The Ben H. Parker Student Center contains the offices for the areas of interest to college students, such as time manage-
Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students, Associate ment, learning skills, test taking, preparing for finals and col-
Dean of Students, Housing, Student Activities and Greek Life, lege adjustment One-on-one academic counseling with
Student Government (ASCSM), Admissions and Financial Aid, assessment of individual learning skills is also available. Ad-
Cashier, Student Development and Academic Services, Services ditional learning resources are provided on the department
for Students with Disabilities, International Student Services, website. Please visit http://academicservices.mines.edu for
Career Services, Registrar, Blastercard, Conferences Services, more information about tutoring programs, and academic
and student organizations. The Student Center also contains the counseling.
student dining hall (known as the Slate Café), food court, book-
store, student lounges, meeting rooms, and banquet facilities. Tutoring and Academic Excellence Workshops: Gradu-
ate students are welcome to avail themselves of free walk-in
Student Recreation Center tutoring and/or weekly workshops in introductory calculus,
Completed in May, 2007, the 108,000 square foot Student chemistry, and physics.
Recreation Center, located at the corner of 16th and Maple
Streets in the heart of campus, provides a wide array of facilities
Disability Services: This office serves students with doc-
and programs designed to meet students’ recreational and leisure
umented disabilities who are seeking academic accommoda-
needs while providing for a healthy lifestyle. The Center con-
tions or adjustments. Disability Services coordinates CSM's
tains a state-of-the-art climbing wall, an eight-lane, 25 meter
efforts to comply with the broad mandates of Section 504 of
swimming and diving pool, a cardiovascular and weight room,
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Dis-
two multi-purpose rooms designed and equipped for aerobics,
abilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). . Further
dance, martial arts programs and other similar activities, a com-
information, application and documentation guidelines can
petition gymnasium containing three full-size basketball courts
be found on the Disability Services website http://disabili-
as well as seating for 2500 people, a separate recreation gymna-
ties.mines.edu.
sium designed specifically for a wide variety of recreational pro-
grams, extensive locker room and shower facilities, and a large
lounge and juice bar facility intended for relaxing, playing

International Student Services Health Center fee if they are part-time. Also, they must have
International student advising and international student a completed Health History form on file at the Health Center.
services are the responsibility of International Student and Supervised by the Director of Student Services. Phone: (303)
Scholar Services, located in the Student Center. The Interna- 273-3381; FAX: (303) 279-3155.
tional Student and Scholar Services Office coordinates the Mandatory Health Insurance
Friendship Family Program. Orientation programs for new Colorado School of Mines requires that all degree-seeking
international students are held at the beginning of each se- students who are U. S. Citizens or permanent residents, and
mester. Visas and work permits are processed through the In- all international students regardless of degree-seeking status
ternational Student Advisor at the International Student and have health insurance that meets or exceeds CSM's coverage
Scholar Services Office. requirements. Please see http://healthcenter.mines.edu/Insur-
For more information, call the International Student and ance-Informationfor current information. Enrollment in the
Scholar Services office at 303-273-3210 or FAX 303-273- Student Health Benefit Plan is automatic, and students' ac-
3099. counts will be charged for the Student Health Benefit Plan
premium unless a waiver is completed. Domestic students
Identification Cards (BLASTER CARD)
must complete an online enrollment/waiver process prior to
Blaster cards are made in the Student Activities Office in
Census Date. Students participating in NCAA-sanctioned in-
the Parker Student Center, and all new students must have a
tercollegiate sports must complete a paper waiver and submit
card made as soon as possible after they enroll. Each semes-
it to the Head Athletic Trainer before Census date each aca-
ter the Student Activities Office issues RTD Bus Pass stickers
demic year. International students must complete a paper
for student ID's. Students can replace lost, stolen, or damaged
waiver and submit it to the International Student and Scholar
Blaster Cards for a small fee.
Services Office prior to Census Date each academic year.
The Blaster Card can be used as a debit card to make pur-
chases at all campus food service facilities, to check material Immunizations
out of the CSM Library, to make purchases at the campus A health history form with immunization record confirm-
residence halls, and may be required to attend various CSM ing proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR's)
campus activities. is required for all students enrolled in four credit hours or
more or any student that has paid the Student Health Center
Please visit the website at http://www.is.mines.edu/ fee. The health history form will be sent to students after
BlasterCard for more information. they are accepted for admission and have stated their intent
Student Health Center to enroll. It must be returned to the Student Health Center
The Student Health Center, located at 17th and Elm, pro- prior to arriving on campus
vides primary health care to CSM students and their spouses. Proof of immunity consists of an official Certificate of Im-
Students pay a Student Health Center fee each semester munization signed by a physician, nurse, or public health of-
which entitles them to unlimited visits with a healthcare ficial which documents two doses of each (measles, mumps,
provider as well as certain prescriptions and over-the-counter and rubella). The Certificate must specify the type of vac-
medications. Spouses of enrolled students may also pay the cine and the dates (month, day, and year) of administration or
fee and receive services except for dental services. The written evidence of laboratory tests showing immunity to
health center provides wellness education, immunizations, al- measles, mumps, and rubella. Failure to meet the immuniza-
lergy shots, flu shots, nutrition counseling and information tion requirement will result in a hold on students' registration
regarding a wide range of health concerns. Staff members are until this information is received by the Student Health Cen-
available to provide health-promotion events for students ter.
groups and residence hall programming.
The completed health history form is confidential and will
The Student Health Center is open Monday through Friday be a student's medical record while at CSM. This record will
8 A.M.-12 P.M. and 1-4:45 P.M. It is staffed by Nurse Practi- be kept in the Student Health Center. The record will not be
tioners and RN's throughout the day. A physician is on cam- released unless the student signs a written release.
pus daily from 3-4:45 pm during the academic year, they are
available for telephone consultation evenings and weekends. Motor Vehicle Parking
All motor vehicles on campus must be registered with the
Dental services are provided to students at the Student
campus Facilities Management Division of Parking Services,
Health Center. Services are provided by a dentist, dental hy-
1318 Maple Street, and must display a CSM parking permit.
gienist, and dental assistant, and are available by appoint-
Vehicles must be registered at the beginning of each semes-
ment 3 days per week, four hours per day. Services include
x-rays, cleanings, fillings, and simple extractions. Referrals ter or upon bringing your vehicle on campus, and updated
to local specialists are made if necessary. whenever you change your address.
To be eligible for care at the Health Center, students must
be enrolled in four or more credit-hours, or have paid the

Public Safety t "Career Manual" online - resume writing, resume and
The Colorado School of Mines Department of Public cover letter examples, and job search tips
Safety is a full service, community oriented law enforcement t Job Search Workshops - successful company research,
agency, providing 24/7 service to the campus. It is the mis- interviewing, business etiquette, networking skills
sion of the Colorado School of Mines Police Department to
t Salary and overall outcomes information
make the Mines campus the safest campus in Colorado.
t Company contact information
The department is responsible for providing services such
as: t Grad school information
uProactive patrol of the campus and its facilities; t Career resource library
uInvestigation and reporting of crimes and incidents; Job Resources
uMotor vehicle traffic and parking enforcement; t Career Day (Fall and Spring)
uCrime and security awareness programs;
t Online summer, part-time, and full-time entry-level
uAlcohol / Drug abuse awareness / education; job postings at http://diggernet.net
uSelf defense classes;
uConsultation with campus departments for safety and t Virtual Career Fairs and special recruiting events
security matters; t On-campus interviewing - industry and government rep-
uAdditional services to the campus community such as: resentatives visit the campus to interview students and
vehicle unlocks and jumpstarts, community safe walks explain employment opportunities
(escorts), authorized after-hours building and office ac- t General employment board
cess, and assistance in any medical, fire, or other emer- t Resume referrals
gency situation.
The police officers employed by the Department of Public t Employer searching resource
Safety are fully trained police officers in accordance with t Continued services up to 24 months after graduation
the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board Oredigger Student Newspaper
and the Colorado Revised Statute. The Oredigger student newspaper, published on a regular
Career Center basis during the school year, contains news, features, sports,
The CSM Career Center mission is to assist students in de- letters, and editorials of interest to students, faculty, and the
veloping, evaluating, and/or implementing career, education, Golden community.
and employment decisions and plans. Career development is Veterans' Benefits
integral to the success of CSM graduates and to the mission The Registrar's Office offers veterans counseling services
of CSM. All Colorado School of Mines graduates will be for students attending the School and using educational bene-
able to acquire the necessary job search and professional de- fits from the Veterans Administration.
velopment skills to enable them to successfully take personal
responsibility for the management of their own careers. Serv-
ices are provided to all students and for all recent graduates,
up to 24 months after graduation. Students must adhere to the
ethical and professional business and job searching practices
as stated in the Career Center Student Policy, which can be
found in its entirety on the Student's Homepage of Digger-
Net.
In order to accomplish our mission, we provide a compre-
hensive array of career services:
Career Advice and Counseling
t Resources to help choose a major
t Individual resume and cover letter critiques
t Individual job search advice
t Practice video-taped interviews
Career Planning Services
t Online resources for exploring careers and employers at
http://careers.mines.edu
t "Career Digger" online - short bios describe what recent
grads are doing on their jobs

Military Science Army ROTC (AROTC) to improve the quality of a graduate education, offer aca-
The Military Science Program at the Colorado School of demic support for graduate students, and provide social inter-
Mines (CSM) is offered in conjunction with the University of action.
Colorado at Boulder (CU-B). The Department of Military GSA takes an active role in university affairs and promotes
Science offers programs leading to an officer's commission the rights and responsibilities of graduate students. GSA also
in the active Army, Army Reserve, or National Guard in con- serves to develop university responsibility to non-academic
junction with an undergraduate or graduate degree. Military concerns of graduate students. GSA is funded through and
Science courses are designed to supplement a regular degree works with Associated Students of the Colorado School of
program by offering practical leadership and management Mines and is presently represented on the Faculty Senate
experience. Students attend classes at the Colorado School of Graduate Council and Associated Students of CSM. Phone:
Mines in Golden. 303-273-3094.
Two-Year Program The Mines Activity Council (MAC) serves the ASCSM as
The two-year program consists of the advanced course, the campus special events board. Most student events on
preceded by attending the Leaders Training Course (a four- campus are planned by the MAC committees. Committees
week summer ROTC basic course at Fort Knox, Kentucky). are the Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) committee, which
Veterans or Active Army Reserve/Army National Guard Sol- brings comedians and other performers to campus on most
diers, are eligible to enroll in the advanced course without at- Fridays in the academic year; the Special Events committee,
tending the Leaders Training Course. Inquiries on advanced which coordinates events like Discount Sport Nights at pro-
placement should be directed to the Department of Military fessional sporting events and one-time specialty entertain-
Science. Advanced course students must obtain permission to ment; Movies Committee; the E-Days committee; and the
enroll from the Professor of Military Science (PMS) at 303- Homecoming committee.
492-6495. Special Events
Registration and AROTC Course Credit Research Fair: GSA presently sponsors a graduate re-
Army ROTC serves as elective credit in most departments. search fair each Spring semester. The fair is designed to give
Elective course credit toward your degree for AROTC graduate students the opportunity to make formal research
classes will be determined by your individual academic advi- presentations in a professional conference setting. At the con-
sor. AROTC classes begin with the MSGN prefix. clusion of the event, cash prizes are awarded to graduate stu-
For more information about the Army ROTC program and dents whose presentations exhibit outstanding contributions
scholarships, contact the CU-Boulder Army ROTC Enroll- to their areas of study.
ment and Scholarship Officer at 303-492-3549 or 303-492- International Day is planned and conducted by the Inter-
6495. You can also go to http://www.colorado.edu/AROTC. national Student Organization. It includes exhibits and pro-
For information specifically about Army ROTC at CSM, call grams designed to further the cause of understanding among
303-273-3398 or 303-273-3380. the countries of the world. The international dinner, including
Student Activities entertainment and samples of foods from countries all over
Student government committees, professional societies, the world, is one of the top campus social events of the year.
living group organizations, special events, honor societies, Winter Carnival, sponsored by Blue Key, is an all-school
and interest group organizations add a balance to the CSM ski day held each year at one of the nearby ski slopes.
community and offer participants the chance to develop lead-
ership and management skills. The Student Activities office Homecoming weekend is one of the high points of the en-
can give you an up-to-date list of recognized campus organi- tire year's activities. Events include a football rally and game,
zations and more information about them. campus decorations, election of Homecoming queen and
beast, parade, burro race, and other contests.
Student Government
The Associated Students of the Colorado School of Mines Engineer Days are held each spring. The three-day affair
(ASCSM) works to advance the interest and promote the is organized entirely by students. Contests are held in
welfare of CSM and of all students, and to foster and main- drilling, hand-spiking, mucking, oil-field olympics, and soft-
tain harmony among those connected with or interested in ball, to name a few. Additional events include a fireworks
the school, including students, alumni, faculty, trustees, and display, an E-Day concert, and the traditional orecart pull.
friends. GSA Fall and Spring Blowout: GSA sponsors parties
Through funds collected as student fees, ASCSM strives to twice a year for graduate students. Held in the late spring and
ensure a full social and academic life for all students with its early fall at local parks, they let graduate students take a
organization, publications, and social events. break from studying.
The Graduate Student Association was formed in 1991 and
is recognized by CSM and the National Association of Grad-
uate-Professional Students (NSGPS). GSA's primary goal is

Honor Societies Professional Societies
Honor societies recognize the outstanding achievements of Professional societies are generally student chapters of the
their members in scholarship, leadership, and service. Each national professional societies. As student chapters, the pro-
of the CSM honor societies recognizes different achieve- fessional societies offer a chance for additional professional
ments by our students. development outside the classroom through guest speakers,
Interest Organizations trips, and interactive discussions about the current activities
Interest organizations meet the special and unique needs of in the profession. Many of the organizations also offer intern-
the CSM student body by providing specific co-curricular ac- ships, fellowships, and scholarships.
tivities. Recreational Organizations
International & Minority Organizations Recreational organizations give students with similar
International and minority organizations provide the op- recreational interests the chance to participate as a group in
portunity to experience different cultures while at Mines and the activities. Most of the recreational organizations compete
help the students from those cultures adjust to Mines campus on both the local and regional levels at tournaments during
life. the school year.
Please visit the Student Activities Office or http://studen-
tactivities.mines.edu/ for a complete list of currently active
student organizations.

Facilities and Academic Support
Arthur Lakes Library Campus Computing, Communications, & Information
JOANNE V. LERUD-HECK, Librarian and Library Director Technologies (CCIT) provides computing and networking
LISA G. DUNN, Librarian services to meet the instructional, research, administrative,
LAURA A. GUY, Librarian and networking infrastructure needs of the campus. CCIT
LISA S. NICKUM, Associate Librarian manages and operates campus networks along with central
CHRISTOPHER THIRY, Associate Librarian academic and administrative computing systems, telecommu-
HEATHER L. WHITEHEAD, Associate Librarian nication systems, a high performance computing cluster for
PATRICIA E. ANDERSEN, Assistant Librarian
the energy sciences (see http://geco.mines.edu), and com-
CHRISTINE BAKER, Assistant Librarian
PAMELA M. BLOME, Assistant Librarian
puter classrooms and workrooms in several locations on
MEGAN TOMEO, Assistant Librarian campus. CCIT’s customer services and support group also
JULIE CARMEN, Research Librarian provides direct support for most electronic classrooms, de-
Arthur Lakes Library is a regional information center for partmental laboratories and desktops throughout the campus.
engineering, energy, minerals, materials, and associated engi- Central computing accounts and services are available to
neering and science fields. The Library supports university registered students and current faculty and staff members. In-
education and research programs and is committed to meet- formation about hours, services, and the activation of new
ing the information needs of the Mines community and all li- accounts is available on the web site at http://ccit.mines.edu/,
brary users. directly from the Help Desk in the Computer Commons (in
The Library has over 140,000 visitors a year and is a cam- CTLM 156), or by calling (303) 273-3431.
pus center for learning, study and research. Facilities include Workrooms in several locations on campus contain net-
meeting space, a campus computer lab, and individual and worked PCs and workstations. Printers, scanners, digitizers,
group study space. We host many cultural events during the and other specialized resources are available for use in some
year, including concerts and art shows. of the locations.
The librarians provide personalized help and instruction, In addition to central server and facilities operations, serv-
and assist with research. The Library's collections include ices supported for the campus community include e-mail,
more than 500,000 books; thousands of print and electronic wired and wireless network operation and support, access to
journals; hundreds of databases; one of the largest map col- the commodity Internet, Internet 2, and National Lambda
lections in the West; an archive on Colorado School of Mines Rail, network security, volume and site licensing of software,
and western mining history; and several special collections. on-line training modules, videoconferencing, student regis-
The Library is a selective U.S. and Colorado state depository tration, billing, and other administrative applications, campus
with over 600,000 government publications. web sites and central systems administration and support.
The Library Catalog provides access to Library collections CCIT also manages and supports the central learning man-
and your user account. Our databases allow users to find agement system (Blackboard), printing, short-term equip-
publications for classroom assignments, research or personal ment loan, and room scheduling for some general computer
interest. Students and faculty can use most of the Library's teaching classrooms.
electronic databases and publications from any computer on All major campus buildings are connected to the comput-
the campus network, including those in networked Mines ing network operated by CCIT and most areas of the campus
residential facilities. Dial-up and Internet access are available are covered by the wireless network. All residence halls and
out of network. the Mines Park housing complex are wired for network ac-
Arthur Lakes Library is a member of the Colorado Al- cess and some fraternity and sorority houses are also directly
liance. Students and faculty can use their library cards at connected to the network.
other Alliance libraries, or can order materials directly using All users of Colorado School of Mines computing and net-
Prospector, our regional catalog. Materials can also be re- working resources are expected to comply with all policies
quested from anywhere in the world through interlibrary related to the use of these resources. Policies are available
loan. via the web pages at http://ccit.mines.edu.
Computing, Communications, & Copy Center
Information Technologies (CCIT) Located on the first floor of Guggenheim Hall, the Copy
DEREK WILSON, CIO Center offers on-line binding, printed tabs, transparencies
PHIL ROMIG, III, CISO & Director, Computing & Networking and halftones. Printing can be done on 8 ½"x 11", 11"x14"
Infrastructure and 11"x17" paper sizes from odd-sized originals. Some of
GINA BOICE, Director, Customer Services & Support the other services offered are GBC and Velo Binding, fold-
TIM KAISER, Director, High Performance and Research Computing ing, sorting and machine collating, reduction and enlarge-
DAVID LEE, Director, Enterprise Systems
ment, two sided copying, and color copying. We have a
GEORGE FUNKEY, Director, Policy, Planning, & Integration Services
variety of paper colors, special resume paper and CSM wa-
18 Colorado School of Mines Graduate Bulletin 2010-2011
termark for thesis copying. These services are available to Environmental Health and Safety
students, faculty, and staff. The Copy Center campus exten- The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department
sion is 3202. is located in Chauvenet Hall room 194. The Department pro-
CSM Alumni Association vides a variety of services to students, staff and faculty mem-
(CSMAA) The Colorado School of Mines Alumni Associ- bers. Functions of the Department include: hazardous waste
ation, established in 1895, is a separate nonprofit that serves collection and disposal; chemical procurement and distribu-
the Colorado School of Mines and more than 22,000 alumni. tion; chemical spill response; assessment of air and water
While all alumni are included in the reach of the CSMAA, it quality; fire safety; laboratory safety; industrial hygiene; ra-
is a membership-based organization reliant upon membership diation safety; biosafety; and recycling. Staff is available to
funds for much of its budget. Other sources of funding in- consult on issues such as chemical exposure control, hazard
clude the School, Foundation, merchandise sales and rev- identification, safety systems design, personal protective
enue-sharing partnerships. Services and benefits of equipment, or regulatory compliance. Stop by our office or
membership include: call 303 273-3316. The EHS telephone is monitored nights
and weekends to respond to spills and environmental emer-
l Mines, a quarterly publication covering campus and gencies.
alumni news;
l an online directory of all Mines alumni for networking Green Center
purposes; Completed in 1971, the Cecil H. and Ida Green Graduate
l online job listings for alumni two years out of school; and Professional Center is named in honor of Dr. and Mrs.
l an online community with shared-interest groups; Green, major contributors to the funding of the building.
l section activities that provide social and networking Bunker Memorial Auditorium, which seats 1,386, has a large
connections to the campus and Mines alumni around the stage that may be used for lectures, concerts, drama productions,
world; or for any occasion when a large attendance is expected.
l alumni gatherings (meetings, reunions, golf tournaments
Friedhoff Hall contains a dance floor and an informal
and other special events) on and off campus;
stage. Approximately 600 persons can be accommodated at
l alumni recognition awards;
tables for banquets or dinners. Auditorium seating can be
l CSM library privileges for Colorado residents;
arranged for up to 450 people.
l discounts with national vendors through the new Aben-
ity discount program for local and national retailers. Petroleum Hall and Metals Hall are lecture rooms seating
Benefits for current Colorado School of Mines students in- 123 and 310, respectively. Each room has audio visual equip-
clude: ment. In addition, the Green Center houses the Department
of Geophysics.
l Legacy Grants for children or grandchildren of alumni;
l the Student Financial Assistance Program; For more information visit www.greencenter.mines.edu.
l recognition banquets for graduating seniors/ graduate
LAIS Writing Center
students;
Located on the third floor of Stratton Hall (phone: 303-
l the CSMAA Mentorship program, pairing students with
273-3085), the LAIS Writing Center is a teaching facility
alumni for professional development;
providing all CSM students, faculty, and staff with an oppor-
l assistance and support of School events such as Home-
tunity to enhance their writing abilities. The LAIS Writing
coming;
Center faculty are experienced technical and professional
l alumni volunteer assistance in student recruiting;
writing instructors who are prepared to assist writers with
l Order of the Engineer ceremonies;
everything from course assignments to theses and disserta-
l and various other programs that enrich students' lives
tions, to scholarship and job applications. This service is free
via alumni involvement.
to CSM students, faculty, and staff and entails one-to-one tu-
Students can join the CSMAA for $20/year and be a part
toring and online resources (at http://www.mines.edu/acade-
of its "M-ulator" Program. Benefits include pairing with a
mic/lais/wc/).
mentor, special and exclusive events, exclusive access to pro-
gram presenters, the Abenity discount program for national Off-Campus Study
retailers, a goodie bag, and a sense of pride in being part of A student must enroll in an official CSM course for any
the powerful and successful alumni (alumni-to-be) commu- period of off-campus, course-related study, whether U.S. or
nity. foreign, including faculty-led short courses, study abroad, or
For further information, call 303-273-3295, FAX 303-273- any off-campus trip sponsored by CSM or led by a CSM fac-
3583, e-mail csmaa@mines.edu, or write Mines Alumni As- ulty member. The registration must occur in the same term
sociation, Coolbaugh House, P.O. Box 1410, Golden, CO that the off-campus study takes place. In addition, the stu-
80402-1410. dent must complete the necessary release, waiver, and emer-
gency contact forms, transfer credit pre-approvals, and
FERPA release, and provide adequate proof of current health (5) Utilize OTT opportunities to advance high-quality
insurance prior to departure. For additional information con- faculty and students;
cerning study abroad requirements, contact the Office of In- (6) Provide a return on investment on CSM inventions
ternational Programs at (303) 384-2121; for other which is used to expand the school's research and
information, contact the Registrar’s Office. education missions.
Office of International Programs Public Relations
The Office of International Programs (OIP) fosters and The communications staff in the President's Office is re-
facilitates international education, research and outreach at sponsible for public relations and marketing initiatives at
CSM. OIP is administered by the Office of Academic Affairs. Mines. For information about the school's publications
OIP is located in 204 Thomas Hall. For more specific guidelines, including the use of Mines logos and for media-
information about study abroad and other international related requests, contact Marsha Williams, Director of Inte-
programs, contact OIP at 384-2121 or visit the OIP web page grated Marketing Communications, at 303-273-3326 or
(http://OIP.mines.edu). marswill@mines.edu; or Karen Gilbert, Public Relations
The office works with the departments and divisions of the Specialist, at 303-273-3541 or Karen.Gilbert@is.mines.edu.
School to: (1) help develop and facilitate study abroad oppor- Registrar
tunities for CSM undergraduate and graduate students and LARA MEDLEY, Registrar
serve as an informational and advising resource for them; DAHL GRAYCKOWSKI, Associate Registrar
(2) assist in attracting new international students to CSM; DIANA ANGLIN, Assistant Registrar
(3) serve as an information resource for faculty and scholars JUDY WESTLEY, Records Specialist
of the CSM community, promoting faculty exchanges and TABATHA GRAYCKOWSKI, Registration Specialist
the pursuit of collaborative international research activities; KRISTI PUNCHES, Reporting Specialist
(4) foster international outreach and technology transfer pro- MARGARET KENNEY, Administrative Assistant
grams; (5) facilitate arrangements for official international The Office of the Registrar supports the academic mission
visitors to CSM; and (6) in general, help promote the interna- of the Colorado School of Mines by providing service to our
tionalization of CSM’s curricular programs and activities. current and former students, faculty, staff, and administra-
Graduate students may apply for participation in dual de- tion. These services include maintaining and protecting the
gree programs offered by CSM and its partners. Generally integrity and security of the official academic record, regis-
these programs require the preparation and defense of one tration, degree verification, scheduling and reporting. Our
jointly supervised thesis project and the completion of degree office routinely reviews policy, makes recommendations for
requirements at each participating university change, and coordinates the implementation of approved pol-
(http:/OIP.mines.edu/studentabroad/schol.html). icy revisions.
The Office of the Registrar seeks to fulfill this mission
Office of Technology Transfer through a commitment to high quality service provided in a
TThe purpose of the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT)
professional, efficient and courteous manner. Our specific
is to reward innovation and entrepreneurial activity by stu-
services include but are not limited to:
dents, faculty and staff, recognize the value, preserve owner-
ship of CSM's intellectual property, and contribute to local l Enrollment and degree verifications
and national the economic growth. OTT reports directly to l Transcripts
the Vice President of Research and Technology Transfer and l Degree auditing and diplomas (undergraduate)
works closely with the school's offices of Legal Services and l Transfer credit entry and verification
Research Administration to coordinate activities. With sup- l Veteran's Administration Certifying Official services
port from its external Advisory Board, OTT strives to: l Registration setup and execution
l Course and room scheduling
(1) Initiate and stimulate entrepreneurship and develop-
l Academic and enrollment reporting
ment of mechanisms for effective investment of
l Residency for current students
CSM’s intellectual capital;
l Grade collection, reporting and changes
(2) Secure CSM’s intellectual properties generated by
faculty, students, and staff; Management of the Registrar's Office adheres to the guide-
(3) Contribute to the economic growth of the communi- lines on professional practices and ethical standards devel-
ty, state, and nation through facilitating technology oped by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars
transfer to the commercial sector; and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). Our office also com-
plies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of
(4) Retain and motivate faculty by rewarding entrepre-
1974 (FERPA), Colorado Department of Higher Education
neurship;

rules and policies, and the Colorado School of Mines policies for international corporations and governments through the
on confidentiality and directory information. International Institute for Professional Advancement and
The Registrar's Office is located in the Student Center, hosts the Mine Safety and Health Training Program. A sepa-
rate bulletin lists the educational programs offered by the
Room 31. Hours of operation are Monday/Tuesday/Thurs-
SPACE Office, CSM, 1600 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO
day/Friday, 9am-5pm; Wednesday 10am-5pm. The office
80401. Phone: 303 273-3321; FAX 303 273-3314; email
phone number is (303) 273-3200. The fax number is (303)
space@mines.edu; website
384-2253. Lara Medley represents Colorado School of www.mines.edu/Educational_Outreach.
Mines as the Registrar. She is normally available on a walk-
in basis (when not in meetings) if a student or other client has Telecommunications
an issue that needs special attention. Appointments are also The Telecommunications Office is located in the CTLM
welcomed. building 2nd floor east end room 256 and provides telephone
services to the campus. The Office is open 8:00am to
Research Administration 4:00pm Monday through Friday, and can be reached by call-
The Office of Research Administration (ORA), under the ing (303) 273-3122 or via the web at
Vice President for Finance and Administration, provides ad- http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/telecom/.
ministrative support in proposal preparation and contract and
grant administration, which includes negotiation, account set- Courtesy phones are provided on each floor of the tradi-
up, and close out of expired agreements. Information on any tional residence halls and Weaver Towers as well as School
of these areas of research and specific forms can be accessed owned fraternities and sororities. In-room phones are avail-
on our web site at www.is.mines.edu/ora. able to students living in Mines Park for $18.50 per month.
Students wishing to take advantage of in-room phones in
Office of Strategic Enterprises Mines Park should contact the Telecommunications office to
NIGEL MIDDLETON, Senior Vice President arrange for service. Telephone sets are not provided by the
The mission of the Office of Strategic Enterprises (OSE) is Telecommunications office.
to bring Mines' educational and intellectual resources to the Students wishing to make long distance calls from any
world and enable professionals, corporate entities, and uni-
CSM provided phone need to obtain a long distance account
versities from around the globe to interact with Mines. The
goal is a distinctive "anywhere, anytime" approach to learn- code from the Telecommunications office or use a third party
ing in a fast-paced, changing world. Initiatives include exec- "calling card". Rates on the school's long distance accounts
utive and corporate training, non-degree courses, and are currently 5 cents per minute, 24 hours a day, seven days a
summer intensives. Professionals needing continuing educa- week. International rates are available at the Telecommunica-
tion can find short-term and part-time offerings, targeted tions Office or through the web. Monthly and/or long dis-
training, off-campus programs and certificate courses. OSE tance charges are assessed to the student accounts by the 5th
also reaches out to prospective universities on different conti- of each month for calls made the prior month, and invoices
nents to initiate partnerships that could benefit from Mines' are mailed directly to students at their campus address.
academic capabilities in resource or energy development.
Advancing Mines' global mission in other countries, OSE in- Women in Science, Engineering and
creases opportunities for international researchers to study at
Mines, and for Mines researchers to work at international fa-
Mathematics (WISEM) Program
cilities. The Office of Special Programs and Continuing Ed- The mission of WISEM is to enhance opportunities for
ucation (SPACE) reports to OSE and administers most of the women in science and engineering careers, to increase reten-
programmatic offerings. For further information about OSE, tion of women at CSM, and to promote equity and diversity
visit inside.mines.edu/Educational_Outreach. in higher education. The office sponsors programs and serv-
ices for the CSM community regarding gender and equity is-
Special Programs and Continuing sues. For further information, contact: Debra K. Lasich,
Education (SPACE) Executive Director of Women in Science, Engineering and
GARY BAUGHMAN, Director, SPACE Mathematics, Colorado School of Mines, 1710 Illinois Street,
The SPACE Office administers short courses, special Golden, CO 80401-1869. Phone (303) 273-3097; email dla-
programs, and professional outreach programs to practicing sich@mines.edu; website http://wisem.mines.edu/.
engineers and other working professionals. Short courses,
offered both on the CSM campus and throughout the US,
provide concentrated instruction in specialized areas and are
taught by faculty members, adjuncts, and other experienced
professionals. The Office offers a broad array of program-
ming for K-12 teachers and students through its Teacher
Enhancement Program, and the Denver Earth Science
Project. The Office also coordinates educational programs

Registration and Tuition Classification
General Registration Requirements work. Students registered for research during the summer se-
The normal full load for graduate students is 9 credit hours mester and working on campus must pay regular tuition and
per term. Special cases outlined below include first-year in- thesis research fees for summer semester.
ternational students who must receive special instruction to Eligibility for Reduced Registration
improve their language skills, and students who have com- Students enrolled in thesis-based degree programs who
pleted their credit-hour requirements and are working full have completed the minimum course and research require-
time on their thesis. ments for their degree are eligible to continue to pursue their
Full-time graduate students may register for an overload of graduate program full time at a reduced registration level. In
up to 6 credit hours (up to 15 credit hours total) per term at order to be considered for this reduced, full-time registration
no increase in tuition. Subject to written approval by their category, students must satisfy the following requirements:
advisor and department head or division director, students 1. For M.S./M.E. students, completion of 36 hours of eligi-
may register for more than 15 credit hours per term by pay- ble course, research and transfer credits combined
ing additional tuition at the regular part-time rate for all
hours over 15. The maximum number of credits for which a 2. For Ph.D. students, completion of 72 hours of eligible
student can register during the summer is 12. course, research, and transfer credits combined
Except for students meeting any of the following condi- 3. For all students, an approved Admission to Candidacy
tions, students may register at less than the required full-time form must be on file in the Graduate Office within the first
registration. week of the semester you are applying for reduced thesis
registration.
u International students subject to immigration require-
ments. This applies to international students holding 4. Candidates may not count more than 12 credit hours per
J-1 and F-1 visas. semester in determining eligibility for reduced, full-time reg-
istration.
u Students receiving financial assistance in the form of
graduate teaching assistantships, research assistant- Students who are eligible for reduced, full-time registra-
ships, fellowships or hourly contracts. tion are considered full time if they register for 4 credit hours
of research under course numbers 704 (M.E.), 705 (M.S.) or
u Students enrolled in academic programs that require 706 (Ph.D.) as appropriate.
full-time registration. Refer to the degree program sec-
tions of this bulletin to see if this applies to a particular Graduation Requirements
program. To graduate, students must be registered during the term in
Students for whom any one of these conditions apply must which they complete their program. In enforcing this regis-
register at the appropriate full-time credit hour requirement. tration requirement, the Graduate School allows students to
complete their checkout requirements past the end of the
To remain in good standing, students must register contin- semester. Late checkout is accepted by the Graduate School
uously each fall and spring semester. If not required to regis- through the last day of registration in the term immediately
ter full-time, part-time students may register for any number following the semester in which a student has completed his
of credit hours less than the full-time credit hour load. or her academic degree requirements; the Spring for Fall
Summer registration is not required for students to remain completion, the Field for Spring completion, and Fall for
in good standing. Students who continue to work on degree Summer completion. Students not meeting this checkout
programs and utilize CSM facilities during the summer, how- deadline are required to register for an additional semester
ever, must register. Students registered during the summer before the Graduate School will process their checkout re-
are assessed regular tuition and fees. quest. Refer to page 31 for additional information or
http://inside.mines.edu/admiss/grad/graduation_rqmts.htm.
Research Registration
In addition to completing prescribed course work and Full-time Status - Required
defending a thesis, students in thesis-based degree programs Course Load
must complete a research or engineering design experience To be deemed full-time during the fall and spring semesters,
under the direct supervision of their faculty advisor. Master students must register for at least 9 credit hours. However,
students must complete a minimum of 6 hours of research international students need only register for 6 credit hours
credit, and doctoral students must complete a minimum of 24 per semester during their first year, if they are required to
hours of research credit at CSM. While completing this take special language instruction or are accepted in Provi-
experience, students register for research credit under course sional Status. In the event a thesis-based student has com-
numbers 704 (M.E.), 705 (M.S.) or 706 (Ph.D.) as appro- pleted his or her required course work and research credits
priate. Faculty assign grades indicating satisfactory or unsat- and is eligible for reduced, full-time registration, the student
isfactory progress based on their evaluation of the student’s

will be deemed full-time if he or she is registered for at least Courses completed under the reciprocal agreement may be
4 credit hours of research credit. applied to a student's degree program. These are, however,
To be deemed full-time during the summer semester, stu- applied as transfer credit into the degree program. In doing
dents must register for a minimum of 3 credit hours. so, they are subject to all the limitations, approvals and re-
quirements of any regularly transferred course.
Late Registration Fee
Students must complete their registration by the date In-State Tuition Classification Status
specified in the Academic Calendar. Students who fail to General Information
complete their registration during this time will be assessed The State of Colorado partially subsidizes the cost of tui-
a $100 late registration fee and will not receive any tuition tion for all students whose domicile, or permanent legal resi-
fellowships for which they might otherwise be eligible. dence, is in Colorado. Each CSM student is classified as
either an “in-state resident” or a “non-resident” at the time
Leave of Absence of matriculation. These classifications, which are governed
Leaves of absence are granted only when unanticipated by Colorado law, are based upon information furnished by
circumstances make it temporarily impossible for students to each student on his or her application for admission to CSM.
continue to work toward a degree. Leave of absence requests A student who willfully furnishes incorrect information to
for the current semester must be received by the Dean of CSM to evade payment of non-resident tuition shall be sub-
Graduate Studies prior to the last day of classes. Leave of ject to serious disciplinary action.
absence requests for prior semesters will not be considered.
It is in the interest of each graduate student who is a U.S.
Any request for a leave of absence must have the prior citizen and who is supported on an assistantship or fellow-
approval of the student’s faculty advisor, the department ship to become a legal resident of Colorado at the earliest
head or division or program director and the Dean of Gradu- opportunity. Typically, tuition at the non-resident rate will
ate Studies. The request for a leave of absence must be in be paid by CSM for these students during their first year of
writing and must include (1) the reasons why the student study only. After the first year of study, these students may
must interrupt his or her studies and (2) a plan (including a be responsible for paying the difference between resident and
timeline and deadlines) for resuming and completing the non-resident tuition.
work toward the degree in a timely fashion.
Requirements for Establishing In-State Residency
Students on leaves of absence remain in good standing The specific requirements for establishing residency for
even though they are not registered for any course or re- tuition classification purposes are prescribed by state law
search credits. (Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 23, Article 7). Because
Thesis-based students will not have access to CSM resources Colorado residency status is governed solely by Colorado
while on a leave of absence. This includes, but is not limited law, the fact that a student might not qualify for in-state
to, office space, computational facilities, library and faculty. status in any other state does not guarantee in-state status in
Students who fail to register and who are not on approved Colorado. The tuition classification statute places the burden
leaves of absence have their degree programs terminated. of proof on the student to provide clear and convincing evi-
Students who wish to return to graduate school after an dence of eligibility.
unauthorized leave of absence must apply for readmission In-state or resident status generally requires domicile in
and pay a $200 readmission fee. Colorado for the year immediately preceding the beginning
The financial impact of requesting a leave of absence for of the semester in which in-state status is sought. “Domicile”
the current semester is covered in the section on “Payments is “a person’s true, fixed and permanent home and place of
and Refunds” on page 37. habitation.” An unemancipated minor is eligible for in-state
status if at least one parent (or his or her court-appointed
Reciprocal Registration guardian) has been domiciled in Colorado for at least one
Under the Exchange Agreement Between the State Sup- year. If neither of the student’s parents are domiciliaries of
ported Institutions in Northern Colorado, CSM graduate Colorado, the student must be a qualified person to begin the
students who are paying full-time tuition may take courses at one-year domiciliary period. A “qualified person” is someone
Colorado State University, University of Northern Colorado, who is at least twenty-two years old, married, or emanci-
and University of Colorado (Boulder, Denver, Colorado pated. A student may prove emancipation if: (1) the student’s
Springs, and the Health Sciences Center) at no charge by parents have entirely surrendered the right to the student’s
completing the request form and meeting the required con- custody and earnings; (2) the student’s parents are no longer
ditions on registration and tuition, course load, and course under any duty to financially support the student; and (3) the
and space availability. Request forms are available from the student’s parents have made no provision for the continuing
Registrar’s office. support of the student.

To begin the one-year domiciliary period, a qualified per- Dropping and Adding Courses
son must be living in Colorado with the present intention to Students may drop or add courses through web registra-
reside permanently in Colorado. Although none of the follow- tion without paying a fee during the first 11 school days of a
ing indicia are determinative, voter registration, driver’s regular semester, the first four school days of a six-week
license, vehicle registration, state income tax filings, real field course, or the first six school days of an eight-week
property interests, and permanent employment (or acceptance summer term.
of future employment) in Colorado will be considered in de-
After the 11th day of classes through the 10th week, con-
termining whether a student has the requisite intention to per-
tinuing students may drop any course for any reason with a
manently reside in Colorado. Once a student’s legal residence
grade of “W”. Graduate students in their first semester at
has been permanently established in Colorado, he or she may
CSM have through the 14th week of that semester to drop a
continue to be classified as a resident student so long as such
course. A student must process a dorp-add form and pay a
residence is maintained, even though circumstances may re-
$4.00 fee for any change in class schedule after the first 11
quire extended temporary absences from Colorado.
days of class, except in cases beyond the student’s control or
For more information about the requirements for establish- withdrawal from school. Forms are available in the Regis-
ing in-state residency, please contact the Registrar’s Office. trar’s Office.
Petitioning for In-State Tuition Classification After the 10th (or 14th) week, no drops are permitted
A continuing, non-resident student who believes that he except in case of withdrawal from school or for extenuating
or she has become eligible for in-state resident tuition due to circumstances. To request consideration of extenuating cir-
events that have occurred subsequent to his or her initial en- cumstances, a student must submit a written request to the
rollment may file a Petition for In-State Tuition Classifica- Graduate Dean, which includes the following:
tion with the Registrar’s Office. This petition is due in the
1. A list of the courses from which they wish to with-
Registrar’s Office no later than the first day of the semester for
draw. This must include all courses for which they are
which the student is requesting in-state resident status. Upon
registered.
receipt of the petition, the Registrar will initially decide
whether the student should be granted in-state residency sta- 2. Documentation of the problem which is the basis for
tus. The Registrar’s decision may be appealed by petition to the request.
the Tuition Classification Review Committee. For more in- 3. If the problem involves a medical condition, the docu-
formation about this process, please contact the Registrar’s mentation must be signed by a licensed medical doctor
Office. or a representative of the CSM Counseling Office.
In-State Tuition Classification for WICHE Program 4. Signatures indicating approval by the student’s advisor
Participants and department head or division director.
WICHE, the Western Interstate Commission for Higher A student who is allowed to withdraw from courses under
Education, promotes the sharing of higher education re- this policy will receive a grade of “W” for each course and
sources among the participating western states. Under this will be placed on automatic leave of absence. In order to
program, residents of Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Mon- resume their graduate program, they must submit a written
tana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South application that includes documentation that the problems
Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming who are enrolled which caused the withdrawal have been corrected. The stu-
in qualifying graduate programs may be eligible for in-state dent will be reinstated to active status upon approval of their
tuition classification. Current qualifying programs include: application by their advisor and their department head or di-
Applied Chemistry (Ph.D.) vision director.
Chemistry (M.S.) The financial impact of a withdrawal is covered in the sec-
Engineering Systems (M.S. and Ph.D.) tion on “Payments and Refunds.”
Environmental Science & Engineering (M.S. and Ph.D.)
Geochemistry (M.S. and Ph.D.)
Geological Engineering (M.S., M.E., and Ph.D.)
Hydrology (M.S. and Ph.D.)
Mineral Economics (M.S. and Ph.D.)
Mining and Earth Systems Engineering (M.S. and Ph.D.)
Petroleum Engineering (M.S. and Ph.D.)
Contact the Office of Graduate Studies for more informa-
tion about WICHE.

Auditing Courses Off-Campus Study
As part of the maximum of 15 semester hours of graduate A student must enroll in an official CSM course for any
work, students may enroll for no credit (NC) in a course with period of off-campus, course-related study, whether U.S. or
the permission of the instructor. Tuition charges are the same foreign, including faculty-led short courses, study abroad, or
for no credit as for credit enrollment. any off-campus trip sponsored by CSM or led by a CSM fac-
Students must enroll for no credit before the last day of ulty member. The registration must occur in the same term
registration. The form to enroll for a course for no credit is that the off-campus study takes place. In addition, the stu-
available in the Registrar’s Office. NC designation is awarded dent must complete the necessary release, waiver, and emer-
only if all conditions stipulated by course instructors are met. gency contact forms, transfer credit pre-approvals, and
FERPA release, and provide adequate proof of current health
Mines requires that all U.S. students who are being sup- insurance prior to departure. For additional information con-
ported by the institution register full time, and federal finan- cerning study abroad requirements, contact the Office of In-
cial aid regulations prohibit us from counting NC registration ternational Programs at (303) 384-2121; for other
in determining financial aid eligibility. In addition, the INS information, contact the Registrar’s Office.
requires that international students register full time, and re-
cent anti-terrorism proposals discourage us from counting
NC registration toward that requirement. Furthermore, there
are no consistent standards for expectations of students who
register for NC in a course. Therefore, in order to treat all
CSM students consistently, NC registration will not count
toward the minimum number of hours for which students are
required to register. This includes the minimum continuous
registration requirement of part-time students and the 3-, or
9-hour requirement for students who must register full time.
The reduced registration policy is based on the principle
that the minimum degree requirement (36 or 72 hours) would
include only the credits applied toward that degree. Defi-
ciency and extra courses are above and beyond that mini-
mum. NC courses fall into the latter category and may not be
applied toward the degree. Therefore, NC registration will
not count toward the number of hours required to be eligible
for reduced thesis registration.
NC registration may involve additional effort on the part
of faculty to give and/or grade assignments or exams, so it is
the institution’s policy to charge tuition for NC courses.
Therefore, NC registration will count toward the maximum
number of credits for which a graduate student may be al-
lowed to register. This includes a tuition surcharge for credits
taken over 15.

General Regulations
Graduate School Bulletin Drug Use
It is the responsibility of the graduate student to become Recognizing the threat to health and welfare from the use
informed and to observe all regulations and procedures of illegal drugs. this policy requires CSM students to obey all
required by the program the student is pursuing. Ignorance Colorado and Federal laws concerning the manufacture, pos-
of a rule does not constitute a basis for waiving that rule. session, sale, and use of drugs.
The Graduate Bulletin current when a graduate student first Drug Free Schools & Communities Act
enrolls gives the academic requirements the student must This policy informs CSM students of community stan-
meet to graduate. However, with department consent, a stu- dards and potential consequences (the legal sanctions) for
dent can change to the requirements in a later catalog pub- using alcohol or drugs illegally.
lished while the student is enrolled in the graduate school.
Changes to administrative policies and procedures become Firearms, Explosives, and Other Weapons
effective for all students as soon as the campus community is Covered in this policy are the general ban on campus of
notified of the changes. firearms, explosives, and other weapons, exceptions to the
ban, and the firearm storage procedures.
The Graduate Bulletin is available to students in both print
and electronic forms. Print bulletins are updated annually. Distribution of Literature
Electronic versions of the Graduate Bulletin may be updated Given in this policy are the restrictions on distributing
more frequently to reflect changes approved by the campus (including the selling of) literature, newspapers, and maga-
community. As such, students are encouraged to refer to the zines on school property; the limit on distributing advertising
most recently available electronic version of the Graduate or commercial material (for example, handbills); the require-
Bulletin. This version is available at the CSM website. The ments for soliciting and vending on school property; and the
electronic version of the Graduate Bulletin is considered the right to picket or demonstrate on campus.
official version of this document. In case of disagreement be- Student Honor Code
tween the electronic and print versions, the electronic version The Associated Students of the Colorado School of Mines
takes precedence. (ASCSM) passed the new CSM Student Honor Code in a
Curriculum Changes vote held in March 2003.
The CSM Board of Trustees reserves the right to change Preamble
any course of study or any part of the curriculum to respond The students of Colorado School of Mines have adopted
to educational and scientific developments. No statement in the following Student Honor Code in order to establish a
this Bulletin or in the registration of any student shall be con- high standard of student behavior at CSM. The Honor Code
sidered as a contract between Colorado School of Mines and may only be amended through a student referendum sup-
the student. ported by a majority vote of the Mines student body.
General Policies of Student Conduct Code
In addition to the student conduct policies described in Mines students believe it is our responsibility to promote
detail in this section of the Graduate Bulletin, the Colorado and maintain high ethical standards in order to ensure our
School of Mines has a number of policies which govern stu- safety, welfare, and enjoyment of a successful learning envi-
dent behavior on campus. Following is a list of those impor- ronment. Each of us, under this Code, shall assume responsi-
tant policies with a brief definition or description of each. bility for our behavior in the area of academic integrity. As a
Copies of the complete text describing each policy are avail- Mines student, I am expected to adhere to the highest stan-
able from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. dards of academic excellence and personal integrity regard-
Campus Security ing my schoolwork, exams, academic projects, and research
This policy is intended to improve security and reduce endeavors. I will act honestly, responsibly, and above all,
crime on campus. It includes the publishing of campus crime with honor and integrity in all aspects of my academic en-
statistics and procedures for reporting crimes. deavors at Mines. I will not misrepresent the work of others
as my own, nor will I give or receive unauthorized assistance
Alcohol Use in the performance of academic coursework. I will conduct
This policy conforms to state and local laws on alcohol myself in an ethical manner in my use of the library, comput-
use, distribution, and consumption. The text restates the legal ing center, and all other school facilities and resources. By
drinking age, designates campus locations for consuming practicing these principles, I will strive to uphold the princi-
alcoholic beverages, explains procedures for planning stu- ples of integrity and academic excellence at Mines. I will not
dent events at which alcohol is served, and gives the penal- participate in or tolerate any form of discrimination or mis-
ties for violating the policy. treatment of another individual.

Academic Integrity Policy on Violation of Student Academic
Academic Integrity Misconduct
The Colorado School of Mines affirms the principle that Academic misconduct is the intentional act of fraud, in
all individuals associated with the Mines academic commu- which an individual seeks to claim credit for the work and ef-
nity have a responsibility for establishing, maintaining and forts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized
fostering an understanding and appreciation for academic in- materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise.
tegrity. In broad terms, this implies protecting the environ- Student Academic Misconduct arises when a student violates
ment of mutual trust within which scholarly exchange the principle of academic integrity. Such behavior erodes
occurs, supporting the ability of the faculty to fairly and ef- mutual trust, distorts the fair evaluation of academic achieve-
fectively evaluate every student's academic achievements, ments, violates the ethical code of behavior upon which edu-
and giving credence to the university's educational mission, cation and scholarship rest, and undermines the credibility of
its scholarly objectives and the substance of the degrees it the university. Because of the serious institutional and indi-
awards. The protection of academic integrity requires there vidual ramifications, student misconduct arising from viola-
to be clear and consistent standards, as well as confrontation tions of academic integrity is not tolerated at Mines. If a
and sanctions when individuals violate those standards. The student is found to have engaged in such misconduct sanc-
Colorado School of Mines desires an environment free of tions such as change of a grade, loss of institutional privi-
any and all forms of academic misconduct and expects stu- leges, or academic suspension or dismissal may be imposed.
dents to act with integrity at all times. As a guide, some of the more common forms of academic
misconduct are noted below. This list is not intended to be
Student Honor Code
all inclusive, but rather to be illustrative of practices the
Colorado School of Mines students also feel strongly
Mines faculty have deemed inappropriate:
about academic integrity. The students independently wrote
and approved an Honor Code promoting high academic stan- 1. Dishonest Conduct – general conduct unbecoming a
dards and zero tolerance of academic misconduct. scholar. Examples include issuing misleading statements;
withholding pertinent information; not fulfilling, in a
Preamble: The students of Colorado School of Mines
timely fashion, previously agreed to projects or activities;
(Mines) have adopted the following Student Honor Code
and verifying as true, things that are known to the student
(Code) in order to establish a high standard of student behav-
not to be true or verifiable.
ior at Mines. The Code may only be amended through a stu-
dent referendum supported by a majority vote of the Mines 2. Plagiarism – presenting the work of another as one's own.
student body. Mines students shall be involved in the en- This is usually accomplished through the failure to ac-
forcement of the Code through their participation in the Stu- knowledge the borrowing of ideas, data, or the words of
dent Judicial Panel. others. Examples include submitting as one's own work
the work of another student, a ghost writer, or a commer-
Code: Mines students believe it is our responsibility to
cial writing service; quoting, either directly or para-
promote and maintain high ethical standards in order to en-
phrased, a source without appropriate acknowledgment;
sure our safety, welfare, and enjoyment of a successful learn-
and using figures, charts, graphs or facts without appro-
ing environment. Each of us, under this Code, shall assume
priate acknowledgment. Inadvertent or unintentional mis-
responsibility for our behavior in the area of academic in-
use or appropriation of another's work is nevertheless
tegrity. As a Mines student, I am expected to adhere to the
plagiarism.
highest standards of academic excellence and personal in-
tegrity regarding my schoolwork, exams, academic projects, 3. Falsification/Fabrication – inventing or altering informa-
and research endeavors. I will act honestly, responsibly, and tion. Examples include inventing or manipulating data or
above all, with honor and integrity in all aspects of my aca- research procedures to report, suggest, or imply that par-
demic endeavors at Mines. I will not misrepresent the work ticular results were achieved from procedures when such
of others as my own, nor will I give or receive unauthorized procedures were not actually undertaken or when such re-
assistance in the performance of academic coursework. I will sults were not actually supported by the pertinent data;
conduct myself in an ethical manner in my use of the library, false citation of source materials; reporting false informa-
computing center, and all other school facilities and re- tion about practical, laboratory, or clinical experiences;
sources. By practicing these principles, I will strive to uphold submitting false excuses for absence, tardiness, or missed
the principles of integrity and academic excellence at Mines. deadlines; and, altering previously submitted examina-
I will not participate in or tolerate any form of discrimination tions.
or mistreatment of another individual. 4. Tampering – interfering with, forging, altering or attempt-
ing to alter university records, grades, assignments, or
other documents without authorization. Examples include
using a computer or a false-written document to change a

recorded grade; altering, deleting, or manufacturing any spective prior to making an official decision. It also al-
academic record; and, gaining unauthorized access to a lows the faculty member to educate the student on inap-
university record by any means. propriate behavior.
5. Cheating – using or attempting to use unauthorized mate- 2. A) In the case of an allegation of academic misconduct
rials or aid with the intent of demonstrating academic per- associated with regular coursework, if after talking with
formance through fraudulent means. Examples include the student, the faculty member feels the student is re-
copying from another student's paper or receiving unau- sponsible for academic misconduct the faculty member
thorized assistance on a homework assignment, quiz, test should:
or examination; using books, notes or other devices such u Assign a grade of "F" in the course to the student(s)
as calculators, PDAs and cell phones, unless explicitly au- that committed academic misconduct. A faculty mem-
thorized; acquiring without authorization a copy of the ber may impose a lesser penalty if the circumstances
examination before the scheduled examination; and copy- warrant, however the typical sanction is a grade of "F".
ing reports, laboratory work or computer files from other
students. Authorized materials are those generally re- u Contact the Associate Dean of Students and his/her De-
garded as being appropriate in an academic setting, unless partment Head/Division Director to officially report the
specific exceptions have been articulated by the instruc- violation in writing within 5 business days of the
tor. charge of academic misconduct. The Associate Dean
of Students will communicate the final resolution in
6. Impeding – negatively impacting the ability of other stu- writing to the student, the faculty member, the Office
dents to successfully complete course or degree require- of Academic Affairs, the Office of Graduate Studies
ments. Examples include removing pages from books and and the student's advisor. The Associate Dean of Stu-
removing materials that are placed on reserve in the Li- dents will also keep official records on all students with
brary for general use; failing to provide team members academic misconduct violations.
necessary materials or assistance; and, knowingly dissem-
inating false information about the nature of a test or ex- Prescribed disciplinary action for misconduct associated
amination. with regular coursework:
7. Sharing Work – giving or attempting to give unauthorized 1st Offense: - A grade of "F" in the course
materials or aid to another student Examples include al- 2nd Offense: - A grade of "F" in the course
lowing another student to copy your work; giving unau- - One-year academic
thorized assistance on a homework assignment, quiz, test suspension
or examination; providing, without authorization, copies - Permanent notation of
of examinations before the scheduled examination; post- Academic Misconduct on
ing work on a website for others to see; and sharing re- the student's transcript
ports, laboratory work or computer files with other B) In the case of an allegation of academic misconduct
students. associated with activities not a part of regular coursework
Procedures for Addressing Academic Misconduct (e.g., an allegation of cheating on a comprehensive exam-
Faculty members and thesis committees have discretion to ination), if after talking with the student, faculty mem-
address and resolve misconduct matters in a manner that is ber(s) feel the student is responsible for misconduct the
commensurate with the infraction and consistent with the faculty should:
values of the Institution. This includes imposition of appro- u Assign an outcome to the activity that constitutes fail-
priate academic sanctions for students involved in academic ure. If appropriate, the student's advisor may also as-
misconduct. However, there needs to be a certain amount of sign a grade of "PRU" for research credits in which the
consistency when handling such issues, so if a member of the student is enrolled. Regular institutional procedures re-
Mines community has grounds for suspecting that a student sulting from either of these outcomes are then fol-
or students have engaged in academic misconduct, they have lowed. Faculty members may impose a lesser penalty if
an obligation to act on this suspicion in an appropriate fash- the circumstances warrant, however, the typical sanc-
ion. The following procedure will be followed: tion is failure.
1. The faculty member or thesis committee informs the stu- u Contact the Associate Dean of Students, Graduate Dean
dent(s) of the allegations and charge of academic miscon- and the student's Department Head/Division Director to
duct within 10 business days. This involves both verbal officially report the violation in writing within 5 busi-
and written communication to the student(s). A conversa- ness days of the charge of misconduct. The Associate
tion regarding the incident should take place between the Dean of Students will communicate the final resolution
faculty member/thesis committee and student. This con- in writing to the student, the faculty member, the Office
versation allows faculty members to get the student's per- of Graduate Studies and the student's advisor. The As-

sociate Dean of Students will also keep official records The letter of appeal must be received by the Vice President
on all students with academic misconduct violations. for Student Life within 7 business days of the date of the
C) In the case of an allegation of academic misconduct written notice of a violation from the Associate Dean of Stu-
associated with research activities, investigation and reso- dents. Once an appeal request is received, the Vice President
lution of the misconduct is governed by the Institution's for Student Life will forward it on to one of the Appeal Re-
Research Integrity Policy. The Research Integrity Policy view Administrators. The Appeal Review Administrator will
is available as section 10.11 of the Faculty Handbook. If, review the written request to determine if the acceptable
after talking with the student, the faculty member feels grounds for an appeal are met and if the appeal is timely
the student is responsible for misconduct of this type, the filed. After review of the request, the Appeal Review Ad-
faculty member should proceed as indicted in the Re- ministrator will take one of the following actions:
search Integrity Policy. If appropriate, the student's advi- a. Deny the appeal. If the appeal is denied, the decision is
sor may also assign a grade of "PRU" for research credits final and considered binding upon all involved, from
in which the student is enrolled. Regular institutional pro- which no additional appeals are permitted.
cedures resulting from this grade assignment are then fol- b. Proceed with the appeal by notifying the student and sub-
lowed. mitting all the details and the evidence to the Student Ap-
Students who suspect other students of academic miscon- peals Committee for resolution.
duct should report the matter to the appropriate faculty mem- If the appeal request is granted, the Student Appeals Com-
ber, the appropriate Department Head/Division/Program mittee will review the case within 15 days. Please see the
Director, the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, the Dean of Student Handbook for more information on the Student Ap-
Graduate Studies or the Associate Dean of Students. The in- peals Committee. The Student Appeals Committee may do
formation is then provided to the faculty member concerned. any or all of the following during the review: interview with
Appeal Process for Student Academic Misconduct the faculty member; interview with the student(s); interview
Students charged with academic misconduct must be af- any appropriate witnesses; and/or review the student file in-
forded a fair opportunity for an appeal. For those alleged to cluding any homework, tests, quizzes or other assignments
have engages in research misconduct, the appeal procedure is that were involved in the alleged misconduct. At the conclu-
defined in the Faculty Handbook section 10.11. For all other sion of the review, the Student Appeals Committee will make
charges of academic misconduct, upon notification of a find- one of the following decisions:
ing of academic misconduct and the associated penalties, the a. Reverse the decision of the faculty member and withdraw
student may appeal the decision of the faculty member for the charge from the student's record.
one of the following grounds for appeal only:
b. Affirm the decision of the faculty member and uphold the
u The student believes his/her due process rights were vi- sanction(s).
olated as the student was not allowed to present rele-
c. Forward the case to the Office of Academic Affairs for
vant information.
further consideration: the Student Appeals Committee be-
u The student can provide evidence that academic mis- lieves that additional considerations should be made
conduct did not occur and the faculty member abused which could include increasing or decreasing the sanc-
his/her authority and/or made an arbitrary decision tions imposed or addressing additional issues that arose
without fully considering the information presented. through the appeal process. Recommendations for appro-
u There is new information to consider that, if true, priate sanctions should be made by the Student Appeals
would be sufficient to alter the faculty member's deci- Committee to the Office of Academic Affairs. The addi-
sion. Such information must not have been known by tional consideration will be conducted by the Dean of Un-
the student appealing at the time of the original meet- dergraduate Studies or Dean of Graduate Studies,
ing with the faculty member. depending on the academic standing of the student re-
questing the appeal. The Office of Academic Affairs staff
To appeal the decision, the student must submit a written
member will make a final decision that will be communi-
request in the form of a letter to the Vice President for Stu-
cated to the student within 10 business days.
dent Life. The letter of appeal should provide a thorough ex-
planation of the following: The decision issued by the Student Appeals Committee or
the Office of Academic Affairs (in matters that are forwarded
1. Under what grounds (see list above) is the appeal being
for further consideration) is final and shall be considered
requested?
binding upon all involved, from which no additional appeals
2. How does the appeal request fit the selected grounds for are permitted.
appeal?
3. What specific aspect of the decision is being appealed?

Resolution of Conflicting Bulletin which must be approved by the student’s faculty advisor and
the department head, division or program director, shall be
Provisions submitted to the Dean no later than 15 business days from
If a conflict or inconsistency is found to exist between
the date of official notification to the student of the potential
these policies and any other provision of the CSM Graduate
discretionary dismissal. If the Dean concludes that the reme-
Bulletin, the provisions of these policies shall govern the
dial plan is likely to lead to successful completion of all de-
resolution of such conflict or inconsistency.
gree requirements within an acceptable time frame, the Dean
Unsatisfactory Academic Performance may halt the discretionary dismissal process and allow the
Unsatisfactory Academic Progress Resulting in student to continue working toward his or her degree. If the
Probation or Discretionary Dismissal Dean concludes that the remedial plan is inadequate, or that
A student’s progress toward successful completion of a it is unlikely to lead to successful completion of all degree
graduate degree shall be deemed unsatisfactory if any of the requirements within an acceptable time frame, the Dean shall
following conditions occur: notify the student of his or her discretionary dismissal and in-
form the student of his or her right to appeal the dismissal as
u Failure to maintain a cumulative grade point average of
outlined below.
3.0 or greater (see Grading System section);
Unsatisfactory Academic Performance Resulting
u Receipt of an “In-Progress-Unsatisfactory” grade for
research; or in Mandatory Dismissal
Unsatisfactory performance as gauged by any of the
u Receipt of an “Unsatisfactory Progress” recommenda- following measures shall result in immediate, mandatory
tion from: (1) the head or director of the student’s home dismissal of a graduate student: (1) failure to successfully
department or division, (2) the student’s thesis commit- defend the thesis after two attempts; (2) failure to be admit-
tee, or (3) a departmental committee charged with the ted to candidacy; or (3) failure by a student subject to discre-
responsibility of monitoring the student’s progress. tionary dismissal to achieve a performance milestone or meet
Unsatisfactory academic progress on the part of a graduate a deadline contained in his or her remedial plan. The Dean of
student shall be reported to the Dean of Graduate Studies in a Graduate Studies shall be notified promptly of any situation
timely manner. Students making unsatisfactory progress by that may subject a student to mandatory dismissal. In this
any of the measures listed above shall be placed on academic event, the Dean shall notify the student of his or her dis-
probation upon the first occurrence of such indication. Upon missal and inform the student of his or her right to appeal the
the second occurrence of an unsatisfactory progress indica- dismissal as outlined below.
tion, the Dean shall notify the student that he or she is subject Students who have been notified of mandatory dismissal
to discretionary dismissal according to the procedure out- will be placed in non-degree status. They may request re-
lined below. admission to either the same or a different degree program by
In addition, students in thesis-based degree programs who submitting a full application for admission to the Graduate
are not admitted to candidacy within the time limits specified Office. The application will be reviewed through the normal
in this Bulletin may be subject to immediate mandatory dis- admission process.
missal according to the procedure outlined below. Failure to If a student who has been reinstated or readmitted to his or
fulfill this requirement must be reported to the Dean of Grad- her former degree program and is subsequently found to be
uate Studies in a timely manner by the department head or making unsatisfactory progress, the student will immediately
division/program director. be subject to mandatory dismissal.
Probation and Discretionary Dismissal Appeal Procedures
Procedures Both mandatory and discretionary dismissals may be ap-
If a student is subject to academic probation as a result of pealed by a graduate student pursuant to this procedure. To
an initial indication of unsatisfactory academic progress, the trigger review hereunder, an appeal must: (1) be in writing;
Dean of Graduate Studies shall notify the student of his or (2) contain a succinct description of the matter being appealed;
her probationary status in a timely manner. and (3) be filed with the Office of the Dean of Graduate
If a student is subject to discretionary dismissal by one of Studies no later than 20 business days from the date upon
the mechanisms defined above, the Dean shall notify the which the student received official notification from the
student and invite him or her to submit a written remedial Dean regarding his or her dismissal.
plan, including performance milestones and deadlines, to Upon receipt of a timely appeal of a discretionary or
correct the deficiencies that caused or contributed to the stu- mandatory dismissal, the Dean shall appoint a review com-
dent’s unsatisfactory academic progress. The remedial plan, mittee composed of three tenured faculty members who are
not members of the student’s home or minor department or
division. The review committee shall review the student’s

appeal and issue a written recommendation thereon to the to the issue under consideration and render a decision.
Dean within 20 business days. During the course of perform- The decision of the Provost is final.
ing this function, the committee may: (1) interview the stu- 5. At the next graduate Council meeting, the Dean will
dent, the student’s advisor, and, if appropriate, the student’s notify the Graduate Council of the request, the decision
thesis committee; (2) review all documentation related to the and the reasons for the decision. If the Graduate Council
appeal under consideration; (3) secure the assistance of out- endorses the decision, then any other student in the same
side expertise, if needed; and (4) obtain any other relevant in- situation having the same justification can expect the
formation necessary to properly consider the appeal. same decision.
The authority to render a final decision regarding all grad-
uate student appeals filed hereunder shall rest with the Dean Public Access to the Graduate Thesis
of Graduate Studies. The award of a thesis-based graduate degree is conditioned
on the student’s deposit of his or her completed thesis in the
Exceptions and Appeals CSM library to ensure its availability to the public. Although
Academic Policies and Requirements the student retains the copyright in the thesis, by depositing
Academic policies and requirements are included in the the thesis with the library, the student assigns a perpetual,
Bulletin on the authority of the CSM Board of Trustees as non-exclusive, royalty-free license to CSM to permit CSM to
delegated to the Faculty Senate. These include matters such copy the thesis and allow the public reasonable access to it.
as degree requirements, grading systems, thesis and disserta- Under special circumstances, CSM may agree to include
tion standards, admission standards and new and modified proprietary research in a graduate student’s thesis. The nature
degree programs, certificates, minors and courses. No CSM and extent of the proprietary research reported in the thesis
administrator, faculty or staff member may change, waive or must be agreed upon in writing by the principal investigator,
grant exceptions to such academic policies and requirements student and Dean of Graduate Studies. In some cases, the
without approval of the Graduate Council, the Senate and/or proprietary nature of the underlying research may require
the Board of Trustees as appropriate. the school to delay public access to the completed thesis for
Administrative Policies and Procedures a limited period of time. In no case will public access to the
Administrative Policies and Procedures are included in thesis be denied for more than12 months from the date the
this Bulletin on the authority of the CSM Board of Trustees Statement of Work Completion form is submitted to the
as delegated to the appropriate administrative office. These Graduate School.
include (but are not limited to) matters such as student record
Making up Undergraduate Deficiencies
keeping, thesis and dissertation formats and deadlines, regis-
If the department or division decides that new students do
tration requirements and procedures, assessment of tuition
not have the necessary background to complete an advanced
and fees, and allocation of financial aid. The Dean of Gradu-
degree, they will be required to enroll in courses for which
ate Studies may waive or grant exceptions to such adminis-
they will receive no credit toward their graduate degree, or
trative policies and procedures as warranted by the
complete supervised readings, or both. Students are notified
circumstances of individual cases.
of their apparent deficiency areas in their acceptance letter
Any graduate student may request a waiver or exception from the Graduate School or in their first interview with their
by the following process: department advisor.
1. Contact the Graduate Office to determine whether a stan- Graduate students must attain a B average in deficiency
dard form exists. If so, complete the form. If a standard courses, and any student receiving a grade of D in a defi-
form does not exist, prepare a memo with a statement of ciency course will be required to repeat the course. Grades
the request and a discussion of the reasons why a waiver for these deficiency courses are recorded on the student’s
or exception would be justified. transcript, become part of the student’s permanent record,
2. Have the memo or the form approved by the student’s and are calculated into the overall GPA. Students whose under-
advisor and department head or division director, then graduate records are deficient should remove all deficiencies
submit it to the Dean of Graduate Studies. as soon as possible after they enroll for graduate studies.
3. If the request involves academic policies or requirements, Graduate Students in Undergraduate
the Dean of Graduate Studies will request Graduate Coun- Courses
cil approval at the Council’s next regularly scheduled Students may apply toward graduate degree requirements
meeting. a maximum of nine semester hours of department-approved
4. The Dean of Graduate Studies will notify the student of 400-level course work not taken to remove deficiencies upon
the decision. The student may file a written appeal with the recommendation of the graduate committee and the ap-
the Provost within 10 business days of being notified of proval of the Graduate Dean.
the decision. The Provost will investigate as appropriate

Students may apply toward graduate degree requirements of proof on the student. For a grade to be revised by the Fac-
300-level courses only in those programs which have been ulty Affairs Committee, the student must demonstrate that
recommended by the department and have been approved by the grading decision was unfair by documenting that one or
the Graduate Council before the student enrolls in the course. more of the following conditions applied:
In that case a maximum of nine total hours of 300- and 400- 1. The grading decision was based on something other than
level courses will be accepted for graduate credit. course performance; unless the grade was a result of
Independent Study (X99) penalty for academic dishonesty or the grade was WI
For each semester credit hour awarded for independent (withdrawn involuntarily).
study a student is expected to invest approximately the same 2. The grading decision was based on standards that were
effort that would be required for an equivalently credited tra- unreasonably different from those applied to other stu-
ditional course. To register for independent study or for a dents in the same section of that course.
"special topics" course, a student should get from the Regis- 3. The grading decision was based on standards that differed
trar's Office the form provided for that purpose, have it com- substantially and unreasonably from those previously ar-
pleted by the instructor involved and appropriate ticulated by the instructor.
department/division head, and return it to the Registrar's Of-
fice. To appeal a grade, the student must proceed as follows:
1. The student must prepare a written appeal of the grade re-
Course and Research Grades ceived in the course. This appeal must clearly define the
All candidates for graduate degrees must maintain a cumu- basis for the appeal and must present all relevant evidence
lative grade point average of at least 3.0 in all courses taken supporting the student’s case.
after acceptance into a degree program. This includes both
graduate and undergraduate courses. Any grade lower than 2. After preparing the written appeal, the student must de-
“C-” is not acceptable for credit toward graduate degree re- liver this appeal to the course instructor and attempt to re-
quirements or graduate deficiencies. solve the issue directly with the instructor. Written grade
appeals must be delivered to the instructor no later than
For research credits, students receive either an “In 10 business days after the start of the regular (fall or
Progress-Satisfactory” or an “In Progress-Unsatisfactory” spring) semester immediately following the semester in
grade based on their faculty advisor’s evaluation of their which the contested grade was received. In the event that
work. Research grades do not enter into the calculation of the the course instructor is unavailable, the course coordina-
student’s grade point average. tor (first) or the Department Head/Division Director (sec-
Students who fail to maintain a grade point average of at ond) will represent the instructor.
least 3.0, or who receive an In Progress-Unsatisfactory re- 3. If after discussion with the instructor, the student is still
search grade are placed on academic probation by the Gradu- dissatisfied, he or she can proceed with the appeal by sub-
ate Dean and may be subject to discretionary dismissal as mitting three copies of the written appeal plus three
defined by the Unsatisfactory Academic Performance section copies of a summary of the instructor/student meetings
of this Bulletin (see page 28). held in connection with the previous step to the President
Grade Appeal Process of the Faculty Senate. These must be submitted to the
CSM faculty have the responsibility, and sole authority President of the Faculty Senate no later than 25 business
for, assigning grades. As instructors, this responsibility in- days after the start of the regular semester immediately
cludes clearly stating the instructional objectives of a course, following the semester in which the contested grade was
defining how grades will be assigned in a way that is con- received. The President of the Faculty Senate will for-
sistent with these objectives, and then assigning grades. It is ward the student's appeal and supporting documents to
the student’s responsibility to understand the grading criteria the Faculty Affairs Committee, the course instructor's De-
and then maintain the standards of academic performance partment Head/Division Director, and the instructor.
established for each course in which he or she is enrolled. 4. The Faculty Affairs Committee will request a response to
If a student believes he or she has been unfairly graded, the appeal from the instructor and begin an investigation
the student may appeal the grade to the Faculty Affairs Com- of the student's allegations and basis for appealing the
mittee of the Faculty Senate. The Faculty Affairs Committee grade. During the course of performing its investigation,
is the faculty body authorized to review and modify course the Committee may: 1) interview the student, the student's
grades, in appropriate circumstances. Any decision made by advisor, the course instructor and other witnesses deemed
the Faculty Affairs Committee is final. In evaluating a grade relevant to the investigation; 2) review all documentation
appeal, the Faculty Affairs Committee will place the burden related to the appeal under consideration; 3) secure the as-

sistance of outside expertise, if needed; and 4) obtain any The awarding of a degree is contingent upon the student’s
other information deemed necessary to consider and re- successful completion of all program requirements with at
solve the appeal. least a 3.000 GPA before the date of graduation. Students
Upon request, the Faculty Affairs Committee may share who fail to graduate at the time originally anticipated must
summaries of testimony and other information examined reapply for the next graduation before the appropriate dead-
by the Committee with both the student and the instructor. line date stated in the Graduate Handbook.
Certain information, however, may be redacted from ma- Students who have completed all of their degree require-
terials forwarded to the student and instructor to maintain ments before the specific graduation date, but who have not
other students' rights subject to protection under the Fam- applied for graduation can, if necessary, request a letter from
ily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), or other the Graduate Office certifying the completion of their pro-
state and federal law. grams. The student should apply for the next graduation, and
Based on its investigation, the Faculty Affairs Committee the diploma will show the date of that graduation.
will determine whether the grade should be revised. The Graduation exercises are held in December and May.
decision rendered will be either: 1) the original grading Students eligible to graduate at these times are expected to
decision is upheld, or 2) sufficient evidence exists to indi- attend their respective graduation exercises. Students in
cate a grade has been assigned unfairly. In this latter case, thesis-based degree programs may not, under any circum-
the Faculty Affairs Committee will assign the student a stances, attend graduation exercises before completing all
new grade for the course. The Committee's written deci- degree requirements.
sion and supporting documentation will be delivered to Diplomas, transcripts, and letters of completion will not
the President of the Faculty Senate, the office of the be released by the School for any student or graduate who
EVPAA, the student, the instructor, and the instructor's has an unsettled obligation of any kind to the School.
Department Head/Division Director no later than 25 busi-
ness days following the Senate's receipt of the grade ap- Withdrawing from School
peal. The Faculty Affairs Committee's decision shall To officially withdraw from CSM, a graduate student
constitute the final decision of the grade appeal. There is must communicate directly with the Graduate Dean or
no further internal appeal available to the parties. process a withdrawal form through the Graduate Office.
The schedule, but not the process, outlined above may be When the form is completed, the student will receive grades
modified upon mutual agreement of the student, the instruc- of W in courses in progress. If the student does not officially
tor, and the Faculty Affairs Committee withdraw the course grades are recorded as F’s. Leaving
school without having paid tuition and fees will result in the
Graduation encumbrance of the transcript. Federal aid recipients shuld
All students expecting to graduate must submit a check with the financial aid office to determine what impact
graduation application to the Office of Graduate a withdrawal may have on current or future aid.
Studies. Nondegree Students
Graduation application deadlines are scheduled well in A nondegree student is one who has not applied to pursue a
advance of the date of Commencement to allow time for or- degree program at CSM but wishes to take courses regularly
dering diploma covers and for printing graduation invitations offered on campus. Nondegree students register for courses
and programs. Students who submit applications after the through the Registrar’s office after degree students have reg-
stated deadline cannot be guaranteed a diploma dated for that istered. Such students may take any course for which they
graduation, and cannot be assured inclusion in the graduation have the prerequisites as listed in the CSM Bulletin or have
program or ceremony. Graduation applications are accepted the permission of the instructor. Transcripts or evidence of
only for students who have previously submitted to, and had the prerequisites are required. Nondegree students pay all
approved by the Office of Graduate Studies, the appropriate applicable tuition, but do not pay student fees except for the
Advisor/Thesis Committee and Admission to Candidacy technology fee.
forms as applicable to the degree sought.
All graduating students must officially check out of their Veterans’ Benefits
degree program, including paying the mandatory graduation Colorado School of Mines is approved by the Colorado
fee. Checkout cards may be obtained from the Graduate State Approving Agency for Veteran Benefits under chapters
Office and must be completed and returned by the estab- 30, 31, 32, 35, and 1606. Graduate students must register for
lished deadline. Students must register for the next term and maintain nine hours of graduate work in any semester to
unless the graduation checkout process is completed by the be certified as a full-time student for full-time benefits. Any
last day of registration for the following semester. hours taken under the full-time category will decrease the
benefits to 3/4 time, 1/2 time, or tuition payment only.

Students receiving benefits must report all changes in Incomplete Grade
hours, addresses, marital status, or dependents to the Veter- If a graduate student fails to complete a course because of
ans’ Counseling Office located in the Registrar’s Office as illness or other reasonable excuse, the student receives a
soon as possible to avoid overpayment or underpayment. grade of Incomplete, a temporary grade which indicates a de-
Veterans must see the Veterans’ Counselor each semester to ficiency in the quantity of work done. A graduate student
be certified for any benefits for which they may be eligible. must remove all Incomplete grades within the first four
In order for veterans to continue to receive benefits, they weeks of the first semester of attendance following that in
must make satisfactory progress as defined by CSM. which the grade was received. If not removed within the four
weeks, the Incomplete will become an F.
Graduate Grading System
Grades Satisfactory Progress Grades
When a student registers in a graduate (500 and 600 level ) A graduate student may receive a grade of Satisfactory
course, one of the following grades will appear on the aca- Progress, PRG, in either one of two possible situations: 1) as
demic record. Grades are based on the level of performance a grade for a course extending more than one semester and 2)
and represent the extent of the student's demonstrated mas- as a grade indicating completion of research credit hours.
tery of the material listed in the course outline and achieve- For students completing independent study, or seminar
ment of the stated course objectives. These are CSM's grade courses that extend for more than one semester, the progress
symbols and their qualitative interpretations: grade has no point value and is used only for multi-semester
A Excellent courses, or for special sections of one-semester courses that
A- are spread over two terms. In such cases, the student receives
B+ a grade of PRG, which indicates that the work is not com-
B Acceptable for Graduate credit pleted. This grade is replaced by a letter grade when the
B- course work is completed.
C+ The student must register again in the same course in the
C May be acceptable for Graduate next semester of attendance. If a progress grade is received
credit for a course taken in the second semester of the school year,
C- the student may, with the permission of the department head,
D+ re-register in that course in the summer session, in which
D Not acceptable for graduate case the letter grade must be given at the end of the summer
credit session.
D-
When applied to research credits, the Satisfactory Progress
F Failed
grade, PRG, also has no point value toward a student's GPA,
S Satisfactory C- or better, used only as a
but indicates satisfactory progress toward completion of the
mid-term grade
research component of a student's thesis-based degree pro-
U Unsatisfactory below C-,
gram. In this situation, a grade of PRU, Unsatisfactory
used only as a mid-term grade
Progress, may be given, and if given, indicates that a student
INC Incomplete
has not made satisfactory progress toward the research com-
PRG Satisfactory Progress
ponent of a thesis-based degree program. In this case, receipt
PRU Unsatisfactory Progress
of a grade of PRU may trigger academic disciplinary pro-
ceedings as described in the Unsatisfactory Academic Per-
Graduate students enrolled in undergraduate-level courses
formance portion of this Bulletin (see page 28).
(400-level and below) are graded using the undergraduate
grading system. See the CSM Undergraduate Bulletin for a Unless faculty submit change of grade forms to the Regis-
description of this system. trar, grades of PRU delivered for unsatisfactory research per-
In addition to these performance symbols, the following is formance, are not changed to PRG upon the successful
a list of additional registration symbols that may appear on a completion of a student's degree program.
CSM transcript. NC Grade
WI Involuntarily Withdrawn For special reasons and with the instructor's permission, a
W Withdrew, No Penalty student may register in a course for no credit (NC). To have
T Transfer Credit the grade NC appear on the transcript, the student must enroll
NC Not for Credit at registration time as a NC student in the course and comply
Z Grade not yet Submitted with all conditions stipulated by the course instructor. If a
student registered as NC fails to satisfy all conditions, no
record of this registration in the course will be made.
Quality Hours and Quality Points
For graduation a student must successfully complete a cer-
tain number of required semester hours and must maintain

grades at a satisfactory level. Numerical values assigned to Overall Grade-Point Average
each letter grade are given in the table below. The overall grade-point average includes all attempts at
courses taken at Colorado School of Mines with the excep-
Numerical tion of courses which fall under the repeat policy imple-
Grade Value mented during the 2007-2008 academic year.
A 4.000 If a course completed during the Fall 2007 term or after is
A- 3.700 a repeat of a course completed in any previous term and the
course is not repeatable for credit, the grade and credit hours
B+ 3.300
earned for the most recent occurrence of the course will
B 3.000 count toward the student's grade-point average and the stu-
B- 2.700 dent's degree requirements. The most recent course occur-
C+ 2.300 rence must be an exact match to the previous course
C 2.000 completed (subject and number). The most recent grade will
be applied to the overall grade-point average even if the pre-
C- 1.700
vious grade is higher.
D+ 1.300
Courses from other institutions transferred to Colorado
D 1.000 School of Mines are not counted in any grade-point average,
D- 0.700 and cannot be used under this repeat policy. Only courses
F 0.000 originally completed and subsequently repeated at Colorado
School of Mines during Fall 2007 or after with the same sub-
ject code and number apply to this repeat policy.
The number of quality points earned in any course is the For courses that may be repeated for credit such as special
number of semester hours assigned to that course multiplied topics courses, credit is awarded and grades are counted in
by the numerical value of the grade received. The quality the grade-point average up to the maximum hours allowed
hours earned are the number of semester hours in which for the course.
grades are awarded. To compute a grade-point average, the All occurrences of every course taken at Colorado School
number of cumulative quality hours is divided into the cumu- of Mines will appear on the official transcript along with the
lative quality points earned. Grades of W, WI, INC, PRG, associated grade.
PRU, or NC are not counted in quality hours.
Semester Hours
Electronic Communications (Email) Policy
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
The number of times a class meets during a week (for
Communication to students at the Colorado School of
lecture, recitation, or laboratory) determines the number of
Mines (Mines) is an important element of the official busi-
semester hours assigned to that course. Class sessions are
ness of the university. It is vital that Mines have an efficient
normally 50 minutes long and represent one hour of credit
and workable means of getting important and timely infor-
for each hour meeting. Two to four hours of laboratory work
mation to students. Examples of communications that re-
per week are equivalent to 1-semester hour of credit. For the
quire timely distribution include information from Fiscal
average student, each hour of lecture and recitation requires
Services, the Registrar's Office, or other offices on campus
at least two hours of preparation.
that need to deliver official and time-sensitive information to
Grade-Point Averages students. (Please note that emergency communications may
Grade-Point Averages shall be specified, recorded, re- occur in various forms based on the specific circumstances).
ported, and used to three figures following the decimal point
Electronic communication through e-mail and Trailhead
for any and all purposes to which said averages may apply.
Portal announcements provides a rapid, efficient, and effec-
All graduate degree programs require students have a min- tive form of communication. Reliance on electronic commu-
imum overall grade point average of 3.000 in order to be eli- nication has become the accepted norm within the Mines
gible to receive the degree. All courses (including deficiency community. Additionally, utilizing electronic communica-
courses) taken at the Colorado School of Mines after first en- tions is consistent with encouraging a more environmentally-
rolling in a graduate degree program are included in the cal- conscious means of doing business and encouraging
culation of the overall grade point average for that program. continued stewardship of scarce resources. Because of the
Grades for courses applied to a degree program as transfer wide-spread use and acceptance of electronic communica-
credit are not included in any grade point average calculation, Mines is adopting the following policy regarding elec-
tion. Specifics in calculating the overall, and other grade tronic communications with students.
point averages are defined below.

POLICY RESPONSIBLE PARTIES
It is the policy of the Colorado School of Mines that offi- Questions about this policy may be directed as follows:
cial university-related communications with students will be Registrar's Office
sent via Mines' internal e-mail system or via campus or tar- Phone: 303-273-3200 or
geted Trailhead announcements. All students will be as- E-mail: registrar@mines.edu
signed a Mines e-mail address and are expected to
periodically check their Mines assigned e-mail as well as Academic Computing and Networking
their Trailhead portal page. It is also expected that e-mail Phone: 303-273-3431 or
sent to students will be read in a timely manner. Communi- Complete a request form at the
cations sent via e-mail to students will be considered to have Mines Help Center (http://helpdesk.mines.edu/)
been received and read by the intended recipients. Access to Student Records
PROCEDURES Students at the Colorado School of Mines are protected by
1. All students will be given an EKey, which is an ac- the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as
tivation code that offers access to electronic resources at amended. This Act was designed to protect the privacy of
Mines. With their EKey, students must activate their as- education records, to establish the right of students to inspect
signed Mines e-mail address. and review their education records, and to provide guidelines
for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through
2. Once their e-mail address is activated, students are
informal and formal hearings. Students also have the right to
expected to check their Mines e-mail inbox on a frequent and
file complaints with The Family Educational Rights and Pri-
consistent basis and have the responsibility to recognize that
vacy Act Office (FERPA) concerning alleged failures by the
certain communications from the university may be time-
institution to comply with the Act. Copies of local policy can
critical. As such, students also are responsible for respond-
be found in the Registrar’s Office. Contact information for
ing in a timely manner to official communications from the
FERPA complaints is
university when a response is requested.
Family Policy Compliance Office
3. The policy does not prevent students from using a
U.S. Department of Education
personal e-mail address for university-related communica-
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
tions and purposes. If a student chooses to use a personal e-
Washington, D. C. 20202-4605
mail address as his or her address of choice for receiving
university-related communications, he or she must forward e- Directory Information. The School maintains lists of in-
mail from the Mines assigned e-mail address to the personal formation which may be considered directory information as
e-mail address. However, if a student chooses to forward defined by the regulations. This information includes name,
communications to a personal e-mail address, she or he must current and permanent addresses and phone numbers, date of
be aware that Mines personnel may not be able to assist in re- birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, part or full-
solving technical difficulties with personal e-mail accounts. time status, degrees awarded, last school attended, participa-
Furthermore, forwarding communications to a personal e- tion in officially recognized activities and sports, class, and
mail address does not absolve a student from the responsibil- academic honors. Students who desire that this information
ities associated with communication sent to his or her official not be printed or released must so inform the Registrar before
Mines e-mail address. Please note: If a student changes his the end of the first two weeks of the fall semester for which
or her official Mines e-mail address to a personal address, it the student is registered. Information will be withheld for the
will be changed back to the Mines assigned e-mail address. entire academic year unless the student changes this request.
Students have the option to forward their Mines e-mail to a The student’s signature is required to make any changes for
personal address to avoid this problem. Should a student the current academic year. The request must be renewed each
choose the forwarding option, he or she must ensure that fall term for the upcoming year. The following student
SPAM filters will not block e-mail coming from the records are maintained by Colorado School of Mines at the
mines.edu address. various offices listed below:
4. Nothing in these procedures should be construed as 1. General Records: Registrar and Graduate Dean
prohibiting university -related communications being sent via 2. Transcript of Grades: Registrar
traditional means. Use of paper-based communication may
3. Computer Grade Lists: Registrar
be necessary under certain circumstances or may be more ap-
propriate to certain circumstances. Examples of such com- 4. Encumbrance List: Controller and Registrar
munications could include, but not be limited to disciplinary 5. Academic Probation/Suspension List: Graduate Dean
notices, fiscal services communications, graduation informa-
6. Advisor File: Academic Advisor
tion and so forth.

7. Option/Advisor/Enrolled/ Minority/Foreign List: 5. In compliance with a judicial order or lawfully issued
Registrar, Dean of Students, and Graduate Dean subpoena after the student has been notified of the in-
8. Externally Generated SAT/GRE Score Lists: tended compliance.
Graduate Dean 6. Any institutional information for statistical purposes
which is not identifiable with a particular student.
9. Financial Aid File: Financial Aid (closed records) 7. In compliance with any applicable statue now in effect
10. Medical History File: School Physician (closed records) or later enacted. Each individual record (general, tran-
Student Access to Records. The graduate student wishing script, advisor, and medical) will include a log of those
access to his or her educational records will make a written persons not employed by Colorado School of Mines
request to the Graduate Dean. This request will include the who have requested or obtained access to the student
student’s name, date of request and type of record to be re- record and the legitimate interest that the person has in
viewed. It will be the responsibility of the Dean to arrange a making the request.
mutually satisfactory time for review. This time will be as
soon as practical but is not to be later than 30 business days The School discloses education records without a student's
from receipt of the request. The record will be reviewed in prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclo-
the presence of the Dean or designated representative. If the sure to school officials with legitimate educational interests.
record involves a list including other students, steps will be A school official is a person employed by the School in an
taken to preclude the viewing of the other student name and administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support
information. staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and
health staff); a person or company with whom the School has
Challenge of the Record. If the student wishes to chal- contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using
lenge any part of the record, the Dean will be so notified in School employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor,
writing. The Dean may then (l) remove and destroy the dis- or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of
puted document, or (2) inform the student that it is his deci- Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such
sion that the document represents a necessary part of the as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another
record; and, if the student wishes to appeal, (3) convene a school official in performing his or her tasks.
meeting of the student and the document originator (if rea-
sonably available) in the presence of the Executive Vice A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the
President for Academic Affairs as mediator, whose decision official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill
will be final. his or her professional responsibilities for the School.
Destruction of Records. Records may be destroyed at any
time by the responsible official if not otherwise precluded by
law except that no record may be destroyed between the
dates of access request and the viewing of the record. If dur-
ing the viewing of the record any item is in dispute, it may
not be destroyed.
Access to Records by Other Parties. Colorado School of
Mines will not permit access to student records by persons
outside the School except as follows:
1. In the case of open record information as specified in
the section under Directory Information.
2. To those people specifically designated by the student.
Examples would include request for transcript to be
sent to graduate school or prospective employer.
3. Information required by a state or federal agency for
the purpose of establishing eligibility for financial aid.
4. Accreditation agencies during their on-campus review.

Tuition, Fees, Financial Assistance
Tuition and fees are established by the Board of Trustees The amount of tuition and fee assessment is based pri-
of the Colorado School of Mines following the annual budget marily on each student’s enrolled courses. In the event a
process and action by the Colorado General Assembly and student withdraws from a course or courses, assessments
Governor. will be adjusted as follows:
Graduate Tuition P If the withdrawal is made prior to the end of the
The official tuition and approved charges for the 2010- add/drop period for the term of enrollment, as deter-
2011 academic year will be available prior to the start of the mined by the Registrar, tuition and fees will be ad-
2010-2011 academic year located at justed to the new course level without penalty.
http://www.is.mines.edu/budget/budget_current/tuition_rates.pdf P If the withdrawal from a course or courses is made
after the add/drop period, and the student does not of-
Fees ficially withdraw from school, no adjustment in
The official fees, approved charges, and fee descriptions
charges will be made.
for the 2009-2010 academic year will be available prior to
the start of the 2009-2010 academic year and can be found P If the withdrawal from courses is made after the
at: http://www.is.mines.edu/budget/budget_current/fees.pdf add/drop period, and the student withdraws from
school, tuition and fee assessments will be reduced ac-
Please note that graduate students who register for under-
cording to the following schedule:
graduate courses to satisfy deficiencies may be assessed the
same fee that an undergraduate student would pay. P Within the 7 calendar days following the end of
the add/drop period, 60 percent reduction in
Payments and Refunds charges.
Payment Information P Within the next following 7 calendar days, a 40
A student is expected to complete the registration process, percent reduction in charges.
including the payment of tuition and fees, before attending
class. Students should mail their payments to: Cashier P Within the next following 7 calendar days, a 20
Colorado School of Mines 1500 Illinois St. Golden, CO percent reduction in charges.
80401-1869 or pay at the Cashier’s Office in The Ben Parker P After that period, no reduction of charges will be
Student Center. Please write your student ID on payment. made.
Late Payment Penalties The schedule above applies to the Fall and Spring semes-
A penalty will be assessed against a student if payment is ters. The time periods for the Summer sessions - Field and
not received in full by the official day of registration. The Summer - will be adjusted in proportion to the reduced num-
penalty is described in the schedule of courses for each ber of days in these semesters.
semester. If payment is not completed by the sixth week of Room and board refunds are pro-rated to the date of
class, the student may be officially withdrawn from classes. checkout from the Residence Hall. Arrangements must be
Financial Responsibility made with the Housing Office. Student health insurance
Registration for classes at CSM implies an obligation by charges are not refundable. The insurance remains in effect
the student to meet all related financial responsibilities in a for the entire semester.
timely manner. Students who do not fulfill their financial PLEASE NOTE: Students receiving federal financial aid
obligations according to published deadlines are subject to under the Title IV programs may have a different refund de-
the following: late payment penalties accrued on any out- termined as required by federal law or regulations.
standing balance, and the withholding of transcripts. Past due
accounts will be turned over to Colorado Central Collection Financial Assistance for Graduate Studies
Services in accordance with Colorado law. Collection costs Graduate study is a considerable investment of time,
will be added to the student’s account, and delinquencies energy, and money by serious students who expect a substan-
may be reported to national credit bureaus. tial return not only in satisfaction but also in future earnings.
Applicants are expected to weigh carefully the investment
Encumbrances they are willing to make against expected benefits before
A student will not be permitted to register for future applying for admission.
classes, to graduate, or to get an official transcript of his
Students are also expected to make full use of any resources
academic record while indebted in any way to CSM.
available, including personal and loan funds, to cover expenses,
Refunds and the School can offer some students financial aid through
Refunds for tuition and fees are made according to the graduate research and teaching assistantships and through
following policy: industry, state, and federal fellowships.

Purpose of Financial Aid Aid Application Forms
The Graduate School’s limited financial aid is used New students interested in applying for financial aid are
1. To give equal access to graduate study by assisting stu- encouraged to apply early. Financial aid forms are included
dents with limited personal resources; in Graduate School application packets and may be filled out
and returned with the other application papers.
2. To compensate graduate students who teach and do re-
search; Graduate Fellowships
The departments and divisions award Colorado Fellow-
3. To give an incentive to exceptional students who can
ships based on the student’s academic performance.
provide academic leadership for continually improving grad-
uate programs. Graduate Student Loans
Need-based federal student loans are available for gradu-
Employment Restrictions and Agreements ate students who need additional funding beyond their own
Students who are employed full time or who are enrolled
resources and any assistantships or fellowships they may re-
part time are not eligible for financial aid through the Gradu-
ceive. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
ate School.
(FAFSA) must be completed to apply for these loan funds.
Students who are awarded assistantships must sign an Students must be degree seeking and attending at least part-
appointment agreement, which gives the terms of appoint- time (4.5 hrs) per semester to be eligible. Degree seeking
ment and specifies the amount and type of work required. students who are approved for reduced registration (4 hrs/se-
Graduate assistants who hold regular appointments are ex- mester) are also eligible.
pected to devote all of their efforts to their educational pro-
Specific information and procedures for filing the FAFSA
gram and may not be otherwise employed without the written
can be found on the Financial Aid Office web site at http://fi-
permission of their supervisor and the Graduate Dean. Stu-
naid.mines.edu/Grad_TOC.html. The Financial Aid Office
dents with assistantships during the academic year must be
telephone number is 303-273-3220, and the e-mail address is
registered as full time. During the summer session they must
finaid@mines.edu.
be registered for a minimum of three credit hours, unless
they qualify for the summer research registration exception. Satisfactory Academic Progress for Federal
Please see http://www.mines.edu/graduate_admissions for Student Loans
details on summer registration exception eligibility. To maintain eligibility for federal student loans, students
are expected to achieve a minimum 3.000 cumulative grade
average at the end of each semester. In addition, if students
enroll full time (9 credits or more) they must pass at least 9
credits. If enrolled for fewer than 9 credits, students must
pass all of the credits for which they are registered. If this is
not done, the student will be given a financial aid probation-
ary semester, after which the student must return to satisfac-
tory academic standing to maintain eligibility.

Graduate Degrees and Requirements
Colorado School of Mines offers post-baccalaureate pro- Programs and Description of Courses” portion of this Bul-
grams leading to the awarding of Graduate Certificates, Pro- letin.
fessional Masters degrees, thesis and non-thesis Master of 1. Academic Requirements
Science and Master of Engineering degrees, and Doctor of Each Graduate Certificate requires a minimum of 12 total
Philosophy degrees. This section describes these degrees and credit hours. No more than 3 credit hours at the 400 level
explains the minimum institutional requirements for each. may be applied toward the minimum credit-hours require-
Students may apply to, and be admitted in, multiple grad- ment. All other credits must be at or above the 500 level.
uate degrees simultaneously. In this case, a student may Students may not, on an individual basis, request credit hours
use the same graduate course credits to satisfy the degree be transferred from other institutions as part of the Certificate
requirements for each degree. Before the Graduate School requirements. Some Graduate Certificates, however, may
will count these credits toward each degree requirement, allow the application of specific, pre-approved transfer
however, the student must obtain written permission to do so credits, or credits from other institutions with whom CSM
from each department, division or program granting degree. has formal agreements for this purpose toward fulfilling the
This permission should be submitted with the student’s Ad- requirements of the Certificate. All courses applied to a
mission to Candidacy forms and should clearly indicate that Graduate Certificate are subject to approval by the program
each degree program is aware that credits are being counted offering the certificate.
toward the requirements of multiple degrees. For thesis-based If a student has earned a Graduate Certificate and subse-
students this permission should be provided by the student’s quently applies, and is accepted into a Master's or PhD pro-
thesis committee. For non-thesis and certificate programs, gram at CSM, credits earned in the Certificate Program may,
permission should be obtained from program coordinators or with the approval of the advanced degree program, be ap-
department/division chairs. plied to the advanced degree subject to all the applicable re-
I. Responsible Conduct of Research strictions on credit hours that may be applied toward
fulfilling the requirements of the advanced degree.
Requirement
All students supported at any time in their graduate career 2. Admission to Candidacy
through the National Science Foundation (NSF), as research Full-time students must complete the following require-
assistants, hourly employees or fellowship awardees, must ments within the first semester after enrolling into a Graduate
complete training in the responsible conduct of research Certificate degree program.
(RCR). This requirement is in addition to all other institu- u complete all prerequisites and core curriculum course
tional and program requirements described below and in the requirements of their program, and
appropriate program sections of this Bulletin. u be admitted into full candidacy for the certificate.
To satisfy the RCR requirement students must as a mini- A list of prerequisites and core curriculum requirements
mum complete the one credit hour course; SYGN502, or an for Graduate Certificate degrees is published by each pro-
equivalent. This may be done at any time prior a student's gram. When a student is admitted with deficiencies, the
formal Admission to Candidacy. Equivalent programs may appropriate department head, division director or program
include alternative RCR training options offered by individ- director will provide the student with a written list of courses
ual degree programs. To apply toward meeting this require- required to remove these deficiencies. This list will be given
ment, these must have been formally approved by the Ethics to the student no later than one week after the start of classes
Across the Curriculum Committee. Refer to the individual of his/her first semester in order to allow for adding/dropping
program sections of this Bulletin for a description of equiva- courses as necessary.
lent means of satisfying the RCR requirement that may exist
within individual degree programs. Upon completion of the above-defined requirements, a
student must submit an Admission to Candidacy and a State-
Students and advisors are required to certify successful
ment of Work Completion forms documenting satisfactory
completion of the NSF-RCR requirement as part of the Ad-
completion of the prerequisites and core curriculum require-
mission to Candidacy process described in the sections
ments. The form must have the written approval of the pro-
below.
gram offering the Graduate Certificate.
II. Professional Programs B. Professional Master’s Program
A. Graduate Certificate Program CSM awards specialized, career-oriented non-thesis Master
Graduate Certificate Programs at CSM are designed to degrees with the title of “Professional Master (descriptive
have selective focus, short time to completion and consist title).” These are custom-designed, interdisciplinary degrees,
of course work only. For more information about specific each with a curriculum meeting the career advancement needs
professional programs, please refer to the “Graduate Degree of a particular group of professionals in a field that is part of
CSM’s role and mission. For more information about these

programs, please refer to the “Graduate Degree Programs and 1. Academic Requirements
Description of Courses” portion of this Bulletin. A Master’s degree at CSM requires a minimum of 30 total
1. Academic Requirements credit hours. As part of this 30 hours, departments and divi-
Each Professional Master’s degree consists of a minimum sions are required to include a research or design experience
of 30 total credit hours. Students must complete at least 21 supervised by CSM faculty. For more information about the
credit hours at CSM in the degree program. The remaining specific research/design requirements, please refer to the ap-
hours may be transfered into the program. Requests for propriate department/division section of the “Graduate
transfer credit must be approved by the faculty according to a Degree Programs and Description of Courses” portion of this
process defined by the student’s home department or divi- Bulletin.
sion. Transfer credits must not have been used as credit to- For non-thesis Master's degrees, students must complete at
ward a Bachelor degree. The transfer limit includes CSM least 21 credit hours at CSM in the degree program. All other
distance learning courses. Up to six credit hours of Special credits may be completed as transfer credits into the degree
Topic or Independent Study may be in the form of project of coursework program. For thesis Master's degrees, no more
credits done on the job as an employee or as a graduate in- than 9 credits may transfer. The transfer credit limit includes
tern. If project credits are to be used, the project proposal and CSM distance learning courses. Transfer credits must not
final report must be approved by a CSM faculty advisor, al- have been used as credit toward a Bachelor degree. Requests
though direct supervision may be provided by the employer. for transfer credit must be approved by the faculty according
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of to the process defined by a student's home department or di-
3.0 or better in CSM course work. vision. All credits applied toward degree, except transfer
2. Admission to Candidacy credits, must be earned on campus. Students must maintain a
Full-time students must complete the following require- cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better in CSM
ments within the first calendar year after enrolling into a course work.
Professional Master's degree program. Students are normally admitted into the Master of Science
u complete all prerequisite and core curriculum course degree program in the department/division to which they
requirements of their program, and have applied. If, however, a candidate would like to obtain
the Master of Engineering degree, the candidate must, in
u be admitted into full candidacy for the degree. addition to the requirements described above, either have
Each program publishes a list of prerequisites and core a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or complete no fewer
curriculum requirements for Professional Master's degrees. than 16 credit hours of engineering courses as part of their
When a student is admitted with deficiencies, the appropriate Master’s program. Courses satisfying the engineering course
department head, division director or program director will requirement are determined by the department/division host-
provide the student with a written list of courses required ing the degree.
to remove these deficiencies. This list will be given to the 2. Minor Programs
student no later than one week after the start of classes of Students may choose to have a minor program or pro-
his/her first semester in order to allow for adding/dropping grams at the Master’s level. A minor program may not be
courses as necessary. taken in the student’s major area of study. A designated
Upon completion of the above-defined requirements, a minor requires a minimum of 9 semester hours of course
student must submit an Admission to Candidacy form docu- work and must be approved by the student’s advisor, home
menting satisfactory completion of the prerequisites and department head, and a faculty representative of the minor
core curriculum requirements. The form must have the writ- area of study.
ten approval of the program offering the Professional Mas- 3. Admission to Candidacy
ters degree. Full-time students must complete the following require-
III. Master of Science and Engineering ments within the first calendar year after enrolling into the
Master’s degree program.
Programs
A. General Requirements u have a thesis committee appointment form on file in
Graduate study at CSM can lead to one of a number of the- the Graduate Office;
sis and non-thesis based Master’s degrees, depending on the u complete all prerequisite and core curriculum course
interests of the student. All Master’s degree programs share requirements of their department, division or program;
the same academic requirements for grades, definition of and
minor programs, and the need to apply for admission to can- u be admitted into full candidacy for the degree.
didacy.
Each degree program publishes a list of prerequisite and
core curriculum requirements for that degree. If students are

admitted with deficiencies, the appropriate department heads, sistant professor, research professor, associate research pro-
division directors or program directors will provide the stu- fessor or assistant research professor. Upon approval by the
dents written lists of courses required to remove the deficien- Graduate Dean, adjunct professors and off-campus represen-
cies. These lists will be given to the students no later than tatives may be designated co-advisors. When appropriate and
one week after the start of classes of their first semester in upon approval by the Graduate Dean, faculty members out-
order to allow them to add/drop courses as necessary. side the student’s home department may serve as the student’s
Upon completion of the above defined requirements, stu- faculty co-advisor. In either of these cases, a co-advisor must
dents must submit an Admission to Candidacy form docu- be selected from the student’s home department.
menting satisfactory completion of the prerequisite and core 2. Thesis Committee
curriculum requirements and granting permission to begin The Graduate Dean appoints a Thesis Committee whose
Master’s level research. The form must have the written ap- members have been recommended by the student, the stu-
proval of all members of the advisor and thesis committee, if dent’s faculty advisor, and the student’s department head.
appropriate. Students should have a thesis committee appointed by the
end of their second semester. This Committee will have a
B. Non-thesis Option
minimum of three voting members, including the student’s
Non-thesis Master’s degrees are offered by a number of
advisor, who are familiar with the student’s area of study. Of
departments, divisions and programs. In lieu of preparing a
these Committee members, two must be from the home de-
thesis, non-thesis master’s program students are required to
partment or, in the case of interdisciplinary degree programs,
complete a research or design experience taken as a special
an allied department. Off-campus members can be assigned
problem or as an independent study course. See the depart-
to the Committee to serve either with full voting status or in a
ment/division section of the “Graduate Degree Programs and
non-voting capacity. Off-campus members with voting status
Description of Courses” portion of this Bulletin for more
assume all of the responsibilities of on-campus Committee
information. Although non-thesis master’s students are not
members with respect to attendance of Committee meetings,
assigned a Thesis Committee, students in this program do
review of thesis drafts and participation in oral examinations
select a faculty advisor, subject to the approval of the stu-
and thesis defense sessions. If a thesis co-advisor is assigned,
dent’s home department.
an additional faculty member from the home or allied depart-
C. Thesis Option ment must be added to the committee. Students who choose
Thesis-based Master of Science and Master of Engineering to have a minor program at the Master’s level must select a
degrees require completion of a satisfactory thesis and suc- representative from their minor area of study to serve on the
cessful oral defense of this thesis. Academic credit toward Thesis Committee. Minor representatives must be full-time
completion of the thesis must include successful completion members of the CSM faculty.
of no fewer than 6 credit hours of masters-level research
A Thesis Committee Chairperson is designated by the
credit. The Master of Science thesis is expected to report on
student at the time he/she requests the formation of his/her
original research that results in new knowledge and/or tech-
thesis committee. The chairperson is responsible for leading
niques. The Master of Engineering thesis is expected to re-
all meetings of the thesis committee and for directing the
port on creative engineering design that applies
student’s thesis defense. In selecting a Thesis Committee
state-of-the-art knowledge and techniques to solve an impor-
chairperson, the following guidelines must be met: 1) the
tant problem. In both cases, the thesis should be an exem-
chairperson cannot be the student’s advisor or co-advisor and
plary product that meets the rigorous scholarship standards of
2) the chairperson must be a full-time CSM faculty member.
the Colorado School of Mines. The student's faculty advisor
and the Master's Thesis Committee must approve the pro- Shortly after its appointment, the Committee will meet
gram of study and the topic for the thesis. The format of the with the student to hear a presentation of the proposed course
thesis must comply with the appropriate guidelines promul- of study and thesis topic. The Committee and the student
gated by the Graduate School. must agree on a satisfactory program and the student must
obtain the Committee approval of the written thesis proposal
1. Faculty Advisor Appointment
at least one semester prior to the thesis defense. The student’s
Each thesis-based Master’s student must select a faculty
faculty advisor assumes the primary responsibility for moni-
advisor to provide advice regarding the student’s thesis direc-
toring the program and directing the thesis work. The award
tion, research and selection of courses by the middle of their
of the thesis-based Master’s degree is contingent upon the
second semester at CSM. The faculty advisor will serve as a
student’s researching and writing a thesis acceptable to the
voting member of the student’s Thesis Committee. The stu-
student’s faculty advisor and Thesis Committee.
dent’s department head or division director and the Graduate
Dean must approve all faculty advisor appointments. 3. Thesis Defense
The student submits an initial draft of his or her thesis to
Advisors must be full-time members of the CSM faculty
the faculty advisor, who will work with the student on neces-
and must hold the rank of professor, associate professor, as-
sary revisions. Upon approval of the student’s advisor, the
revised thesis is circulated to the Thesis Committee members gram, that candidate must formally reapply for readmission.
at least one week prior to the oral defense of the thesis. The The program has full authority to determine if readmission is
oral defense of the thesis is scheduled during the student’s to be granted and, if granted to fully re-evaluate the Candi-
final semester of study. Students must be registered to de- date's work to date and determine its applicability to the new
fend. This defense session, which may include an examina- degree program.
tion of material covered in the student’s course work, will be
open to the public. IV. Doctor of Philosophy
A. Credits, Academic and Campus Residence
Following the defense, the Thesis Committee will meet
Requirements
privately to vote on whether the student has successfully de-
The Doctor of Philosophy degree requires completion of a
fended the thesis. Three outcomes are possible: the student
minimum of 72 semester hours beyond the Bachelor degree.
may pass the oral defense; the student may fail the defense;
At least 24 semester hours must be research credits earned
or the Committee may vote to adjourn the defense to allow
under the supervision of a CSM faculty advisor and at least
the student more time to address and remove weaknesses or
18 credit hours of course work must be applied to the degree
inadequacies in the thesis or underlying research. Two nega-
program. Course requirements for each department or divi-
tive votes will constitute a failure regardless of the number
sion are contained in the "Graduate Degree Programs and
of Committee members present at the thesis defense. In the
Description of Courses" section of this Bulletin.
event of either failure or adjournment, the Chair of the Thesis
Committee will prepare a written statement indicating the The degree also requires completion of a satisfactory doc-
reasons for this action and will distribute copies to the stu- toral thesis and successful oral defense of this thesis. The
dent, the Thesis Committee members, the student’s depart- Doctoral Thesis is expected to report on original research
ment head and the Graduate Dean. In the case of failure or that results in a significant contribution of new knowledge
adjournment, the student may request a re-examination, and/or techniques. The student’s faculty advisor and the Doc-
which must be scheduled no less than one week after the toral Thesis Committee must approve the program of study
original defense. A second failure to defend the thesis satis- and the topic for the thesis.
factorily will result in the termination of the student’s gradu- Doctoral students must complete at least two semesters of
ate program. full-time residence at CSM (as defined in the Registration
Upon passing the oral defense of thesis or report, the stu- and Residency section above) during the course of their grad-
dent must make any corrections in the thesis required by the uate studies.
Thesis Committee. The final, corrected copy and an executed B. Transfer of Credits
signature page indicating approval by the student’s advisor Up to 24 semester hours of graduate-level course work
and department head must be submitted to the Office of may be transferred from other institutions toward the PhD
Graduate Studies for format approval. (Format instructions degree subject to the restriction that those courses must not
are available in the Office of Graduate Studies and should be have been used as credit toward a Bachelor degree. Requests
obtained before beginning work on the thesis.) for transfer credit must be approved by the faculty according
4. Time Limitations to a process defined by the student’s home department or di-
A candidate for a thesis-based Masters degree must com- vision. Transfer credits are not included in calculating the
plete all requirements for the degree within five years of the student’s grade point average at CSM.
date of admission into the degree program. Time spent on ap- In lieu of transfer credit for individual courses, students
proved leaves of absence is included in the who enter the PhD program with a thesis-based master de-
five-year time limit. Candidates not meeting the time limi- gree from another institution may transfer up to 36 semester
tation will be notified and withdrawn from their degree pro- hours in recognition of the course work and research com-
grams. pleted for that degree. The request must be approved by the
faculty according to a process defined by the student’s home
Candidates may apply for a one-time extension of this
department or division.
time limitation. This application must be made in writing and
approved by the candidate's advisor, thesis committee, de- C. Faculty Advisor Appointments
partment and Dean of Graduate Studies. The application Each doctoral student must select a faculty advisor to ad-
must include specific timelines and milestones for degree vise with respect to the student’s thesis direction and research
completion. If an extension is approved, failure to meet any and selection of courses by the middle of their second semes-
timeline or milestone will trigger immediate withdrawal from ter at CSM. The faculty advisor will serve as a voting mem-
the degree program. ber of the student’s Doctoral Thesis Committee. The student’s
If a candidate is withdrawn from a degree program department head and the Graduate Dean must approve all
through this process and wishes to reenter the degree pro- faculty advisor appointments.

Advisors must be full-time members of the CSM faculty tiple minor programs are being pursued, each must
and must hold the rank of professor, associate professor, as- have a committee representative as defined above.
sistant professor, research professor, associate research pro- 6. The fourth “additional” committee member must be
fessor or assistant research professor. Upon approval by the from outside the home and allied departments or divi-
Graduate Dean, adjunct professors and off-campus represen- sions and the minor field if applicable.
tatives may be designated co-advisors. When appropriate and
upon approval by the Graduate Dean, faculty members out- 7. If off-campus members are nominated for voting status,
side the student’s home department may serve as the student’s the committee request form must include a brief resume
faculty co-advisor. In either of these cases, a co-advisor must of their education and/or experience that demonstrates
be selected from the student’s home department. their competence to judge the quality and validity of
the thesis. Such members also must agree to assume
D. Minor Programs the same responsibilities expected of on-campus
Students may choose a minor program or programs at the Committee members including, but not limited to,
PhD level consisting of 12 course credits in the minor pro- attendance at Committee meetings, review of thesis
gram. The student's faculty advisor and Doctoral Thesis proposals and drafts, and participation in oral exami-
Committee, including an appropriate minor committee mem- nations and defenses.
ber as described below, approve the course selection and se-
A Thesis Committee Chairperson is designated by the stu-
quence in the selected minor program. Students may choose
dent at the time he/she requests the formation of his/her the-
to complete multiple minor programs. Each program must
sis committee. The chairperson is responsible for leading all
consist of at least 12 credit hours approved by the faculty ad-
meetings of the thesis committee and for directing the stu-
visor and Doctoral Thesis Committee, including the appro-
dent's thesis defense. In selecting a Thesis Committee chair-
priate minor committee members.
person, the following guidelines must be met: 1) the
E. Doctoral Thesis Committees chairperson cannot be the student's advisor or co-advisor, 2)
The Graduate Dean appoints a Doctoral Thesis Committee the chairperson must be a full-time CSM faculty member,
whose members have been recommended by the student’s and 3) the chairperson must be from outside the student's
home department or division. Students should have a thesis home department, division or program and, if possible,
committee appointed by the end of their second semester. should not be a representative of a minor program of study.
This Committee must have a minimum of five voting mem-
Shortly after its appointment, the Doctoral Thesis Commit-
bers that fulfill the following criteria:
tee meets with the student to hear a presentation of the pro-
1. The Committee must include an advisor who is assigned posed course of study and thesis topic. The Committee and
responsibility for directing the research. If two advisors student must agree on a satisfactory program. The student’s
are appointed, they both shall be considered co-advisors faculty advisor then assumes the primary responsibility for
and shall be voting members of the Committee. monitoring the program, directing the thesis work, arranging
2. Either the advisor or at least one co-advisor must be a qualifying examinations, and scheduling the thesis defense.
full-time permanent faculty member, as defined above, F. Admission to Candidacy
in the home department, division or program in order to Full-time students must complete the following require-
ensure compliance with degree requirements. ments within the first two calendar years after enrolling into
3. The Committee must have at least four other voting the PhD program.
members in addition to the advisor and co-advisors, u have a thesis committee appointment form on file in
and a majority of the voting members (including the the Graduate Office;
advisor or co-advisors) must be full-time permanent
u complete all prerequisite and core curriculum course
CSM faculty members.
requirements of their department, division or program;
4. At least two of the “additional” committee members
u demonstrate adequate preparation for, and satisfactory
must be knowledgeable in the technical areas of the
ability to conduct, doctoral research; and
thesis, and at least one of them must be a member of
the student’s home or allied department, division or u be admitted into full candidacy for the degree.
program. Each degree program publishes a list of prerequisite and
5. If a minor field is designated, the third "additional" core curriculum requirements for that degree. If students are
committee member must be an expert in that field. In admitted with deficiencies, the appropriate department heads,
the case of an interdisciplinary degree, the third com- division directors or program directors will provide the stu-
mittee member must be an expert in one of the fields dents written lists of courses required to remove the deficien-
represented in the research. Minor representatives cies. These lists will be given to the students no later than
must be full-time members of the CSM faculty. If mul- one week after the start of classes of their first semester in
order to allow them to add/drop courses as necessary. Each
program also defines the process for determining whether its bers, the student’s department head and the Graduate Dean.
students have demonstrated adequate preparation for, and In the case of failure, the student may request a re-examina-
have satisfactory ability to do, high-quality, independent doc- tion, which must be scheduled no less than one week after
toral research in their specialties. These requirements and the original defense. A second failure to defend the thesis sat-
processes are described under the appropriate program head- isfactorily will result in the termination of the student’s grad-
ings in the section of this Bulletin on Graduate Degree Pro- uate program.
grams and Description of Courses. Upon passing the oral defense of thesis, the student must
Upon completion of these requirements, students must make any corrections in the thesis required by the Doctoral
submit an Admission to Candidacy form documenting satis- Thesis Committee. The final, corrected copy and an executed
factory completion of the prerequisite and core curriculum signature page indicating approval by the student’s advisor
requirements and granting permission to begin doctoral re- and department head must be submitted to the Office of
search. The form must have the written approval of all mem- Graduate Studies for format approval.
bers of the Ph.D. Committee.
H. Time Limitations
G. Thesis Defense A candidate for a thesis-based Masters degree must com-
The doctoral thesis must be based on original research plete all requirements for the degree within nine years of the
of excellent quality in a suitable technical field, and it must date of admission into the degree program. Time spent on ap-
exhibit satisfactory literary merit. In addition, the format of proved leaves of absence is included in the nine-year time
the thesis must comply with guidelines promulgated by the limit. Candidates not meeting the time limitation will be noti-
Office of Graduate Studies. (Students should obtain a copy fied and withdrawn from their degree programs.
of these guidelines from the Office of Graduate Studies be- Candidates may apply for a one-time extension of this
fore beginning work on the thesis.) time limitation. This application must be made in writing and
The thesis topic must be submitted in the form of a written approved by the candidate's advisor, thesis committee, de-
proposal to the student’s faculty advisor and the Committee. partment and Dean of Graduate Studies. The application
The Committee must approve the proposal at least one year must include specific timelines and milestones for degree
before the thesis defense. completion. If an extension is approved, failure to meet any
The student’s faculty advisor is responsible for supervising timeline or milestone will trigger immediate withdrawal from
the student’s research work and consulting with other Doc- the degree program.
toral Thesis Committee members on the progress of the If a candidate is withdrawn from a degree program
work. The advisor must consult with the Committee on any through this process and wishes to reenter the degree pro-
significant change in the nature of the work. The student sub- gram, that candidate must formally reapply for readmission.
mits an initial draft of his or her thesis to the advisor, who The program has full authority to determine if readmission is
will work with the student on necessary revisions. Upon ap- to be granted and, if granted to fully re-evaluate the Candi-
proval of the student’s advisor, the revised thesis is distrib- date's work to date and determine its applicability to the new
uted to the other members of the Committee at least one degree program.
week prior to the oral defense of the thesis.
V. Combined Undergraduate/Graduate
The student must pass an oral defense of his or her thesis
during the final semester of studies. Students must be regis-
Degree Programs
tered to defend. This oral defense may include an examina- A. Overview
tion of material covered in the student’s course work. The Many degree programs offer CSM undergraduate students
defense will be open to the public. the opportunity to begin work on a Graduate Certificate,
Professional Master’s Degree, or Master’s Degree while
Following the defense, the Doctoral Thesis Committee completing the requirements for their Bachelor’s Degree.
will meet privately to vote on whether the student has suc- These combined Bachelors-Masters programs have been
cessfully defended the thesis. Three outcomes are possible: created by CSM faculty in those situations where they have
the student may pass the oral defense; the student may fail deemed it academically advantageous to treat BS and MS
the defense; or the Committee may vote to adjourn the de- degree programs as a continuous and integrated process.
fense to allow the student more time to address and remove These are accelerated programs that can be valuable in fields
weaknesses or inadequacies in the thesis or underlying re- of engineering and applied science where advanced educa-
search. Two negative votes will constitute a failure regardless tion in technology and/or management provides the opportu-
of the number of Committee members present at the thesis nity to be on a fast track for advancement to leadership
defense. In the event of either failure or adjournment, the positions. These programs also can be valuable for students
Chair of the Doctoral Thesis Committee will prepare a writ- who want to get a head start on graduate education.
ten statement indicating the reasons for this action and will
distribute copies to the student, the Thesis Committee mem-

The combined programs at CSM offer several advantages graduate degree program, students may enroll in 500-level
to students who choose to enroll in them: courses and apply these directly to their graduate degree. To
1. Students can earn a graduate degree in their undergrad- apply, students must submit the standard graduate application
uate major or in a field that complements their under- package for the graduate portion of their Combined Degree
graduate major. Program. Upon admission into a graduate degree program,
students are assigned graduate advisors. Prior to registration
2. Students who plan to go directly into industry leave for the next semester, students and their graduate advisors
CSM with additional specialized knowledge and skills should meet and plan a strategy for completing both the
which may allow them to enter their career path at a undergraduate and graduate programs as efficiently as pos-
higher level and advance more rapidly. Alternatively, sible. Until their undergraduate degree requirements are com-
students planning on attending graduate school can get pleted, students continue to have undergraduate advisors in
a head start on their graduate education. the home department or division of their Bachelor’s Degrees.
3. Students can plan their undergraduate electives to sat-
C. Requirements
isfy prerequisites, thus ensuring adequate preparation
Combined Degree Program students are considered under-
for their graduate program.
graduate students until such time as they complete their
4. Early assignment of graduate advisors permits students undergraduate degree requirements. Combined Degree Pro-
to plan optimum course selection and scheduling in gram students who are still considered undergraduates by this
order to complete their graduate program quickly. definition have all of the privileges and are subject to all ex-
5. Early acceptance into a Combined Degree Program pectations of both their undergraduate and graduate programs.
leading to a Graduate Certificate, Professional Mas- These students may enroll in both undergraduate and gradu-
ter’s Degree, or Non-Thesis Master’s Degree assures ate courses (see section D below), may have access to depart-
students of automatic acceptance into full graduate mental assistance available through both programs, and may
status if they maintain good standing while in early- be eligible for undergraduate financial aid as determined by
acceptance status. the Office of Financial Aid. Upon completion of their under-
graduate degree requirements, a Combined Degree Program
6. In many cases, students will be able to complete both
student is considered enrolled full-time in his/her graduate
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in five years of total
program. Once having done so, the student is no longer eligi-
enrollment at CSM.
ble for undergraduate financial aid, but may now be eligible
Certain graduate programs may allow Combined Degree for graduate financial aid. To complete their graduate degree,
Program students to fulfill part of the requirements of their each Combined Degree Program student must register as a
graduate degree by including up to six hours of specified graduate student for at least one semester.
course credits which also were used in fulfilling the require-
Once fully admitted into a graduate program, under-
ments of their undergraduate degree. These courses may only
graduate Combined Program students must maintain good
be applied toward fulfilling Master's degree requirements be-
standing in the Combined Program by maintaining a mini-
yond the institutional minimum Master's degree requirement
mum semester GPA of 3.0 in all courses taken. Students not
of 30 credit hours. Courses must meet all requirements for
meeting this requirement are deemed to be making unsatis-
graduate credit, but their grades are not included in calculat-
factory academic progress in the Combined Degree Program.
ing the graduate GPA. Check the departmental section of the
Students for whom this is the case are subject to probation
Bulletin to determine which programs provide this opportu-
and, if occurring over two semesters, subject to discretionary
nity.
dismissal from the graduate portion of their program as de-
B. Admission Process fined in the Unsatisfactory Academic Performance section of
A student interested in applying into a graduate degree this Bulletin.
program as a Combined Degree Program student should first Upon completion of the undergraduate degree requirements,
contact the department or division hosting the graduate de- Combined Degree Program students are subject to all require-
gree program into which he/she wishes to apply. Initial in- ments (e.g., course requirements, departmental approval of
quiries may be made at any time, but initial contacts made
transfer credits, research credits, minimum GPA, etc.) appro-
soon after completion of the first semester, Sophomore year
priate to the graduate program in which they are enrolled.
are recommended. Following this initial inquiry, departments/
divisions will provide initial counseling on degree applica- D. Enrolling in Graduate Courses as a Senior in a
tion procedures, admissions standards and degree completion Combined Program
requirements. As described in the Undergraduate Bulletin, seniors may
Admission into a graduate degree program as a Combined enroll in 500-level courses. In addition, undergraduate sen-
Degree Program student can occur as early as the first semes- iors who have been granted admission through the Combined
ter, Junior year, and must be granted no later than the end of Degree Program into thesis-based MS degree programs may,
registration, last semester Senior year. Once admitted into a with graduate advisor approval, register for 700-level research
credits appropriate to Masters-level degree programs. With

this single exception, while a Combined Degree Program
student is still completing his/her undergraduate degree, all
of the conditions described in the Undergraduate Bulletin for
undergraduate enrollment in graduate-level courses apply.
700-level research credits are always applied to a student’s
graduate degree program.
If an undergraduate Combined Degree Program student
would like to enroll in a 500-level course and apply this
course directly to his/her graduate degree, he/she must notify
the Registrar of the intent to do so at the time of enrollment
in the course. The Registrar will forward this information to
Financial Aid for appropriate action. Be aware that courses
taken as an undergraduate student but applied directly toward
a graduate degree are not eligible for undergraduate financial
aid or the Colorado Opportunity Fund. If prior consent is not
received, all 500-level graduate courses taken as an under-
graduate Combined Degree Program student will be applied
to the student’s undergraduate degree transcript. If these are
not used toward an undergraduate degree requirement, they
may, with program consent, be applied to a graduate degree
program as transfer credit. All regular regulations and limita-
tions regarding the use of transfer credit to a graduate degree
program apply to these credits.

Graduate Degree Programs and
Description of Courses
In addition to the general degree requirements described in Prerequisites:
the previous pages, the following specific department, divi- The program outlined here assumes that the candidate for
sion, or program requirements must also be met: an advanced degree has a background in chemistry, mathe-
matics, and physics equivalent to that required for the B.S.
Chemical Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering at the Colorado School of
DAVID W. M. MARR, Professor and Head of Department
ANTHONY M. DEAN, W. K. Coors Distinguished Professor Mines. Undergraduate course deficiencies must be removed
JOHN R. DORGAN, Professor prior to enrollment in graduate coursework.
JAMES F. ELY, Professor The essential undergraduate courses include ChEN201,
RONALD L. MILLER, Professor ChEN307, ChEN308, ChEN357, ChEN375, and ChEN418.
E. DENDY SLOAN, Jr., Professor
J. DOUGLAS WAY, Professor Required Curriculum:
COLIN A. WOLDEN, Weaver Distinguished Professor Master of Science Program:
ANDREW M. HERRING, Associate Professor Students entering the Master of Science (with thesis) pro-
CAROLYN A. KOH, Associate Professor gram with an acceptable undergraduate degree in chemical
DAVID T. WU, Associate Professor (also Chemistry) engineering are required to take a minimum of 18 semester
SUMIT AGARWAL, Assistant Professor hours of coursework. All students must complete the four
MATTHEW W. LIBERATORE, Assistant Professor
chemical engineering core graduate courses (ChEN507,
C. MARK MAUPIN, Assistant Professor
KEITH B. NEEVES, Assistant Professor
ChEN509, ChEN516, and ChEN518) and an additional six
AMADEAU K. SUM, Assistant Professor hours of approved electives. In addition, students must take a
NING WU, Assistant Professor minimum of 6 research credits, complete, and defend an ac-
HUGH KING, Senior Lecturer ceptable Masters dissertation. Between coursework and re-
TRACY Q. GARDNER, Lecturer search credits a student must earn a minimum of 30 total
RACHEL MORRISH, Lecturer semester hours. Full-time Masters students must enroll in
CYNTHIA NORRGRAN, Lecturer graduate colloquium (ChEN605) each semester that they are
PAUL D. OGG, Lecturer in residence.
JOHN M. PERSICHETTI, Lecturer
ANGEL ABBUD-MADRID, Research Associate Professor Students entering the Master of Science (non-thesis) pro-
HANS HEINRICH-CARSTENSEN, Research Associate Professor gram with an acceptable undergraduate degree in chemical
GLENN MURRAY, Research Assistant Professor engineering are required to take a minimum of 30 semester
WAYNE ROMONCHUK, Research Assistant Professor hours of coursework. All students must complete the four
ROBERT M. BALDWIN, Professor Emeritus chemical engineering core graduate courses (ChEN507,
ANNETTE L. BUNGE, Professor Emerita ChEN509, ChEN516, and ChEN518) and at least an addi-
JAMES H. GARY, Professor Emeritus tional 12 hours of approved electives. Students may complete
JOHN O. GOLDEN, Professor Emeritus
an acceptable engineering report for up to six hours of aca-
ARTHUR J. KIDNAY, Professor Emeritus
demic credit. Full-time Masters students must enroll in grad-
J. THOMAS MCKINNON, Professor Emeritus
VICTOR F. YESAVAGE, Professor Emeritus uate colloquium (ChEN605) each semester they are in
residence.
Degrees Offered: CSM undergraduates enrolled in the combined BS/MS de-
Master of Science (Chemical Engineering) gree program must meet the requirements described above
Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering) for the MS portion of their degree (both thesis and non-the-
sis). Students accepted into the combined program may take
Program Description: graduate coursework and/or research credits as an undergrad-
The program of study for an advanced degree in chemical uate and have them applied to their MS degree.
engineering is selected by the student in consultation with
his/her advisor and with the approval of the thesis committee. Doctor of Philosophy Program:
Upon approval of the thesis committee, graduate credit may The course of study for the Ph.D. degree consists of a min-
be earned for selected 400-level courses. All full-time gradu- imum of 30 semester hours of coursework. All Ph.D. students
ate students are required to enroll for colloquium (ChEN605) must complete the four core courses (ChEN507, ChEN509,
for each semester that they are in residence at CSM. ChEN518, and ChEN516) and an additional 18 hours of ap-
proved electives. In addition, students must complete and de-
Program Requirements: fend an acceptable Doctoral dissertation. Full-time Ph.D.
See Required Curriculum below. students must enroll in graduate colloquium (ChEN605) each
semester they are in residence.

Students in the Ph.D. program are required to pass both a dation of the student’s thesis committee. In such cases, a
Qualifying Exam and the Ph.D. Proposal Defense. After suc- student must submit a written request for postponement that
cessful completion of 30 semester hours of coursework and describes the circumstances and proposes a new date. Requests
completion of the Ph.D, proposal defense, Ph.D. candidates for postponement must be presented to the thesis committee
will be awarded a non-thesis Master of Science Degree. The no later than two weeks before the end of the semester in
additional requirements for the Ph.D. program are described which the exam would normally have been taken.
below.
Ph.D. Qualifying Examination ChEN402. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN Process
The Ph.D. qualifying examination will be offered twice simulation and process optimization. Prerequisite: ChEN201,
each year, at the start and end of the Spring semester. All ChEN307, ChEN308, ChEN357, ChEN375, ChEN418, or con-
students who have entered the Ph.D. program must take the sent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
qualifying examination at the first possible opportunity. A
ChEN403. PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL Mathe-
student may retake the examination once if he/she fails the
matical modeling and analysis of transient systems. Applications
first time; however, the examination must be retaken at the
of control theory to response of dynamic chemical engineering
next regularly scheduled examination time. Failure of the
systems and processes. Prerequisite: ChEN307, ChEN308,
Ph.D. qualifying examination does not disqualify a student
ChEN375, MATH225, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3
for the M.S. degree, although failure may affect the student’s
semester hours.
financial aid status.
ChEN408. NATURAL GAS PROCESSING Application of
The qualifying examination will cover the traditional areas
chemical engineering principles to the processing of natural gas.
of Chemical Engineering, and will consist of two sections: a
Emphasis on using thermodynamics and mass transfer opera-
written section and an oral section. The written section will
tions to analyze existing plants. Relevant aspects of computer-
contain six questions, three at the undergraduate level (cover-
aided process simulation. Prerequisites: ChEN201, ChEN307,
ing fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer/material
ChEN308, ChEN357, ChEN375, or consent of instructor. 3
and energy balances) and three at the graduate level (cover-
hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
ing applied engineering mathematics, reaction kinetics, and
thermodynamics). The qualifying examination is open-book ChEN409. PETROLEUM PROCESSES Application of chemi-
and students are free to use any reference books or course cal engineering principles to petroleum refining. Thermodynam-
notes during the written examination. The oral examination ics and reaction engineering of complex hydrocarbon systems.
will consist of a presentation by the student on a technical Relevant aspects of computer-aided process simulation for com-
paper from the chemical engineering literature. Students will plex mixtures. Prerequisite: CHGN221, CHGN351 and 353,
choose a paper in one of four areas (thermodynamics, kinetics, ChEN201, ChEN357, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3
transport, and materials) from a list determined by the faculty. semester hours.
The student is required to present an oral critique of the ChEN415. POLYMER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
paper of approximately 20 minutes followed by questions Chemistry and thermodynamics of polymers and polymer solu-
from the faculty. Papers for the oral examination will be dis- tions. Reaction engineering of polymerization. Characterization
tributed well in advance of the oral portion of the exam so techniques based on solution properties. Materials science of
students have sufficient time to prepare their presentations. polymers in varying physical states. Processing operations for
Ph.D. Proposal Defense polymeric materials and use in separations. Prerequisite:
After passing the Qualifying Exam, all Ph.D. candidates CHGN221, MATH225, ChEN357, or consent of instructor. 3
are required to prepare a detailed written proposal on the sub- hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
ject of their Ph.D. research topic. An oral examination con- ChEN416. POLYMER ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
sisting of a defense of the thesis proposal must be completed Polymer fluid mechanics, polymer rheological response, and
within approximately one year of passing the Qualifying polymer shape forming. Definition and measurement of material
Examination. Written proposals must be submitted to the properties. Interrelationships between response functions and
student’s thesis committee no later than one week prior to correlation of data and material response. Theoretical approaches
the scheduled oral examination. for prediction of polymer properties. Processing operations for
Two negative votes from the doctoral committee members polymeric materials; melt and flow instabilities. Prerequisite:
are required for failure of the Ph.D. Proposal Defense. In the ChEN307, MATH225, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3
case of failure, one re-examination will be allowed upon peti- semester hours.
tion to the Department Head. Failure to complete the Ph.D. ChEN418. REACTION ENGINEERING Applications of the
Proposal Defense within the allotted time without an approved fundamentals of thermodynamics, physical chemistry, and or-
postponement will result in failure. Under extenuating cir- ganic chemistry to the engineering of reactive processes. Reactor
cumstances a student may postpone the exam with approval design; acquisition and analysis of rate data; heterogeneous
of the Graduate Affairs committee, based on the recommen- catalysis. Relevant aspects of computer-aided process simula-
tion. Prerequisite: ChEN307, ChEN308, ChEN357, MATH225, algebra, ordinary differential equations, and special emphasis on
CHGN221, CHGN353, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; partial differential equations. Emphasis on application of numer-
3 semester hours. ical methods to chemical engineering problems which cannot be
ChEN420. MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL EN- solved by analytical methods. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
GINEERING Formulation and solution of chemical engineering 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
problems using exact analytical solution methods. Set-up and so- ChEN507. APPLIED MATHEMATICS IN CHEMICAL ENGI-
lution of ordinary and partial differential equations for typical NEERING This course stresses the application of mathematics
chemical engineering systems and transport processes. Prerequi- to problems drawn from chemical engineering fundamentals
site: MATH225, ChEN307, ChEN308, ChEN375, or consent of such as material and energy balances, transport phenomena and
instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. kinetics. Formulation and solution of ordinary and partial differ-
ChEN421. ENGINEERING ECONOMICS Economic analysis ential equations arising in chemical engineering or related
of engineering processes and systems. Interest, annuity, present processes or operations are discussed. Mathematical approaches
value, depreciation, cost accounting, investment accounting and are restricted to analytical solutions or techniques for producing
financing of engineering enterprises along with taxation, market problems amenable to analytical solutions. Prerequisite: Under-
evaluation and break-even analysis. Prerequisite: consent of in- graduate differential equations course; undergraduate chemical
structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. engineering courses covering reaction kinetics, and heat, mass
and momentum transfer. 3 hours lecture-discussion; 3 semester
ChEN430. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA Theory and chemical hours.
engineering applications of momentum, heat, and mass transport.
Set up and solution of problems involving equations of motion ChEN508. ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS Development
and energy. Prerequisite: ChEN307, ChEN308, ChEN357, of basic conservation equations for momentum transfer. Consti-
ChEN375, MATH225, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 tutive equations for Newtonian and elementary non-Newtonian
semester hours. fluids. Exact solutions of the Navier-Stokes equations. Ordering
and approximations. Applications to low and high Reynolds
ChEN440. MOLECULAR PERSPECTIVES IN CHEMICAL number flows. Prerequisite: ChEN516 or consent of instructor. 3
ENGINEERING Applications of statistical and quantum me- hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
chanics to understanding and prediction of equilibrium and
transport properties and processes. Relations between micro- ChEN509. ADVANCED CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THER-
scopic properties of materials and systems to macroscopic be- MODYNAMICS Extension and amplification of undergraduate
havior. Prerequisite: ChEN307, ChEN308, ChEN357, ChEN375, chemical engineering thermodynamics. Topics will include the
CHGN351 and 353, CHGN221 and 222, MATH225, or consent laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic properties of pure flu-
of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ids and fluid mixtures, phase equilibria, and chemical reaction
equilibria. Prerequisite: ChEN357 or equivalent or consent of in-
Graduate Courses structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
500-level courses are open to qualified seniors with permis-
sion of the department and the Dean of the Graduate School. ChEN510. CHEMICAL REACTOR ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Non-ideal flow effects on reactor design. Stability of stirred tank
The 600-level courses are open only to students enrolled in and tubular flow reactors. Mass and heat transfer effects. Model-
the Graduate School. ing of heterogeneous chemical reactors. Fluidized bed reactors.
ChEN501. ADVANCED HEAT TRANSFER Formulation of Prerequisite: ChEN418 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
the laws governing the transport of energy. Transient and steady- hours.
state analysis for heat conduction. The transport of thermal en- ChEN511. INDIVIDUAL STUDIES Individual theoretical or
ergy in fluids in motion; free and forced convection in laminar experimental studies under the direction of a department faculty
and turbulent flow over surfaces and within conduits. Prerequi- member, but not leading to a thesis. Course may be repeated for
site: ChEN516 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture-discus- credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 to 3 semester hours;
sion; 3 semester hours. 6 semester hours maximum credit. Repeatable for credit to a
ChEN504. ADVANCED PROCESS ENGINEERING ECO- maximum of 6 hours.
NOMICS Advanced engineering economic principles applied to ChEN513. SELECTED TOPICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEER-
original and alternate investments. Analysis of chemical and pe- ING Selected topics chosen from special interests of instructor
troleum processes relative to marketing and return on invest- and students. Course may be repeated for credit on different top-
ments. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 ics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 to 3 semester hours lec-
semester hours. ture/discussion; 1 to 3 semester hours.
ChEN505. NUMERICAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL ENGI- ChEN514. ADVANCED STAGED SEPARATIONS Principles
NEERING Engineering applications of numerical methods. Nu- of stagewise separations with major emphasis on multicompo-
merical integration, solution of algebraic equations, matrix nent processes for distillation, absorption, and extraction. Topics

include brief review of ideal phase separations, classical stage- ChEN521. CRYOGENIC ENGINEERING Thermodynamic
by-stage multicomponent methods, modern successive approxi- analysis of cryogenic systems. Survey of the properties of cryo-
mation methods for multicomponents, general short-cut genic fluids. Analysis of heat transfer, fluid flow, and separation
methods, tray hydraulics and efficiency. Prerequisite: ChEN375 processes at low temperatures. Introduction to superconductivity
or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. and superfluidity. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours
ChEN515. ADVANCED MASS TRANSFER Fundamental lecture; 3 semester hours.
principles of mass transfer with application to design of mass ChEN523. ENGINEERING AND THE ENVIRONMENT Dis-
transfer processes. Theory of diffusion in gases and liquids for cussion of the many engineering problems that arise when man
single and multicomponent species. Mass transfer in laminar and interacts with his environment. Comprehensive treatment of top-
turbulent flows. Transport analogies, simultaneous heat and mass ics such as pollution, thermal pollution, treatment of industrial
transfer, with examples of drying and humidification processes. and municipal wastes, solid waste treatment, and the disposal of
Mass transfer with chemical reaction; examples of slow, inter- radioactive wastes. Economic and legislative aspects of these
mediate, and fast reactions with application to design of mass problems will also be considered. Prerequisite: Consent of in-
contractors. Interfacial mass transfer and mass transfer in two- structor. 3 semester hours.
phase flows. Design of packed beds and columns, gas-sparged ChEN524. COMPUTER-AIDED PROCESS SIMULATION
reactors. Prerequisite: Graduate course in transport phenomena Advanced concepts in computer-aided process simulation are
(ChEN516). 3 hours lecture-discussion; 3 semester hours. covered. Topics include optimization, heat exchanger networks,
ChEN516. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA Principles of momen- data regression analysis, and separations systems. Use of indus-
tum, heat, and mass transfer with application to chemical try-standard process simulation software (Aspen Plus) is
processes. Flow in ducts and around submerged objects. Heat stressed. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3
conduction and molecular diffusion. Convective heat and mass semester hours.
transfer. Heat- and mass-transfer coefficients. Transport analo- ChEN525. SELECTED TOPICS IN EMERGING CHEMICAL
gies and correlations. Prerequisite: ChEN507. 3 hours lecture- ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY An introduction to new
discussion; 3 semester hours. chemical engineering technologies. Current examples include
ChEN517. PETROLEUM REFINERY PROCESSING Composi- biotechnology, supercritical fluid extraction and biomedical en-
tion and evaluation of petroleum crude oils and other hydro- gineering. Emphasis is on providing students with appropriate
carbons. Basic refinery processes, including operating terminologies, identifying new applications of chemical engi-
conditions, chemical reactions, catalysts, economics, and pollu- neering principles and potential areas of research. Prerequisite:
tion control. Emphasis on needs for refinery processes, such as: Consent of instructor. Lecture and/or laboratory; 1 to 3 semester
distillation, desulfurization, coking, solvent extraction, hydrofin- hours.
ing, hydrocracking, catalytic cracking, reforming, isomerization, ChEN527. ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY This course pro-
polymerization. New process requirements for meeting fuel vides students the opportunity to explore technical aspects of
specifications. Prerequisite: ChEN409 or consent of instructor. 3 many important recent topics in air pollution. The course in-
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. cludes the chemistry, monitoring, health and environmental ef-
ChEN518. REACTION KINETICS AND CATALYSIS Homo- fects of air pollution including ozone layer depletion, acid rain,
geneous and heterogeneous rate expressions. Fundamental theo- and global climate change. Technical aspects of environmental
ries of reaction rates. Analysis of rate data and complex reaction regulations and policy are included along with interpretation of
networks. Properties of solid catalysts. Mass and heat transfer laboratory experiments, field measurements, and computer mod-
with chemical reaction. Heterogeneous non-catalytic reactions. eling. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
Prerequisite: ChEN418 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester mester hours.
hours. ChEN535/PHGN535/MLGN535. INTERDISCIPLINARY MI-
ChEN519. SYNTHETIC FUEL PROCESSES Processes that CROELECTRONICS PROCESSING LABORATORY (II) Ap-
generate hydrocarbons from coal, tar sands, and oil shale. Other plication of science and engineering principles to the design,
energy sources as well as direct conversion processes will also fabrication, and testing of microelectronic devices. Emphasis on
be considered in view of supply and economics. Prerequisite: specific unit operations and the interrelation among processing
Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. steps. Consent of instructor 1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab; 3 semes-
ChEN520. THERMODYNAMICS OF PHASE EQUILIBRIA ter hours.
Application of current theories in multicomponent phase equilib- ChEN545. SIMULATION AND MODELING IN CHEMICAL
ria to the solution of engineering problems. Topics include: in- PROCESS INDUSTRIES Application of basic principles of
troduction to the theory of intermolecular forces, theory of physics, chemistry, transport phenomena and reaction kinetics to
corresponding states, fugacities in gas and liquid mixtures, intro- real systems. The philosophy of process modeling at different
duction to the theory of liquids. Prerequisite: ChEN509 or con- levels of complexity is developed and numerous examples based
sent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. on the chemical process industry and naturally occurring

processes are used. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours ChEN601. ADVANCED TOPICS IN HEAT TRANSFER In-
lecture; 3 semester hours. depth analysis of selected topics in heat transfer with special em-
ChEN550. MEMBRANE SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY This phasis on chemical engineering applications. Prerequisite:
course is an introduction to the fabrication, characterization, and ChEN501 or consent of instructor. 1 to 3 hours lecture-
application of synthetic membranes for gas and liquid separa- discussion; 1 to 3 semester hours.
tions. Industrial membrane processes such as reverse osmosis, ChEN604. TOPICAL RESEARCH SEMINARS Lectures, re-
filtration, pervaporation, and gas separations will be covered as ports, and discussions on current research in chemical engineer-
well as new applications from the research literature. The course ing, usually related to the student’s thesis topic. Sections are
will include lecture, experimental, and computational (molecular operated independently and are directed toward different re-
simulation) laboratory components. Prerequisites: ChEN375, search topics. Course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
ChEN430 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester Consent of instructor. 1 hour lecture-discussion; 1 semester hour.
hours. Repeatable for credit to a maximum of 3 hours.
ChEN568. INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ChEN605. COLLOQUIUM Students will attend a series of lec-
RESEARCH Students will be expected to apply chemical engi- tures by speakers from industry, academia, and government. Pri-
neering principles to critically analyze theoretical and experi- mary emphasis will be on current research in chemical
mental research results in the chemical engineering literature, engineering and related disciplines, with secondary emphasis on
placing it in the context of the related literature. Skills to be de- ethical, philosophical, and career-related issues of importance to
veloped and discussed include oral presentations, technical writ- the chemical engineering profession. Prerequisite: Graduate sta-
ing, critical reviews, ethics, research documentation (the tus. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour. Repeatable for credit to a
laboratory notebook), research funding, types of research, devel- maximum of 10 hours.
oping research, and problem solving. Students will use state-of- ChEN607. ADVANCED TOPICS IN CHEMICAL
the-art tools to explore the literature and develop ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS In-depth analysis of selected
well-documented research proposals and presentations. Prerequi- topics in applied mathematics with special emphasis on chemical
site: Graduate student in Chemical Engineering in good standing engineering applications. Prerequisite: ChEN507 or consent of
or consent of instructor. 3 semester hours. instructor. 1 to 3 hours lecture-discussion; 1 to 3 semester hours.
ChEN580 NATURAL GAS HYDRATES The purpose of this ChEN608. ADVANCED TOPICS IN FLUID MECHANICS In-
class is to learn about clathrate hydrates, using two of the in- depth analysis of selected topics in fluid mechanics with special
structor's books, (1) Clathrate Hydrates of Natural Gases, Third emphasis on chemical engineering applications. Prerequisite:
Edition (2008) co-authored by C.A.Koh, and (2) Hydrate Engi- ChEN508 or consent of instructor. 1 to 3 hours lecture-
neering, (2000). Using a basis of these books, and accompany- discussion; 1 to 3 semester hours.
ing programs, we have abundant resources to act as professionals
who are always learning. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. ChEN609/MLGN634. ADVANCED TOPICS IN THERMODY-
NAMICS Advanced study of thermodynamic theory and appli-
ChEN584/CHGN584. FUNDAMENTALS OF CATALYSIS The cation of thermodynamic principles. Possible topics include
basic principles involved in the preparation, characterization, stability, critical phenomena, chemical thermodynamics, thermo-
testing and theory of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts dynamics of polymer solutions and thermodynamics of aqueous
are discussed. Topics include chemisorption, adsorption and ionic solutions. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 to 3 se-
isotherms, diffusion, surface kinetics, promoters, poisons, cata- mester hours.
lyst theory and design, acid base catalysis and soluble transition
metal complexes. Examples of important industrial applications ChEN610. APPLIED STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS
are given. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 Principles of relating behavior to microscopic properties. Topics
semester hours. include element of probability, ensemble theory, application to
gases and solids, distribution theories of fluids, and transport
ChEN597. SUMMER PROGRAMS properties. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3
ChEN598. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING semester hours.
Pilot course of special topics course. Topics chosen from special ChEN611. APPLIED STATISTICAL MECHANICS Con-
interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is of- tinuation of ChEN610. Advanced applications of statistical ther-
fered only once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Variable credit; modynamics and statistical mechanics including perturbation
1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles. and integral equation theory, computer simulation and theory of
ChEN599. INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual research or electrolytes. Introduction to theory of nonequilibrium systems
special problem projects supervised by a faculty member, also, including Chapman-Enskog, Brownian motion and time correla-
when a student and instructor agree on a subject matter, content, tion functions. Prerequisite: ChEN610 or equivalent; ChEN507
and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Independent Study” form must or equivalent; ChEN509. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to
6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit.
ChEN612. ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDIES Advanced ChEN698. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
theoretical or experimental studies on chemical engineering sub- Pilot course of special topics course. Topics chosen from special
jects not currently covered in other department courses. Course interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Prerequisite: Instructor
may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for
to 3 semester hours. Repeatable for credit to a maximum of 6 credit under different titles.
hours. ChEN699. INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual research or
ChEN615. ADVANCED TOPICS IN MASS TRANSFER In- special problem projects supervised by a faculty member, also,
depth analysis of selected topics in mass transfer with special when a student and instructor agree on a subject matter, content,
emphasis on chemical engineering applications. Possible topics and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Independent Study” form must
include ion-exchange or adsorption chromatography, theories of be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to
interfacial mass transfer, mass transfer with reaction, and simul- 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit.
taneous heat and mass transfer. Prerequisite: Graduate mass ChEN705. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: MASTER OF
transfer course (ChEN515). 1 to 3 hours lecture-discussion; 1 to SCIENCE Research credit hours required for completion of the
3 semester hours. degree Master of Science - thesis. Research must be carried out
ChEN618. ADVANCED TOPICS IN REACTION KINETICS under the direct supervision of the graduate student’s faculty ad-
Fundamental theories of reaction rates. Basic principles of chem- visor. Repeatable for credit.
ical kinetics in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. Reac- ChEN706. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: DOCTOR OF
tions in solution, reactions on surfaces, and composite reactions. PHILOSOPHY Research credit hours required for completion
Homogeneous catalysis, and isotope effects in reaction dynam- of the degree Doctor of Philosophy. Research must be carried
ics. Photochemical reactions. Prerequisite: Graduate reaction en- out under direct supervision of the graduate student’s faculty ad-
gineering course (ChEN518). 1 to 3 hours lecture-discussion; 1 visor. Repeatable for credit.
to 3 semester hours.
ChEN625/CHGN625/MLGN625. MOLECULAR SIMULA-
TION Principles and practice of modern computer simulation
techniques used to understand solids, liquids, and gases. Review
of the statistical foundation of thermodynamics followed by in-
depth discussion of Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics tech-
niques. Discussion of intermolecular potentials, extended
ensembles, and mathematical algorithms used in molecular sim-
ulations. ChEN509 or equivalent; ChEN610 or equivalent rec-
ommended. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
ChEN690. SUPERVISED TEACHING OF CHEMICAL ENGI-
NEERING Individual participation in teaching activities. Dis-
cussion, problem review and development, guidance of
laboratory experiments, course development, supervised practice
teaching. Course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Gradu-
ate standing, appointment as a graduate student instructor, or
consent of instructor. 6 to 10 hours supervised teaching; 2 se-
mester hours.

Chemistry and Geochemistry chemistry degrees, please consult the Geochemistry section of
DANIEL M. KNAUSS, Professor and Department Head the bulletin.
MARK E. EBERHART, Professor
Prerequisites:
PATRICK MACCARTHY, Professor
A candidate for an advanced degree in the chemistry pro-
KENT J. VOORHEES, Professor
SCOTT W. COWLEY, Associate Professor gram should have completed an undergraduate program in
KEVIN W. MANDERNACK, Associate Professor chemistry which is essentially equivalent to that offered by
JAMES F. RANVILLE, Associate Professor the Department of Chemistry & Geochemistry at the Col-
RYAN RICHARDS, Associate Professor orado School of Mines. Undergraduate deficiencies will be
E. CRAIG SIMMONS, Associate Professor determined by faculty in the Department of Chemistry &
BETTINA M. VOELKER, Associate Professor Geochemistry through interviews and/or placement examina-
KIM R. WILLIAMS, Associate Professor tions at the beginning of the student's first semester of gradu-
DAVID T. WU, Associate Professor ate work.
STEPHEN G. BOYES, Assistant Professor
MATTHEW C. POSEWITZ, Assistant Professor Required Curriculum:
ARNOLD B. TAMAYO, Assistant Professor Chemistry:
YONGAN YANG, Assistant Professor A student in the chemistry program, in consultation with
MARK SEGER, Lecturer the advisor and thesis committee, selects the program of
EDWARD A. DEMPSEY, Instructor study. Initially, before a thesis advisor and thesis committee
YUAN YANG, Research Assistant Professor have been chosen, the student is advised by a temporary ad-
RAMON E. BISQUE, Professor Emeritus
visor and by the Graduate Affairs Committee in the Depart-
STEPHEN R. DANIEL, Professor Emeritus
DEAN W. DICKERHOOF, Professor Emeritus
ment of Chemistry & Geochemistry. The following four
KENNETH W. EDWARDS, Professor Emeritus graduate courses are designated as core courses in the De-
GEORGE H. KENNEDY, Professor Emeritus partment of Chemistry and Geochemistry: CHGN502 (inor-
RONALD W. KLUSMAN, Professor Emeritus ganic), CHGN503 (physical), CHGN505 (organic), and
DONALD LANGMUIR, Professor Emeritus CHGN507 (analytical).
GEORGE B. LUCAS, Professor Emeritus
M.S. Degree (chemistry, thesis option): The program of
DONALD L. MACALADY, Professor Emeritus
study includes the four core courses: (CHGN502, CHGN503,
MICHAEL J. PAVELICH, Professor Emeritus
MAYNARD SLAUGHTER, Professor Emeritus CHGN505, and CHGN507), the M.S.-level seminar
THOMAS R. WILDEMAN, Professor Emeritus (CHGN560), research, and the preparation and oral defense
JOHN T. WILLIAMS, Professor Emeritus of an MS thesis based on the student’s research. Students
ROBERT D. WITTERS, Professor Emeritus must be enrolled in CHGN560 for each Fall and Spring
CHARLES W. STARKS, Associate Professor Emeritus semester that they are in residence at CSM. A minimum of
Degrees Offered: 36 semester hours, including at least 24 semester hours of
Master of Science (Chemistry; thesis and non-thesis option) course work, are required. At least 15 of the required 24 se-
mester hours of course work must be taken in the Department
Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Chemistry) of Chemistry & Geochemistry at CSM. The student’s thesis
Master of Science (Geochemistry; thesis) committee makes decisions on transfer credit. Up to 9 semes-
Professional Masters in Environmental Geochemistry ter hours of graduate courses may be transferred from other
(non-thesis) institutions, provided that those courses have not been used
as credit toward a Bachelor degree.
Doctor of Philosophy (Geochemistry)
Research-Intensive MS Degree: CSM undergraduates who
All graduate degree programs in the Department of Chem- enter the graduate program through the combined BS/MS
istry & Geochemistry have been admitted to the Western program may use this option (thesis-based MS) to acquire a
Regional Graduate Program (WICHE). This program allows research-intensive MS degree by minimizing the time spent
residents of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Mon- on coursework. This option requires a minimum of 12 hours
tana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South of coursework up to six hours of which may be double
Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming to register at Col- counted from the student's undergraduate studies at CSM
orado resident (see below).
tuition rates.
M.S. Degree (chemistry, non-thesis option): The non-the-
Program Description: sis M.S. degree requires 36 semester hours of course credit,
The Department of Chemistry & Geochemistry offers grad- composed of 30 semester hours of course work and 6 hours
uate degrees in chemistry and in geochemistry. This section of of independent study. The program of study includes the four
the Bulletin only describes the chemistry degrees. For geo- core courses: (CHGN502, CHGN503, CHGN505, and
CHGN507), the M.S.-level seminar (CHGN560), independ-

ent study on a topic determined by the student and the stu- taken: (i) solely within the Department of Chemistry & Geo-
dent’s faculty advisor, and the preparation of a report based chemistry, (ii) solely within another department or division
on the student’s study topic. Students must be enrolled in outside of the Department of Chemistry & Geochemistry, or
CHGN560 for each Fall and Spring semester that they are in (iii) from a combination of departments/divisions, including
residence at CSM. At least 21 of the required 36 semester transfer credit from another institution. In all cases the minor
hours of course work must be taken as a registered master’s must constitute a coherent set of courses that supports, and
degree student at CSM. The student’s committee makes deci- adds breadth to, the student's principal research interests. Up
sions on courses to be taken, transfer credit, and examines to two, but no more than two, of the core courses may, with
the student’s written report. Up to 15 semester hours of grad- thesis committee approval, be used to fulfill the minor re-
uate courses may be transferred into the degree program, pro- quirement. The student's thesis committee must approve the
vided that those courses have not been used as credit toward combination of courses that constitutes the minor. The com-
a Bachelor degree. prehensive examination comprises a written non-thesis pro-
CSM undergraduates entering a combined B.S./M.S. proposal wherein the student prepares an original proposal on a
gram in chemistry may double-count six hours from their un- chemistry topic distinctly different from the student's princi-
dergraduate studies toward the M.S. degree. The pal area of research. The student must orally defend the non-
undergraduate courses that are eligible for dual counting to- thesis proposal before the thesis committee. The non-thesis
ward the M.S. degree are: CHGN401, CHGN410, proposal requirement must be completed prior to the end of
CHGN403, CHGN422, CHGN428, CHGN430, CHGN475, the student's second year of graduate studies. A student's the-
and CHGN498 (with approval of faculty advisor and com- sis committee may, at its discretion, require additional com-
mittee). Any 500 level lecture course taken as an undergradu- ponents to the comprehensive examination process such as
ate may also be counted as part of the six hours from the inclusion of cumulative examinations, or other examinations.
undergraduate program (with approval of faculty advisor and Geochemistry:
committee). Please see the Geochemistry section of the bulletin for in-
Ph.D. Degree (Applied Chemistry): The program of study formation on Geochemistry degree programs.
for the Ph.D. degree in Applied Chemistry includes the de- Fields of Research:
partmental core courses (CHGN502, CHGN503, CHGN505, Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry. Separation and char-
and CHGN507), the M.S.-level seminar (CHGN560), the acterization techniques for polymers, biopolymers, nano-
Ph.D.-level seminar (CHGN660), a minor, a comprehensive particles and natural colloids. Biodetection of pathogens.
examination, research, and the preparation and oral defense
Energy sciences. Alternative fuels. New materials for solar
of a Ph.D. thesis based on the student's research. The total
energy conversion.
hours of course work required for the Ph.D. degree is deter-
mined on an individual basis by the student's thesis commit- Environmental chemistry. Detection and fate of anthro-
tee. Up to 24 semester hours of graduate-level course work pogenic contaminants in water, soil, and air. Acid mine
may be transferred from other institutions toward the Ph.D. drainage. Ecotoxicology. Environmental photochemistry.
degree provided that those courses have not been used by the Geochemistry and biogeochemistry. Microbial and chemical
student toward a Bachelor's degree. The student's thesis com- processes in global climate change, biomineralization,
mittee may set additional course requirements and will make metal cycling, medical and archeological geochemistry,
decisions on requests for transfer credit. Ph.D. students may humic substances.
base their M.S.-level seminar on any chemistry-related topic Inorganic Chemistry. Synthesis, characterization, and appli-
including the proposed thesis research. The M.S.-level semi- cations of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles.
nar requirement must be completed no later than the end of
the student's second year of graduate studies at CSM. After Nanoscale materials. Design, synthesis and characterization
completion of the CHGN560 seminar, students must enroll in of new materials for catalysis, energy sciences, spectro-
CHGN660. Students must be enrolled in either CHGN560 or scopic applications and drug delivery. Environmental fate
CHGN660 for each Fall and Spring semester that they are in of nanoparticles.
residence at CSM. The Ph.D.-level seminar must be based on Organic Chemistry. Polymer design, synthesis and character-
the student's Ph.D. research and must include detailed re- ization. Catalysis. Alternative fuels.
search findings and interpretation thereof. This CHGN 660 Physical and Computational Chemistry. Computational
seminar must be presented close to, but before, the student's chemistry for polymer design, energy sciences, and mate-
oral defense of the thesis. The minor requirement consists of rials research. Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy.
a minimum of 12 hours of graduate courses intended to pro- Eberhart, Wu
vide a breadth of knowledge in support of the student's prin-
cipal research interests. The minor may comprise courses

Polymers. New techniques for controlling polymer architec- CHGN495. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (I, II, S) Indi-
ture and composition. Theory and simulation. Separation vidual research project under direction of a member of the De-
and characterization. partmental faculty. Prerequisites: Completion of chemistry
curriculum through the junior year or permission of the depart-
ment head. 1-6 credit hours.
CHGN401. THEORETICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (II)
Periodic properties of the elements. Bonding in ionic CHGN497. INTERNSHIP (I, II, S) Individual internship experi-
and metallic crystals. Acid-base theories. Inorganic stereochem- ence with an industrial, academic, or governmental host super-
istry. Nonaqueous solvents. Coordination chemistry and ligand vised by a Departmental faculty member. Prerequisites:
field theory. Prerequisite: CHGN341 or consent of instructor. 3 Completion of chemistry curriculum through the junior year or
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. permission of the department head. 1-6 credit hours.
CHGN402. BONDING THEORY AND SYMMETRY (II) In- CHGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY (I, II) Topics
troduction to valence bond and molecular orbital theories, sym- chosen from special interests of instructor and students. Prerequi-
metry; introduction to group theory; applications of group theory site: Consent of head of department. 1 to 3 semester hours. Repeat-
and symmetry concepts to molecular orbital and ligand field the- able for credit under different titles.
ories. Prerequisite: CHGN401 or consent of instructor. 3 hours CHGN499. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (I, II) Individ-
lecture; 3 semester hours. ual investigational problems under the direction of members of
CHGN410/MLGN510. SURFACE CHEMISTRY (II) Introduc- the chemistry staff. Written report on research required for
tion to colloid systems, capillarity, surface tension and contact credit. Prerequisite: Consent of head of department. 1 to 3 se-
angle, adsorption from solution, micelles and microemulsions, mester hours. Repeatable for credit.
the solid/gas interface, surface analytical techniques, van der Graduate Courses
Waal forces, electrical properties and colloid stability, some spe- The following courses are offered at the graduate level. They
cific colloid systems (clays, foams and emulsions). Students en- will be given if sufficient qualified students register. Some 500-
rolled for graduate credit in MLGN510 must complete a special level courses are open to qualified seniors with the permission of
project. Prerequisite: DCGN209 or consent of instructor. 3 hours the department and Dean of the Graduate School. 600-level
lecture; 3 semester hours. courses are open only to students enrolled in the Graduate
CHGN422. POLYMER CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (I) Pre- School. Geochemistry courses are listed after Chemistry courses.
requisites: CHGN221. 3 hours lab; 1 hour credit. Chemistry Courses
CHGN428. INTRODUCTORY BIOCHEMISTRY (II) Introduc- CHGN502. ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (II) De-
tory study of the major molecules of biochemistry, including tailed examination of topics such as ligand field theory, reaction
amino acids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, lipids, and sac- mechanisms, chemical bonding, and structure of inorganic com-
charides- their structure, chemistry, biological function, and pounds. Emphasis is placed on the correlations of the chemical
biosynthesis. Stresses bioenergetics and the cell as a biological reactions of the elements with periodic trends and reactivities.
unit of organization. Discussion of classical genetics, molecular Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
genetics, and protein synthesis. Prerequisite: CHGN221 or per- hours.
mission of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. CHGN503. ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I (II)
CHGN430/MLGN530. INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER Quantum chemistry of classical systems. Principles of chemical
SCIENCE (I) An introduction to the chemistry and physics of thermodynamics. Statistical mechanics with statistical calcula-
macromolecules. Topics include the properties and statistics of tion of thermodynamic properties. Theories of chemical kinetics.
polymer solutions, measurements of molecular weights, molecular Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 4 hours lecture; 4 semester
weight distributions, properties of bulk polymers, mechanisms of hours.
polymer formation, and properties of thermosets and thermoplas- CHGN505. ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
tics including elastomers. Prerequisite: CHGN221 or permission Detailed discussion of the more important mechanisms of
of instructor. 3 hour lecture, 3 semester hours. organic reaction. Structural effects and reactivity. The applica-
CHGN475. COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY (II) Pre- tion of reaction mechanisms to synthesis and structure proof.
requisites: CHGN351, CHGN402. 3 hours lecture; 3 credit Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
hours. hours.
CHGN490. SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION (S) CHGN507. ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (I) Re-
Advanced methods of organic and inorganic synthesis; high-tem- view of fundamentals of analytical chemistry. Literature of ana-
perature, high-pressure, inert-atmosphere, vacuum-line, and elec- lytical chemistry and statistical treatment of data. Manipulation
trolytic methods. Prerequisites: CHGN323, CHGN341. 6-week of real substances; sampling, storage, decomposition or dissolu-
summer field session; 6 credit hours. tion, and analysis. Detailed treatment of chemical equilibrium as
related to precipitation, acid-base, complexation and redox titra-

tions. Potentiometry and UV-visible absorption spectrophotome- tendance at all departmental seminars are required. Prerequisite:
try. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes- Graduate student status. 1 semester hour.
ter hours. CHGN580/MLGN501. STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS (II)
CHGN508. ANALYTICAL SPECTROSCOPY (II) Detailed Application of X-ray diffraction techniques for crystal and mo-
study of classical and modern spectroscopic methods; emphasis lecular structure determination of minerals, inorganic and
on instrumentation and application to analytical chemistry prob- organometallic compounds. Topics include the heavy atom
lems. Topics include: UV-visible spectroscopy, infrared spec- method, data collection by moving film techniques and by dif-
troscopy, fluorescence and phosphorescence, Raman fractometers, Fourier methods, interpretation of Patterson maps,
spectroscopy, arc and spark emission spectroscopy, flame meth- refinement methods, direct methods. Prerequisite: Consent of in-
ods, nephelometry and turbidimetry, reflectance methods, structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate
Fourier transform methods in spectroscopy, photoacoustic spec- years.
troscopy, rapid-scanning spectroscopy. Prerequisite: Consent of CHGN581. ELECTROCHEMISTRY (I) Introduction to theory
instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate and practice of electrochemistry. Electrode potentials, reversible
years. and irreversible cells, activity concept. Interionic attraction the-
CHGN510. CHEMICAL SEPARATIONS (II) Survey of separa- ory, proton transfer theory of acids and bases, mechanisms and
tion methods, thermodynamics of phase equilibria, thermody- fates of electrode reactions. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3
namics of liquid-liquid partitioning, various types of hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years.
chromatography, ion exchange, electrophoresis, zone refining, CHGN583/MLGN583. PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS
use of inclusion compounds for separation, application of sepa- OF SURFACE ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES (II) Instrumental
ration technology for determining physical constants, e.g., stabil- techniques for the characterization of surfaces of solid materials;
ity constants of complexes. Prerequisite: CHGN507 or consent of Applications of such techniques to polymers, corrosion, metal-
instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate lurgy, adhesion science, microelectronics. Methods of analysis
years. discussed: x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), auger elec-
CHGN515/MLGN503. CHEMICAL BONDING IN tron spectroscopy (AES), ion scattering spectroscopy (ISS), sec-
MATERIALS (I) Introduction to chemical bonding theories and ondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), Rutherford
calculations and their applications to solids of interest to backscattering (RBS), scanning and transmission electron mi-
materials science. The relationship between a material’s proper- croscopy (SEM, TEM), energy and wavelength dispersive x-ray
ties and the bonding of its atoms will be examined for a variety analysis; principles of these methods, quantification, instrumen-
of materials. Includes an introduction to organic polymers. Com- tation, sample preparation. Prerequisite: B.S. in Metallurgy,
puter programs will be used for calculating bonding parameters. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or consent of in-
Prerequisite: Consent of department. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
hours. CHGN584/ChEN584. FUNDAMENTALS OF CATALYSIS (II)
CHGN523/MLGN509. SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY (I) De- The basic principles involved in the preparation, characteriza-
pendence of properties of solids on chemical bonding and struction, testing and theory of heterogeneous and homogeneous cata-
ture; principles of crystal growth, crystal imperfections, lysts are discussed. Topics include chemisorption, adsorption
reactions and diffusion in solids, and the theory of conductors isotherms, diffusion, surface kinetics, promoters, poisons, cata-
and semiconductors. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lyst theory and design, acid base catalysis and soluble transition
lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years. metal complexes. Examples of important industrial applications
CHGN536/MLGN536. ADVANCED POLYMER SYNTHESIS are given. Prerequisite: CHGN222 or consent of instructor. 3
(II) An advanced course in the synthesis of macromolecules. hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Various methods of polymerization will be discussed with an CHGN585. CHEMICAL KINETICS (II) Study of kinetic phe-
emphasis on the specifics concerning the syntheses of different nomena in chemical systems. Attention devoted to various theo-
classes of organic and inorganic polymers. Prerequisite: retical approaches. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours
CHGN430, ChEN415, MLGN530 or consent of instructor. 3 lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years.
hours lecture, 3 semester hours CHGN598. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY (I, II) Pilot
CHGN560. GRADUATE SEMINAR, M.S. (I, II) Required for course or special topics course. Topics chosen from special inter-
all candidates for the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry and ests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered
geochemistry. M.S. students must register for the course during only once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6
each semester of residency. Ph.D. students must register each se- credit hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
mester until a grade is received satisfying the prerequisites for
CHGN660. Presentation of a graded non-thesis seminar and at-

CHGN599. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual research environmental science and engineering. 2 hours lecture; 2 se-
or special problem projects supervised by a faculty member, mester hours.
also, when a student and instructor agree on a subject matter, CHGC505. INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL
content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Independent Study” CHEMISTRY (II) Processes by which natural and anthro-
form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable pogenic chemicals interact, react, and are transformed and redis-
credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit. tributed in various environmental compartments. Air, soil, and
CHGN660. GRADUATE SEMINAR, Ph.D. (I, II) Required of aqueous (fresh and saline surface and groundwaters) environ-
all candidates for the doctoral degree in chemistry or geochem- ments are covered, along with specialized environments such as
istry. Students must register for this course each semester after waste treatment facilities and the upper atmosphere. Meets with
completing CHGN560. Presentation of a graded nonthesis semi- CHGN403. CHGN403 and CHGC505 may not both be taken for
nar and attendance at all department seminars are required. Pre- credit. Prerequisites: SYGN101, CHGN 124 and DCGN209 or
requisite: CHGN560 or equivalent. 1 semester hour. permission of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CHGN698. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY (I, II) Pilot CHGC506. WATER ANALYSIS LABORATORY (I) Instrumen-
course or special topics course. Topics chosen from special inter- tal analysis of water samples using spectroscopy and chromatog-
ests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered raphy. Methods for field collection of water samples and field
only once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 measurements. The development of laboratory skills for the use
credit hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles. of ICP-AES, HPLC, ion chromatography, and GC. Laboratory
CHGN699. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual research techniques focus on standard methods for the measurement of
or special problem projects supervised by a faculty member, inorganic and organic constituents in water samples. Methods of
also, when a student and instructor agree on a subject matter, data analysis are also presented. Prerequisite: Introductory chem-
content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Independent Study” istry, graduate standing or consent of instructor. 3 hour labora-
form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable tory, 1 hour lecture, 2 semester hours.
credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit. CHGC509/GEGN509. INTRODUCTION TO AQUEOUS
CHGN705. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: MASTER OF GEOCHEMISTRY (I) Analytical, graphical and interpretive
SCIENCE Research credit hours required for completion of the methods applied to aqueous systems. Thermodynamic properties
degree Master of Science - thesis. Research must be carried out of water and aqueous solutions. Calculations and graphical ex-
under the direct supervision of the graduate student’s faculty ad- pression of acid-base, redox and solution-mineral equilibria. Ef-
visor. Repeatable for credit. fect of temperature and kinetics on natural aqueous systems.
Adsorption and ion exchange equilibria between clays and oxide
CHGN706. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: DOCTOR OF phases. Behavior of trace elements and complexation in aqueous
PHILOSOPHY Research credit hours required for completion systems. Application of organic geochemistry to natural aqueous
of the degree Doctor of Philosophy. Research must be carried systems. Light stable and unstable isotopic studies applied to
out under direct supervision of the graduate student’s faculty ad- aqueous systems. Prerequisite: DCGN209 or equivalent, or con-
visor. Repeatable for credit. sent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Geochemistry Courses CHGC511. GEOCHEMISTRY OF IGNEOUS ROCKS (II) A
CHGC503. INTRODUCTION TO GEOCHEMISTRY (I) survey of the geochemical characteristics of the various types of
A comprehensive introduction to the basic concepts and princi- igneous rock suites. Application of major element, trace element,
ples of geochemistry, coupled with a thorough overview of the and isotope geochemistry to problems of their origin and modifi-
related principles of thermodynamics. Topics covered include: cation. Prerequisite: Undergraduate mineralogy and petrology or
nucleosynthesis, origin of earth and solar system, chemical consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered
bonding, mineral chemistry, elemental distributions and geo- alternate years.
chemical cycles, chemical equilibrium and kinetics, isotope sys-
tematics, and organic and biogeochemistry. Prerequisite: CHGC527/GEGN527. ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY OF FOS-
Introductory chemistry, mineralogy and petrology, or consent of SIL FUELS AND ORE DEPOSITS (II) A study of organic car-
instructor. 4 hours lecture, 4 semester hours. bonaceous materials in relation to the genesis and modification
of fossil fuel and ore deposits. The biological origin of the or-
CHGC504. METHODS IN GEOCHEMISTRY (II) Sampling of ganic matter will be discussed with emphasis on contributions of
natural earth materials including rocks, soils, sediments, and wa- microorganisms to the nature of these deposits. Biochemical and
ters. Preparation of naturally heterogeneous materials, diges- thermal changes which convert the organic compounds into pe-
tions, and partial chemical extractions. Principles of instrumental troleum, oil shale, tar sand, coal and other carbonaceous matter
analysis including atomic spectroscopy, mass separations, and will be studied. Principal analytical techniques used for the char-
chromatography. Quality assurance and quality control. Interpre-
tation and assessment of geochemical data using statistical meth-
ods. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in geochemistry or

acterization of organic matter in the geosphere and for evaluation in weathering of rocks and the early diagenesis of sediments, and
of oil and gas source potential will be discussed. Laboratory ex- the origin of petroleum, oil shale, and coal. Prerequisite: Consent
ercises will emphasize source rock evaluation, and oil-source of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
rock and oil-oil correlation methods. Prerequisite: CHGN221, CHGC610. NUCLEAR AND ISOTOPIC GEOCHEMISTRY
GEGN438, or consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture; 3 hours lab; (II) A study of the principles of geochronology and stable iso-
3 semester hours. Offered alternate years. tope distributions with an emphasis on the application of these
CHGC555. ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (II) principles to important case studies in igneous petrology and the
A study of the chemical and physical interactions which deter- formation of ore deposits. U, Th, and Pb isotopes, K-Ar, Rb-Sr,
mine the fate, transport and interactions of organic chemicals in oxygen isotopes, sulfur isotopes, and carbon isotopes included.
aquatic systems, with emphasis on chemical transformations of Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
anthropogenic organic contaminants. Prerequisites: A course in hours Offered alternate years.
organic chemistry and CHGN503, Advanced Physical Chemistry CHGC699A. SELECTED TOPICS IN GEOCHEMISTRY (I, II)
or its equivalent, or consent of instructor. Offered in alternate Detailed study of a geochemical topic under direction of a mem-
years. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ber of the staff. Work on the same or a different topic may be
CHGC562/CHGN462. MICROBIOLOGY AND THE continued through later semesters and additional credits earned.
ENVIRONMENT (II) This course will cover the basic funda- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 to 3 semester hours.
mentals of microbiology, such as structure and function of pro- CHGC699B. SPECIAL TOPICS IN AQUEOUS AND
caryotic versus eucaryotic cells; viruses; classification of SEDIMENTARY GEOCHEMISTRY (I, II) Detailed study of a
micro-organisms; microbial metabolism, energetics, genetics, specific topic in the area of aqueous or sedimentary geochem-
growth and diversity; microbial interactions with plants, animals, istry under the direction of a member of the staff. Work on the
and other microbes. Additional topics covered will include vari- same or a different topic may be continued through later semes-
ous aspects of environmental microbiology such as global bio- ters and additional credits earned. Prerequisite: Consent of in-
geochemical cycles, bioleaching, bioremediation, and structor. 1 to 3 semester hours.
wastewater treatment. Prerequisite: ESGN301 or consent of In-
structor. CHGC699C. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ORGANIC AND
3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years. BIOGEOCHEMISTRY (I, II) Detailed study of a specific topic
in the areas of organic geochemistry or biogeochemistry under
CHGC563. ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY (I) the direction of a member of the staff. Work on the same or a dif-
An introduction to the microorganisms of major geochemical ferent topic may be continued through later semesters and addi-
importance, as well as those of primary importance in water pol- tional credits earned. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 to 3
lution and waste treatment. Microbes and sedimentation, micro- semester hours.
bial leaching of metals from ores, acid mine water pollution, and
the microbial ecology of marine and freshwater habitats are cov- CHGC699D. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PETROLOGIC
ered. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours GEOCHEMISTRY (I, II) Detailed study of a specific topic in
lab; 2 semester hours. Offered alternate years. the area of petrologic geochemistry under the direction of a
member of the staff. Work on the same or a different topic may
CHGC564. BIOGEOCHEMISTRY AND GEOMICRO- be continued through later semesters and additional credits
BIOLOGY (I) Designed to give the student an understanding of earned. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 to 3 semester hours.
the role of living things, particularly microorganisms,
in the shaping of the earth. Among the subjects will be the as-
pects of living processes, chemical composition and characteris-
tics of biological material, origin of life, role of microorganisms

Economics and Business investment analysis, exploration economics, decision analy-
RODERICK G. EGGERT, Professor and Division Director sis, utility theory, and corporate risk policy.
JOHN T. CUDDINGTON, William J. Coulter Professor
Mineral and Energy Economics Program
CAROL A. DAHL, Professor
GRAHAM A. DAVIS, Professor Requirements:
MICHAEL R. WALLS, Professor M.S. Degree Students choose from either the thesis or
EDWARD J. BALISTRERI, Associate Professor non-thesis option in the Master of Science (M.S.) Program
MICHAEL B. HEELEY, Associate Professor and are required to complete a minimum total of 36 credits
ALEXANDRA M. NEWMAN, Associate Professor (a typical course has 3 credits). Initial admission is only to
JOY M. GODESIABOIS, Assistant Professor the non-thesis program. Admission to the thesis option re-
DANIEL KAFFINE, Assistant Professor quires subsequent application after at least one full-time
STEFFEN REBENNACK, Assistant Professor equivalent semester in the program. Coursework is valid for
SCOTT HOUSER, Lecturer
seven years towards the M.S. degree; any exceptions must be
JOHN M. STERMOLE, Lecturer
approved by the division director and student advisor.
ANN DOZORETZ, Instructor
FRANKLIN J. STERMOLE, Professor Emeritus Non-thesis option
JOHN E. TILTON, University Emeritus Professor 18 credits of core courses
ROBERT E. D. WOOLSEY, Professor Emeritus 12 credits from one or both specializations
Degrees Offered: 6 credits of approved electives or a minor from another
Master of Science (Mineral and EnergyEconomics) department
Doctor of Philosophy (Mineral and Energy Economics) Thesis option
18 credits of core courses
Master of Science (Engineering and Technology
12 research credits
Management)
6 credits from one or both specializations
Mineral and Energy Economics Program Ph.D. Degree Doctoral students develop a customized
Description: curriculum to fit their needs. The degree requires a minimum
In an increasingly global and technical world, government of 72 graduate credit hours that includes course work and a
and industry leaders in the mineral and energy areas require a thesis. Coursework is valid for ten years towards a Ph.D. de-
strong foundation in economic and business skills. The Divi- gree; any exceptions must be approved by the division direc-
sion of Economics and Business offers such skills in unique tor and student advisor.
programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mineral and
Course work
Energy Economics. Course work and research in Mineral and
Energy Economics emphasize the application of economic
12 credits from one or both specializations
principles and business methods to mineral, energy, and re-
12 credits in a minor
lated environmental and technological issues.
Research credits
Students in the Mineral and Energy Economics Program
24 research credits. The student’s faculty advisor and the
select from one of two areas of specialization: Economics
doctoral thesis committee must approve the student’s pro-
and Public Policy (E&PP) or Quantitative Business Meth-
gram of study and the topic for the thesis.
ods/Operations Research (QBM/OR). The E&PP specializa-
tion focuses on the optimal use of scarce energy and mineral Qualifying Examination Process
resources with a global perspective. It provides institutional Upon completion of the core course work, students must
knowledge coupled with economics, mathematical and statis- pass qualifying written examinations to become a candidate
tical tools to analyze and understand how the world of energy for the Ph.D. degree. The qualifying exam is given in two
and minerals works to guide and shape industry change. The parts in summer. Once qualified, the Ph.D. student is then re-
QBM/OR specialization emphasizes the application of quan- quired to complete an additional written and oral examina-
titative business methods such as optimization, simulation, tion. This exam is prepared and administered by the student’s
decision analysis, and project management to minerals and thesis committee and is generally related to the student’s the-
energy related manufacturing, exploration, resource alloca- sis topic and the student’s minor field.
tion, and other decision-making processes. Minor from Another Department
Fields of Research Non-thesis M.S. students may apply six elective credits
Faculty members carry out applied research in a variety of towards a nine hour minor in another department. A minor is
areas including international trade, resource economics, envi- ideal for those students who want to enhance or gain knowl-
ronmental economics, industrial organization, metal market edge in another field while gaining the economic and busi-
analysis, energy economics, applied microeconomics, applied ness skills to help them move up the career ladder. For
econometrics, management theory and practice, finance and example, a petroleum, chemical, or mining engineer might

want to learn more about environmental engineering, a geo- t Masters of Science in Mineral and Energy
physicist or geologist might want to learn the latest tech- Economics from CSM and
niques in their profession, or an economic policy analyst t Diplôme D'Ingénieur or Mastère Spécialisé from
might want to learn about political risk. Students should IFP
check with the minor department for the opportunities and
requirements for a minor. Important: Applications for admission to the joint degree
program should be submitted for consideration by March 1st
Transfer Credits to begin the program the following fall semester in August. A
Non-thesis M.S. students may transfer up to 6 credits limited number of students are selected for the program each
(9 credits for a thesis M.S.). The student must have achieved year.
a grade of B or better in all graduate transfer courses and the
transfer credit must be approved by the student’s advisor and Prerequisites for the Mineral and Energy
the Division Director. Students who enter the Ph.D. program Economics Programs:
may transfer up to 24 hours of graduate-level course work Students must have completed the following undergradu-
from other institutions toward the Ph.D. degree subject to the ate prerequisite courses with a grade of B or better:
restriction that those courses must not have been used as 1. Principles of Microeconomics;
credit toward a Bachelor degree. The student must have
2. One semester of college-level Calculus;
achieved a grade of B or better in all graduate transfer
courses and the transfer must be approved by the student’s 3. Probability and Statistics
Doctoral Thesis Committee and the Division Director. Students entering in the fall semester must have completed
Unsatisfactory Progress the microeconomics and calculus prerequisites prior to start-
In addition to the institutional guidelines for unsatisfactory ing the program; probability and statistics must be completed
progress as described elsewhere in this bulletin: Unsatisfac- no later than the first semester of the graduate program and
tory progress will be assigned to any full-time student who not as an overload course (maximum 12 credit hours). Stu-
does not pass the core courses EBGN509 and EBGN510 in dents will only be allowed to enter in the spring semester if
first fall semester of study and EBGN511 and EBGN590 in they have completed all three prerequisites courses previ-
the first spring semester of study. Unsatisfactory progress ously, as well as undergraduate courses in mathematical eco-
will also be assigned to any students who do not complete re- nomics and natural resource economics.
quirements as specified in their admission letter. Part-time Required Course Curriculum in Mineral and
students develop an approved course plan with their advisor. Energy Economics:
Combined BS/MS Program All M.S. and Ph.D. students in Mineral and Energy Eco-
Students enrolled in CSM’s Combined Undergraduate/ nomics are required to take a set of core courses that provide
Graduate Program may double count 6 hours from their basic tools for the more advanced and specialized courses in
undergraduate course-work towards the non-thesis graduate the program.
program provided the courses satisfy the M.S. requirements. 1. M.S. Curriculum
Dual Degree a. Core Courses (18 credits)
The M.S. degree may be combined with a second degree
from the IFP School (Paris, France) in Petroleum Economics EBGN509 Mathematical Economics
and Management (see http://www.ifp.fr). This dual-degree EBGN510 Natural Resource Economics
program is geared to meet the needs of industry and govern- EBGN511 Microeconomics
ment. Our unique program trains the next generation of tech- EBGN512 Macroeconomics
nical, analytical and managerial professionals vital to the EBGN525 Operations Research Methods
future of the petroleum and energy industries EBGN590 Econometrics and Forecasting
These two world-class institutions offer a rigorous and b. Area of Specialization Courses (12 credits for M.S.
challenging program in an international setting. The program non-thesis option or 6 credits for M.S. thesis option)
gives a small elite group of students a solid economics foun- Economics & Public Policy
dation combined with quantitative business skills, the histori- EBGN495 Economic Forecasting
cal and institutional background, and the interpersonal and EBGN530 Economics of International Energy Markets
intercultural abilities to in the fast paced, global world of oil EBGN535 Economics of Metal Industries and Markets
and gas. EBGN536 Mineral Policies and International Investment
Degrees: After studying in English for only 16 months (8 EBGN541 International Trade
months at CSM and 8 months at IFP) the successful student EBGN542 Economic Development
of Petroleum Economics and Management (PEM) receives EBGN570 Environmental Economics
not 1 but 2 degrees: EBGN610 Advanced Natural Resources

EBGN611 Advanced Microeconomics EBGN504 Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision
EBGN690 Advanced Econometrics Methods
Quantitative Business Methods/Operations Research EBGN505 Industrial Accounting
EBGN525 Operations Research Methods
EBGN504 Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision EBGN528 Industrial Systems Simulation
Methods EBGN545 Corporate Finance
EBGN505 Industrial Accounting EBGN546 Investments and Portfolio Management
EBGN528 Industrial Systems Simulation EBGN547 Financial Risk Management
EBGN545 Corporate Finance EBGN552 Nonlinear Programming
EBGN546 Investments and Portfolio Management EBGN555 Linear Programming
EBGN547 Financial Risk Management EBGN556 Network Models
EBGN552 Nonlinear Programming EBGN557 Integer Programming
EBGN555 Linear Programming EBGN559 Supply Chain Management
EBGN556 Network Models EBGN560 Decision Analysis
EBGN557 Integer Programming EBGN561 Stochastic Models in Management Science
EBGN559 Supply Chain Management EBGN575 Advanced Mining and Energy Valuation
EBGN560 Decision Analysis EBGN580 Exploration Economics
EBGN561 Stochastic Models in Management Science EBGN650 Advanced Mathematical Programming
EBGN575 Advanced Mining and Energy Valuation
EBGN580 Exploration Economics Engineering and Technology Management
EBGN650 Advanced Mathematical Programming Program Description:
EBGN690 Advanced Econometrics The Division also offers an M.S. degree in Engineering and
Technology Management (ETM). The ETM degree program
2. Ph.D. Curriculum
is designed to integrate the technical elements of engineering
a. Common Core Courses (15 credits) practice with the managerial perspective of modern engineer-
EBGN509 Mathematical Economics ing and technology management. A major focus is on the busi-
EBGN510 Natural Resource Economics ness and management principles related to this integration.
EBGN511 Microeconomics The ETM Program provides the analytical tools and manage-
EBGN590 Econometrics and Forecasting rial perspective needed to effectively function in a highly com-
EBGN695 Research Methodology petitive and technologically complex business economy.
b. Extended Core Courses - Economics (9 credits) Students in the ETM Program may select from one of two
EBGN611 Advanced Microeconomics areas of degree specialization: Operations/Engineering Man-
EBGN600-level course* agement or Strategy and Innovation. The Operations/Engi-
EBGN600-level course* neering Management specialization emphasizes valuable
techniques for managing large engineering and technical
*EBGN695 not eligible projects effectively and efficiently. In addition, special em-
phasis is given to advanced operations research, optimiza-
Students who have not taken and passed a course in macro- tion, and decision making techniques applicable to a wide
economics at any level are also required to take EBGN512 array of business and engineering problems. The Strategy
Macroeconomics or equivalent. and Innovation specialization teaches the correct match be-
tween organizational strategies and structures to maximize
d. Area of Specialization Courses (12 credits) the competitive power of technology. This specialization has
Economics & Public Policy a particular emphasis on management issues associated with
the modern business enterprise.
EBGN495 Economic Forecasting
EBGN530 Economics of International Energy Markets Engineering and Technology Management
EBGN535 Economics of Metal Industries and Markets Program Requirements:
EBGN536 Mineral Policies and International Investment Students choose either the thesis or non-thesis option and
EBGN541 International Trade complete a minimum of 30 credit hours. Initial admission is
EBGN542 Economic Development only to the non-thesis program. Admission to the thesis op-
EBGN570 Environmental Economics tion requires subsequent application after at least one full-
EBGN610 Advanced Natural Resources time equivalent semester in the program. Coursework is valid
Quantitative Business Methods/Operations Research for seven years towards the M.S. degree in ETM; any excep-
tions must be approved by the division director and student
advisor.

Non-thesis option Required Curriculum M.S. Degree Engineering
18 credits of core courses and Technology Management
12 credits from one or both specializations Thesis and non-thesis students are required to complete the
Thesis option following 18 hours of core courses:
a. Core Courses (18 credits)
6 research credits
6 credits from one or both specializations EBGN505 Industrial Accounting
EBGN515 Economics and Decision Making
Students must receive approval from their advisor in order
EBGN525 Operations Research Methods
to apply non-EB Division courses towards their ETM degree.
EBGN545 Corporate Finance
Thesis students are required to complete 6 credit hours of
EBGN563 Management of Technology
thesis credit and complete a Master’s level thesis under the
EBGN585 Engineering and Technology Management Cap-
direct supervision of the student’s faculty advisor.
stone (to be taken during the final semester of coursework)
Further Degree Requirements
b. Areas of Specialization (12 credits required for non-
All thesis and non-thesis ETM Program students have two
thesis option or 6 credits required for thesis option)
additional degree requirements: (1) the “Executive-in-
Residence” seminar series; and (2) the ETM Communica- Operations/Engineering Management:
tions Seminar. All students are required to attend the ETM EBGN528 Industrial Systems Simulation
Program “Executive-in-Residence” seminar series during at EBGN552 Nonlinear Programming
least one semester of their attendance at CSM. The “Execu- EBGN553 Project Management
tive-in-Residence” series features executives from industry EBGN555 Linear Programming
who pass on insight and knowledge to graduate students EBGN556 Network Models
preparing for positions in industry. This series facilitates ac- EBGN557 Integer Programming
tive involvement in the ETM program by industry executives EBGN559 Supply Chain Management
through teaching, student advising activities and more. Every EBGN560 Decision Analysis
fall semester the “Executive-in-Residence will present 5-7 EBGN561 Stochastic Models in Management Science
one hour seminars on a variety of topics related to leadership EBGN568 Advanced Project Analysis
and strategy in the engineering and technology sectors. In ad- EBGN650 Advanced Mathematical Programming
dition, all students are required to attend a two-day Commu- Strategy and Innovation:
nications Seminar in their first fall semester of study in the EBGN564 Managing New Product Development
ETM Program. The seminar will provide students a compre- EBGN565 Marketing for Technology-Based Companies
hensive approach to good quality communication skills, in- EBGN566 Technology Entrepreneurship
cluding presentation proficiency, organizational skills, EBGN567 Business Law and Technology
professional writing skills, meeting management, as well as EBGN569 Business and Leadership Ethics
other professional communication abilities. The Communica- EBGN571 Marketing Research
tions Seminar is designed to better prepare students for the EBGN572 International Business Strategy
ETM learning experience, as well as their careers in industry EBGN573 Entrepreneurial Finance
EBGN574 Inventing, Patenting, and Licensing
Transfer Credits
Students who enter the M.S. in Engineering and Technol- Course Descriptions in the Mineral and Energy
ogy Management program may transfer up to 6 graduate Economics Program and the Engineering and
course credits into the degree program. The student must Technology Management Program
have achieved a grade of B or better in all graduate transfer EBGN504 ECONOMIC EVALUATION AND
courses and the transfer credit must be approved by the stu- INVESTMENT DECISION METHODS Time value of
dent’s advisor and the Chair of the ETM Program. money concepts of present worth, future worth, annual
Prerequisites for ETM Program: worth, rate of return and break-even analysis are applied to
1. Probability and Statistics (MATH323 or MATH530), and after-tax economic analysis of mineral, petroleum and general
investments. Related topics emphasize proper handling of (1)
2. Engineering Economics (EBGN321 or EBGN504). inflation and escalation, (2) leverage (borrowed money), (3)
Students not demonstrating satisfactory standing in these risk adjustment of analysis using expected value concepts,
areas may be accepted; however, they will need to complete and (4) mutually exclusive alternative analysis and service
the deficiency prior to enrolling in courses that require these producing alternatives. Case study analysis of a mineral or
subjects as prerequisites. It is strongly suggested that students petroleum investment situation is required. Students may not
complete any deficiencies prior to enrolling in graduate take EBGN504 for credit if they have completed EBGN321.
degree course work.

EBGN505 INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNTING Concepts from aries of the modern firm. A framework for analyzing the na-
both financial and managerial accounting. Preparation and ture and extent of competition in a firm's dynamic business
interpretation of financial statements and the use of this finan- environment. Developing strategies for creating and sustain-
cial information in evaluation and control of the organization. ing competitive advantage.
Managerial concepts include the use of accounting informa- EBGN525 OPERATIONS RESEARCH METHODS The
tion in the development and implementation of a successful core of this course is a scientific approach to planning and
global corporate strategy, and how control systems enhance decision-making problems that arise in business. The course
the planning process. covers deterministic optimization models (linear program-
EBGN509 MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS This course ming, integer programming and network modeling) and a
reviews and re-enforces the mathematical and computer tools brief introduction to stochastic (probabilistic) models with
that are necessary to earn a graduate degree in Mineral Eco- Monte-Carlo simulation. Applications of the models are
nomics. It includes topics from differential and integral cal- covered using spreadsheets. The intent of the course is to
culus; probability and statistics; algebra and matrix algebra; enhance logical modeling ability and to develop quantitative
difference equations; and linear, mathematical and dynamic managerial and spreadsheet skills. The models cover applica-
programming. It shows how these tools are applied in an eco- tions in the areas of energy and mining, marketing, finance,
nomic and business context with applications taken from the production, transportation, logistics and work-force scheduling.
mineral and energy industries. It requires both analytical as Prerequisite: MATH111 or permission of instructor.
well as computer solutions. At the end of the course you will EBGN528 INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS SIMULATION The
be able to appreciate and apply mathematics for better per- course focuses on creating computerized models of real or
sonal, economic and business decision making. Prerequisites: proposed complex systems for performance evaluation. Sim-
Principles of Microeconomics, MATH111; or permission of ulation provides a cost effective way of pre-testing proposed
instructor. systems and answering “what-if” questions before incurring
EBGN510 NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS The the expense of actual implementations. The course is in-
threat and theory of resource exhaustion; commodity analysis structed in the state-of-the-art computer lab (CTLM), where
and the problem of mineral market instability; cartels and the each student is equipped with a personal computer and inter-
nature of mineral pricing; the environment; government in- acts with the instructor during the lecture. Professional version
volvement; mineral policy issues; and international mineral of a widely used commercial software package, “Arena”, is
trade. This course is designed for entering students in mineral used to build models, analyze and interpret the results. Other
economics. Prerequisite: Principles of Microeconomics or business analysis and productivity tools that enhance the
permission of instructor. analysis capabilities of the simulation software are intro-
EBGN511 MICROECONOMICS The first of two courses duced to show how to search for optimal solutions within the
dealing with applied economic theory. This part concentrates simulation models. Both discrete-event and continuous simu-
on the behavior of individual segments of the economy, the lation models are covered through extensive use of appli-
theory of consumer behavior and demand, the theory of pro- cations including call centers, various manufacturing
duction and costs, duality, welfare measures, price and out- operations, production/inventory systems, bulk-material han-
put level determination by business firms, and the structure dling and mining, port operations, high-way traffic systems
of product and input markets. Prerequisites: Principles of Mi- and computer networks. Prerequisites: MATH111,
croeconomics, MATH111, EBGN509, EBGN510; or permis- MATH5301; or permission of instructor.
sion of instructor. EBGN530 ECONOMICS OF INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
EBGN512 MACROECONOMICS This course will provide MARKETS Application of models to understand markets
an introduction to contemporary macroeconomic concepts for oil, gas, coal, electricity, and renewable energy resources.
and analysis. Macroeconomics is the study of the behavior of Models, modeling techniques, and issues included are supply
the economy as an aggregate. Topics include the equilibrium and demand, market structure, transportation models, game
level of inflation, interest rates, unemployment and the theory, futures markets, environmental issues, energy policy,
growth in national income. The impact of government fiscal energy regulation, input/output models, energy conservation,
and monetary policy on these variables and the business and dynamic optimization. The emphasis in the course is on
cycle, with particular attention to the effects on the mineral the development of appropriate models and their application
industry. Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconomics, to current issues in energy markets. Prerequisites: Principles
MATH111; or permission of instructor. of Microeconomics, MATH111, EBGN509, EBGN510,
EBGN511; or permission of instructor.
EBGN515 ECONOMICS AND DECISION MAKING The
application of microeconomic theory to business strategy. EBGN535 ECONOMICS OF METAL INDUSTRIES AND
Understanding the horizontal, vertical, and product bound- MARKETS Metal supply from main product, byproduct,
and secondary production. Metal demand and intensity of use

analysis. Market organization and price formation. Public EBGN546 INVESTMENT AND PORTFOLIO MANAGE-
policy, comparative advantage, and international metal trade. MENT This course covers institutional information, valua-
Metals and economic development in the developing coun- tion theory and empirical analysis of alternative financial
tries and former centrally planned economies. Environmental investments, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETS, and
policy and mining and mineral processing. Students prepare (to a limited extent) derivative securities. Special attention is
and present a major research paper. Prerequisites: Principles paid to the role of commodities (esp. metals and energy prod-
of Microeconomics, MATH111, EBGN509, EBGN510, ucts) as an alternative investment class. After an overview of
EBGN511; or permission of instructor. time value of money and arbitrage and their application to
EBGN536 MINERAL POLICIES & INTERNATIONAL the valuation of stocks and bonds, there is extensive treat-
INVESTMENT Identification and evaluation of inter- ment of optimal portfolio selection for risk averse investors,
national mineral investment policies and company responses mean-variance efficient portfolio theory, index models, and
using economic, business and legal concepts. Assessment of equilibrium theories of asset pricing including the capital
policy issues in light of stakeholder interests and needs. asset pricing model (CAPM) and arbitrage pricing theory
Theoretical issues are introduced and then applied to case (APT). Market efficiency is discussed, as are its implications
studies, policy drafting, and negotiation exercises to assure for passive and active approaches to investment manage-
both conceptual and practical understanding of the issues. ment. Investment management functions and policies, and
Special attention is given to the formation of national policies portfolio performance evaluation are also considered. Pre-
and corporate decision making concerning fiscal regimes, requisites: Principles of Microeconomics, MATH111,
project financing, environmental protection, land use and MATH5301; or permission of instructor.
local community concerns and the content of exploration and EBGN547 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT Analysis
extraction agreements. Prerequisites: Principles of Microeco- of the sources, causes and effects of risks associated with
nomics, MATH111, EBGN509, EBGN510, EBGN511; per- holding, operating and managing assets by individuals and
mission of instructor. organizations; evaluation of the need and importance of man-
EBGN541 INTERNATIONAL TRADE Theories and evi- aging these risks; and discussion of the methods employed
dence on international trade and development. Determinants and the instruments utilized to achieve risk shifting objec-
of static and dynamic comparative advantage. The arguments tives. The course concentrates on the use of derivative assets
for and against free trade. Economic development in non- in the risk management process. These derivatives include
industrialized countries. Sectoral development policies and futures, options, swaps, swaptions, caps, collars and floors.
industrialization. The special problems and opportunities Exposure to market and credit risks will be explored and
created by extensive mineral resource endowments. The ways of handling them will be reviewed and critiqued
impact of value-added processing and export diversification through analysis of case studies from the mineral and energy
on development. Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconom- industries. Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconomics,
ics, MATH111, EBGN509, EBGN511; or permission of in- MATH111, MATH5301, EBGN5052; EBGN545 or
structor. EBGN546; or permission of instructor. Recommended:
EBGN509, EBGN511.
EBGN542 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Role of energy
and minerals in the development process. Sectoral policies EBGN552 NONLINEAR PROGRAMMING As an ad-
and their links with macroeconomic policies. Special atten- vanced course in optimization, this course will address both
tion to issues of revenue stabilization, resource largesse unconstrained and constrained nonlinear model formulation
effects, downstream processing, and diversification. and corresponding algorithms (e.g., Gradient Search and
Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconomics, MATH111, Newton’s Method, and Lagrange Multiplier Methods and Re-
EBGN509, EBGN511, EBGN512; or permission of duced Gradient Algorithms, respectively). Applications of
instructor. state-of-the-art hardware and software will emphasize solv-
ing real-world problems in areas such as mining, energy,
EBGN545 CORPORATE FINANCE The fundamentals of transportation, and the military. Prerequisite: MATH111;
corporate finance as they pertain to the valuation of invest- EBGN525 or EBGN555; or permission of instructor.
ments, firms, and the securities they issue. Included are the
relevant theories associated with capital budgeting, financing EBGN553 PROJECT MANAGEMENT An introductory
decisions, and dividend policy. This course provides an course focusing on analytical techniques for managing projects
in-depth study of the theory and practice of corporate finan- and on developing skills for effective project leadership and
cial management including a study of the firm’s objectives, management through analysis of case studies. Topics include
investment decisions, long-term financing decisions, and project portfolio management, decomposition of project
working capital management. Prerequisite: EBGN5052 or work, estimating resource requirements, planning and budget-
permission of instructor. ing, scheduling, analysis of uncertainty, resource loading and
leveling, project monitoring and control, earned value analy-
sis and strategic project leadership. Guest speakers from in-

dustry discuss and amplify the relevance of course topics to supply of what they produce with the demand for their prod-
their specific areas of application (construction, product de- ucts. A considerable portion of the course is devoted to math-
velopment, engineering design, R&D, process development, ematical models that treat uncertainty in the supply-chain.
etc.). Students learn Microsoft Project and complete a course Topics include managing economies of scale for functional
project using this software, demonstrating proficiency ana- products, managing market-mediation costs for innovative
lyzing project progress and communicating project informa- products, make-to order versus make-to-stock systems, quick
tion to stakeholders. Prerequisite: EBGN5043 or permission response strategies, risk pooling strategies, supply-chain con-
of instructor. tracts and revenue management. Additional “special topics”
EBGN555 LINEAR PROGRAMMING This course ad- may be introduced, such as reverse logistics issues in the
dresses the formulation of linear programming models, ex- supply-chain or contemporary operational and financial hedg-
amines linear programs in two dimensions, covers standard ing strategies, as time permits. Prerequisites: MATH111,
form and other basics essential to understanding the Simplex MATH5301; or permission of instructor.
method, the Simplex method itself, duality theory, comple- EBGN560 DECISION ANALYSIS Introduction to the sci-
mentary slackness conditions, and sensitivity analysis. As ence of decision making and risk theory. Application of deci-
time permits, multi-objective programming and stochastic sion analysis and utility theory to the analysis of strategic
programming are introduced. Applications of linear program- decision problems. Focuses on the application of quantitative
ming models discussed in this course include, but are not methods to business problems characterized by risk and un-
limited to, the areas of manufacturing, finance, energy, min- certainty. Choice problems such as decisions concerning
ing, transportation and logistics, and the military. Prerequi- major capital investments, corporate acquisitions, new prod-
site: MATH111; MATH332 or EBGN509; or permission of uct introductions, and choices among alternative technolo-
instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. gies are conceptualized and structured using the concepts
EBGN556 NETWORK MODELS Network models are lin- introduced in this course. Prerequisite: EBGN5043 or permis-
ear programming problems that possess special mathematical sion of instructor.
structures. This course examines a variety of network mod- EBGN561 STOCHASTIC MODELS IN MANAGEMENT
els, specifically, spanning tree problems, shortest path prob- SCIENCE The course introduces tools of “probabilistic
lems, maximum flow problems, minimum cost flow analysis” that are frequently used in the formal studies of
problems, and transportation and assignment problems. For management. We see methodologies that help to quantify the
each class of problem, we present applications in areas such dynamic relationships of sequences of “random” events that
as manufacturing, finance, energy, mining, transportation and evolve over time. Topics include static and dynamic Monte-
logistics, and the military. We also discuss an algorithm or Carlo simulation, discrete and continuous time Markov
two applicable to each problem class. As time permits, we Chains, probabilistic dynamic programming, Markov deci-
explore combinatorial problems that can be depicted on sion processes, queuing processes and networks, Brownian
graphs, e.g., the traveling salesman problem and the Chinese motion and stochastic control. Applications from a wide
postman problem, and discuss the tractability issues associ- range of fields will be introduced including marketing, fi-
ated with these problems in contrast to “pure” network mod- nance, production, logistics and distribution, energy and
els. Prerequisites: MATH111; EBGN525 or EBGN555; or service systems. In addition to an intuitive understanding
permission of the instructor. of analytical techniques to model stochastic processes, the
EBGN557 INTEGER PROGRAMMING This course ad- course emphasizes how to use related software packages for
dresses the formulation of linear integer programming mod- managerial decision-making. Prerequisites: MATH111,
els, examines the standard brand-and-bound algorithm for MATH5301; or permission of instructor.
solving such models, and covers advanced topics related to EBGN563 MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY Case
increasing the tractability of such models. These advanced studies and reading assignments explore strategies for profit-
topics include the application of cutting planes and strong ing from technology assets and technological innovation. The
formulations, as well as decomposition and reformulation roles of strategy, core competencies, product and process
techniques, e.g., Lagrangian relaxation, Benders decomposi- development, manufacturing, R&D, marketing, strategic
tion, column generation. Prerequisites: MATH111; partnerships, alliances, intellectual property, organizational
EBGN525 or EBGN555; or permission of instructor. architectures, leadership and politics are explored in the
EBGN559 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT The focus of context of technological innovation. The critical role of orga-
the course is to show how a firm can achieve better “supply- nizational knowledge and learning in a firm’s ability to lever-
demand matching” through the implementation of rigorous age technological innovation to gain competitive advantage
mathematical models and various operational/tactical strate- is explored. The relationships between an innovation, the
gies. We look at organizations as entities that must match the competencies of the innovating firm, the ease of duplication
of the innovation by outsiders, the nature of complementary

assets needed to successfully commercialize an innovation tion of concepts in after-tax environments and look at other
and the appropriate strategy for commercializing the inno- criteria and their impact in the decision-making and valuation
vation are developed. Students explore the role of network process. Applications to engineering and technology aspects
effects in commercialization strategies, particularly with re- will be discussed. Effective presentation of results will be an
spect to standards wars aimed at establishing new dominant important component of the course. Prerequisite: EBGN5043
designs. Prerequisite: EBGN5043 recommended. or permission of instructor.
EBGN564 MANAGING NEW PRODUCT DEVELOP- EBGN569 BUSINESS ETHICS This business and leadership
MENT Develops interdisciplinary skills required for suc- ethics course is designed to immerse you in organizational
cessful product development in today’s competitive ethical decision-making processes, issues, organizational
marketplace. Small product development teams step through control mechanisms, and benefits of developing comprehen-
the new product development process in detail, learning sive and due diligence ethics programs. As a business practi-
about available tools and techniques to execute each process tioner, most activities both inside and outside the
step along the way. Each student brings his or her individual organization have ethical dimensions. Particularly, many
disciplinary perspective to the team effort, and must learn to business functions represent boundary spanning roles be-
synthesize that perspective with those of the other students in tween the organization and outside constituents and as such
the group to develop a sound, marketable product. Prerequi- present challenges in the areas of: honesty and fairness, de-
site: EBGN563 recommended. ceptive advertising, price fixing and anti-trust, product mis-
EBGN565 MARKETING FOR TECHNOLOGY-BASED representation and liability, billing issues. This course
COMPANIES This class explores concepts and practices explores organizational successes and failures to better un-
related to marketing in this unique, fast-paced environment, derstand how to manage this area. Prerequisite: Permission
including the defining characteristics of high-technology in- of instructor.
dustries; different types and patterns of innovations and their EBGN570 ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS The role of
marketing implications; the need for (and difficulties in) markets and other economic considerations in controlling
adopting a customer-orientation; tools used to gather market- pollution; the effect of environmental policy on resource
ing research/intelligence in technology-driven industries; use allocation incentives; the use of benefit/cost analysis in envi-
of strategic alliances and partnerships in marketing technol- ronmental policy decisions and the associated problems with
ogy; adaptations to the “4 P’s”; regulatory and ethical consid- measuring benefits and costs. Prerequisites: Principles of
erations in technological arenas. Prerequisite: Permission of Microeconomics, MATH111, EBGN509, EBGN510; or per-
instructor. mission of instructor.
EBGN566 TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP Intro- EBGN571 MARKETING RESEARCH The purpose of this
duces concepts related to starting and expanding a techno- course is to gain a deep understanding of the marketing re-
logical-based corporation. Presents ideas such as developing search decisions facing product managers in technology based
a business and financing plan, role of intellectual property, companies. While the specific responsibilities of a product
and the importance of a good R&D program. Prerequisite: manager vary across industries and firms, three main activities
Permission of instructor. common to the position are: (1) analysis of market informa-
EBGN567 BUSINESS LAW AND TECHNOLOGY Com- tion, (2) marketing strategy development, and (3) implement-
puter software and hardware are the most complex and ing strategy through marketing mix decisions. In this course
rapidly developing intellectual creations of modern man. students will develop an understanding of available market-
Computers provide unprecedented power in accessing and ing research methods and the ability to use marketing research
manipulating data. Computers work in complex systems that information to make strategic and tactical decisions. Prerequi-
require standardization and compatibility to function. Each of site: MATH5301.
these special features has engendered one or more bodies of EBGN572 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STRATEGY
law. Complex intellectual creation demands comprehensive The purpose of this course is to gain understanding of the
intellectually property protection. Computer technology, complexities presented by managing businesses in an inter-
however, differs fundamentally from previous objects of national environment. International business has grown
intellectual property protection, and thus does not fit easily rapidly in recent decades due to technological expansion,
into traditional copyright and patent law. This course covers liberalization of government policies on trade and resource
topics that relate to these complex special features of com- movements, development of institutions needed to support
puter and technology. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. and facilitate international transactions, and increased global
EBGN568 ADVANCED PROJECT ANALYSIS An ad- competition. Due to these factors, foreign countries increas-
vanced course in economic analysis that will look at more ingly are a source of both production and sales for domestic
complex issues associated with valuing investments and companies. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
projects. Discussion will focus on development and applica-

EBGN573 ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE Entrepreneur- of strategies; (2) how industry conditions change and the
ial activity has been a potent source of innovation and job implication of those changes for strategic management; and
generation in the global economy. In the U.S., the majority of (3) how organizations develop and maintain capabilities that
new jobs are generated by new entrepreneurial firms. The fi- lead to sustained competitive advantage. This course consists
nancial issues confronting entrepreneurial firms are drasti- of learning fundamental concepts associated with strategic
cally different from those of established companies. The management process and competing in a web-based strategic
focus in this course will be on analyzing the unique financial management simulation to support the knowledge that you
issues which face entrepreneurial firms and to develop a set have developed. Prerequisites: MATH5301, EBGN5043; or
of skills that has wide applications for such situations. Pre- permission of instructor.
requisites: EBGN505, EBGN545; or permission of instructor. EBGN590 ECONOMETRICS AND FORECASTING
EBGN574 INVENTING, PATENTING, AND LISCENSING Using statistical techniques to fit economic models to data.
The various forms of intellectual property, including patents, Topics include ordinary least squares and single equation
trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and unfair competition regression models; two stage least squares and multiple equa-
are discussed; the terminology of inventing, patenting and li- tion econometric models; specification error, serial correla-
censing is reviewed, and an overview of the complete tion, heteroskedasticity; distributive lag; applications to
process is given; the statutes most frequently encountered in mineral commodity markets; hypothesis testing; forecasting
dealing with patents (35 USC §101, §102, §103 and §112) with econometric models, time series analysis, and simula-
are introduced and explained; the basics of searching the tion. Prerequisites: MATH111, MATH5301, EBGN509; or
prior art are presented; participants 'walk through' case histo- permission of instructor.
ries illustrating inventing, patenting, licensing, as well as EBGN598 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS AND
patent infringement and litigation; the importance of proper BUSINESS Pilot course or special topics course. Topics
documentation at all stages of the process is explained; the chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and student(s).
"do's" and "don't" of disclosing inventions are presented; var- Usually the course is offered only once. Repeatable for
ious types of agreements are discussed including license credit under different titles.
agreements; methods for evaluating the market potential of
new products are presented; the resources available for in- EBGN599 INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual research or
ventors are reviewed; inventing and patenting in the corpo- special problem projects supervised by a faculty member
rate environment are discussed; the economic impacts of when a student and instructor agree on a subject matter, con-
patents are addressed. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. tent, and credit hours. Contact the Economics and Business
Offered in Field session and Summer session only. Division office for credit limits toward the degree.
EBGN575 ADVANCED MINING AND ENERGY VALUA- EBGN610 ADVANCED NATURAL RESOURCE ECO-
TION The use of stochastic and option pricing techniques in NOMICS Optimal resource use in a dynamic context using
mineral and energy asset valuation. The Hotelling Valuation mathematical programming, optimal control theory and game
Principle. The measurement of political risk and its impact theory. Constrained optimization techniques are used to eval-
on project value. Extensive use of real cases. Prerequisites: uate the impact of capital constraints, exploration activity
Principles of Microeconomics, MATH111, EBGN5043, and environmental regulations. Offered when student de-
EBGN5052, EBGN509, EBGN510, EBGN511; or permis- mand is sufficient. Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconom-
sion of instructor. ics, MATH111, MATH5301, EBGN509, EBGN510,
EBGN511; or permission of instructor.
EBGN580 EXPLORATION ECONOMICS Exploration
planning and decision making for oil and gas, and metallic EBGN611 ADVANCED MICROECONOMICS A second
minerals. Risk analysis. Historical trends in exploration ac- graduate course in microeconomics, emphasizing state-of-
tivity and productivity. Prerequisites: Principles of Micro- the-art theoretical and mathematical developments. Topics
economics, EBGN510; or permission of instructor. Offered include consumer theory, production theory and the use of
when student demand is sufficient. game theoretic and dynamic optimization tools. Prerequi-
sites: Principles of Microeconomics, MATH111, MATH5301,
EBGN585 ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EBGN509, EBGN511; or permission of instructor.
MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE This course represents the
culmination of the ETM Program. This course is about the EBGN650. ADVANCED MATHEMATICAL PROGRAM-
strategic management process – how strategies are developed MING (II) (WI) As an advanced course in optimization, this
and implemented in organizations. It examines senior man- course will summarize and bring together concepts from pre-
agement’s role in formulating strategy and the role that all an vious optimization courses in linear, integer, nonlinear pro-
organization’s managers play in implementing a well thought gramming, and network models. Specific topics to be
out strategy. Among the topics discussed in this course are covered include Numerical Stability in Linear Programs, In-
(1) how different industry conditions support different types terior Point Method, Strong Integer Programming Formula-

tions, Benders Decomposition, Column Generation, and Sto- EBGN698 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS AND
chastic Programming. Applications of state-of-the-art hard- BUSINESS Pilot course or special topics course. Topics
ware and software will emphasize solving real-world chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and student(s).
problems in areas such as mining, energy, transportation and Usually the course is offered only once. Repeatable for
the military. Prerequisites: EBGN555, EBGN557; or permis- credit under different titles.
sion of instructor. EBGN699 INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual research
EBGN690 ADVANCED ECONOMETRICS A second or special problem projects supervised by a faculty member
course in econometrics. Compared to EBGN590, this course when a student and instructor agree on a subject matter, con-
provides a more theoretical and mathematical understanding tent, and credit hours. Contact the Economics and Business
of econometrics. Matrix algebra is used and model construc- Division office for credit limits toward the degree.
tion and hypothesis testing are emphasized rather than fore- EBGN705. GRADUATE RESEARCH: MASTER OF
casting. Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconomics, SCIENCE Research credit hours required for completion of
MATH111, MATH5301, EBGN509, EBGN590; or permis- the Master of Science with Thesis degree. Research must be
sion of instructor. Recommended: EBGN511. carried out under the direct supervision of the student’s fac-
EBGN695 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Lectures ulty advisor. Variable class and semester hours. Repeatable
provide an overview of methods used in economic research for credit.
relating to EPP and QBA/OR dissertations in Mineral Eco- EBGN706. GRADUATE RESEARCH: DOCTOR OF PHI-
nomics and information on how to carry out research and LOSOPHY Research credit hours required for completion of
present research results. Students will be required to write the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Research must be carried
and present a research paper that will be submitted for pub- out under the direct supervision of the student’s faculty advi-
lication. It is expected that this paper will lead to a Ph.D. sor. Variable class and semester hours. Repeatable for credit.
dissertation proposal. It is a good idea for students to start
thinking about potential dissertation topic areas as they study
for their qualifier. This course is also recommended for stu-
dents writing Master’s thesis or who want guidance in doing Notes
1 MATH323 may be substituted for MATH530.
independent research relating to the economics and business 2 EBGN305 and EBGN306 together may be substituted for
aspects of energy, minerals and related environmental and
technological topics. Prerequisites: MATH5301, EBGN509, EBGN505 with permission.
3 EBGN321 may be substituted for EBGN504.
EBGN510, EBGN511, EBGN590 or permission of instruc-
tor.

Engineering Program Overview:
TERENCE E. PARKER, Professor and Division Director The Engineering Division offers engineering graduate de-
WILLIAM A. HOFF, Associate Professor and Assistant Division grees with an option to specialize in one of the three disci-
Director plines-Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Students
MARTE S. GUTIERREZ, James R. Paden Chair Distinguished may also choose a more interdisciplinary degree with a spe-
Professor cialty title "Engineering Systems." The program demands ac-
KEVIN L. MOORE, Gerard August Dobelman Distinguished Pro-
ademic rigor and depth yet also addresses real-world
fessor
ROBERT J. KEE, George R. Brown Distinguished Professor
engineering problems. The Division of Engineering has eight
D. VAUGHAN GRIFFITHS, Professor areas of research activity that stem from the core fields of
ROBERT H. KING, Professor Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering; these areas
NING LU, Professor are: (1) Geotechnical Engineering and (2) Structural Engi-
NIGEL T. MIDDLETON, Senior Vice President for Strategic neering which are strongly aligned with the Civil Engineer-
Enterprises, Professor ing Specialty. (3) Energy Systems and Power Electronics,
MICHAEL MOONEY, Professor and (4) Sensing, Communications and Control, which are
GRAHAM G. W. MUSTOE, Professor strongly aligned with the Electrical Engineering Discipline.
PANKAJ K. (PK) SEN, Professor (5) Bioengineering, (6) Energy Conversion Systems and
JOEL M. BACH, Associate Professor
Thermal Sciences, and (7) Material Mechanics which are
JOHN R. BERGER, Associate Professor
CRISTIAN V. CIOBANU, Associate Professor
aligned with the Mechanical Engineering specialty. Finally,
PANOS D. KIOUSIS, Associate Professor (8) Robotics includes elements from both the Electrical and
DAVID MUNOZ, Associate Professor Mechanical disciplines. Note that in many cases, individual
PAUL PAPAS, Associate Professor research projects encompass more than one research area.
MARCELO GODOY SIMOES, Associate Professor Geotechnical Engineering has current activity in compu-
CATHERINE K. SKOKAN, Associate Professor
tational and analytical geomechanics, probabilistic geotech-
JOHN P. H. STEELE, Associate Professor
nics, experimental and theoretical investigations into coupled
TYRONE VINCENT, Associate Professor
RAY RUICHONG ZHANG, Associate Professor flows and unsaturated soil behavior, and intelligent geo-sys-
GREGORY BOGIN, Assistant Professor tems including geo-construction sensing and automation. The
ROBERT J. BRAUN, Assistant Professor geotechnical faculty and students work primarily within the
KATHRYN JOHNSON, Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor Civil Specialty of the Engineering graduate programs, how-
SALMAN MOHAGHEGHI, Assistant Professor ever strong interdisciplinary ties are maintained with other
ANTHONY J. PETRELLA, Assistant Professor groups in Engineering and with other Departments at CSM.
JASON PORTER, Assistant Professor
ANNE SILVERMAN, Assistant Professor
Structural Engineering focuses on frontier, multidiscipli-
NEAL SULLIVAN, Assistant Professor nary research in the following areas: high strength and self
CAMERON TURNER, Assistant Professor consolidating concrete, experimental and computational
MICHAEL WAKIN, Assistant Professor structural dynamics, vibration control, damage diagnosis, and
JUDITH WANG, Assistant Professor advanced data processing and analysis for sensory systems,
RAVEL F. AMMERMAN, Senior Lecturer disaster assessment and mitigation, and structural nonde-
JOSEPH P. CROCKER, Senior Lecturer structive evaluation.
RICHARD PASSAMANECK, Senior Lecturer
CARA COAD, Lecturer Energy Systems and Power Electronics is focused on both
JEFFREY SCHOWALTER, Lecturer fundamental and applied research in the interrelated fields of
CANDACE S. SULZBACH, Lecturer conventional electric power systems and electric machinery,
ALEXANDRA WAYLLACE, Lecturer renewable energy and distributed generation, energy eco-
HAROLD W. OLSEN, Research Professor nomics and policy issues, power quality, power electronics
JINSONG HUANG, Research Associate Professor and drives. The overall scope of research encompasses a
HUAYANG ZHU, Research Associate Professor broad spectrum of electrical energy applications including in-
CHRISTOPHER B. DRYER, Research Assistant Professor vestor-owned utilities, rural electric associations, manufac-
JOAN P. GOSINK, Emerita Professor
turing facilities, regulatory agencies, and consulting
MICHAEL B. McGRATH, Emeritus Professor
engineering firms.
KARL R. NELSON, Emeritus Associate Professor
GABRIEL M. NEUNZERT, Emeritus Associate Professor Sensing, Communications and Control is an interdiscipli-
Note: Faculty for the environmental engineering specialty are listed in nary research area that encompasses the fields of control sys-
the Environmental Science and Engineering section of this Bulletin. tems, wireless communications, signal and image processing,
robotics, and mechatronics. Focus areas include intelligent
Degrees Offered: and learning control systems, fault detection and system
Master of Science (Engineering)
identification, compressive sensing, wireless communication
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
circuits, computer vision and pattern recognition, sensor de- The Division of Engineering also offers five year com-
velopment, mobile manipulation and autonomous systems. bined BS/MS degree programs These programs offer an ex-
Applications can be found in renewable energy and power pedited graduate school application process and allow
systems, materials processing, sensor and control networks, students to begin graduate coursework while still finishing
bio-engineering, intelligent structures, and geosystems. their undergraduate degree requirements. This program is
BioEngineering focuses on the application of engineering described in the undergraduate catalog and is in place for En-
principles to the musculoskeletal system and other connec- gineering students. In addition, the five year program is of-
tive tissues. Research activities include experimental, com- fered in collaboration with the Departments of Physics and
putational, and theoretical approaches with applications in Chemistry and allows students to obtain specific engineering
the areas of computer assisted surgery and medical robotics, skills that complement their physics or chemistry back-
medical imaging, patient specific biomechanical modeling, ground. The Physics five-year program offers tracks in Elec-
intelligent prosthetics and implants, bioinstrumentation, and trical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Details on
supermolecular biomaterials. The Bioengineering group has these five-year programs can be found in the CSM Under-
strong research ties with other campus departments, the local graduate Bulletin. Course schedules for these five-year pro-
medical community, and industry partners. grams can be obtained in the Engineering, Physics and
Chemistry Departmental Offices.
Energy Conversion Systems and Thermal Sciences is a
research area with a wide array of multidisciplinary applica- The Ph.D. Engineering degree requires 72 credit hours of
tions including clean energy systems, materials processing, course work and research credits. Graduate level courses
combustion, and biofuels and renewable energy. Graduate taken at other universities for which a grade equivalent to a
students in this area typically specialize in Mechanical Engi- "B" or better was received will be considered for transfer
neering but also have the opportunity to specialize in inter- credit via a petition to the Division Director (note that these
disciplinary programs such as Materials Science. courses must not have been used to satisfy the requirements
for an undergraduate degree).
Material Mechanics investigations consider solid-state
material behavior as it relates to microstructural evolution Students must have an advisor from the Engineering Divi-
and control, nano-mechanics, functionally graded materials, sion Graduate Faculty to direct and monitor their academic
biomaterial analysis and characterization, artificial bio- plan, research and independent studies. Master of Science
material design, and fracture mechanics. Research in this (thesis option) students must have at least three members on
area tends to have a strong computational physics component their graduate committee, two of whom must be permanent
covering a broad range of length and time scales that embrace faculty in the Engineering Division. Ph.D. graduate commit-
ab initio calculations, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo and tees must have at least five members; at least three members
continuum modeling. These tools are used to study metallic must be permanent faculty in the Engineering Division, and
and ceramic systems as well as natural biomaterials. Strong at least one member must be from the department in which
ties exist between this group and activities within the campus the student is pursuing a minor program. The minor program
communities of physics, materials science, mathematics and of study provides breadth in the degree through formal
chemical engineering. coursework.
Robotics is an emerging area at CSM that merges research Ph.D. Qualifying Exam. Students wishing to enroll in the
in mechanical design, control systems, sensing, and mecha- Engineering PhD program will be required to pass a Qualify-
tronics to develop automated and autonomous systems that ing Exam. Normally, full-time PhD candidates will take the
can be used to carry out tasks that are dirty, dangerous, dull, Qualifying Exam in their first year, but it must be taken
or difficult. within three semesters of entering the program. Part-time
candidates will normally be expected to take the Qualifying
Exam within no more than six semesters of entering the pro-
Program Details gram.
The M.S. Engineering degree (Thesis or Non-Thesis Op-
tion) requires 30 credit hours. Requirements for the thesis The purpose of the Qualifying Exam is to assess some of
M.S. are 24 hours of coursework and 6 hours of thesis re- the attributes expected of a successful PhD student. Each
search. The non-thesis option requires 30 hours of course- specialty area (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Engineering
work. For the M.S. degree, a maximum of 9 credits can be Systems) will administer their own PhD Qualifying Exams;
transferred in from another institution (note that these however, the agreed objectives are to assess the students in
courses must not have been used to satisfy the requirements the following three categories.
for an undergraduate degree). Graduate level courses taken at l To determine the student's ability to review, synthe-
other universities for which a grade equivalent to a "B" or size and apply fundamental concepts.
better was received will be considered for transfer credit via
a petition to the Division Director.

l To determine the creative and technical potential of Bachelor of Science degree. This requirement must be taken
the student to solve open-ended and challenging problems. into account as students choose courses for each degree pro-
l To determine the student's technical communica- gram detailed below. For all of the Engineering Degrees, a
tion skills. maximum of 6 Independent Study course units, as appropri-
ate to the degree structure, can be used to fulfill degree re-
Ph.D. Qualifying exams will typically be held in each reg- quirements.
ular semester to accommodate graduate students admitted in
either the Fall or Spring. In the event of a student failing the Civil Engineering Specialty (EGGN-CE)
Qualifying exam, she/he will be given one further opportu- There are two main emphasis areas within the Civil Engi-
nity to pass the exam in the following semester. A second neering specialty in: (1) Geotechnical engineering, and (2)
failure of the Qualifying Exam in a given specialty would Structural engineering. However thesis research activities
lead to removal of the student from the Ph.D. program. will regularly overlap with the other emphasis areas within
the Division as listed in the Program Description above. The
After passing the Qualifying Examination, the Ph.D. stu- intent is to offer a highly flexible curriculum that will be at-
dent is allowed up to 18 months to prepare a written Thesis tractive to candidates seeking Civil Engineering careers in ei-
Proposal and present it formally to the graduate committee ther industry or academe. In addition to the Civil Engineering
and other interested faculty. courses offered within the Engineering Division, technical
Admission to Candidacy. Full-time students must com- electives will be available from other CSM departments such
plete the following requirements within two calendar years of as Environmental Science and Engineering, Geological Engi-
enrolling in the Ph.D. program. neering and Mining, as well as Electrical and Mechanical
l Have a Thesis Committee appointment form on file courses from within the Engineering Division.
in the Graduate Office: M.S. Degree (EGGN-CE)
l Have passed the Ph.D. Qualifying Exam demon- Must take at least three courses from the list of
strating adequate preparation for, and satisfactory ability to Engineering (Civil Speciality) Courses. 9 cr
conduct doctoral research. EGGN504 Engineering (Civil) Seminar 1 cr
Upon completion of these requirements, students must Technical Electives
complete an Admission to Candidacy form. This form must (Thesis option: Courses must be approved by the
be signed by the Thesis Committee and the Division Director Thesis Committee) 14 cr
and filed with the Graduate Office. (Non-Thesis option: Courses must be approved by
At the conclusion of the M.S. (Thesis Option) and Ph.D. the Faculty Advisor) 20 cr
programs, the student will be required to make a formal pres- Non-thesis students may include up to 6 cr hours of
entation and defense of her/his thesis research. Independent Study (EGGN 599)
Prerequisites Thesis Research (Thesis Option) 6 cr
The minimum requirements for admission for the M.S., Total 30 cr
and Ph.D. degrees in Engineering are a baccalaureate degree
in engineering, computer science, a physical science, or math Ph.D. Degree (EGGN-CE)
with a grade-point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale; Must take at least three courses from the list of
Graduate Record Examination score of 650 (math) and a Civil Engineering Courses 9 cr
TOEFL score of 550 or higher (paper based), 213 (computer EGGN504 Engineering Systems (Civil) Seminar 1 cr
based) for applicants whose native language is not English. Minor Program of Study 12 cr
Applicants from an engineering program at CSM are not re-
Technical Electives
quired to submit GRE scores.
Approved by the graduate committee 26 cr
The Engineering Graduate committee evaluating an appli-
Thesis Research 24 cr
cant may require that the student take undergraduate reme-
dial coursework to overcome technical deficiencies, which Total 72 cr
does not count toward the graduate program. The committee Ph.D. Qualifying Exam (Civil Specialty)
will decide whether to recommend to the Dean of Graduate Engineering (Civil Specialty) students wishing
Studies and Research regular or provisional admission, and to enroll in the PhD program will be required to pass a
may ask the applicant to come for an interview. Qualifying Exam. Normally, PhD. students will take the
As stipulated by the CSM Graduate School, no more than 9 Qualifying Exam in their first year, but it must be taken
400-level credits of course work may be counted towards any within three semesters of entering the program.
graduate degree. In general, the student cannot use 400 level
course credits that have been previously used to obtain the

The exam will have two parts: EGGN504 Engineering (Electrical) Seminar 1 cr
1. The Advisor will coordinate with the Civil faculty to Technical Electives (approved by thesis committee) 23 cr
generate a written take-home exam based on materials Minor Program (approved by thesis committee) 12 cr
covered in the students area of interest. This will typically
involve two questions, and may cover material from the EGGN706 Graduate Research Credit: Doctor of
Engineering (Civil Specialty) core courses. Philosophy 24 cr
2. A written report (approx 10 pages) and oral presentation Total 72 cr

based on a topic that will be chosen by the graduate student’s Ph.D. Qualifying Exam (Electrical Specialty)
committee. The report will typically be a review paper on a re- Doctoral students must pass a Qualifying Examination,
search theme that will be related to the student’s area of inter- which is intended to gauge the student's capability to pursue
est and likely thesis topic. The purpose of this requirement, is research in the Electrical Engineering specialty. The Qualify-
to examine some of the attributes expected of a successful ing Examination includes both written and oral sections. The
PhD candidate. These include, but are not restricted to: written section is based on material from the Division's under-
u The ability to perform a literature review through graduate Engineering degree with Electrical Specialty. The
libraries and internet sites; oral part of the exam covers either two of the track courses (of
the student's choice) in the Electrical Specialty, or a paper from
u The ability to distill information into a written report; the literature chosen by the student and the student's advisor.
u The ability to produce a high quality written and oral The student's advisor and two additional Electrical Specialty
presentation. faculty members (typically from the student's thesis committee
The research theme for the written report will be provided representing their track) administer the oral exam.
at the same time as the questions in part one above. All Normally, Ph.D. students will take both parts of the Qualify-
written material will be due one week later. As early as pos- ing Examination in their first year, but they must both be taken
sible after that time, a one hour meeting will be scheduled within three semesters of entering the graduate program.
for the student to make his/her oral presentation. After the
Mechanical Engineering Specialty (EGGN-ME)
oral presentation, the student will be questioned on the pres-
Within the Mechanical Engineering specialty, there are three
entation and on any other issues relating to the written report
emphasis areas: (1) Material Mechanics, (2) Energy Conversion
and take home examination.
Systems and Thermal Sciences, and (3) Bioengineering. Within
Electrical Engineering Specialty (EGGN-EE) the material mechanics emphasis area, materials processing, ma-
Within the Electrical Engineering specialty, there are two terials simulation and process control are investigated from per-
emphasis areas: (1) Sensing, Communications and Control, spectives ranging from fundamental physical underpinnings to
and (2) Energy Systems and Power Electronics. Students are industrial application. Within the thermal sciences emphasis
encouraged to decide between emphasis areas before pursu- area, the focus is upon energy conversion devices as framed by
ing an advanced degree. Students are also encouraged to traditional subjects such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and
speak to members of the EE graduate faculty before register- combustion. Within the Bioengineering emphasis area, course-
ing for classes and to select an academic advisor as soon as work and research projects focus on the musculoskeletal system
possible. and other corrective tissues. Students within all emphasis areas
M.S. Degree (EGGN-EE) are required to complete a set of core classes intended to prepare
Select from the list of core Electrical Engineering them for both theoretical and experimental aspects of research in
Courses within one track 12 cr mechanical engineering. The program has strong ties to the
chemical engineering, materials science and physics communi-
EGGN504 Engineering (Electrical) Seminar 1 cr ties, and students will typically take courses in one or more of
Technical Electives (approved by thesis committee these areas after completing the core class requirements.
or advisor for non-thesis option) 11 cr M.S. Degree (EGGN-ME)
EGGN705 Graduate Research Credit: Master Required Core:
of Science (thesis students) EGGN501 Advanced Engineering Measurements 4 cr
Or EGGN502 Interdisciplinary Modeling and Simulation 4 cr
EGGN504 Engineering Systems (Mechanical) Seminar 1 cr
Electrical Engineering Electives (taught by an approved
professor in one of the EE specialty tracks) 6 cr From the list of Mechanical Engineering Courses
(Thesis Option: Courses must be approved by
Total 30 cr
the thesis committee) 9 cr
Ph.D. Degree (EGGN-EE) or
Select from the list of core Electrical Engineering (Non-Thesis Option: Courses must be approved
Courses within one track 12 cr by the faculty advisor) 15 cr

Thesis Research (Thesis option) 6 cr EGGN504 Engineering Systems (Any Specialty)
Technical Electives (thesis option: approved by Seminar 1 cr
thesis committee; non-thesis option: approved Minor Program of Study 12 cr
by faculty advisor) 6 cr Technical Electives (must be approved by the
graduate thesis committee) 27 cr
Total 30 cr Thesis Research 24 cr
Ph.D. Degree (EGGN-ME) Total 72 cr
Required Core:
EGGN501 Advanced Engineering Measurements 4 cr Courses Offered Under Each Of The Engineering
EGGN502 Interdisciplinary Modeling and Simulation 4 cr Specialties:
EGGN504 Engineering (Mechanical) Seminar 1 cr
Engineering (Civil Specialty)
Minor Program of Study 12 cr EGGN501 Advanced Engineering Measurements 4 cr
From the list of Mechanical Engineering Courses 18 cr EGGN502 Interdisciplinary Modeling and Simulation 4 cr
Thesis Research 24 cr EGGN531 Soil Dynamics 3 cr
EGGN533 Unsaturated Soil Mechanics 3 cr
Technical Electives (must be approved by the thesis EGGN534 Soil Behavior 3 cr
committee) 9 cr EGGN541 Advanced Structural Theory 3 cr
Total 72 cr EGGN542 Finite Element Methods for Engineers 3 cr
Ph.D. Qualifying Exam (Mechanical Specialty) EGGN547 Timber and Masonry Design 3 cr
Doctoral students must pass a Qualifying Examination, EGGN548 Advanced Soil Mechanics 3 cr
which is intended to gauge the academic qualifications of the EGGN549 Advanced Design of Steel Structures 3 cr
candidate for conducting dissertation research in Mechanical EGGN556 Design of Reinf. Concrete Structures II 3 cr
Engineering. The qualifying examination is based on one of EGGN560 Numerical Methods for Engineers 3 cr
three concentration areas (thermo-fluids, mechanics of mate-
rials, and biomechanics) and includes both a written and oral Engineering (Electrical Specialty)
examination. This examination is comprehensive in nature Required Core: Energy Systems and Power Electronics
and is designed to address material from both the student's Track
undergraduate and initial graduate course work. The student EGGN580 Power Quality 3 cr
is expected to demonstrate adequate breadth and depth of EGGN582 Renewable Energy and Distributed
knowledge as well as an ability to analyze and address new Generation 3 cr
problems related to the concentration area. EGGN583 Advanced Electrical Machine Dynamics 3 cr
Engineering Systems Specialty (EGGN) EGGN584 Power Distribution Systems Engineering 3 cr
Graduate students who choose an interdisciplinary educa- EGGN545 Advanced High Power Electronics 3 cr
tion in Engineering Systems may do so using the curriculum EGGN586 High Voltage AC and DC Transmission 3 cr
below. EGGN587 Intro to Power Systems Market Operations 3 cr
M.S. Degree (EGGN)
Required Core: Required Core: Sensing, Communications and Control
EGGN501 Advanced Engineering Measurements 4 cr Track
EGGN502 Interdisciplinary Modeling and Simulation 4 cr EGGN510 Image and Multidimensional Signal
EGGN504 Engineering Systems (Any Specialty) Processing 3 cr
Seminar 1 cr EGGN511 Digital Signal Processing 3 cr
Technical Electives EGGN515 Mathematical Methods for Signals
(Thesis Option: Courses must be and Systems 3 cr
approved by the graduate thesis committee) 15 cr EGGN517 Advanced Control Theory and Design 3 cr
(Non-Thesis Option: Courses must be EGGN518 Robot Mechanics and Control 3 cr
approved by the faculty advisor) 21 cr Other EE Courses:
Thesis Research (Thesis Option) 6 cr EGGN512 Computer Vision 3 cr
Total 30 cr EGGN513 Wireless Systems Design 3 cr
EGGN514 Advanced Robot Control 3 cr
Ph.D. Degree (EGGN) EGGN516 RF and Microwave Engineering 3 cr
Required Core: EGGN519 Estimation Theory and Kalman Filtering 3 cr
EGGN501 Advanced Engineering Measurements 4 cr EGGN521 Mechatronics 3 cr
EGGN502 Interdisciplinary Modeling and Simulation 4 cr EGGN581 Modern Adjustable Speed Electric Drives 3 cr

EGGN589 Design and Control of Wind Energy EGGN535 Introduction to Discrete Element Methods 3 cr
Systems 3 cr EGGN542 Finite Element Methods for Engineers 3 cr
EGGN617 Intelligent Control Systems 3 cr EGGN545 Boundary Element Analysis 3 cr
EGGN618 Nonlinear Adaptive Control 3 cr EGGN546 Advanced Engineering Vibration 3 cr
EGGN683 Computer Methods in Electric Power EGGN552 Viscous Flow and Boundary Layers 3 cr
Systems 3 cr EGGN560 Numerical Methods for Engineers 3 cr
Engineering (Mechanical Specialty) EGGN566 Combustion 3 cr
EGGN503 Modern Engineering Design and Project EGGN569 Fuel Cell Science And Technology 3 cr
Management 3 cr EGGN573 Introduction to Computational Techniques
EGGN514 Advanced Robot Control 4 cr for Fluid Dynamics and Transport
EGGN515 Mathematical Methods for Signals Phenomena 3 cr
and Systems 3 cr EGGN593 Engineering Design Optimization 3 cr
EGGN517 Theory and Design of Advanced Control EGGN617 Intelligent Control 3 cr
Systems 3 cr EGGN619 Intelligent Structures 3 cr
EGGN518 Robot Mechanics: Kinematics, Dynamics Any graduate level course taught by a member of the CSM
and Control 3 cr Mechanical Engineering faculty is also a member of the list
EGGN521 Mechatronics 3 cr of acceptable Mechanical Engineering Courses.
EGGN525 Musculoskeletal Biomechanics 3 cr
EGGN527 Prosthetic and Implant Engineering 3 cr
EGGN528 Computational Biomechanics 3 cr
EGGN530 Biomedical Instrumentation 3 cr
EGGN532 Fatigue and Fracture 3 cr
Table 1. Summary of courses required for the Master of Science Degree In Engineering Systems
Master of Science, Engineering

Engineering Systems Civil Electrical Mechanical
EGGN 504 and EGGN 504 and 4
EGGN 501, 502, 504 EGGN 501, 502, 504
Core choose from list courses from one of
9 cr 9 cr
10 cr two track areas. 13 cr
Choose 11cr technical
Technical Electives Choose 14 cr (thesis), Choose 9 cr (thesis) or
electives (thesis)
and Other Courses Choose 15 cr (thesis), 20 cr (non-thesis) 15 cr (non-thesis) from
additional 6 credits EE
with Advisor 21 cr (non-thesis) from list and/or other list plus 6 cr of other
electives for non-thesis
Approval technical courses technical courses
Thesis Research
6 cr 6 cr 6 cr 6 cr
(thesis only)

Table 2. Summary of courses required for the Ph.D. Degree in Engineering Systems
Doctor of Philosophy, Engineering
Engineering Systems Civil Electrical Mechanical
EGGN 504 and EGGN 504 and 4
EGGN 501, 502, 504 EGGN 501, 502, 504
Core choose from list courses from one of
9 cr 9 cr
10 cr two track areas. 13 cr
Minor 12 cr 12 cr 12 cr 12 cr
Technical Electives Choose 23 cr
26 cr from list Choose 18 cr from
and Other Courses technical
27 cr (non-thesis) and/or other list plus 9 cr of other
with Advisor electivies
technical courses technical courses
Approval
Thesis Research
24 cr 24 cr 24 cr 24 cr
(thesis only)
Description of Courses narstyle class is taught by CSM faculty, engineers and scien-
EGGN400/MNGN400. INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS tists from space agencies and research organizations, aero-
(I, II) Overview and introduction to the science and engi- space industry experts, and visionaries and entrepreneurs
neering of intelligent mobile robotics and robotic manipula- ofthe private space commerce sector. Prerequisites: None;
tors. Covers guidance and force sensing, perception of the 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour.
environment around a mobile vehicle, reasoning about the EGGN410. MECHANICAL DESIGN USING GD&T (II)
environment to identify obstacles and guidance path features The mechanical design process can be broadly grouped into
and adaptively controlling and monitoring the vehicle health. three phases: requirements and concept, design and analysis,
A lesser emphasis is placed on robot manipulator kinematics, details and drawing package. In this class students will learn
dynamics, and force and tactile sensing. Surveys manipulator concepts and techniques for the details and drawing package
and intelligent mobile robotics research and development. In- phase of the design process. The details of a design are criti-
troduces principles and concepts of guidance, position, and cal to the success of a design project. The details include se-
force sensing; vision data processing; basic path and trajec- lection and implementation of a variety of mechanical
tory planning algorithms; and force and position control. Pre- components such as fasteners (threaded, keys, retaining
requisite: CSCI261, EGGN381. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester rings), bearing and bushings. Fits and tolerances will also be
hours. covered. Statistical tolerance analysis will be used to verify
EGGN403. THERMODYNAMICS II (I) Thermodynamic that an assembly will fit together and to optimize the design.
relations, Maxwell’s Relations, Clapeyron equation, fugacity, Mechanical drawings have become sophisticated communi-
mixtures and solutions, thermodynamics of mixing, Gibbs cation tools that are used throughout the processes of design,
function, activity coefficient, combustion processes, first and manufacturing, and inspection. Mechanical drawings are in-
second law applied to reacting systems, third law of thermo- terpreted either by the ANSI or ISO standard which includes
dynamics, real combustion processes, phase and chemical Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). In this
equilibrium, Gibbs rule, equilibrium of multi-component course the student will learn to create mechanical drawings
systems, simultaneous chemical reaction of real combustion that communicate all of the necessary information to manu-
processes, ionization, application to real industrial problems. facture the part, inspect the part, and allow the parts to be as-
Prerequisite: EGGN351, EGGN371. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- sembled successfully. Prerequisite: EGGN235. 3 hours
mester hours. lecture, 3 semester hours.
EGGN408. INTRODUCTION TO SPACE EXPLORATION EGGN411. MACHINE DESIGN (I, II) Introduction to the
(I) Overview of extraterrestrial applications of science and principles of mechanical design. Consideration of the behavior
engineering by covering all facets of human and robotic of materials under static and cyclic loading; failure consider-
space exploration, including its history, current status, and ations. Application of the basic theories of mechanics, kine-
future opportunities in the aerospace and planetary science matics, and mechanics of materials to the design of basic
fields. Subtopics include: the space environment, space trans- machine elements, such as shafts, keys, and coupling; journal
portation systems, destinations (Low-Earth orbit, Moon, bearings, antifriction bearings, wire rope, gearing; brakes and
Mars, asteroids, other planets), current research, missions, clutches, welded connections and other fastenings. Prerequi-
and projects, the international and commercial perspectives, site: EPIC251, EGGN315 or PHGN350, and EGGN320.
and discussion of potential career opportunities. This semi- 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.

EGGN413. COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING (I, II) loskeletal system. At the end of the semester, students
This course introduces the student to the concept of com- should have a working knowledge of the challenges and spe-
puter-aided engineering. The major objective is to provide cial considerations necessary to apply engineering principles
the student with the necessary background to use the com- to augmentation or replacement in the musculoskeletal sys-
puter as a tool for engineering analysis and design. The Fi- tem. Prerequisites: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
nite Element Analysis (FEA) method and associated (EGGN/BELS425 or EGGN/BELS525) 3 hours lecture;
computational engineering software have become significant 3 semester hours. Fall Semester even years.
tools in engineering analysis and design. This course is di- EGGN428/BELS428 COMPUTATIONAL BIOMECHAN-
rected to learning the concepts of FEA and its application to ICS Computational Biomechanics provides and introduction
civil and mechanical engineering analysis and design. Note to the application of computer simulation to solve some fun-
that critical evaluation of the results of a FEA using classical damental problems in biomechanics and bioengineering.
methods (from statics and mechanics of materials) and engi- Musculoskeletal mechanics, medical image reconstruction,
neering judgment is employed throughout the course. Prereq- hard and soft tissue modeling, joint mechanics, and inter-sub-
uisite: EGGN320. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ject variability will be considered. An emphasis will be
EGGN417. MODERN CONTROL DESIGN (I) Control sys- placed on understanding the limitations of the computer
tem design with an emphasis on observer-based methods, model as a predictive tool and the need for rigorous verifica-
from initial open-loop experiments to final implementation. tion and validation of computational techniques. Clinical ap-
The course begins with an overview of feedback control de- plication of biomechanical modeling tools is highlighted and
sign technique from the frequency domain perspective, in- impact on patient quality of life is demonstrated. Prerequi-
cluding sensitivity and fundamental limitations. State space sites: EGGN413 Computer Aided Engineering,
realization theory is introduced, and system identification EGGN325/BELS325 Introduction to Biomedical Engineer-
methods for parameter estimation are introduced. Computer- ing. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Fall Semester odd
based methods for control system design are presented. Pre- years.
requisites: EGGN307. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. EGGN430/BELS430. BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTA-
EGGN422. ADVANCED MECHANICS OF MATERIALS TION The acquisition, processing, and interpretation of bio-
(I, II) General theories of stress and strain; stress and strain logical signals present many unique challenges to the
transformations, principal stresses and strains, octahedral Biomedical Engineer. This course is intended to provide stu-
shear stresses, Hooke’s law for isotropic material, and failure dents with an introduction to, and appreciation for, many of
criteria. Introduction to elasticity and energy methods. Tor- these challenges. At the end of the semester, students should
sion of noncircular and thin-walled members. Unsymmetrical have a working knowledge of the special considerations nec-
bending and shear-center, curved beams, and beams on elastic essary to gathering and analyzing biological signal data. Pre-
foundations. Introduction to plate theory. Thick-walled cylin- requisite: EGGN250, DCGN381, EGGN325/BELS325, (or
ders and contact stresses. Prerequisite: EGGN320, permission of instructor). 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
EGGN413. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Fall Semester odd years.
EGGN425/BELS425. MUSCULOSKELETAL BIOME- EGGN431. SOIL DYNAMICS (II) Soil Dynamics combines
CHANICS (II) This course is intended to provide engineer- engineering vibrations with soil mechanics, analysis, and de-
ing students with an introduction to musculoskeletal sign. Students will learn to apply basic principles of dynam-
biomechanics. At the end of the semester, students should ics towards the analysis and design of civil infrastructure
have a working knowledge of the special considerations nec- systems when specific issues as raised by the inclusion of
essary to apply engineering principles to the human body. soil materials must be considered. Prerequisites: EGGN320,
The course will focus on the biomechanics of injury since EGGN361, and MATH225. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
understanding injury will require developing an understand- hours.
ing of normal biomechanics. Prerequisite: DCGN421, EGGN433. SURVEYING II (I) Engineering projects with
EGGN320, EGGN325/BELS325, (or instructor permission). local control using levels, theodolites and total stations, in-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. cluding surveying applications of civil engineering work in
EGGN427/BELS427 PROSTHETIC AND IMPLANT EN- the "field". Also includes engineering astronomy and com-
GINEERING Prosthetics and implants for the musculoskele- puter generated designs; basic road design including center-
tal and other systems of the human body are becoming line staking, horizontal and vertical curves, slope staking and
increasingly sophisticated. From simple joint replacements earthwork volume calculations. Use of commercial software
to myoelectric limb replacements and functional electrical for final plan/profile and earthwork involved for the road
stimulation, the engineering opportunities continue to ex- project data collected in the field. Conceptual and mathemat-
pand. This course builds on musculoskeletal biomechanics ical knowledge of applying GPS data to engineering projects.
and other BELS courses to provide engineering students with Some discussion of the principles and equations of projec-
an introduction to prosthetics and implants for the muscu- tions (Mercator, Lambert, UTM, State Plane, etc.) and their
relationship to the databases of coordinates based on (North EGGN447. TIMBER AND MASONRY DESIGN The
American Datum) NAD '27, NAD '83 and (High Accuracy course develops the theory and design methods required for
Reference Network) HARN. Prerequisite: EGGN234. the use of timber and masonry as structural materials. The
2 hours lecture; 8-9 field work days; 3 semester hours. design of walls, beams, columns, beam-columns, shear walls,
EGGN435. HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING and structural systems are covered for each material. Grav-
The emphasis of this class is on the multi-disciplinary nature ity, wind, snow, and seismic loads are calculated and utilized
of highway and traffic engineering and its application to the for design. Prerequisite: EGGN320 or equivalent. 3 hours
planning and design of transportation facilities. In the course lecture: 3 semester hours. Spring odd years.
of the class the students will examine design problems that EGGN448. ADVANCED SOIL MECHANICS Advanced
will involve: geometric design, surveying, traffic operations, soil mechanics theories and concepts as applied to analysis
hydrology, hydraulics, elements of bridge design, statistics, and design in geotechnical engineering. Topics covered will
highway safety, transportation planning, engineering ethics, include seepage, consolidation, shear strength and probabilis-
soil mechanics, pavement design, economics, environmental tic methods. The course will have an emphasis on numerical
science. 3 credit hours. Taught on demand. solution techniques to geotechnical problems by finite ele-
EGGN441. ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ments and finite differences. Prerequisite: EGGN361. 3 hour
Introduction to advanced structural analysis concepts. Non- lectures, 3 semester hours. Fall even years.
prismatic structures. Arches, Suspension and cable-stayed EGGN450. MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING
bridges. Structural optimization. Computer Methods. Struc- LABORATORY III (I, II) Laboratory experiments integrat-
tures with nonlinear materials. Internal force redistribution ing electrical circuits, fluid mechanics, stress analysis, and
for statically indeterminate structures. Graduate credit other engineering fundamentals using computer data acquisi-
requires additional homework and projects. Prerequisite: tion and transducers. Students will design experiments to
EGGN342. 3 hour lectures, 3 semester hours. Taught on De- gather data for solving engineering problems. Examples are
mand. recommending design improvements to a refrigerator, diag-
EGGN442. FINITE ELEMENT METHODS FOR nosing and predicting failures in refrigerators, computer con-
ENGINEERS (II) A course combining finite element theory trol of a hydraulic fluid power circuit in a fatigue test,
with practical programming experience in which the multi- analysis of structural failures in an off-road vehicle and re-
disciplinary nature of the finite element method as a numerical design, diagnosis and prediction of failures in a motor/gener-
technique for solving differential equations is emphasized. ator system. Prerequisites: DCGN381, EGGN250,
Topics covered include simple “structural” element, solid EGGN352, EGGN350, EGGN351, EGGN320; concurrent
elasticity, steady state analysis, transient analysis. Students get enrollment in EGGN407. 3 hours lab; 1 semester hour.
a copy of all the source code published in the course textbook. EGGN460. NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS(S)
Prerequisite: EGGN320. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Introduction to the use of numerical methods in the solution
EGGN444. DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES (I, II) To of problems encountered in engineering analysis and design,
learn application and use the American Institute of Steel e.g. linear simultaneous equations (e.g. analysis of elastic
Construction (AISC) Steel Construction Manual. Course de- materials, steady heat flow); roots of nonlinear equations
velops an understanding of the underlying theory for the de- (e.g. vibration problems, open channel flow); eigenvalue
sign specifications. Students learn basic steel structural problems (e.g. natural frequencies, buckling and elastic sta-
member design principles to select the shape and size of a bility); curve fitting and differentiation (e.g. interpretation of
structural member. The design and analysis of tension mem- experimental data, estimation of gradients); integration (e.g.
bers, compression members, flexural members, and members summation of pressure distributions, finite element proper-
under combined loading is included, in addition to basic ties, local averaging ); ordinary differential equations (e.g.
bolted and welded connection design. Prerequisite: forced vibrations, beam bending) All course participants will
EGGN342. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. receive source code consisting of a suite of numerical meth-
ods programs. Prerequisite: CSCI260 or 261, MATH225,
EGGN445. DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE EGGN320. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
STRUCTURES (I, II) This course provides an introduction
to the materials and principles involved in the design of rein- EGGN464. FOUNDATIONS (I, II) Techniques of subsoil
forced concrete. It will allow students to develop an under- investigation, types of foundations and foundation problems,
standing of the fundamental behavior of reinforced concrete selection of and basis for design of foundation types. Pre-
under compressive, tensile, bending, and shear loadings, and requisite: EGGN461. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
gain a working knowledge of strength design theory and its EGGN465. UNSATURATED SOIL MECHANICS The
application to the design of reinforced concrete beams, focus of this course is on soil mechanics for unsaturated
columns, slabs, footings, retaining walls, and foundations. soils. It provides an introduction to thermodynamic potentials
Prerequisite: EGGN342. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. in partially saturated soils, chemical potentials of adsorbed

water in partially saturated soils, phase properties and rela- instrumentation systems. Analog and digital signal condition-
tions, stress state variables, measurements of soil water suc- ing, communication, and processing. A/D and D/A converters
tion, unsaturated flow laws, measurement of unsaturated for microprocessors. RS232 and other communication stan-
permeability, volume change theory, effective stress princi- dards. Laboratory study and evaluation of microcomputer
ple, and measurement of volume changes in partially satu- system; design and implementation of interfacing projects.
rated soils. The course is designed for seniors and graduate Prerequisite: EGGN384 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
students in various branches of engineering and geology ture; 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
that are concerned with unsaturated soil’s hydrologic and EGGN483. ANALOG & DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
mechanics behavior. Prerequisites: EGGN461 or consent of SYSTEMS (II) Signal classification; Fourier transform;
instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Taught on de- filtering; sampling; signal representation; modulation;
mand. demodulation; applications to broadcast, data transmission,
EGGN469. FUEL CELL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY and instrumentation. Prerequisite: EGGN388 or consent of
(I) Investigate fundamentals of fuel-cell operation and elec- department. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
trochemistry from a chemical-thermodynamics and materi- EGGN484. POWER SYSTEMS ANALYSIS (I) 3-phase
als-science perspective. Review types of fuel cells, power systems, per-unit calculations, modeling and equiva-
fuel-processing requirements and approaches, and fuel-cell lent circuits of major components, voltage drop, fault calcu-
system integration. Examine current topics in fuel-cell sci- lations, symmetrical components and unsymmetrical faults,
ence and technology. Fabricate and test operational fuel cells system grounding, power-flow, selection of major equipment,
in the Colorado Fuel Cell Center. Prerequisites: EGGN371 or design of electric power distribution systems. Prerequisite:
ChEN357 or MTGN351, or consent of instructor. 3 hours EGGN389. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
lecture; 3 semester hours.
EGGN485. INTRODUCTION TO HIGH POWER
EGGN471. HEAT TRANSFER (I, II) Engineering approach ELECTRONICS (II) Power electronics are used in a broad
to conduction, convection, and radiation, including steady- range of applications from control of power flow on major
state conduction, nonsteady-state conduction, internal heat transmission lines to control of motor speeds in industrial fa-
generation conduction in one, two, and three dimensions, and cilities and electric vehicles, to computer power supplies.
combined conduction and convection. Free and forced con- This course introduces the basic principles of analysis and
vection including laminar and turbulent flow, internal and design of circuits utilizing power electronics, including
external flow. Radiation of black and grey surfaces, shape AC/DC, AC/AC, DC/DC, and DC/AC conversions in their
factors and electrical equivalence. Prerequisite: MATH225, many configurations. Prerequisite: EGGN385 and
EGGN351, EGGN371 or PHGN 341. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- EGGN389. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
mester hours.
EGGN486. PRACTICAL DESIGN OF SMALL RENEW-
EGGN473. FLUID MECHANICS II (II) Review of elemen- ABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS This course provides the fun-
tary fluid mechanics and engineering, two-dimensional exter- damentals to understand and analyze renewable energy
nal flows, boundary layers, flow separation; Compressible powered electric circuits. It covers practical topics related to
flow, isentropic flow, normal and oblique shocks, Prandtl- the design of alternative energy based systems. It is assumed
Meyer expansion fans, Fanno and Rayleigh flow; Introduc- the students will have some basic and broad knowledge of
tion to flow instabilities (e.g., Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, the principles of electrical machines, thermodynamics, elec-
Raleigh Benard convection). Prerequisite: EGGN351 or con- tronics, and fundamentals of electric power systems. One of
sent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. the main objectives of the course is to focus on the interdisci-
EGGN478. ENGINEERING VIBRATIONS (I) Applications plinary aspects of integration of the alternative sources of en-
of dynamics to design, mechanisms and machine elements. ergy, including hydropower, wind power, photovoltaic, and
Kinematics and kinetics of planar linkages. Analytical and energy storage for those systems. Power electronic systems
graphical methods. Four-bar linkage, slider-crank, quick- will be discussed and how those electronic systems can be
return mechanisms, cams, and gears. Analysis of nonplanar used for stand-alone and grid-connected electrical energy ap-
mechanisms. Static and dynamic balancing of rotating plications. Prerequisite: EGGN382 or consent of instructor. 3
machinery. Free and forced vibrations and vibration isola- hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Taught on demand.
tion. Prerequisite: EGGN315; concurrent enrollment in EGGN487. ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF ADVANCED
MATH225. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ENERGY SYSTEMS (II) Electric power grid or the inter-
EGGN482. MICROCOMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND connected power network is one of the most complex sys-
INTERFACING (I) Microprocessor and microcontroller tems. Evaluating the system operation and planning for
architecture focusing on hardware structures and elementary future expansion, reliability and security analysis has become
machine and assembly language programming skills essential increasingly more complex. The common techniques utilized
for use of microprocessors in data acquisition, control and in the design include commercially available software. The

PowerWorld Simulator in one of the most commonly used mization algorithms to linear and nonlinear optimization
such software and will be featured in this class. Emphasis problems in constrained and unconstrained design spaces.
will be focused on determining how the power flow within a Students will consider problems with continuous, integer and
large system is controlled and understanding the factors that mixed-integer variables, problems with single or multiple ob-
influence voltage regulation and reactive power control. Con- jectives and the task modeling design spaces and constraints.
tingency analysis, evaluating system improvements, and Design optimization methods are becoming of increasing im-
planning for future expansion will also be featured. Short cir- portance in engineering design and offer the potential to re-
cuit currents resulting from symmetrical and unsymmetrical duce design cycle times while improving design quality by
faults will also be calculated. Prerequisites: EGGN484 and/or leveraging simulation and historical design data. Prerequi-
consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture; 3 hours laboratory; sites: MATH213 and MATH225 (Required), CSCI260 or
3 semester hours. CSCI261 or other experience with computer programming
EGGN490 SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING DESIGN (I) languages (Suggested). 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
This course is a comprehensive introduction into concept of Spring even years.
sustainability and sustainable development from an engineer- EGGN497. SUMMER PROGRAMS
ing point of view. It involves the integration of engineering EGGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING (I, II)
and statistical analysis thrugh a Life Cycle Assessment tool, Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen from
allowing a quantitative, broad-based consideration any special interest of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the
process or product design and their respective impacts on en- course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
vironment, human health and the resource base. The require- Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit
ments for considering social implications are also discussed. under different titles.
Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing, or consent of in-
structor.; 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. EGGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual
research or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
EGGN491. SENIOR DESIGN I (I, II) (WI) This course is member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub-
the first of a two-semester capstone course sequence giving ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen-
the student experience in the engineering design process. Re- dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the
alistic open-ended design problems are addressed for real Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for
world clients at the conceptual, engineering analysis, and the credit under different topics/experiences.
synthesis stages and include economic and ethical considera-
tions necessary to arrive at a final design. Students are as- Graduate Courses
signed to interdisciplinary teams and exposed to processes in 500-level courses are open to qualified seniors with the per-
the areas of design methodology, project management, commission of the department and Dean of the Graduate School.
munications, and work place issues. Strong emphasis is EGGN501. ADVANCED ENGINEERING
placed on this being a process course versus a project course. MEASUREMENTS (I) Introduction to the fundamentals of
This is a writing-across-the-curriculum course where stu- measurements within the context of engineering systems.
dents' written and oral communication skills are strength- Topics
ened. The design projects are chosen to develop student that are covered include: errors and error analysis, modeling
creativity, use of design methodology and application of of measurement systems, basic electronics, noise and noise
prior course work paralleled by individual study and re- reduction, and data acquisition systems. Prerequisite:
search. Prerequisite: Field session appropriate to the student's EGGN250, DCGN381 or equivalent, and MATH323
specialty and EPIC251. For Mechanical Specialty students, or equivalent; graduate student status or consent of the in-
concurrent enrollment or completion of EGGN411. 1-2 hour structor. 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab; 4 semester hours.
lecture; 6 hours lab; 3 semester hours. EGGN502. INTERDISCIPLINARY MODELING AND
EGGN492. SENIOR DESIGN II (I, II) This is the second of SIMULATION (I) Introduce modern simulation and model-
a two-semester course sequence to give the student experi- ing techniques, as used to solve traditional and multidiscipli-
ence in the engineering design process. This course will con- nary engineering problems. Static and dynamic phenomena
sist of a single comprehensive design project covering the are described in space and space-time domains as well as in
entire semester. Design integrity and performance are to be transform space. Analytical as well as computational solution
demonstrated by building a prototype or model and perform- methods are developed and applied for linear and nonlinear
ing pre-planned experimental tests, wherever feasible. Pre- systems. Simulation and modeling approaches are applied to
requisite: EGGN491. 1 hour lecture; 6 hours lab; 3 semester solve multidisciplinary engineering problems. Prerequisite:
hours. This is an introductory graduate class. The student must have
EGGN493. ENGINEERING DESIGN OPTIMIZATION a solid understanding of linear algebra, calculus, ordinary
The application of gradient, stochastic and heuristic opti- differential equations, and Fourier theory. 3 hours lecture;
1 hour lab; 4 semester hours.

EGGN503. ADVANCED ENGINEERING DESIGN METH- cations, signal interpretation and diagnostics, and imaging.
ODS (I) Introduction to contemporary and advanced methods Prerequisite: EGGN483 and EGGN307 or consent of instruc-
used in engineering design. Includes, need and problem iden- tor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
tification, methods to understand the customer, the market EGGN512. COMPUTER VISION (II) Computer vision is
and the competition. Techniques to decompose design prob- the process of using computers to acquire images, transform
lems to identify functions. Ideation methods to produce form images, and extract symbolic descriptions from images. This
from function. Design for X topics. Methods for prototyping, course concentrates on how to recover the structure and
modeling, testing and evaluation of designs. Embodiment properties of a possibly dynamic three-dimensional world
and detailed design processes. Prerequisites: EGGN491 and from its two-dimensional images. We start with an overview
EGGN492, equivalent senior design project experience or in- of image formation and low level image processing, includ-
dustrial design experience, graduate standing or consent of ing feature extraction techniques. We then go into detail on
the Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Taught on the theory and techniques for estimating shape, location, mo-
demand. tion, and recognizing objects. Applications and case studies
EGGN504. ENGINEERING SYSTEMS SEMINAR (I, II) will be discussed from areas such as scientific image analy-
This is a seminar forum for graduate students to present their sis, robotics, machine vision inspection systems, photogram-
research projects, critique others’ presentations, understand metry, multimedia, and human interfaces (such as face and
the breadth of engineering projects both within their specialty gesture recognition). Design ability and hands-on projects
area and across the Division, hear from leaders of industry will be emphasized, using image processing software and
about contemporary engineering as well as socio-economical hardware systems. Prerequisite: Linear algebra, Fourier
and marketing issues facing today’s competitive global envi- transforms, knowledge of C programming language. 3 hours
ronment. In order to improve communication skills, each stu- lecture; 3 semester hours.
dent is required to present a seminar in this course before EGGN513. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
his/her graduation from the Engineering graduate program. This course explores aspects of electromagnetics, stochastic
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. 1 hour seminar, 1 semester modeling, signal processing, and RF/microwave components
hour. Repeatable; maximum 1 hour granted toward degree as applied to the design of wireless systems. In particular,
requirements. topics on (a) physical and statistical models to represent the
EGGN510. IMAGE AND MULTIDIMENSIONAL SIGNAL wireless channel, (b) advanced digital modulation tech-
PROCESSING (I) This course provides the student with the niques, (c) temporal, spectral, code-division and spatial mul-
theoretical background to allow them to apply state of the art tiple access techniques, (d) space diversity techniques and (d)
image and multi-dimensional signal processing techniques. The the effects of RF/microwave components on wireless sys-
course teaches students to solve practical problems involving tems will be discussed. Pre-requisite: EGGN 386, EGGN
the processing of multidimensional data such as imagery, video 483, and consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
sequences, and volumetric data. The types of problems students hours. Taught on demand.
are expected to solve are automated mensuration from multi- EGGN514/MNGN514. ADVANCED ROBOT CONTROL
dimensional data, and the restoration, reconstruction, or com- The focus is on mobile robotic vehicles. Topics covered are:
pression of multidimensional data. The tools used in solving navigation, mining applications, sensors, including vision,
these problems include a variety of feature extraction methods, problems of sensing variations in rock properties, problems
filtering techniques, segmentation techniques, and transform of representing human knowledge in control systems, ma-
methods. Students will use the techniques covered in this chine condition diagnostics, kinematics, and path planning
course to solve practical problems in projects. Prerequisite: real time obstacle avoidance. Prerequisite: EGGN307 or con-
EGGN388 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. sent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab; 4 semester
EGGN511. DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (II) This hours. Spring semester of odd years.
course introduces the engineering aspects of digital signal EGGN515. MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR SIGNALS
processing (DSP). It deals with the theoretical foundations of AND SYSTEMS (I) An introduction to mathematical meth-
DSP combined with applications and implementation technol- ods for modern signal processing using vector space meth-
ogies. While the bulk of the course addresses one-dimensional ods. Topics include signal representation in Hilbert and
signals and emphasizes digital filters, there are extensions to Banach spaces; linear operators and the geometry of linear
specialized and contemporary topics such as sigma-delta equations; LU, Cholesky, QR, eigen- and singular value de-
conversion techniques. The course will be useful to all stu- compositions. Applications to signal processing and linear
dents who are concerned with information bearing signals systems are included throughout, such as Fourier analysis,
and signal-processing in a wide variety of applications set- wavelets, adaptive filtering, signal detection, and feedback
tings, including sensing, instrumentation, control, communi- control.

EGGN516. RF AND MICROWAVE ENGINEERING This sign of electromechanical systems. Introduction to algo-
course teaches the basics of RF/microwave design including rithms for information processing appropriate for embedded
circuit concepts, modeling techniques, and test and measure- systems. Smart materials and their use as actuators. Students
ment techniques, as applied to wireless communication sys- will do projects involving the design and implementation of
tems. RF/microwave concepts that will be discussed are: smart-systems. Prerequisite: DCGN 381 and EGGN482 rec-
scattering parameters, impedance matching, microstrip and ommended. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Spring semes-
coplanar transmission lines, power dividers and couplers, filter of even years.
ters, amplifiers, oscillators, and diode mixers and detectors. EGGN525/BELS525. MUSCULOSKELETAL BIOME-
Students will learn how to design and model RF/microwave CHANICS (II) This course is intended to provide graduate
components such as impedance matching networks, ampli- engineering students with an introduction to musculoskeletal
fiers and oscillators on Ansoft Designer software, and will biomechanics. At the end of the semester, students should
build and measure these circuits in the laboratory. Prerequi- have a working knowledge of the special considerations nec-
sites: EGGN385, EGGN386, EGGN483, and consent of in- essary to apply engineering principles to the human body.
structor. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. Taught on The course will focus on the biomechanics of injury since
demand. understanding injury will require developing an understand-
EGGN517. THEORY AND DESIGN OF ADVANCED ing of normal biomechanics. Prerequisites: DCGN421 Stat-
CONTROL SYSTEMS (II) This course will introduce and ics, EGGN320 Mechanics of Materials, EGGN325/BELS325
study the theory and design of multivariable and nonlinear Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (or instructor per-
control systems. Students will learn to design multivariable mission). 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
controllers that are both optimal and robust, using tools such EGGN527/BELS527. PROSTHETIC AND IMPLANT EN-
as state space and transfer matrix models, nonlinear analysis, GINEERING Prosthetics and implants for the musculoskele-
optimal estimator and controller design, and multi-loop con- tal and other systems of the human body are becoming
troller synthesis Prerequisite: EGGN417 or consent of in- increasingly sophisticated. From simple joint replacements
structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Spring semester. to myoelectric limb replacements and functional electrical
EGGN518. ROBOT MECHANICS: KINEMATICS, stimulation, the engineering opportunities continue to ex-
DYNAMICS, AND CONTROL (I) Mathematical represen- pand. This course builds on musculoskeletal biomechanics
tation of robot structures. Mechanical analysis including kine- and other BELS courses to provide engineering students with
matics, dynamics, and design of robot manipulators. an introduction to prosthetics and implants for the muscu-
Representations for trajectories and path planning for robots. loskeletal system. At the end of the semester, students
Fundamentals of robot control including, linear, nonlinear should have a working knowledge of the challenges and spe-
and force control methods. Introduction to off-line program- cial considerations necessary to apply engineering principles
ming techniques and simulation. Prerequisite: EGGN307, to augmentation or replacement in the musculoskeletal sys-
EGGN400 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes- tem. Prerequisites: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
ter hours. (EGGN/BELS425 or EGGN/BELS525), 3 hours lecture; 3
EGGN519. ESTIMATION THEORY AND KALMAN FIL- semester hours. Fall even years.
TERING Estimation theory considers the extraction of use- EGGN528/BELS528. COMPUTATIONAL BIOMECHAN-
ful information from raw sensor measurements in the ICS Computational Biomechanics provides and introduction
presence of signal uncertainty. Common applications include to the application of computer simulation to solve some fun-
navigation, localization and mapping, but applications can be damental problems in biomechanics and bioengineering.
found in all fields where measurements are used. Mathematic Musculoskeletal mechanics, medical image reconstruction,
descriptions of random signals and the response of linear hard and soft tissue modeling, joint mechanics, and inter-sub-
systems are presented. The discrete-time Kalman Filter is ject variability will be considered. An emphasis will be
introduced, and conditions for optimality are described. placed on understanding the limitations of the computer
Implementation issues, performance prediction, and filter model as a predictive tool and the need for rigorous verifica-
divergence are discussed. Adaptive estimation and nonlinear tion and validation of computational techniques. Clinical ap-
estimation are also covered. Contemporary applications will plication of biomechanical modeling tools is highlighted and
be utilized throughout the course. Pre-requisite: EGGN 515 impact on patient quality of life is demonstrated. Prerequi-
and MATH 534 or equivalent. Spring semester of odd years. site: EGGN413, EGGN325 or consent of instructor. 3 hours
EGGN521. MECHATRONICS Fundamental design of lecture; 3 semester hours. Fall odd years.
electromechanical systems with embedded microcomputers EGGN530/BELS530. BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTA-
and intelligence. Design of microprocessor based systems TION The acquisition, processing, and interpretation of bio-
and their interfaces. Fundamental design of machines with logical signals presents many unique challenges to the
active sensing and adaptive response. Microcontrollers and Biomedical Engineer. This course is intended to provide stu-
integration of micro-sensors and micro-actuators in the de- dents with the knowledge to understand, appreciate, and ad-
dress these challenges. At the end of the semester, students geology that are concerned with the engineering and hydro-
should have a working knowledge of the special considera- logic behavior of earth systems, including geotechnical engi-
tions necessary to gathering and analyzing biological signal neering, geological engineering, environmental engineering,
data. Prerequisites: EGGN250 MEL I, DCGN381 Introduc- mining engineering, and petroleum engineering. Prerequi-
tion to Electrical Circuits, Electronics, and Power, sites: EGGN461 Soil Mechanics or consent of instructor.
EGGN325/BELS325 Introduction to Biomedical Engineer- 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
ing (or permission of instructor). 3 hours lecture; 3 semester EGGN535. INTRODUCTION TO DISCRETE ELEMENT
hours. Fall odd years. METHODS (DEMS) (I) Review of particle/rigid body
EGGN531. SOIL DYNAMICS (II) Dynamic phenomena in dynamics, numerical DEM solution of equations of motion
geotechnical engineering, e.g., earthquakes, pile and founda- for a system of particles/rigid bodies, linear and nonlinear
tion vibrations, traffic, construction vibrations; behavior of contact and impact laws dynamics, applications of DEM in
soils under dynamic loading, e.g., small, medium and large mechanical engineering, materials processing and geo-
strain behavior, soil liquefaction; wave propagation through mechanics. Prerequisites: EGGN320, EGGN315 and some
soil and rock; laboratory and field techniques to assess dy- scientific programming experience in C/C++ or Fortran or
namic soil properties; analysis and design of shallow and the consent of the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
deep foundations subjected to dynamic loading; analysis of hours Spring semester of even numbered years.
construction vibrations. Prerequisites: EGGN361, EGGN536. HILLSLOPE HYDROLOGY AND STABILITY
EGGN315, EGGN464 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec- (I) Introduction of shallow landslide occurrence and socio-
ture; 3 semester hours. economic dynamics. Roles of unsaturated flow and stress in
EGGN532/MTGN545. FATIGUE AND FRACTURE (I) shallow landslides. Slope stability analysis based on unsatu-
Basic fracture mechanics as applied to engineering materials, rated effective stress conceptualization. Computer modeling
S-N curves, the Goodman diagram, stress concentrations, of unsaturated flow and stress distributions in hillslope. Pre-
residual stress effects, effect of material properties on mecha- diction of precipitation induced shallow landslides. Prerequi-
nisms of crack propagation. Prerequisite: Consent of depart- site: EGGN461. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
ment. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Fall semesters, odd EGGN541. ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (I)
numbered years. Introduction to advanced structural analysis concepts. Non-
EGGN533. UNSATURATED SOIL MECHANICS The prismatic structures. Arches, Suspension and cable-stayed
focus of this course is on soil mechanics for unsaturated bridges. Structural optimization. Computer Methods. Struc-
soils. It provides an introduction to thermodynamic potentials tures with nonlinear materials. Internal force redistribution
in partially saturated soils, chemical potentials of adsorbed for statically indeterminate structures. Graduate credit re-
water in partially saturated soils, phase properties and rela- quires additional homework and projects. Prerequisite:
tions, stress state variables, measurements of soil water EGGN342. 3 hour lectures, 3 semester hours.
suction, unsaturated flow laws, measurement of unsaturated EGGN542. FINITE ELEMENT METHODS FOR
permeability, volume change theory, effective stress principle, ENGINEERS (II) A course combining finite element theory
and measurement of volume changes in partially saturated with practical programming experience in which the multi-
soils. The course is designed for seniors and graduate stu- disciplinary nature of the finite element method as a numerical
dents in various branches of engineering and geology that are technique for solving differential equations is emphasized.
concerned with unsaturated soil’s hydrologic and mechanics Topics covered include simple “structural” elements, beams
behavior. Prerequisites: EGGN461 or consent of instructor. on elastic foundations, solid elasticity, steady state analysis
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Spring even years. and transient analysis. Some of the applications will lie in the
EGGN534. SOIL BEHAVIOR (I) The focus of this course is general area of geomechanics, reflecting the research inter-
on interrelationships among the composition, fabric, and geo- ests of the instructor. Students get a copy of all the source
technical and hydrologic properties of soils that consist partly code published in the course textbook. Prerequisite: Consent
or wholly of clay. The course will be divided into two parts. of the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
The first part provides an introduction to the composition and EGGN545. BOUNDARY ELEMENT METHODS (II)
fabric of natural soils, their surface and pore-fluid chemistry, Development of the fundamental theory of the boundary ele-
and the physico-chemical factors that govern soil behavior. ment method with applications in elasticity, heat transfer, dif-
The second part examines what is known about how these fusion, and wave propagation. Derivation of indirect and
fundamental characteristics and factors affect geotechnical direct boundary integral equations. Introduction to other
properties, including the hydrologic properties that govern Green’s function based methods of analysis. Computational
the conduction of pore fluid and pore fluid constituents, and experiments in primarily two dimensions. Prerequisite:
the geomechanical properties that govern volume change, EGGN502, EGGN540 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
shear deformation, and shear strength. The course is designed ture; 3 semester hours Spring Semester, odd numbered years.
for graduate students in various branches of engineering and
EGGN546. ADVANCED ENGINEERING VIBRATION (II) EGGN560. NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS
Vibration theory as applied to single- and multi-degree-of- (S) Introduction to the use of numerical methods in the solu-
freedom systems. Free and forced vibrations to different tion of commonly encountered problems of engineering
types of loading-harmonic, impulse, periodic and general. analysis. Structural/solid analysis of elastic materials (linear
Natural frequencies. Role of Damping. Importance of reso- simultaneous equations); vibrations (roots of nonlinear equa-
nance. Modal superposition method. Prerequisite: tions, initial value problems); natural frequency and beam
EGGN315, 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. buckling (eigenvalue problems); interpretation of experimen-
EGGN547. TIMBER AND MASONRY DESIGN The tal data (curve fitting and differentiation); summation of
course develops the theory and design methods required for pressure distributions (integration); beam deflections (bound-
the use of timber and masonry as structural materials. The ary value problems). All course participants will receive
design of walls, beams, columns, beam-columns, shear walls, source code of all the numerical methods programs published
and structural systems are covered for each material. Grav- in the course textbook which is coauthored by the instructor.
ity, wind, snow, and seismic loads are calculated and utilized Prerequisite: MATH225 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
for design. Connection design and advanced seismic analysis ture; 3 semester hours.
principles are introduced. Prerequisite: EGGN342 or equiva- EGGN566. COMBUSTION (I) An introduction to combus-
lent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Spring odd years. tion. Course subjects include: the development of the Chap-
EGGN548. ADVANCED SOIL MECHANICS Advanced man-Jouget solutions for deflagration and detonation, a brief
soil mechanics theories and concepts as applied to analysis review of the fundamentals of kinetics and thermochemistry,
and design in geotechnical engineering. Topics covered will development of solutions for diffusion flames and premixed
include seepage, consolidation, shear strength, failure criteria flames, discussion of flame structure, pollutant formation, and
and constitutive models for soil. The course will have an combustion in practical systems. Prerequisite: EGGN473, or
emphasis on numerical solution techniques to geotechnical ChEN430 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
problems by finite elements and finite differences. Prerequi- ter hours.
sites: A first course in soil mechanics or consent of instructor. EGGN569/MLGN569/CHEN569/MTGN569/EGGN/469/
3 Lecture Hours, 3 semester hours. Fall even years. CHEN469. FUEL CELL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
EGGN549. ADVANCED DESIGN OF STEEL STRUC- (I) Investigate fundamentals of fuel-cell operation and elec-
TURES The course extends the coverage of steel design to trochemistry from a chemical-thermodynamics and materi-
include the topics: slender columns, beam-columns, frame als-science perspective. Review types of fuel cells,
behavior, bracing systems and connections, stability, moment fuel-processing requirements and approaches, and fuel-cell
resisting connections, composite design, bolted and welded system integration. Examine current topics in fuel-cell sci-
connections under eccentric loads and tension, and semi-rigid ence and technology. Fabricate and test operational fuel cells
connections. Prerequisite: EGGN444 or equivalent. 3 hours in the Colorado Fuel Cell Center. 3 credit hours.
lecture; 3 semester hours. Spring even years. EGGN573. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL
EGGN552. VISCOUS FLOW AND BOUNDARY LAYERS TECHNIQUES FOR FLUID DYNAMICS AND
(I) This course establishes the theoretical underpinnings of TRANSPORT PHENOMENA (II) Introduction to Computa-
fluid mechanics, including fluid kinematics, stress-strain tional Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for graduate students with no
relationships, and derivation of the fluid-mechanical conser- prior knowledge of this topic. Basic techniques for the nu-
vation equations. These include the mass-continuity and merical analysis of fluid flows. Acquisition of hands-on ex-
Navier-Stokes equations as well as the multi-component perience in the development of numerical algorithms and
energy and species-conservation equations. Fluid-mechanical codes for the numerical modeling and simulation of flows
boundary-layer theory is developed and applied to situations and transport phenomena of practical and fundamental inter-
arising in chemically reacting flow applications including est. Capabilities and limitations of CFD. Prerequisite:
combustion, chemical processing, and thin-film materials EGGN473 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
processing. Prerequisite: EGGN473, or CHEN430 or consent ter hours.
of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. EGGN580. ELECTRIC POWER QUALITY (II) Electric
EGGN556. Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures II. Ad- power quality (PQ) deals with problems exhibited by volt-
vanced problems in the analysis and design of concrete struc- age, current and frequency that typically impact end-users
tures, design of slender columns; biaxial bending; two-way (customers) of an electric power system. This course is de-
slabs; strut and tie models; lateral and vertical load analysis signed to familiarize the concepts of voltage sags, harmonics,
of multistory buildings; introduction to design for seismic momentary disruptions, and waveform distortions arising
forces; use of structural computer programs. Prerequisite: from various sources in the system. A theoretical and mathe-
EGGN445. 3 hour lectures, 3 semester hours. Delivered in matical basis for various indices, standards, models, analyses
the spring of even numbered years. techniques, and good design procedures will be presented.

Additionally, sources of power quality problems and some kV – 69 kV) power systems. Some references will be made
remedies for improvement will be discussed. The course to the LV power system. The course includes: per-unit meth-
bridges topics between power systems and power electronics. ods of calculations; voltage drop and voltage regulation;
Prerequisite: EGGN484 and EGGN485 or instructor ap- power factor improvement and shunt compensation; short-
proval. 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours. circuit calculations; theory and fundamentals of symmetrical
EGGN581. MODERN ADJUSTABLE SPEED ELECTRIC components; unsymmetrical faults; overhead distribution
DRIVES An introduction to electric drive systems for ad- lines and power cables; basics and fundamentals of distribu-
vanced applications. The course introduces the treatment of tion protection. Prerequisites: EGGN484 or equivalent, and/or
vector control of induction and synchronous motor drives consent of instructor. 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours. Fall
using the concepts of general flux orientation and the feed- semester of odd years.
forward (indirect) and feedback (direct) voltage and current EGGN585. ADVANCED HIGH POWER ELECTRONICS
vector control. AC models in space vector complex algebra Basic principles of analysis and design of circuits utilizing
are also developed. Other types of drives are also covered, high power electronics. AC/DC, DC/AC, AC/AC, and
such as reluctance, stepper-motor and switched-reluctance DC/DC conversion techniques. Laboratory project compris-
drives. Digital computer simulations are used to evaluate ing simulation and construction of a power electronics
such implementations. Pre-requisite: Familiarity with power circuit. Prerequisites: EGGN385; EGGN389 or equivalent.
electronics and power systems, such as covered in EGGN484 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Fall semester even years.
and EGGN485. 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours. Spring se- EGGN586. HIGH VOLTAGE AC AND DC POWER
mester of even years. TRANSMISSION This course deals with the theory, model-
EGGN582. RENEWABLE ENERGY AND DISTRIBUTED ing and applications of HV and EHV power transmission
GENERATION A comprehensive electrical engineering ap- systems engineering. The primary focus is on overhead AC
proach on the integration of alternative sources of energy. transmission line and voltage ranges between 115 kV – 500
One of the main objectives of this course is to focus on the kV. HVDC and underground transmission will also be dis-
inter-disciplinary aspects of integration of the alternative cussed. The details include the calculations of line parame-
sources of energy which will include most common and also ters (RLC); steady-state performance evaluation (voltage
promising types of alternative primary energy: hydropower, drop and regulation, losses and efficiency) of short, medium
wind power, photovoltaic, fuel cells and energy storage with and long lines; reactive power compensation; FACTS de-
the integration to the electric grid. Pre-requisite: It is assumed vices; insulation coordination; corona; insulators; sag-tension
that students will have some basic and broad knowledge of calculations; EMTP, traveling wave and transients; funda-
the principles of electrical machines, thermodynamics, power mentals of transmission line design; HV and EHV power ca-
electronics, direct energy conversion, and fundamentals of bles: solid dielectric, oil-filled and gas-filled; Fundamentals
electric power systems such as covered in basic engineering of DC transmission systems including converter and filter.
courses plus EGGN484 and EGGN485. 3 lecture hours; 3 se- Prerequisites: EGGN484 or equivalent, and/or consent of in-
mester hours. Fall semester of odd years. structor. 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours. Fall semester of
EGGN583. ADVANCED ELECTRICAL MACHINE DY- even years.
NAMICS This course deals primarily with the two rotating EGGN587. INTRODUCTION TO POWER SYSTEMS
AC machines currently utilized in the electric power indus- MARKET OPERATIONS (I) This course is designed to pro-
try, namely induction and synchronous machines. The course vide an introduction to the structure and techniques (tools) of
is divided in two halves: the first half is dedicated to induc- market operation in deregulated electric power industry. The
tion and synchronous machines are taught in the second half. course will cover topics related to the history of deregulation
The details include the development of the theory of opera- of electric power industry in the US, participants and struc-
tion, equivalent circuit models for both steady-state and tran- ture of electric power markets, economic dispatch, unit com-
sient operations, all aspects of performance evaluation, IEEE mitment, system security, automatic generation control,
methods of testing, and guidelines for industry applications auctions, ancillary services, and congestion management in
including design and procurement. Prerequisites: EGGN484 transmission systems. Prerequisite: EGGN484 or instructor
or equivalent, and/or consent of instructor. 3 lecture hours; approval. 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours.
3 semester hours. Spring semester of even years. EGGN589. DESIGN AND CONTROL OF WIND ENERGY
EGGN584. POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS ENGI- SYSTEMS (II) Wind energy provides a clean, renewable
NEERING This course deals with the theory and applica- source for electricity generation. Wind turbines provide elec-
tions of problems and solutions as related to electric power tricity at or near the cost of traditional fossil-fuel fired power
distribution systems engineering from both ends: end-users plants at suitable locations, and the wind industry is growing
like large industrial plants and electric utility companies. The rapidly as a result. Engineering R&D can still help to reduce
primary focus of this course in on the medium voltage (4.16 the cost of energy from wind, improve the reliability of wind

turbines and wind farms, and help to improve acceptance of (4) study of the primary techniques in adaptive control, in-
wind energy in the public and political arenas. This course cluding model-reference adaptive control and model predic-
provides an overview of the design and control of wind en- tive control. Prerequisite: EGGN517 or consent of instructor.
ergy systems. Prerequisite: EGGN307. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Taught on demand.
mester hours. EGGN683. COMPUTER METHODS IN ELECTRIC
EGGN593. ENGINEERING DESIGN OPTIMIZATION POWER SYSTEMS This course deals with the computer
The application of gradient, stochastic and heuristic opti- methods and numerical solution techniques applied to large
mization algorithms to linear and nonlinear optimization scale power systems. Primary focus includes load flow, short
problems in constrained and unconstrained design spaces. circuit, voltage stability and transient stability studies and
Students will consider problems with continuous, integer and contingency analysis. The details include the modeling of
mixed-integer variables, problems with single or multiple ob- various devices like transformer, transmission lines, FACTS
jectives and the task modeling design spaces and constraints. devices, and synchronous machines. Numerical techniques in-
Design optimization methods are becoming of increasing im- clude solving a large set of linear or non-linear algebraic
portance in engineering design and offer the potential to re- equations, and solving a large set of differential equations. A
duce design cycle times while improving design quality by number of simple case studies (as per IEEE standard models)
leveraging simulation and historical design data. Prerequi- will be performed. Prerequisites: EGGN583, 584 and 586 or
sites: Experience with computer programming languages, equivalent, and/or consent of instructor; a strong knowledge
Graduate or Senior Standing or consent of the instructor. of digital simulation techniques. 3 lecture hours; 3 semester
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Spring, even numbered hours. Taught on demand.
years. EGGN698. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING (I, II)
EGGN597. SUMMER PROGRAMS Pilot course of special topics course. Topics chosen from
EGGN598. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING (I, II) special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually
Pilot course of special topics course. Topics chosen from course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Consent of the
special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually Instructor. Variable credit; 1 to 6 hours. Repeatable for credit
course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Consent of the under different titles.
instructor. Variable credit; 1 to 6 hours. Repeatable for credit EGES699. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re-
under different titles. search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
EGGN599. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re- member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub-
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen-
member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub- dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the
ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen- Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 hours. Repeatable for credit
dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the under different topics/experience.
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 hours. Repeatable for credit EGGN705. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: MASTER
to a maximum of 6 hours. OF SCIENCE Research credit hours required for completion
EGGN617. INTELLIGENT CONTROL SYSTEMS Funda- of the degree Master of Science - thesis. Research must be
mental issues related to the design on intelligent control sys- carried out under the direct supervision of the graduate stu-
tems are described. Neural networks analysis for engineering dent’s faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit.
systems are presented. Neural-based learning, estimation, EGGN706. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: DOCTOR
and identification of dynamical systems are described. Quali- OF PHILOSOPHY Research credit hours required for com-
tative control system analysis using fuzzy logic is presented. pletion of the degree Doctor of Philosophy. Research must be
Fuzzy mathematics design of rule-based control, and inte- carried out under direct supervision of the graduate student’s
grated human-machine intelligent control systems are cov- faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit.
ered. Real-life problems from different engineering systems
are analyzed. Prerequisite: EGGN517 or consent of instruc-
tor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Taught on demand.
EGGN618. NONLINEAR AND ADAPTIVE CONTROL
This course presents a comprehensive exposition of the the-
ory of nonlinear dynamical systems and the applications of
this theory to adaptive control. It will focus on (1) methods
of characterizing and understanding the behavior of systems
that can be described by nonlinear ordinary differential equa-
tions, (2) methods for designing controllers for such systems,
(3) an introduction to the topic of system identification, and

Environmental Science and Undergraduate/Graduate Programs sections in the Graduate
and Undergraduate Bulletins for additional information. The
Engineering availability of daytime, evening, and summer courses allows
JOHN E. McCRAY, Professor and Division Director
JÖRG DREWES, Professor all students a high degree of flexibility in planning their
TISSA ILLANGASEKARE, Professor and AMAX Distinguished coursework to achieve their degrees in a timely fashion.
Chair To achieve the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, stu-
ROBERT L. SIEGRIST, Professor dents are expected to complete a combination of coursework
RONALD R.H. COHEN, Associate Professor
and original research, under the guidance of a faculty advisor
LINDA A. FIGUEROA, Associate Professor
and Doctoral committee, that culminates in a significant
JUNKO MUNAKATA MARR, Associate Professor
JOHN R. SPEAR. Associate Professor scholarly contribution to a specialized field in environmental
TZAHI Y. CATH, Assistant Professor science or engineering. The Ph.D. Program may build upon
CHRISTOPHER P. HIGGINS, Assistant Professor one of the ESE M.S. Programs or a comparable M.S. Pro-
JONATHAN O. SHARP, Assistant Professor gram at another university. Full-time enrollment is expected
MICHAEL SEIBERT, Research Professor and leads to the greatest success, although part-time enroll-
MARIA L. GHIRARDI, Research Associate Professor ment may be allowed under special circumstances.
PEI XU, Research Associate Professor
MICHELLE L CRIMI, Research Assistant Professor
The ESE Division offers areas of emphasis for study such
TOSHIHIRO SAKAKI, Research Assistant Professor as: Water Treatment, Reclamation & Reuse, Contaminant
KATHRYN LOWE, Senior Research Associate Hydrology & Water Resources, Applied Environmental
PAUL B. QUENEAU, Adjunct Professor Microbiology & Biotechnology, and Environmental Remedi-
DANIEL T. TEITELBAUM, Adjunct Professor ation, that correspond to areas of significant career opportu-
BRUCE D. HONEYMAN, Emeritus Professor nities for graduates as well as expertise and active research
Degrees Offered: by members of the ESE faculty. Each area of emphasis is de-
Master of Science (Environmental Science and signed to give students a rigorous, in-depth background in
Engineering) the subject matter relevant to the area while allowing oppor-
tunity, through electives, for breadth and exploration of re-
Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Science and lated areas. For more information on ESE curriculum please
Engineering) refer to the Division Website at http://www.mines.edu/acade-
Program Description: mic/envsci/.
The Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) Divi- The ESE M.S. and Ph.D. Programs have been admitted to
sion offers programs of study in environmental science and the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP/WICHE), a
engineering within the context of risk-based decision-making, recognition that designates this curriculum as unique within
environmental law and policy leading to M.S. and Ph.D. the Western United States. An important benefit of this desig-
graduate degrees as well as supporting several undergraduate nation is that students from Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho,
degrees. Programs are designed to prepare students to inves- Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon,
tigate and analyze environmental systems and assess risks to South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming are given
public health and ecosystems as well as evaluate and design the tuition status of Colorado residents.
natural and engineered solutions to mitigate risks and enable
beneficial outcomes. Programs of study are interdisciplinary Combined Degree Program Option
in scope, and consequently the appropriate coursework may CSM undergraduate students have the opportunity to begin
be obtained from multiple departments at CSM as well as work on a M.S. degree in Environmental Science and Engi-
other local universities. neering while completing their Bachelor’s degree. The CSM
Combined Degree Program provides the vehicle for students
To achieve the Master of Science (M.S.) degree, full-time to use undergraduate coursework as part of their Graduate
students may elect the Non-Thesis option, based exclusively Degree curriculum. For more information please contact the
upon coursework and project activities, or the Thesis option, ESE Office or visit http://ese.mines.edu/.
in which laboratory and/or field research is incorporated into
the curriculum under the guidance of a faculty advisor. For Program Requirements:
working professional or part time M.S. students the ESE M.S. Non-Thesis Option: 30 total credit hours, consisting
Executive Program is offered, consisting of an evening of coursework (27 h), Independent Study (ESGN599A)
curriculum leading to a Non-Thesis M.S. degree. ESE also (3-6 h), and seminar.
offers a combined baccalaureate/masters degree program in M.S. Thesis Option: 30 total credit hours, consisting of
which CSM students obtain an undergraduate degree as well coursework (24 h), seminar, and research (6h). Students must
as a Thesis or Non-Thesis M.S. in Environmental Science also write and orally defend a research thesis.
and Engineering. Please see the Combined

Students in the ESE M.S. degree program who are not reg- Processes (CESEP), CSM/City of Golden Water Treatment
istered full time must be enrolled in the part time ESE Exec- Pilot Plant, and the Mines Park Test Sites.
utive Program.
Ph.D.: 72 total credit hours, consisting of area of emphasis ESGN401. FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOLOGY Biological
coursework (at least 18 h), seminar, and research (at least 24 and ecological principles are discussed and industrial exam-
h). Students must also successfully complete written and oral ples of their use are given. Analysis of ecosystem processes,
qualifying examinations, prepare and present a dissertation such as erosion, succession, and how these processes relate
proposal, and write and defend a doctoral dissertation. PhD to engineering activities, including engineering design and
students are also expected to submit the dissertation work for plant operation, are investigated. Criteria and performance
publication in scholarly journals. standards are analyzed for facility siting, pollution control,
Prerequisites: and mitigation of impacts. North American ecosystems are
u baccalaureate degree: required, preferably in a science analyzed. Concepts of forestry, range, and wildlife manage-
or engineering discipline ment are integrated as they apply to all the above. Three to
four weekend field trips will be arranged during the semester.
u college calculus I & II: two semesters required Prerequisite: ESGN301 or consent of the instructor. 3 hours
u college physics: one semester required, one year highly lecture; 3 semester hours.
recommended ESGN440. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION: SOURCES,
u college chemistry I & II: two semesters required CHARACTERISTICS, TRANSPORT AND FATE This
u college statistics: one semester required course describes the environmental behavior of inorganic
and organic chemicals in multimedia environments, includ-
Required Curriculum: ing water, air, sediment, and biota. Sources and characteris-
The curriculum consists of common core and elective tics of contaminants in the environment are discussed as
courses that may be focused toward specialized areas of em- broad categories, with some specific examples from various
phasis. Students will work with their academic advisors to industries. Attention is focused on the persistence, reactivity,
establish plans of study that best fit their individual interests and partitioning behavior of contaminants in environmental
and goals. Each student will develop and submit a plan of media. Both steady and unsteady state multimedia environ-
study during the first semester of enrollment; this plan must mental models are developed and applied to contaminated
be submitted with the admission to candidacy form. Electives sites. The principles of contaminant transport in surface
may be chosen freely from courses offered at CSM and other water, groundwater and air are also introduced. The course
local universities. Please visit the ESE website for a complete provides students with the conceptual basis and mathematical
outline of curriculum requirements and options. tools for predicting the behavior of contaminants in the envi-
(http://ese.mines.edu). ronment. Prerequisite: ESGN353 or consent of the instructor.
Fields of Research: 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Research encompasses areas including 1) development of ESGN453/EGGN453. WASTEWATER ENGINEERING
innovative processes for water and wastewater treatment, The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the fun-
reclamation and reuse; 2) applications of biological processes damental phenomena involved in wastewater treatment
in environmental remediation, water treatment, and renew- processes (theory) and the engineering approaches used in
able energy generation; 3) understanding fundamental chemi- designing such processes (design). This course will focus on
cal and radiochemical processes governing the fate and the physical, chemical and biological processes applied to
transport of contaminants, and engineering these processes to liquid wastes of municipal origin. Treatment objectives will
achieve environmental goals; 4) geological, hydrological, be discussed as the driving force for wastewater treatment.
and biological characterization of pristine and anthropogeni- Prerequisite: ESGN353 or consent of the instructor. 3 hours
cally disturbed natural systems, both for elucidating natural lecture; 3 semester hours.
system function and for informing remediation and restora-
ESGN454/EGGN454. WATER SUPPLY ENGINEERING
tion efforts; and 5) mathematical representation and model-
This course presents contemporary issues relating to the sup-
ing of hydrological and hydrogeological phenomena in soil
ply of safe drinking water to the public. The theory and de-
and water systems. In support of these research activities,
sign of conventional potable water treatment unit processes
ESE has modern facilities, including state-of-the-art labora-
and operations as well as water distribution systems will be
tories for water/waste treatment, environmental radiochem-
covered. Prerequisite: ESGN353 or consent of the instructor.
istry, and biotechnology. Specialized facilities include the
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Integrated Environmental Teaching Lab (IETL) complex,
Advanced Water Technology Center (AQWATEC), Center ESGN455. SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE ENGI-
for Experimental Study of Subsurface Environmental NEERING This course provides an introduction and

overview of the engineering aspects of solid and hazardous ESGN462/MTGN527/MTGN462. SOLID WASTE
waste management. The focus is on control technologies for MINIMIZATION AND RECYCLING The objective of this
solid wastes from common municipal and industrial sources course is to place the student into the role of a plant manager
and the end-of-pipe waste streams and process residuals that with process responsibility for waste minimization, focusing
are generated in some key industries. Prerequisite: on recycling. Emphasis is on proven and emerging solutions,
ESGN/EGGN353 and ESGN/EGGN354. 3 hours lecture; especially those associated with heavy metals, as well as un-
3 semester hours. derstanding of alternative raw materials and process tech-
ESGN456/EGGN456. SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF nologies in combination with creativity and sensitivity to
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS This course offers a economic realities. Prerequisites: ESGN500 or consent of the
critical examination of the experiments, calculations, and as- instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
sumptions underpinning numerical and narrative standards ESGN463 POLLUTION PREVENTION: FUNDAMEN-
contained in federal and state environmental regulations. TALS AND PRACTICE The objective of this course is to in-
Top-down investigations of the historical development of troduce the principles of pollution prevention,
selected regulatory guidelines and permitting procedures will environmentally benign products and processes, and manu-
be discussed, and students will design improved regulations. facturing systems. The course provides a thorough founda-
Prerequisite: ESGN353 or consent of the instructor. 3 hours tion in pollution prevention concepts and methods. Engineers
lecture; 3 semester hours. and scientists are given the tools to incorporate environmen-
ESGN457/EGGN457. SITE REMEDIATION ENGINEER- tal consequences into decision-making. Sources of pollution
ING This course describes the engineering principles and and its consequences are detailed. Focus includes sources
practices associated with the characterization and remedia- and minimization of industrial pollution; methodology for
tion of contaminated sites. Methods for site characterization life-cycle assessments and developing successful pollution
and risk assessment will be highlighted with emphasis on re- prevention plans; technological means for minimizing the
medial action screening processes, technology principles, and use of water, energy, and reagents in manufacturing; and
conceptual design. Common isolation and containment and tools for achieving a sustainable society. Materials selection,
in situ and ex situ treatment technology will be covered. process and product design, and packaging are also ad-
Computerized decision-support tools will be used and case dressed. Prerequisite: EGGN/ESGN353 or EGGN/ESGN354
studies will be presented. Prerequisites: ESGN354 or consent or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
of the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ESGN490. ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (I) Specially designed
ESGN460. ONSITE WATER RECLAMATION AND for the needs of the environmental quality engineer, scientist,
REUSE Appropriate solutions to water and sanitation in the planner, manager, government regulator, consultant, or advo-
U.S. and globally need to be effective in protecting public cate. Highlights include how our legal system works, envi-
health and preserving water quality while also being accept- ronmental law fundamentals, all major US EPA/state
able, affordable and sustainable. Onsite and decentralized enforcement programs, the National Environmental Policy
systems have the potential to achieve these goals in rural Act, air and water pollutant laws, risk assessment and man-
areas, peri-urban developments, and urban centers in small agement, and toxic and hazardous substance laws (RCRA,
and large cities. Moreover they can improve water use effi- CERCLA, TSCA, LUST, etc). Prerequisites: ESGN353 or
ciency, conserve energy and enable distributed energy gener- ESGN354, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
ation, promote green spaces, restore surface waters and ter hours.
aquifers, and stimulate new green companies and jobs. A Graduate Courses
growing array of approaches, devices and technologies have ESGN500. ENVIRONMENTAL WATER CHEMISTRY
evolved that include point-of-use water purification, waste This course provides an introduction to chemical equilibria
source separation, conventional and advanced treatment in natural waters and engineered systems. Topics covered
units, localized natural treatment systems, and varied re- include chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, acid/base
source recovery and recycling options. This course focuses chemistry, open and closed carbonate systems, precipitation
on the engineering selection, design, and implementation of reactions, coordination chemistry, adsorption and redox reac-
onsite and decentralized systems for water reclamation and tions. Prerequisites: none. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
reuse. Topics covered include process analysis and system ESGN500L. ENVIRONMENTAL WATER CHEMISTRY
planning, water and waste stream attributes, water and re- LABORATORY This course provides students with labora-
source conservation, confined unit and natural system treat- tory exercises that complement lectures given in ESGN500.
ment technologies, effluent collection and clustering, Topics covered include thermodynamics, weak acids and
recycling and reuse options, and system management. Pre- bases, buffers, metal-ion complexation and oxidation/reduc-
requisite: ESGN/EGGN353 or consent of instructor. 3 hours tion reactions. This course must be taken concurrently with
lecture; 3 semester hours. ESGN500. Prerequisite: co-enrollment in ESGN500. 3 hours
laboratory; 1 semester hour.
ESGN501. RISK ASSESSMENT This course evaluates Topics covered include properties of environmental datasets,
the basic principles, methods, uses, and limitations of risk data quality objectives, statistical designs for data collection,
assessment in public and private sector decision making. methods of sample collection and analysis, data analysis and
Emphasis is on how risk assessments are made and how they visualization, inference making. Issues of data worth and suf-
are used in policy formation, including discussion of how ficiency for decision making will also be addressed. Labora-
risk assessments can be objectively and effectively com- tory includes gravimetric, electrometric, spectrophotometric,
municated to decision makers and the public. Prerequisite: chromatographic, and microbiological analyses. Prerequisite:
ESGN502 and one semester of statistics or consent of the Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture and laboratory; 3 se-
instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. mester hours.
ESGN502. ENVIRONMENTAL LAW This is a compre- ESGN506. ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT ENGI-
hensive introduction to U.S. Environmental Law, Policy, and NEERING AND WATER REUSE This course presents is-
Practice, especially designed for the professional engineer, sues relating to theory, design, and operation of advanced
scientist, planner, manager, consultant, government regulator, water and wastewater treatment unit processes and water
and citizen. It will prepare the student to deal with the com- reuse systems. Topics include granular activated carbon
plex system of laws, regulations, court rulings, policies, and (GAC), advanced oxidation processes (O3/H2O2), UV disin-
programs governing the environment in the USA. Course fection, pressure-driven, current-driven, and osmotic-driven
coverage includes how our legal system works, sources of membranes (MF, UF, NF, RO, electrodialysis, and forward
environmental law, the major USEPA enforcement programs, osmosis), and natural systems such as riverbank filtration
state/local matching programs, the National Environmental (RBF) and soil-aquifer treatment (SAT). The course is aug-
Policy Act (NEPA), air and water pollution (CAA, CWA), mented by ESGN506L offering hands-on experience using
EPA risk assessment training, toxic/hazardous substances bench- and pilot-scale unit operations. Prerequisite: ESGN
laws (RCRA, CERCLA, EPCRA, TSCA, LUST, etc.), and 453/454/504/530 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3
a brief introduction to international environmental law. Pre- semester hours.
requisites: none. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ESGN506L. ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT ENGI-
ESGN503. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION: SOURCES, NEERING AND WATER REUSE - LABORATORY. This
CHARACTERISTICS, TRANSPORT AND FATE This course provides hands-on experience using bench- and pilot-
course describes the environmental behavior of inorganic and scale unit operations and computer exercises using state-of-
organic chemicals in multimedia environments, including the-art software packages to design advanced water treatment
water, air, sediment and biota. Sources and characteristics of unit processes. Topics include adsorption processes onto
contaminants in the environment are discussed as broad cate- powdered and granular activated carbon, low-pressure mem-
gories, with some specific examples from various industries. brane processes (microfiltration, ultrafiltration), and high-
Attention is focused on the persistence, reactivity, and parti- pressure and current-driven membrane processes
tioning behavior of contaminants in environmental media. (nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, and electrodialysis). The
Both steady and unsteady state multimedia environmental course is a highly recommended component of ESGN506A
models are developed and applied to contaminated sites. The and meets 5 - 6 times during the semester to support the work
principles of contaminant transport in surface water, ground- in 506A. Co- or Pre-requisite: ESGN506 or consent of in-
water, and air are also introduced. The course provides stu- structor. 1 semester hour.
dents with the conceptual basis and mathematical tools for ESGN510. ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOCHEMISTRY This
predicting the behavior of contaminants in the environment. course covers the phenomena of radioactivity (e.g., modes of
Prerequisite: none. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. decay, methods of detection and biological effects) and the
ESGN504. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT use of naturally occurring and artificial radionuclides as
Unit operations and processes in environmental engineering tracers for environmental processes. Discussions of tracer
are discussed in this course, including physical, chemical, applications will range from oceanic trace element scaveng-
and biological treatment processes for water and wastewater. ing to contaminant transport through groundwater aquifers.
Treatment objectives, process theory, and practice are con- Prerequisites: ESGN500 or consent of the instructor. 3 hours
sidered in detail. Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor. lecture; 3 semester hours.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ESGN511. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP OF NU-
ESGN505. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND ENVIRON- CLEAR RESOURCES The stewardship of nuclear resources
MENTAL DATA ANALYSIS This course covers experimen- spans the entire nuclear fuel cycle, which includes mining
tal design and analysis for studies of environmental media, and milling through chemical processing on the front end of
including those involving characterization and assessment, the materials life cycle. On the back end, stewardship contin-
treatment, and remediation technologies, and compliance ues from materials removal from the power plant during re-
monitoring. Principal media covered are water and waste- fueling or facility decommissioning, through storage,
waters, soil and sediments, and surface and ground waters. recycling and disposal, as well as the management of acti-
vated or contaminated materials generated during facility de- ESGN527. WATERSHED SYSTEMS ANALYSIS Basic
commissioning. Each stage in the fuel cycle has a different principles of watershed systems analysis required for water
risk of public exposure through different pathways and the resources evaluation, watershed-scale water quality issues,
presence of different isotopes. These risks are an integral part and watershed-scale pollutant transport problems. The dy-
in considering the long-term efficacy of nuclear as an energy namics of watershed-scale processes and the human impact
alternative. Furthermore, nuclear energy has long been vili- on natural systems, and for developing remediation strategies
fied in public opinion forums via emotional responses. Stew- are studied, including terrain analysis and surface and sub-
ardship extends beyond quantification of risks to the surface characterization procedures and analysis. Prerequi-
incorporation and communication of these risks and the asso- site: none. 3 hours lecture per week; 3 semester hours.
ciated facts regarding nuclear power to the public at large. ESGN528. MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS This is an advanced gradu-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ate-level course designed to provide students with hands-on
ESGN513. LIMNOLOGY This course covers the natural experience in developing, implementing, testing, and using
chemistry, physics, and biology of lakes as well as some basic mathematical models of environmental systems. The course
principles concerning contamination of such water bodies. will examine why models are needed and how they are de-
Topics include heat budgets, water circulation and dispersal, veloped, tested, and used as decision-making or policy-mak-
sedimentation processes, organic compounds and their trans- ing tools. Typical problems associated with environmental
formations, radionuclide limnochronology, redox reactions, systems, such as spatial and temporal scale effects, dimen-
metals and other major ions, the carbon dioxide system, oxy- sionality, variability, uncertainty, and data insufficiency, will
gen, nutrients; planktonic, benthic and other communities, be addressed. The development and application of mathemat-
light in water and lake modeling. Prerequisite: none. 3 hours ical models will be illustrated using a theme topic such as
lecture; 3 semester hours. Global Climate Change, In Situ Bioremediation, or Hydro-
ESGN520. SURFACE WATER QUALITY MODELING logic Systems Analysis. Prerequisites: ESGN503 and knowl-
This course will cover modeling of water flow and quality in edge of basic statistics and computer programming. 3 hours
rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Topics will include introduction lecture; 3 semester hours.
to common analytical and numerical methods used in model- ESGN530. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PILOT
ing surface water flow, water quality, modeling of kinetics, PLANT LABORATORY This course provides an introduc-
discharge of waste water into surface systems, sedimentation, tion to bench and pilot-scale experimental methods used in
growth kinetics, dispersion, and biological changes in lakes environmental engineering. Unit operations associated with
and rivers. Prerequisites: ESGN440 or ESGN503 recom- water and wastewater treatment for real-world treatment
mended, or consent of the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- problems are emphasized, including multi-media filtration,
mester hours. oxidation processes, membrane treatment, and disinfection
ESGN522. SUBSURFACE CONTAMINANT TRANSPORT processes. Investigations typically include: process assess-
This course will investigate physical, chemical, and biological ment, design and completion of bench- and pilot-scale ex-
processes governing the transport and fate of contaminants in periments, establishment of analytical methods for process
the saturated and unsaturated zones of the subsurface. Basic control, data assessment, up-scaling and cost estimation, and
concepts in fluid flow, groundwater hydraulics, and transport project report writing. Projects are conducted both at CSM
will be introduced and studied. The theory and development and at the City of Golden Water Treatment Pilot Plant
of models to describe these phenomena, based on analytical Laboratory. Prerequisites: ESGN500 and ESGN504 or con-
and simple numerical methods, will also be discussed. Appli- sent of the instructor. 6 hours laboratory; 4 semester hours.
cations will include prediction of extents of contaminant mi- ESGN541/BELS541. MICROBIAL
gration and assessment and design of remediation schemes. PROCESSES,ANALYSIS AND MODELING Microorgan-
Prerequisites: ESGN503 or consent of the instructor. 3 hours isms facilitate the transformation of many organic and inor-
lecture; 3 semester hours. ganic constituents. Tools for the quantitative analysis of
ESGN525. CHEMISTRY OF THE SOIL/WATER INTER- microbial processes in natural and engineered systems are
FACE The fate of many elements in the soil/water environ- presented. Stoichiometries, energetics, mass balances and ki-
ment is regulated by sorption reactions. The content of this netic descriptions of relevant microbial processes allow the
course focuses on the physical chemistry of reactions occur- development of models for specific microbial systems. Sim-
ring at the soil-particle/water interface. The emphasis is on the ple analytical models and complex models that require com-
use of surface complexation models to interpret solute sorption putational solutions will be presented. Systems analyzed
at the particle/water interface. Prerequisites: ESGN500 or include suspended growth and attached growth reactors for
consent of the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. municipal and industrial wastewater treatment as well as in-

situ bioremediation systems. Prerequisites: ESGN500, als will be discussed, with cyanide and gold topics empha-
ESGN504 or consent of the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- sized. Site closure will be focused on; stabilization of slopes;
mester hours. process area cleanup; and protection of surface and ground
ESGN544/BELS544. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY This water. After discussions of the mining and beneficiation
course provides an introduction to assessment of the effects processes themselves, we will look at conventional and inno-
of toxic substances on aquatic organisms, communities, and vative measures to mitigate or reduce environmental impact.
ecosystems. Topics include general toxicological principles, ESGN562/MTGN527. SOLID WASTE MINIMIZATION
water quality standards, sediment quality guidelines, quanti- AND RECYCLING This course will examine, using case
tative structure-activity relationships, single species and studies, ways in which industry applies engineering principles
community-level toxicity measures, regulatory issues, and to minimize waste formation and to meet solid waste recycling
career opportunities. The course includes hands-on experi- challenges. Both proven and emerging solutions to solid waste
ence with toxicity testing and subsequent data reduction. environmental problems, especially those associated with
Prerequisite: none. 2.5 hours lecture; 1 hour laboratory; 3 se- metals, will be discussed. Prerequisite: ESGN 500. 3 hours
mester hours. lecture; 3 semester hours.
ESGN545/BELS545. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY ESGN563 POLLUTION PREVENTION: FUNDAMENTALS
This course provides an introduction to general concepts of AND PRACTICE The objective of this course is to introduce
ecology, biochemistry, and toxicology. The introductory the principles of pollution prevention, environmentally benign
material will provide a foundation for understanding why, and products and processes, and manufacturing systems. The course
to what extent, a variety of products and by-products of ad- provides a thorough foundation in pollution prevention con-
vanced industrialized societies are toxic. Classes of substances cepts and methods. Engineers and scientists are given the tools
to be examined include metals, coal, petroleum products, or- to incorporate environmental consequences into decision-mak-
ganic compounds, pesticides, radioactive materials, and others. ing. Sources of pollution and its consequences are detailed.
Prerequisite: none. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Focus includes sources and minimization of industrial pollu-
ESGN552. RECLAMATION OF DISTURBED LANDS tion; methodology for life-cycle assessments and developing
Basic principles and practices in reclaiming disturbed lands successful pollution prevention plans; technological means for
are considered in this course, which includes an overview of minimizing the use of water, energy, and reagents in manufac-
present legal requirements for reclamation and basic elements turing; and tools for achieving a sustainable society. Materials
of the reclamation planning process. Reclamation methods, selection, process and product design, and packaging are also
including recontouring, erosion control, soil preparation, plant addressed. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
establishment, seed mixtures, nursery stock, and wildlife ESGN571. ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGE-
habitat rehabilitation, will be examined. Practitioners in the MENT This course investigates environmental project man-
field will discuss their experiences. Prerequisite: consent of agement and decision making from government, industry,
the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. and contractor perspectives. Emphasis is on (1) economics of
ESGN555. ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY project evaluation; (2) cost estimation methods; (3) project
A study of the chemical and physical interactions which de- planning and performance monitoring; (4) and creation of
termine the fate, transport and interactions of organic chemi- project teams and organizational/communications structures.
cals in aquatic systems, with emphasis on chemical Extensive use of case studies. Prerequisite: consent of the in-
transformations of anthropogenic organic contaminants. Pre- structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
requisites: A course in organic chemistry and CHGN503, Ad- ESGN575. HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE REMEDIATION
vanced Physical Chemistry or its equivalent, or consent of This course covers remediation technologies for hazardous
instructor. Offered in alternate years. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- waste contaminated sites, including site characteristics and
mester hours. conceptual model development, remedial action screening
ESGN556. MINING AND THE ENVIRONMENT The processes, and technology principles and conceptual design.
course will cover many of the environmental problems and Institutional control, source isolation and containment, sub-
solutions associated with each aspect of mining and ore surface manipulation, and in situ and ex situ treatment
dressing processes. Mining is a complicated process that dif- processes will be covered, including unit operations, coupled
fers according to the type of mineral sought. The mining processes, and complete systems. Case studies will be used
process can be divided into four categories: Site Develop- and computerized tools for process selection and design will
ment; Extraction; Processing; Site Closure. Procedures for be employed. Prerequisite: ESGN500 and ESGN503, or con-
hard rock metals mining; coal mining; underground and sur- sent of the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
face mining; and in situ mining will be covered in relation to ESGN575L. HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE REMEDIATION:
environmental impacts. Beneficiation, or purification of met- TREATABILITY TESTING This laboratory module is de-

signed to provide hands-on experience with treatability test- ics. Prerequisites: ESGN 500 and ESGN 586 or consent of
ing to aid selection and design of remediation technologies the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
for a contaminated site. The course will be comprised of lab- ESGN598. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL
oratory exercises in Coolbaugh Hall and possibly some field SCIENCE Topics are chosen from special interests of
site work near CSM. Pre-requisite: ESGN575 or consent of instructor and students; see website for current offerings.
instructor. 2 hours laboratory; 1 semester hour. Each topic is usually offered only once. Prerequisite: consent
ESGN586. MOLECULAR MICROBIAL ECOLOGY AND of the instructor. Variable class and semester hours. Repeat-
THE ENVIRONMENT This course explores the diversity of able for credit under different titles.
microbiota in a few of the countless environments of our ESGN599. INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual master’s level
planet. Topics include microbial ecology (from a molecular research or special project supervised by a faculty member. Pre-
perspective), microbialmetabolism, pathogens, extreme envi- requisite: Independent Study form must be completed and sub-
ronments, engineered systems, oxidation / reduction of met- mitted to the Registrar. Variable class and semester hours.
als, bioremediation of both organics and inorganics, microbial Repeatable for credit under different titles for up to 6 credit
diversity,phylogenetics, analytical tools and bioinformatics. hours total.
The course has an integrated laboratory component for ap-
plied molecular microbial ecology to learn microscopy, DNA ESGN602. INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning, sequencing, The course covers an introductory survey of International En-
data analysis and bioinformatic applications. Prerequisite: vironmental Law, including multi-nation treaties, regulations,
College Biology and/or CHGC562, CHGC563 or equivalent policies, practices, and politics governing the global environ-
or enrollment in the ESE graduate program. 4 hours lecture, ment. It surveys the key issues of sustainable development,
some field trips; 4 semester hours. natural resources projects, transboundary pollution, interna-
tional trade, hazardous waste, climate change, and protection
ESGN590. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND of ecosystems, wildlife, and human life. New international
ENGINEERING SEMINAR Research presentations cover- laws are changing the rules for engineers, project managers,
ing current research in a variety of environmental topics. scientists, teachers, businesspersons, and others both in the
ESGN591. ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT US and abroad, and this course is especially designed to keep
Techniques for assessing the impact of mining and other professionals fully, globally informed and add to their creden-
activities on various components of the ecosystem. Training tials for international work. Prerequisites: ESGN502 or con-
in the procedures of preparing Environmental Impact State- sent of the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
ments. Course will include a review of pertinent laws and ESGN622. MULTIPHASE CONTAMINANT TRANSPORT
acts (i.e. Endangered Species Act, Coordination Act, Clean Principles of multiphase and multicomponent flow and trans-
Air Act, etc.) that deal with environmental impacts. Prerequi- port are applied to contaminant transport in the unsaturated
site: consent of the instructor. 3 hours lecture, some field and saturated zones. Focus is on immiscible phase, dissolved
trips; 3 semester hours. phase, and vapor phase transport of low solubility organic
ESGN593. ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING AND contaminants in soils and aquifer materials. Topics discussed
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE The purpose of this course include: capillarity, interphase mass transfer, modeling, and
is to acquaint students with the permit writing process, devel- remediation technologies. Prerequisites: ESGN500 or equiv-
oping information requirements for permit applications, alent, ESGN503 or ESGN522 or equivalent, or consent of
working with ambiguous regulations, negotiating with permit the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
writers, and dealing with public comment. In addition, stu- ESGN698. ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS IN
dents will develop an understanding of the process of devel- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Topics chosen from special
oping an economic and legally defensible regulatory interests of instructor(s) and students; see website for current
compliance program. Prerequisite: ESGN502 or consent of offerings. Each topic is usually offered only once. Prerequi-
the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. site: consent of the instructor. Variable class and semester
ESGN596. GEOMICROBIAL SYSTEMS This course ex- hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
plores the functional activities and biological significance of ESGN699. ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY Indi-
microorganisms in geological and engineered systems. Top- vidual doctoral level research or special project supervised
ics will include microorganisms as geochemical agents of by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Independent Study form
change, mechanisms and thermodynamics of microbial respi- must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable
ration, applications of analytical and molecular tools, and the
impact of microbes on the fate and transport of problematic
water pollutants. Emphasis will be placed on critical analysis
and communication of peer-reviewed literature on these top-

class and semester hours. Repeatable for credit under differ- Geochemistry
ent titles. JOHN D. HUMPHREY, Associate Professor Geology and
ESGN705. GRADUATE RESEARCH: MASTER OF Geological Engineering and Department Head
JOHN B. CURTIS, Professor Geology and Geological Engineering
SCIENCE Research credit hours required for completion of
WENDY J. HARRISON, Professor Geology and Geological
the Master of Science with Thesis degree. Research must be
Engineering and Associate Provost
carried out under the direct supervision of the student’s fac- MURRAY W. HITZMAN, Professor, Charles F. Fogarty Professor of
ulty advisor. Variable class and semester hours. Repeatable Economic Geology
for credit. PATRICK MACCARTHY, Professor Chemistry and Geochemistry
ESGN706. GRADUATE RESEARCH: DOCTOR OF PHI- RICHARD F. WENDLANDT, Professor Geology and Geological
LOSOPHY Research credit hours required for completion of Engineering
KEVIN W. MANDERNACK, Associate Professor Chemistry and
the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Research must be carried
Geochemistry
out under the direct supervision of the student’s faculty advi- JAMES F. RANVILLE, Associate Professor Chemistry and
sor. Variable class and semester hours. Repeatable for credit. Geochemistry
E. CRAIG SIMMONS, Associate Professor Chemistry and
Geochemistry
BETTINA M. VOELKER, Associate Professor Chemistry and
Geochemistry
NIGEL M. KELLY, Assistant Professor Geology and Geological
Engineering
THOMAS MONECKE, Assistant Professor Geology and Geological
Engineering
JOHN R. SPEAR, Associate Professor Environmental Science and
Engineering
DONALD L. MACALADY, Professor Emeritus Chemistry and
Geochemistry
SAMUEL B. ROMBERGER, Professor Emeritus Geology and
Geological Engineering
THOMAS R. WILDEMAN, Professor Emeritus Chemistry and
Geochemistry
L.GRAHAM CLOSS, Associate Professor Emeritus of Geology and
Degrees Offered:
Professional Masters in Environmental Geochemistry
Master of Science (Geochemistry)
Doctor of Philosophy (Geochemistry)
Program Description:
The Geochemistry Program is an interdisciplinary gradu-
ate program administered by the Department of Geology and
Geological Engineering and the Department of Chemistry
and Geochemistry. The geochemistry faculty from each de-
partment are responsible for the operations of the program.
Students reside in either the Department of Geology and Ge-
ological Engineering, or the Department of Chemistry and
Geochemistry.
The program comprises a core group of courses, required
of all students unless individually exempted by the Geo-
chemistry Committee of the Whole based on previous back-
ground. Descriptions for individual classes may be found in
the sections of the Graduate Bulletin for each of the partici-
pating departments. For classes with "CHGC" and "CHGN"
prefixes see the section for Chemistry and Geochemistry; for
classes with "GEGN" and "GEOL" prefixes see the section
for Geology and Geological Engineering.

Students determine their program of study in consultation Requirements
with the advisor or thesis committee. Students entering with A minimum of 30 credit hours are required, with an over-
background in chemistry will take more coursework in geol- all GPA of at least 3.0. The overall course requirements will
ogy to strengthen their backgrounds in this discipline; the depend on the background of the individual, but may be tai-
converse is true for students with a background in geology. lored to professional objectives.
Professional Masters in Environmental A 10 credit-hour program consists of:
Geochemistry GEGN466*: Groundwater Engineering,
Introduction
CHGC503: Introduction to Geochemistry,
The Professional Masters in Environmental Geochemistry
program is intended to provide: (1) an opportunity for CSM CHGC509; Aqueous Geochemistry.
undergraduates to obtain, as part of a fifth year of study, a *If this course is transferred from the undergraduate pro-
Master in addition to the Bachelor degree; and (2) additional gram, another course must be substituted from the list below:
education for working professionals in the area of geochem-
In addition, 14 credit hours must be selected from the fol-
istry as it applies to problems relating to the environment.
lowing list:
This is a non-thesis Master degree program administered by
the Geochemistry program, and may be completed as part of CHGN503: Advanced Physical Chemistry,
a combined degree program by individuals already matricu- CHGC504: Methods in Geochemistry,
lated as undergraduate students at CSM, or by individuals al- CHGC506: Water Analysis Laboratory,
ready holding undergraduate or advanced degrees and who
are interested in a graduate program that does not have the GEOL512: Mineralogy and Crystal Chemistry,
traditional research requirement. The program consists pri- CHGC527: Organic Geochemistry of Fossil Fuels and
marily of coursework in geochemistry and allied fields with Ore Deposits,
an emphasis on environmental applications. No research is GEOL530: Clay Characterization,
required though the program does allow for independent
study, professional development, internship, and cooperative GEGN532: Geological Data Analysis,
experience. GEOL550: Integrated Basin Modeling,
Application CHGC555: Environmental Organic Chemistry,
Undergraduate students at CSM must declare an interest CHGC562: Microbiology and the Environment,
during their third year to allow for planning of coursework
CHGC563: Environmental Microbiology Laboratory,
that will apply towards the program. These students must
have an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Students majoring in CHGC564: Biogeochemistry and Geomicrobiology,
other departments besides the Department of Geology and GEGN575: Applications of Geographic Information
Geological Engineering and the Department of Chemistry Systems,
and Geochemistry may want to decide on the combined de-
GEGN581: Advanced Groundwater Engineering
gree program option earlier to be sure prerequisites are satis-
fied. Applicants other than CSM undergraduates who are GEGN583: Mathematical Modeling of Groundwater
applying for this non-thesis Master degree program must fol- Systems,
low the same procedures that all prospective graduate stu- ESGN586: Molecular Microbial Ecology and the
dents follow. However, the requirement of the general GRE Environment,
may be waived.
CHGC610: Nuclear and Isotopic Geochemistry,
Prerequisites GEGN683: Advanced Groundwater Modeling.
Each entering student will have an entrance interview with
members of the geochemistry faculty. Each department rec- The selection of courses mentioned in the previous para-
ognizes that entering students may not be proficient in both graph must include at least one laboratory course (CHGC506
areas. A placement examination in geology and/or chemistry or GEOL530).
may be required upon the discretion of the interviewing fac- An additional 6 credit-hours of free electives may be se-
ulty. If a placement examination is given, the results may be lected to complete the 30 credit-hour requirement. Free elec-
used to establish deficiency requirements. Credit toward a tives may be selected from the list above, and may also be
graduate degree will not be granted for courses taken to ful- independent study credits (CHGC599, GEGN599 or
fill deficiencies. GEOL599) taken to fulfill a research cooperative, or other
professional development experience. A course program will
be designed in advanced through consultation between the

student and an advisor from the Geochemistry Committee of Doctor of Philosophy (Geochemistry) students must take:
the Whole. CHGC503: Introduction to Geochemistry,
Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy CHGC504: Methods in Geochemistry,
Prerequisites In addition, all students must take a one hour laboratory
Each entering student will have an entrance interview with
course, plus two additional courses selected from the follow-
members of the Geochemistry faculty. Each department rec-
ing list:
ognizes that entering students may not be proficient in both
areas. A placement examination in geology and/or chemistry CHGN503: Advanced Physical Chemistry,
may be required upon the discretion of the interviewing fac- CHGC509: Introduction to Aqueous Geochemistry,
ulty. If a placement examination is given, the results may be GEOL512: Mineralogy and Crystal Chemistry,
used to establish deficiency requirements. Credit toward a
graduate degree will not be granted for courses taken fo ful- CHGC610: Nuclear and Isotopic Geochemistry
fill deficiencies. Doctor of Philosophy (Geochemistry) students must also
Requirements complete an appropriate thesis, based upon original research
The Master of Science (Geochemistry) degree requires a they have conducted. A thesis proposal and course of study
minimum of 36 semester hours including at least 24 semester must be approved by the student's thesis committee before
hours of course work and 12 hours of research credits. To the student begins substantial work on the thesis research.
ensure breadth of background, the course of study for the Master of Science (Geochemistry) and Doctor of Philoso-
Master of Science (Geochemistry) degree must include: phy (Geochemistry) students resident in the Department of
CHGC503: Introduction to Geochemistry, Chemistry and Geochemistry or the Department of Geology
and Geological Engineering shall adhere to the seminar rules
CHGC504: Methods in Geochemistry. and requirements of the department of residence.
Master of Science (Geochemistry) students must take two
Qualifying Examination
courses selected from the following list:
Doctor of Philosophy (Geochemistry) students must take a
CHGN503: Advanced Physical Chemistry, qualifying examination. It is expected that this exam will be
CHGC509: Introduction to Aqueous Geochemistry, completed within three years of matriculation or after the
bulk of course work is finished, whichever occurs earlier.
GEOL512: Mineralogy and Crystal Chemistry,
This examination will be administered by the student's thesis
CHGC610: Nuclear and Isotopic Geochemistry. committee and will consist of an oral and a written examina-
In addition, all students must complete a one hour laboration, administered in a format to be determined by the thesis
tory course selected from several available. Master of Sci- committee. Two negative votes in the thesis committee con-
ence (Geochemistry) students must also complete an stitute failure of the examination.
appropriate thesis, based upon original research they have In case of failure of the qualifying examination, a re-exam-
conducted. A thesis proposal and course of study must be ap- ination may be given upon the recommendation of the thesis
proved by the student's thesis committee before the student committee and approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
begins substantial work on the thesis research. Only one re-examination may be given.
The requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy (Geochem- Tuition
istry) program will be established individually by a student's The Master of Science (Geochemistry) and Doctor of Phi-
thesis committee, but must meet the minimum requirements losophy (Geochemistry) programs have been admitted to the
presented below. The Doctor of Philosophy (Geochemistry) Western Regional Graduate Program. This entity recognizes
program will require a minimum of 72 credit hours. At least the Geochemistry Program as unique in the region. Designa-
24 hours must be research credit and at least 18 hours must tion of the Geochemistry Program by Western Regional
be course work. Up to 24 hours of course credit may be Graduate program allows residents of western states to enroll
transferred from previous graduate-level work upon approval in the program at Colorado resident tuition rates. Eligible
of the thesis committee. Research credits may not be trans- states include Alaska, Arizona, California ,Hawaii, Idaho,
ferred. Students who enter the Doctor of Philosophy (Geo- Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South
chemistry) program with a thesis-based Master of Science Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
degree from another institution may transfer up to 36 semes-
ter hours, upon approval of the thesis committee, in recogni-
tion of the course work and research completed for that
degree.

Geology and Geological Engineering Master of Science (Hydrology), Non-thesis option
JOHN D. HUMPHREY, Associate Professor and Department Head Doctor of Philosophy (Geology)
JOHN B. CURTIS, Professor Doctor of Philosophy (Geochemistry)
WENDY J. HARRISON, Professor and Associate Provost Doctor of Philosophy (Geological Engineering)
MURRAY W. HITZMAN, Professor, Charles F. Fogarty Professor of Doctor of Philosophy (Hydrology)
Economic Geology
JOHN E. McCRAY, Professor and Division Director, Environmental Program Description:
Science and Engineering The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering
PAUL SANTI, Professor offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees
STEPHEN A. SONNENBERG, Professor, Charles Boettcher in Geology and Geochemistry; and Master of Engineering,
Distinguished Chair in Petroleum Geology Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Geo-
RICHARD F. WENDLANDT, Professor logical Engineering. Professional Master Degrees are offered
DAVID A. BENSON, Associate Professor in Petroleum Reservoir Systems, Mineral Exploration, and
L. GRAHAM CLOSS, Associate Professor
Geochemistry. Geological Engineering degrees require pos-
JERRY D. HIGGINS, Associate Professor
session or acquisition of an undergraduate engineering de-
KEVIN W. MANDERNACK, Associate Professor (also Chemistry
and Geochemistry) gree or its equivalent.
REED M. MAXWELL, Associate Professor Graduate students desiring to study ground water, engi-
PIRET PLINK-BJORKLUND, Associate Professor neering geology/geotechnics, mining engineering geology
BRUCE TRUDGILL, Associate Professor and some environmental applications are generally expected
WEI ZHOU, Associate Professor to pursue the Geological Engineering degree. Students desir-
JENNIFER L. ASCHOFF, Assistant Professor
ing to study petroleum or minerals exploration or develop-
NIGEL M. KELLY, Assistant Professor
THOMAS MONECKE, Assistant Professor
ment sciences, geochemistry and/or geology generally pursue
CHRISTIAN V. SHOREY, Lecturer Geology or Geochemistry degrees. Students are initially ad-
CHARLES F. KLUTH, Distinguished Scientist mitted to either geoscience or geological engineering degree
DAVID PYLES, Research Professor programs and must receive approval of the GE department
DONNA S. ANDERSON, Research Associate Professor Graduate Advisory Committee to switch degree category.
MASON DYKSTRA, Research Associate Professor
NICHOLAS B. HARRIS, Research Associate Professor
Program Requirements:
KARIN HOAL, Research Associate Professor Geology Degrees:
MAEVE BOLAND, Research Assistant Professor The Master of Science (Geology) program will require 36
RENAUD BOUROULLEC, Research Assistant Professor semester hours of course and research credit hours (a maxi-
MARY CARR, Research Assistant Professor mum of 9 credit hours may be 400-level course work).
THOMAS L.T. GROSE, Professor Emeritus Twelve of the 36 credit hours must be research credits. To en-
JOHN D. HAUN, Professor Emeritus sure breadth of background, the course of study for the Mas-
NEIL F. HURLEY, Professor Emeritus ter of Science (Geology) degree must include at least one
RICHARD W. HUTCHINSON, Professor Emeritus graduate course in each of the fields of stratigraphy/ sedi-
KEENAN LEE, Professor Emeritus
mentology, structural geology/tectonics, and petrology. At
EILEEN POETER, Professor Emerita
the discretion of the student's Thesis Advisory Committee, an
SAMUEL B. ROMBERGER, Professor Emeritus
A. KEITH TURNER, Professor Emeritus appropriate course may be substituted for one (and only one)
JOHN E. WARME, Professor Emeritus of the fields above. Students must also complete GEOL507
ROBERT J. WEIMER, Professor Emeritus (Graduate Seminar), as part of their course programs. All
TIMOTHY A. CROSS, Associate Professor Emeritus Master of Science (Geology) candidates must also complete
GREGORY S. HOLDEN, Associate Professor Emeritus an appropriate thesis, based upon original research they have
ERIC P. NELSON, Associate Professor Emeritus conducted. A thesis proposal and course of study must be ap-
Degrees Offered: proved by the student's Thesis Advisory Committee before
Professional Master Degree the candidate begins substantial work on the thesis research.
(Petroleum Reservoir Systems) (Non-Thesis) The requirement for Doctor of Philosophy (Geology) pro-
Professional Master Degree (Mineral Exploration) gram will be established individually by a student's Doctoral
(Non-Thesis) Thesis Advisory Committee, but must meet the minimum re-
Professional Master Degree (Geochemistry) (Non-Thesis) quirements presented below. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ge-
Master of Engineering (Geological Engineer) (Non-Thesis) ology) academic program will require a minimum of 72
Master of Science (Geology) hours of course and research credit hours (a maximum of 9
Master of Science (Geological Engineering) credit hours may be 400-level course work). All students
Master of Science (Geochemistry) must complete a minimum of 24 research credit hours and
Master of Science (Hydrology), Thesis option must complete a minimum of 48 course credit hours. Up to

24 relevant course credit hours may be awarded by the stu- maximum of 6 credit hours may be independent study focus-
dent's Doctoral Thesis Advisory Committee for completion ing on a topic relevant to the mineral exploration and mining
of a Master of Science degree (at CSM or elsewhere). To en- industries.
sure breadth of background, the course of study to the degree Professional Master in Petroleum Reservoir Systems
of Doctor of Philosphy (Geology) must include at least one This is a non-thesis, interdisciplinary master degree pro-
graduate course in each of the fields of stratigraphy/sedimen- gram jointly administered by the departments of Geology and
tology, structural geology/tectonics, and petrology (this Geological Engineering, Geophysics, and Petroleum Engi-
breadth requirement may be satisfied by courses already neering. This program consists only of coursework in petro-
taken as part of a Master of Science degree). At the discre- leum geoscience and engineering. No research is required.
tion of the student's Doctoral Thesis Advisory Committee, an
appropriate course may be substituted for one (and only one) General Administration:
of the fields above. In addition, students must complete The three participating departments share oversight for
GEOL 608 (History of Geological Concepts) or an appropri- this program through a committee consisting of one faculty
ate equivalent approved by the Doctoral Thesis Advisory member from each of the three departments. Students gain
Committee. All Doctor of Philosophy (Geology) students admission to the program by application to any of the three
must pass a qualifying examination and must complete an sponsoring departments. Students are administered by that
appropriate thesis based upon original research they have department into which they first matriculate.
conducted. A thesis proposal and course of study must be ap- Requirements:
proved by the student's Doctoral Thesis Advisory Committee The program requires a minimum of 36 credit hours. Up to
before the student begins substantial work on the thesis re- 9 credit hours may be at the 400 level. All other credits to-
search. ward the degree must be 500 level or above.
Prospective students should submit the results of the Grad- 9 hours must consist of:
uate Record Examination with their application for admission 1 course selected from the following:
to graduate study. In the event that it is not possible, because GPGN419/PEGN 419 Well Log Analysis and Formation
of geographic and other restrictions, to take the Graduate Evaluation
Record Examination prior to enrolling at Colorado School GPGN519/PEGN519 Advanced Formation Evaluation
of Mines, enrollment may be granted on a provisional basis 2 courses selected from the following:
subject to satisfactory completion of the examination within GEGN439/GPGN439/PEGN439 Multi-Disciplinary Petro-
the first year of residence. leum Design
Professional Master in Mineral Exploration GEGN503/GPGN503/PEGN503 Integrated Exploration
This non-thesis, master degree program is designed for and Development I
working professionals who want to increase their knowledge GEGN504/GPGN504/PEGN504 Integrated Exploration
and skills, while gaining a thorough up-date of advances and Development II
across the spectrum of economic geology, mineral explo- 9 additional hours must consist of one course each from
ration techniques, and mining geosciences. Admission to the the 3 participating departments.
program is competitive and generally restricted to individuals The remaining 18 hours may consist of graduate courses
holding a four-year undergrade degree in earth sciences with from any of the 3 participating departments, or other courses
a minimum of two years of industrial or equivalent experi- approved by the committee. Up to 6 hours may consist of in-
ence. dependent study, including an industry project.
The program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours. A Geological Engineering Degrees:
minimum of 15 credit hours must be accumulated in five of The Master of Engineering (Non-Thesis) Program in
the following core areas: mineral deposits, mineral explo- Geological Engineering outlined below may be completed
ration, applied geophysics, applied geochemistry, applied by individuals already holding undergraduate or advanced
structural geology, field geology, and economic evaluation. degrees or as a combined degree program (see Graduate
An additional 15 credit hours may be selected from the Degrees and Requirements section of this bulletin) by indi-
course offerings of the Department of Geology and Geologi- viduals already matriculated as undergraduate students at The
cal Engineering and allied departments including Mining En- Colorado School of Mines. The program is comprised of 36
gineering, Economics and Business, Geophysics, Chemistry credit hours with 30 course credit hours and 6 credit hours of
and Geochemistry, Metallurgy and Materials Science, and independent study (GEGN 599). Up to nine credit hours can
Environmental Sciences. be at the 400 level and the remainder will be 500 or 600
Selection of courses will be undertaken in consultation level. For the combined degree program, courses recom-
with the degree committee consisting of three faculty mem- mended as appropriate for double counting may be chosen
bers. Up to 9 credit hours may be at the 400-level. All other from GEGN 403, 439, 469, and 470. The typical program
credits towards the degree must be 500-level or above. A plan includes 15 course credit hours in both the fall and the
spring terms followed by 6 independent study credit hours *Electives and course substitutions are approved by the
during the summer term. The non-thesis degree includes Geological Engineering Graduate Program Committee and
three areas of specialization (engineering geology/geotech- must be consistent with the program specialization. As part
nics, ground-water engineering, and mining geological engi- of their elective courses, students are required to have an ad-
neering). vanced course in both soil and rock engineering. Possibilities
All Master of Engineering (Non-Thesis) program will infor other electives include graduate-level rock mechanics and
clude the following core requirements: rock engineering, soil mechanics and foundations, ground
water, site characterization, geographical information systems
GEGN532 Geological Data Analysis (3) (GIS), project management and geophysics, for example.
GEGN599 Independent Study in Geological
Engineering (6) Ground Water Engineering/Hydrogeology Specialty
(Non-Thesis)
GEGN599 requires a project and report that demonstrate Students working towards a Masters of Engineering (non-
competence in the application of geological engineering prin- thesis) with specialization in Ground Water Engineering and
ciples that merits a grade of B or better. The project topic and Hydrogeology must meet the prerequisite course requirements
content of the report is determined by the student’s advisor, listed later in this section. Required courses for the degree
in consultation with the student, and is approved by the Geo- (36 hours) are:
logical Engineering Graduate Program Committee. The for-
mat of the report will follow the guidelines for a professional GEGN467 Ground Water Engineering (3) Fall
journal paper. GEGN532 Geological Data Analysis (3) Fall
The student, in consultation with the advisor, must prepare GEGN681 Vadose Zone Hydrology (3) Fall, or
a formal program of courses and independent study topic for GEGN581 Advanced Hydrogeology (3) Fall
approval by the Geological Engineering Graduate Program GEGN509 Aqueous Geochemistry (3) Fall, or
Committee. The program must be submitted to the commit- ESGN500 Environmental Water Chemistry (3)
tee on or before the end of the first week of classes of the Fall or Spring
first semester. GEGN583 Mathematical Modeling of Ground Water Sys-
The most common difficulty in scheduling completion of tems (3) Spring
the degree involves satisfaction of prerequisites. Common GEGN470 Ground Water Engineering Design (3)
deficiency courses are Statics, Mechanics of Materials, and Spring, or
Fluid Mechanics. These are essential to the engineering ESGN575 Hazardous Waste Site Remediation (3) Spring
underpinnings of the degree. An intense program at CSM
involving 18 credit hours each semester including Statics in GEGN575 Applications of Geographic Information
the fall and Fluid Mechanics in the spring and 9 credits in the Systems (3) Fall or Spring
summer including Mechanics of Materials, allows these GEGN599 Independent Study in Geological
classes to be taken along with the standard program. Some Engineering (6) Summer
students may choose to take these prerequisites elsewhere Electives* (9)
before arriving on the CSM campus. *Electives and course substitutions are approved by the
Engineering Geology/Geotechnics Specialty (Non-Thesis) Geological Engineering Graduate Program Committee and
Students working towards a Masters of Engineering must be consistent with the program specialization. As part
(non-thesis) with specialization in Engineering Geology/ of their elective courses, students are required to have at least
Geotechnics must meet the prerequisite course requirements one additional advanced course in hydrogeochemistry. Possi-
listed later in this section. Required courses for the degree are: bilities for other electives include courses in site characteri-
GEGN468 Engineering Geology & Geotechnics (4) zation, environmental science and engineering, geographical
GEGN467 Groundwater Engineering (4) information systems (GIS), geochemistry, and geophysics,
GEGN532 Geological Data Analysis (3) for example.
GEGN570 Case Histories in Engineering Geology (3), or Mining Geological Engineering Specialty (Non-Thesis)
GEGN571 Advanced Engineering Geology (3) Students working towards a Masters of Engineering (non-
GEGN573 Geological Engineering Site Investigation (3) thesis) with specialization in Mining Geology must meet the
GEGN599 Independent Study in Geological prerequisite course requirements listed later in this section.
Engineering (6) Required courses for the degree are:
GEGN671 Landslides: Investigation, Analysis & GEGN468 Engineering Geology & Geotechnics (4), or
Mitigation (3), or GEGN467 Groundwater Engineering (4)
GEGN672 Advanced Geotechnics (3) GEGN532 Geological Data Analysis (3)
Electives* (10) GEOL515 Advanced Mineral Deposits(3)

MNGN523. Special Topics-Surface Mine Design (2), or GEGN671 Landslides: Investigation, Analysis &
MNGN523 Special Topics-Underground Mine Design (2) Mitigation
Electives* (3) GEGN672 Advanced Geotechnics (3)
GEOL516 New Developments in the Geology and Explo- Typically, the additional courses are selected from the
ration of Ore Deposits (2) following topical areas: engineering geology, groundwater
GEGN518 Mineral Exploration (3) or GEGN/MNGN528 engineering, groundwater modeling, soil mechanics and
Mining Geology (3) foundations, rock mechanics, underground construction, seis-
GEGN505. Applied Structural Geology (3) mic hazards, geomorphology, geographic information systems,
construction management, finite element modeling, waste
Electives* (6) management, environmental engineering, environmental law,
GEGN599 Independent Study in Geological engineering management, and computer programming.
Engineering (6) In addition to the common course requirements, the Master
*Electives and course substitutions are approved by the of Science degree with specialization in Ground Water also
Geological Engineering Graduate Program Committee and requires the following courses:
must be consistent with the program specialization. Typi- GEGN467 Groundwater Engineering (4)
cally, the elective courses are selected from the following GEGN468 Engineering Geology & Geotechnics (4)
topical areas: mineral deposits geology, ore microscopy, ap- GEGN572 Ground-Water Engineering (3)
plied geophysics, applied geochemistry, remote sensing, en- GEGN583 Mathematical Modeling Of Groundwater (3)
gineering geology, environmental geology, engineering
economics / management, mineral processing, geostatistics, 2 courses selected as follows:
geographic information systems, environmental or explo- ESGN500 Environmental Water Chemistry (3) or
ration and mining law, and computers sciences. GEGN509/CHGC509 (3) Introduction To Aqueous
The Master of Science Degree Program in Geological Geochemistry
Engineering requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of ESGN503 Environmental Pollution (3) or
course and project/research credit hours (a maximum of 9 GEGN581 (3) Advanced Groundwater
credit hours may be 400-level course work), plus a Graduate As nearly all ground water software is written in Fortran,
Thesis. The degree includes three areas of specialization if the student does not know Fortran, a Fortran course must
(engineering geology/geotechnics, groundwater engineering, be taken before graduation, knowledge of other computer
and mining geological engineering) with common require- languages is encouraged
ments as follows:
In addition to the common course requirements, the Master
1. GEGN532 Geological Data Analysis (3) of Science degree with specialization in Mining Geology
2. At least twelve hours of research credits are required: also requires:
Master of Science Research (GEGN705). 1. GEGN528 Mining Geology (3) or GEGN518 Mineral Ex-
3. At least 24 course credit hours are required, and must be ploration (3)
approved by the student’s thesis committee. 2. Specialty Areas (17 credits minimum.)
The content of the thesis is to be determined by the student’s This will include about 5–6 courses (predominantly at 500
advisory committee in consultation with the student. The and 600 level) selected by the student in conjunction with the
Masters thesis must demonstrate creative and comprehensive Masters program advisory committee. Specialty areas might
ability in the development or application of geological engi- include: mineral deposits geology, mineral exploration, min-
neering principles. The format of the thesis will follow the ing geology, mineral processing, applied geophysics, applied
guidelines described under the Thesis Writer’s Guide. geochemistry, engineering geology, environmental geology,
In addition to the common course requirements, the geostatistics, geographic information systems, environmental
Master of Science degree with specialization in Engineer- or exploration and mining law, engineering economics/
ing Geology/Geotechnics requires: management, and computer sciences.
GEGN467 Groundwater Engineering (4) The Doctor of Philosophy (Geological Engineering)
GEGN468 Engineering Geology & Geotechnics (4) degree requires a minimum of 72 hours course work and re-
GEGN570 Case Histories in Engineering Geology (3) search combined. Requirements include the same courses as
And at least two of the following courses: for the Master of Science (Geological Engineering) with the
additions noted below. After completing all coursework and
GEGN571 Advanced Engineering Geology (3) an admission to candidacy application, the Dissertation is
GEGN573 Geological Engineering Site Investigation (3) completed under GEGN706 Graduate Research Doctor Of
Philosophy. The content of the dissertation is to be deter-

mined by the student's advisory committee in consultation lowing topical areas: mineral deposits geology, mineral
with the student. The dissertation must make a new contri- exploration, mining geology, mineral processing, applied
bution to the geological engineering profession. The format geophysics, applied geochemistry, engineering geology, envi-
of the dissertation will follow the guidelines described under ronmental geology, geostatistics, geographic information
the Thesis Writer's Guide. A minimum of 24 research credits systems, environmental or exploration and mining law, engi-
must be taken. Up to 24 course credit hours may be awarded neering economics/management, and computer sciences).
by the candidate's Doctoral Thesis Advisory Committee for Geochemistry
completion of a Master of Science degree (at CSM or else- The Geochemistry Program is an interdisciplinary gradu-
where). ate program administered by the departments of Geology and
In addition to the common course requirements, a PhD Geological Engineering and Chemistry and Geochemistry.
specializing in Engineering Geology/Geotechnics requires The geochemistry faculty from each department are responsi-
additional course work tailored to the student’s specific inter- ble for the operations of the program. Student reside in ei-
ests and approved by the doctoral program committee. (Typi- ther Department. Please see the Geochemistry section of the
cally, the additional courses are selected from the following Bulletin for detailed information on this degree program.
topical areas: engineering geology, groundwater engineering, Hydrologic Science and Engineering
groundwater modeling, soil mechanics and foundations, rock The Hydrologic Science and Engineering (HSE) Program
mechanics, underground construction, seismic hazards, geo- is an interdisciplinary graduate program comprised of faculty
morphology, geographic information systems, construction from several different CSM departments. Please see the Hy-
management, finite element modeling, waste management, drologic Science and Engineering section of the Bulletin for
environmental engineering, environmental law, engineering detailed information on this degree program.
management, and computer programming.)
Qualifying Examination
In addition to the common course requirements listed pre- Ph.D. students in Geology, Geological Engineering, Geo-
viously, a PhD specializing in Ground Water also requires: chemistry, and Hydrologic Science and Engineering must
GEGN581 (3) Advanced Groundwater Engineering pass a qualifying examination by the end of the second year
GEGN669 (3) Advanced Topics In Engineering of their programs. This timing may be adjusted for part-time
Hydrogeology students. This examination will be administered by the stu-
GEGN681 (3) Vadose Zone Hydrology dent's Doctoral committee and will consist of an oral and a
GEGN683 (3) Advanced Ground Water Modeling written examination, administered in a format to be deter-
and additional course work tailored to the student’s specific mined by the Doctoral Committee. Two negative votes in the
interests, which are likely to include chemistry, engineering, Doctoral Committee constitute failure of the examination.
environmental science, geophysics, math (particularly Partial In case of failure of the qualifying examination, a re-
Differential Equations), microbiology, organic chemistry, examination may be given upon the recommendation of the
contaminant transport, soil physics, optimization, shallow re- Doctoral Committee and approval of the Graduate Dean.
sistivity or seismic methods. The student’s advisory commit- Only one re-examination may be given.
tee has the authority to approve elective courses and any
Prerequisites:
substitutions for required courses.
Geology Programs:
In addition to the common course requirements, a PhD The candidate for the degree of Master of Science
specializing in Mining Geology also requires: (Geology) or Doctor of Philosophy (Geology) must have
GEGN468. Engineering Geology & Geotechnics (4) or completed the following or equivalent subjects, for which
GEGN467. Groundwater Engineering (4) credit toward an advanced degree will not be granted.
GEGN518. Mineral Exploration (3) or General Geology
GEGN528. Mining Geology (3) Structural Geology
Field Geology (6 weeks)
GEGN505. Applied Structural Geology (3)
Mineralogy
GEOL515. Advanced Mineral Deposits (3)
Petrology
GEOL516 New Developments in the Geology and Explo-
Stratigraphy
ration of Ore Deposits (2)
Chemistry (3 semesters, including at least 1 semester of
MNGN523. Special Topics-Surface Mine Design (2) or physical or organic)
MNGN523. Special Topics- Underground Mine Design (2) Mathematics (2 semesters of calculus)
Additional course work suited to the student’s specific An additional science course (other than geology) or
interests and approved by the doctoral program committee. advanced mathematics
(Typically, the additional courses are selected from the fol- Physics (2 semesters)

Professional Master Degree Programs: Engineering Geology Design
Candidates for the Professional Master Degree must Mineral Exploration Design
possess an appropriate geosciences undergraduate degree or Groundwater Engineering Design
its equivalent. Prerequisites are the same as those required Other engineering design courses as approved by the
for the Master of Science (Geology) Degree. program committee
Engineering Programs: Description of Courses
The candidate for the degree of Master of Engineering GEGN401. MINERAL DEPOSITS (I) Introductory presen-
(Geological Engineering), Master of Science (Geological En- tation of magmatic, hydrothermal, and sedimentary metallic
gineering) or Doctor of Philosophy (Geological Engineering) ore deposits. Chemical, petrologic, structural, and sedimento-
must have completed the following or equivalent subjects. logical processes that contribute to ore formation. Description
Graduate credit may be granted for courses at or above the of classic deposits representing individual deposit types. Re-
400 level, if approved by the student’s advisory committee. view of exploration sequences. Laboratory consists of hand
Mathematics: specimen study of host rock-ore mineral suites and mineral
Four semesters including: Calculus (2 semesters) and one deposit evaluation problems. Prerequisite: DCGN209,
semester of any two of: calculus III, differential equations, GEGN307, GEGN316, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
probability and statistics, numerical analysis, linear algebra, ture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
operations research, optimization GEGN403. MINERAL EXPLORATION DESIGN (II) (WI)
Basic Science: Exploration project design: commodity selection, target se-
Chemistry (2 semesters) lection, genetic models, alternative exploration approaches
Mineralogy and Petrology and associated costs, exploration models, property acquisi-
Physics (2 semesters) tion, and preliminary economic evaluation. Lectures and lab-
Stratigraphy or Sedimentation oratory exercises to simulate the entire exploration sequence
Physical Geology from inception and planning through implementation to dis-
Computer Programming or GIS covery, with initial ore reserve calculations and preliminary
economic evaluation. Prerequisite: GEGN401 and EPIC251.
Engineering Science:
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
Structural Geology and one semester in four of the follow-
ing subjects: GEGN404. ORE MICROSCOPY (II) Identification of ore
minerals using reflected light microscopy, micro-hardness,
Physical Chemistry or Thermodynamics
and reflectivity techniques. Interpretation of common ore
Statics
mineral textures, including those produced by magmatic seg-
Mechanics of Materials
regation, open space filling, replacement, exsolution, and re-
Fluid Mechanics
crystallization. Guided research on the ore mineralogy and
Dynamics
ore textures of classical ore deposits. Prerequisite:
Soil Mechanics
GEOL321, GEGN401, or consent of instructor. 6 hours lab;
Rock Mechanics
3 semester hours.
Engineering Design:
GEOC407. ATMOSPHERE, WEATHER AND CLIMATE
Field Geology
(II) An introduction to the Earth’s atmosphere and its role in
As part of the graduate program each student must take weather patterns and long term climate. Provides basic
one semester in two of the following subjects if such courses understanding of origin and evolution of the atmosphere,
were not taken for a previous degree: Earth’s heat budget, global atmospheric circulation and mod-
Mineral Deposits/Economic Geology ern climatic zones. Long- and short-term climate change in-
Hydrogeology cluding paleoclimatology, the causes of glacial periods and
Engineering Geology global warming, and the depletion of the ozone layer. Causes
and effects of volcanic eruptions on climate, El Nino, acid
and also as part of the graduate program one semester in
rain, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and ava-
three of the following subjects if such courses were not taken
lanches are also discussed. Microclimates and weather pat-
for a previous degree:
terns common in Colorado. Prerequisite: Completion of CSM
Foundation Engineering freshman technical core, or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
Engineering Hydrology mester hours. Offered alternate years.
Geomorphology
GEOC408. INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY (II)
Airphoto Interpretation, Photogeology, or Remote Sensing
An introduction to the scientific study of the oceans, includ-
Petroleum Geology
ing chemistry, physics, geology, biology, geophysics, and
Introduction to Mining
mineral resources of the marine environment. Lectures from
Introductory Geophysics
pertinent disciplines are included. Recommended background: GEOL443. UNDERGRADUATE FIELD SEMINAR (I, II,
basic college courses in chemistry, geology, mathematics, SUM 1, SUM 2) Special advanced classroom and field pro-
and physics. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered alter- grams emphasizing detailed study of some aspects of the ge-
nate years. ology of an area or region. Field studies normally conducted
GEOL410. PLANETARY GEOLOGY (II) Geology of the away from the Golden campus. Classroom course content
terrestrial planets and moons, specifically the Moon and dependent on area of study. Consent of instructor and/or De-
Mars. Emphasis will be placed on the geomorphology, plane- partment Head required. Fees assessed for field and living
tary materials, geologic structure, geologic history, and natu- expenses and transportation. 1 to 3 semester hours; may be
ral resource potential of terrestrial planetary bodies. Lectures repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
present the knowledge of materials, geomorphic processes, GEGN466. GROUNDWATER ENGINEERING (I) Theory
and geologic history. Prerequisite: SYGN101. 2 hours lec- of groundwater occurrence and flow. Relation of ground-
ture: 2 semester hours. water to surface water; potential distribution and flow; theory
GEGN432. GEOLOGICAL DATA MANAGEMENT (I) of aquifer tests; water chemistry, water quality, and contami-
Techniques for managing and analyzing geological data, nant transport. Laboratory sessions on water budgets, water
including statistical analysis procedures and computer pro- chemistry, properties of porous media, solutions to hydraulic
gramming. Topics addressed include elementary probability, flow problems, ananlytical and digital models, and hydrogeo-
populations and distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, logic interpretation. Prerequisite: mathematics through calcu-
analysis of data sequences, mapping, sampling and sample lus and MATH225, GEOL309, GEOL315, and GEGN351, or
representativity, linear regression, and overview of univariate consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
and multivariate statistical methods. Practical experience with GEGN467. GROUNDWATER ENGINEERING (I) Theory
principles of software programming and statistical analysis of groundwater occurrence and flow. Relation of ground-
for geological applications via suppled software and data sets water to surface water; potential distribution and flow; theory
from geological case histories. Prerequistes: Senior standing of aquifer tests; water chemistry, water quality, and contami-
in Geological Engineering or permission of instructor. 1 hour nant transport. Laboratory sessions on water budgets, water
lecture, 6 hours lab; 3 semester hours. chemistry, properties of porous media, solutions to hydraulic
GEGN438. PETROLEUM GEOLOGY (I) Source rocks, flow problems, analytical and digital models, and hydrogeo-
reservoir rocks, types of traps, temperature and pressure logic interpretation. Prerequisite: mathematics through calcu-
conditions of the reservoir, theories of origin and accumula- lus and MATH225, GEOL309, GEOL314 or GEOL315, and
tion of petroleum, geology of major petroleum fields and GEGN351, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours
provinces of the world, and methods of exploration of petro- lab; 4 semester hours.
leum. Term report required. Laboratory consists of well log GEGN468. ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND
analysis, stratigraphic correlation, production mapping, GEOTECHNICS (I) Application of geology to evaluation of
hydrodynamics and exploration exercises. Prerequisites: construction, mining, and environmental projects such as
GEOL308 or GEOL309; GEOL314 or GEOL315; GEGN316 dams, waterways, tunnels, highways, bridges, buildings,
or GPGN486 or PEGN316. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; mine design, and land-based waste disposal facilities. Design
4 semester hours. projects including field, laboratory, and computer analysis
GEGN439/GPGN439/PEGN439. MULTI-DISCIPLINARY are an important part of the course. Prerequisite: MNGN321
PETROLEUM DESIGN (II) (WI) This is a multidisciplinary and concurrent enrollment in EGGN361/EGGN363 or con-
design course that integrates fundamentals and design consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 4 semester
cepts in geological, geophysical, and petroleum engineering. hours.
Students work in integrated teams consisting of students GEGN469. ENGINEERING GEOLOGY DESIGN (II) (WI)
from each of the disciplines. Multiple open-end design prob- This is a capstone design course that emphasizes realistic
lems in oil and gas exploration and field development, in- engineering geologic/geotechnics projects. Lecture time is
cluding the development of a prospect in an exploration play used to introduce projects and discussions of methods and
and a detailed engineering field study, are assigned. Several procedures for project work. Several major projects will be
detailed written and oral presentations are made throughout assigned and one to two field trips will be required. Students
the semester. Project economics including risk analysis are work as individual investigators and in teams. Final written
an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: GP majors: design reports and oral presentations are required. Prerequi-
GPGN302, 303 and EPIC251. PE majors: PEGN316, site: GEGN468 or equivalent and EPIC251. 2 hours lecture,
PEGN414, PEGN422, PEGN423, PEGN424 (or concurrent) 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
GEOL308 and EPIC251; GE Majors: GEOL308 or GEGN470. GROUND-WATER ENGINEERING DESIGN
GEOL309, GEGN438, GEGN316, and EPIC251. 2 hours (II) (WI) Application of the principles of hydrogeology and
lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ground-water engineering to water supply, geotechnical, or

water quality problems involving the design of well fields, mentals and applications of analytical and finite-difference
drilling programs, and/or pump tests. Engineering reports, solutions to ground water flow problems as well as an intro-
complete with specifications, analysis, and results, will be reduction to inverse modeling. Design of computer models to
quired. Prerequisite: GEGN467 or equivalent or consent of solve ground water problems. Prerequisites: Familiarity with
instructor and EPIC251. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 se- computers, mathematics through differential and integral cal-
mester hours. culus, and GEGN467. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
GEOL470/GPGN470. APPLICATIONS OF SATELLITE GEGN/GEOL497. SPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAMS (S)
REMOTE SENSING (II) An introduction to geoscience ap- GEGN/GEOL498. SEMINAR IN GEOLOGY OR
plications of satellite remote sensing of the Earth and planets. GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (I, II) Special topics
The lectures provide background on satellites, sensors, classes, taught on a one-time basis. May include lecture, lab-
methodology, and diverse applications. Topics include visi- oratory and field trip activities. Prerequisite: Approval of in-
ble, near infrared, and thermal infrared passive sensing, ac- structor and department head. Variable credit; 1 to 3 semester
tive microwave and radio sensing, and geodetic remote hours. Repeatable for credit under different topics.
sensing. Lectures and labs involve use of data from a variety
of instruments, as several applications to problems in the GEGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ENGINEERING
Earth and planetary sciences are presented. Students will GEOLOGY OR ENGINEERING HYDROGEOLOGY (I, II)
complete independent term projects that are presented both Individual special studies, laboratory and/or field problems in
written and orally at the end of the term. Prerequisites: geological engineering or engineering hydrogeology. Pre-
PHGN200 and MATH225 or consent of instructor. 2 hours requisite: Approval of instructor and department head. Vari-
lecture, 2 hours lab; 3 semester hours. able credit; 1 to 3 semester hours. Repeatable for credit.
GEGN473. GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING SITE GEOL499. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GEOLOGY (I, II)
INVESTIGATION (II) (WI) Methods of field investigation, Individual special studies, laboratory and/or field problems in
testing, and monitoring for geotechnical and hazardous waste geology. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department.
sites, including: drilling and sampling methods, sample log- Variable credit; 1 to 3 semester hours. Repeatable for credit.
ging, field testing methods, instrumentations, trench logging, Courses
foundation inspection, engineering stratigraphic column and The following courses are not all offered each academic
engineering soils map construction. Projects will include year. Any of those offered for which fewer than five students
technical writing for investigations (reports, memos, pro- have registered may be omitted in any semester. All 500-
posals, workplans). Class will culminate in practice conduct- level courses are open to qualified seniors with permission of
ing simulated investigations (using a computer simulator). the department and Dean of Graduate School. The 600-level
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. courses are open only to students enrolled in the Graduate
GEGN475. APPLICATIONS OF GEOGRAPHIC School.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (II) An introduction to Geo- GEOL501. APPLIED STRATIGRAPHY (I) Review of basic
graphic Information Systems (GIS) and their applications to concepts in siliciclastic and carbonate sedimentology and
all areas of geology and geological engineering. Lecture topics stratigraphy. Introduction to advanced concepts and their
include: principles of GIS, data structures, digital elevation application to exploration and development of fossil fuels
models, data input and verification, data analysis and spatial and stratiform mineral deposits. Modern facies models and
modeling, data quality and error propagation, methods of GIS sequence-stratigraphic concepts applied to solving strati-
evaluation and selection. Laboratories will use personal com- graphic problems in field and subsurface settings. Prerequi-
puter systems for GIS projects, as well as video presentations. sites: GEOL314 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Prerequisite: SYGN101. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 se- 3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
mester hours. GEOL502. STRUCTURAL METHODS FOR SEISMIC
GEGN481. ADVANCED HYDROGEOLOGY (I) Lectures, INTERPRETATION (I) A practical course that covers the
assigned readings, and discussions concerning the theory, wide variety of structural methods and techniques that are es-
measurement, and estimation of ground water parameters, sential to produce a valid and coherent interpretation of 2D
fractured-rock flow, new or specialized methods of well and 3D seismic reflection data in structurally complex areas.
hydraulics and pump tests, tracer methods, and well con- Topics covered include: Extensional tectonics, fold and thrust
struction design. Design of well tests in variety of settings. belts, salt tectonics, inversion tectonics and strike-slip fault
Prerequisites: GEGN467 or consent of instructor. 3 hours systems. Laboratory exercises are based on seismic datasets
lecture; 3 semester hours. from a wide variety of structural regimes from across the
GEGN483. MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF globe. The course includes a 4 day field trip to SE Utah. Pre-
GROUNDWATER SYSTEMS (II) Lectures, assigned read- requisite: GEOL309 and GEOL 314 or GEOL 315, or equiv-
ings, and direct computer experience concerning the funda- alents, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture/lab; 3
semester hours.
GEGN503/GPGN503/PEGN503. INTEGRATED transitions, solid solutions, substitution mechanisms, and
EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT (I) Students work advanced methods of mineral identification and characteriza-
alone and in teams to study reservoirs from fluvial-deltaic tion. Applications of principles using petrological and envi-
and valley fill depositional environments. This is a multidis- ronmental examples. Prerequisites: GEOL321, DCGN209 or
ciplinary course that shows students how to characterize and equivalent or consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours
model subsurface reservoir performance by integrating data, lab; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years.
methods and concepts from geology, geophysics and petro- GEOL513/CHGC513. HYDROTHERMAL GEOCHEM-
leum engineering. Activities and topics include field trips to ISTRY (II) Geochemistry of high-temperature aqueous sys-
surface outcrops, well logs, borehole cores, seismograms, tems. Examines fundamental phase relationships in model
reservoir modeling of field performance, written exercises systems at elevated temperatures and pressures. Major and
and oral team presentations. Prerequisite: Consent of instruc- trace element behavior during fluid-rock interaction. Theory
tor. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. Offered and application of stable isotopes as applied to hydrothermal
fall semester, odd years. mineral deposits. Review of the origin of hydrothermal flu-
GEGN504/GPGN504/PEGN504. INTEGRATED ids and mechanisms of transport and deposition of ore miner-
EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT (I) Students work als. Includes the study of the geochemistry of magmatic
in multidisciplinary teams to study practical problems and aqueous systems, geothermal systems, and submarine hy-
case studies in integrated subsurface exploration and devel- drothermal vents. Prerequisites: GEGN401 or consent of in-
opment. The course addresses emerging technologies and structor. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
timely topics with a general focus on carbonate reservoirs. GEOL514. BUSINESS OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY (II)
Activities include field trips, 3D computer modeling, written Examines the business side of mineral exploration including
exercises and oral team presentation. Prerequisite: Consent company structure, fundraising, stock market rules and regu-
of instructor. 3 hours lecture and seminar; 3 semester hours. lations, and legal environment. Reviews the types of miner-
Offered fall semester, even years. als exploration companies, differences between mineral
GEOL505. APPLIED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY (II) sectors, rules and practices of listing a minerals company on
Structural geology with emphasis on solving problems in a stock exchange, and legal requirements of listing and pre-
field and lab exercises using systematic analysis by geometric senting data to stockholders. The course is centered on lec-
and mapping techniques. Interpretation of the structural as- tures by industry representatives from the Denver area.
pects of ore control, fossil fuels, and environmental geology. Includes participation in a technical conference in Vancouver
Relationships between mechanical properties and structural or Toronto and meetings with lawyers, stockbrokers, and
behavior of geological materials. Prerequisite: GEGN316 or geoscientists working in the mineral industry. Prerequisites:
equivalent. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab; 3 semester hours. GEGN401 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture and semi-
GEOL507. GRADUATE SEMINAR (II) Recent geologic nar; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years when student
ideas and literature reviewed. Preparation and oral presenta- demand is sufficient.
tion of short papers. 1 hour seminar; 1 semester hour. Re- GEOL515. ADVANCED MINERAL DEPOSITS (I) Geol-
quired of all geology candidates for advanced degrees during ogy of mineral systems at a deposit, district, and regional
their enrollment on campus. scale formed by magmatic-hydrothermal, sedimentary/basi-
GEGN509/CHGC509. INTRODUCTION TO AQUEOUS nal, and metamorphic processes. Emphasis will be placed on
GEOCHEMISTRY (II) Analytical, graphical and interpre- a systems approach to evaluating metal and sulfur sources,
tive methods applied to aqueous systems. Thermodynamic transportation paths, and traps. Systems examined will vary
properties of water and aqueous solutions. Calculation and by year and interest of the class. Involves a team-oriented re-
graphical expression of acid-base, redox and solution-min- search project that includes review of current literature and
eral equilibria. Effect of temperature and kinetics on natural laboratory research. Prerequisites: GEGN401 or consent of
aqueous systems. Adsorption and ion exchange equilibria be- instructor. 1 hour lecture, 5 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
tween clays and oxide phases. Behavior of trace elements Repeatable for credit.
and complexation in aqueous systems. Application of organic GEOL516. NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE GEOLOGY
geochemistry to natural aqueous systems. Light stable and un- AND EXPLORATION OF ORE DEPOSITS (I, II) Each
stable isotopic studies applied to aqueous systems. Prerequi- topic unique and focused on a specific mineral deposit type
site: DCGN209 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. 3 or timely aspects of economic geology. Review of the geo-
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. logical and geographic setting of a specific magmatic, hy-
GEOL512. MINERALOGY AND CRYSTAL CHEMISTRY drothermal, or sedimentary mineral deposit type. Detailed
(I) Relationships among mineral chemistry, structure, crys- study of the physical and chemical characteristics of selected
tallography, and physical properties. Systematic treatments of deposits and mining districts. Theory and application of geo-
structural representation, defects, mineral stability and phase logical field methods and geochemical investigations. In-

cludes a discussion of genetic models, exploration strategies, lab and seminar; 2 semester hours in spring, 1 semester hour
and mining methods. Prerequistes: GEGN 401 or consent of in summer. Offered alternate years when student demand is
instructor. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours. Repeatable for sufficient. Repeatable for credit.
credit. GEOL522. TECTONICS AND SEDIMENTATION (II) Ap-
GEGN517. FIELD METHODS FOR ECONOMIC GEOL- plication and integration of advanced sedimentologic and
OGY (II) Methods of field practices related to mineral explo- stratigraphic concepts to understand crustal deformation at a
ration and mining. Lithology, structural geology,alteration, wide range of spatial- and time-scales. Key concepts in-
and mineralization vein-type precious metal deposits. Map- clude: growth-strata analysis, interpretation of detrital com-
ping is conducted both underground at the Edgar Test Mine position (conglomerate unroofing sequences and sandstone
and above ground in the Idaho Springs area. Drill core and provenance trends), paleocurrent deflection and thinning
rock chips from different deposit types are utilized. Techni- trends, tectonic control on facies distribution and basic detri-
cal reports are prepared for each of four projects. Class is tal zircon and fission track analysis. Students will read a
run on Saturday (9 am-4 pm) throughout the semester. Pre- wide range of literature to explore the utility and limitation of
requisites: GEGN401 or consent of instructor. 6 hours lab traditional "tectonic signatures" in stratigraphy, and will
and seminar; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years when work on outcrop and subsurface datasets to master these con-
student demand is sufficient. cepts. Special attention is paid to fold-thrust belt, exten-
GEGN518. MINERAL EXPLORATION (II) Mineral indus- sional and salt-related deformation. The course has
try overview, deposit economics, target selection, deposit important applications in Petroleum Geology, Geologic Haz-
modeling, exploration technology, international exploration, ards, and Hydrogeology. Required: 2-3 fieldtrips, class pre-
environmental issues, program planning, proposal develop- sentations, and a final paper that is written in a peer-reviewed
ment. Team development and presentation of an exploration journal format. Prerequisites: GEOL314 or equivalent, and
proposal. Prerequisite: GEOL515, GEOL516, or equivalent. GEOL309 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture and seminar; 3 se-
2 hours lecture/seminar, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. mester hours. Offered even years.
Offered when student demand is sufficient. GEOL525. TECTONOTHERMAL EVOLUTION OF THE
GEOL519. ABITIBI GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION CONTINENTS (I) Evolution of the continental crust with a
FIELD SCHOOL (II, S) Methods of field practices related to specific focus on processes occurring at collisional margins.
mineral exploration and mining. Regional and deposit-scale Emphasis will be on the application of metamorphic
geology of Archean mineral deposits, including lode gold de- processes and concepts., including integration of major,
posits and volcanic-hosted massive sulfide deposits. In- trace, and isotopic geochemistry of rocks and minerals to in-
cludes mineral prospect evaluation, structural geology, terpreting and understanding the tectonic and thermal evolu-
physical volcanology, deposit definition, alteration mapping, tion of the crust through space and time. Laboratory
mining methods, ore processing, and metallurgy. Core log- emphasizes the interpretation of metamorphic textures and
ging, underground stope mapping, open pit mapping, litho- assemblages within the context of geochemistry and defor-
geochemical sampling, and field-analytical techniques. mation, and the application of thermodynamic principles to
Course involves a seminar in the spring semester that focuses the understanding of the thermal history of rocks and ter-
on the geology and deposit types in the area to be visited. An rains. Prerequiste: Appropriate undergraduate optical miner-
intense 14-day field trip is run in the summer semester. Each alogy and petrology coursework (GEOL321 and GEOL307,
day includes up to 4 hours of instruction in the field and 4 or equivalent) or consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture and
hours of team-oriented field exercises. Prerequisites: Con- seminar, 3 hours lab: 3 semester hours. Offered alternate
sent of instructor. 6 hours lab and seminar; 2 semester hours years.
in spring, 1 semester hour in summer. Offered alternate GEGN527/CHGC527. ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY OF
years when student demand is sufficient. FOSSIL FUELS AND ORE DEPOSITS (II) A study of
GEOL521. FIELD AND ORE DEPOSIT GEOLOGY (I, S) organic carbonaceous materials in relation to the genesis and
Field study of major mineral deposit districts inside and out- modification of fossil fuel and ore deposits. The biological
side of the USA. Examines regional and deposit-scale geol- origin of the organic matter will be discussed with emphasis
ogy. Underground and open pit mine visits and regional on contributions of microorganisms to the nature of these
traverses. Topics addressed include deposit definition, struc- deposits. Biochemical and thermal changes which convert
tural geology, alteration mapping, mining methods, and ore the organic compounds into petroleum, oil shale, tar sand,
processing. Course involves a seminar in the spring semester coal, and other carbonaceous matter will be studied. Principal
that focuses on the geology and deposit types in the area to analytical techniques used for the characterization of organic
be visited. An intense 10-14 day field trip is run in the sum- matter in the geosphere and for evaluation of oil and gas
mer semester. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. 6 hours source potential will be discussed. Laboratory exercises
will emphasize source rock evaluation, and oil-source rock

and oil-oil correlation methods. Prerequisite: CHGN221, GEOL550. INTEGRATED BASIN MODELING (I) This
GEGN438, or consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture; 3 hours course introduces students to principal methods in computer-
lab; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years. based basin modeling: structural modeling and tectonic
GEGN528/MNGN528. MINING GEOLOGY (II) Role of restoration; thermal modeling and hydrocarbon generation;
geology and the geologist in the development and production and stratigraphic modeling. Students apply techniques to
stages of a mining operation. Topics addressed: mining oper- real data set that includes seismic and well data and learn to
ation sequence, mine mapping, drilling, sampling, reserve es- integrate results from multiple approaches in interpreting a
timation, economic evaluation, permitting, support functions. basin's history. The course is primarily a lab course. Prereq-
Field trips, mine mapping, data evaluation exercises, and uisite: Consent of instructor. A course background in struc-
term project. Prerequisite: GEGN401 or permission of in- tural geology, sedimentology/stratigraphy or organic
structors. 2 hours lecture/seminar, 3 hours lab; 3 semester geochemistry will be helpful. 1 hour lecture, 5 hours labs;
hours. Offered alternate years when student demand is suffi- 3 semester hours.
cient. GEOL551. APPLIED PETROLEUM GEOLOGY (II) Sub-
GEGN530. CLAY CHARACTERIZATION (I) Clay mineral jects to be covered include computer subsurface mapping and
structure, chemistry and classification, physical properties cross sections, petrophysical analysis of well data, digitizing
(flocculation and swelling, cation exchange capacity, surface well logs, analyzing production decline curves, creating hy-
area and charge), geological occurrence, controls on their sta- drocarbon-porosity-thickness maps, volumetric calculations,
bilities. Principles of X-ray diffraction, including sample seismic structural and stratigraphic mapping techniques, and
preparation techniques, data collection and interpretation, basin modeling of hydrocarbon generation. Students are ex-
and clay separation and treatment methods. The use of scan- posed to three software packages used extensively by the oil
ning electron microscopy to investigate clay distribution and and gas industry. Prerequisite: GEGN438 or GEOL609 or
morphology. Methods of measuring cation exchange capacity consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
and surface area. Prerequisite: GEGN206 or equivalent, or GEOL552. UNCONVENTIONAL PETROLEUM SYS-
consent of instructor. 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab; 1 semester TEMS (II) Unconventional petroleum systems have emerged
hour. as a critical and indispensable part of current US production
GEGN532. GEOLOGICAL DATA ANALYSIS (I or II) and potential future reserves. Each of the 5 unconventional
Techniques and strategy of data analysis in geology and geo- oil and 4 unconventional gas systems will be discussed: what
logical engineering: basic statistics review, analysis of data are they, world wide examples, required technology to evalu-
sequences, mapping, sampling and sample representativity, ate and produce, environmental issues, and production/re-
univariate and multivariate statistics, geostatistics, and geo- source numbers. The oil part of the course will be followed
graphic information systems (GIS). Practical experience with by looking at cores from these systems. The gas part of the
geological applications via supplied software and data sets course will include a field trip to the Denver, Eagle, and
from case histories. Prerequisites: Introductory statistics course Piceance Basins in Colorado to see outstanding outcrops of
(MATH323 or MATH530 equivalent) or permission of instruc- actual producing units. Prerequisites: GEGN438 or
tor. 2 hours lecture/discussion; 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. GEOL609, GEGN527 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
ture; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years.
GEOL545. INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING (I)
Theory and application of remote sensing techniques using GEOL553. GEOLOGY AND SEISMIC SIGNATURES OF
visible, infrared, and microwave electromagnetic energy. RESERVOIR SYSTEMS (II) This course is a comprehensive
Spectral information from cameras and scanning instruments, look at the depositional models, log signatures, characteris-
including infrared photography, radar imagery, Landsat im- tics, and seismic signatures for all the main reservoirs we ex-
agery, and imaging spectroscopy. Survey of applications to plore for and produce from in the subsurface. The first half
geology and global change. Lab interpretation of remote is devoted to the clastic reservoirs (12 in all); the second part
sensing imagery and introduction to digital image processing. to the carbonate reservoirs (7 total). The course will utilize
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. many hands-on exercises using actual seismic lines for the
various reservoir types. Prerequisites: GEOL501 or
GEOL546. GEOLOGIC APPLICATIONS OF REMOTE GEOL314. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered alter-
SENSING (II) Application of remote sensing to regional geo- nate years.
logic studies and to mineral and energy resource assess-
ments. Study of remote sensing techniques, including GEGN570. CASE HISTORIES IN GEOLOGICAL ENGI-
spectral analysis, lineament analysis, and digital image pro- NEERING AND HYDROGEOLOGY (I) Case histories in
cessing. Reviews of case studies and current literature. Stu- geological and geotechnical engineering, ground water, and
dent participation in discussion required. Prerequisite: waste management problems. Students are assigned prob-
GEOL545 or consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lems and must recommend solutions and/or prepare defend-
lab; 3 semester hours. able work plans. Discussions center on the role of the
geological engineer in working with government regulators,
private-sector clients, other consultants, and other special in- Various GIS software may be used; projects may involve
terest groups. Prerequisite: GEGN467, GEGN468, 2-dimensional GIS, 3-dimensional subsurface models, or
GEGN469, GEGN470 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec- multi-dimensional time-series analysis. Prerequisite: Consent
ture; 3 semester hours. of instructor. Variable credit, 1-3 semester hours, depending
GEOL570/GPGN570. APPLICATIONS OF SATELLITE on project. Offered on demand.
REMOTE SENSING (II) An introduction to geoscience ap- GEOL580/GPGN580/MNGN580. INDUCED SEISMICITY
plications of satellite remote sensing of the Earth and planets. (II) Earthquakes are sometimes caused by the activities of
The lectures provide background on satellites, sensors, man. These activities include mining and quarrying, petroleum
methodology, and diverse applications. Topics include visi- and geothermal energy production, building water reservoirs
ble, near infrared, and thermal infrared passive sensing, ac- and dams, and underground nuclear testing. This course will
tive microwave and radio sensing, and geodetic remote help students understand the characteristics and physical
sensing. Lectures and labs involve use of data from a variety causes of man-made earthquakes and seismicity induced in
of instruments, as several applications to problems in the various situations. Students will read published reports and ob-
Earth and planetary sciences are presented. Students will jectively analyze the seismological and ancillary data therein
complete independent term projects that are presented both to decide if the causative agent was man or natural processes.
written and orally at the end of the term. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Undergraduate geology and physics. 3 hours lec-
PHGN200 and MATH225 or consent of instructor. 2 hours ture; 3 semester hours. Offered spring semester, odd years.
lecture, 2 hours lab; 3 semester hours. GEGN581. ADVANCED GROUNDWATER ENGINEERING
GEGN571. ADVANCED ENGINEERING GEOLOGY (I) (I) Lectures, assigned readings, and discussions concerning
Emphasis will be on engineering geology mapping methods, the theory, measurement, and estimation of ground water
and geologic hazards assessment applied to site selection and parameters, fractured-rock flow, new or specialized methods
site assessment for a variety of human activities. Prerequi- of well hydraulics and pump tests, tracer methods. Prerequi-
site: GEGN468 or equivalent. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 site: GEGN467 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
semester hours. Offered alternate years. mester hours.
GEGN573. GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING SITE INVES- GEGN/ESGN582. INTEGRATED SURFACE WATER HY-
TIGATION (II) Methods of field investigation, testing, and DROLOGY (I) This course provides a quantitative, inte-
monitoring for geotechnical and hazardous waste sites, grated view of the hydrologic cycle. The movement and
including: drilling and sampling methods, sample logging, behavior of water in the atmosphere (including boundary
field testing methods, instrumentation, trench logging, layer dynamics and precipitation mechanisms), fluxes of
foundation inspection, engineering stratigraphic column and water between the atmosphere and land surface (including
engineering soils map construction. Projects will include evaporation, transpiration, precipitation, interception and
technical writing for investigations (reports, memos, pro- through fall) and connections between the water and energy
posals, workplans). Class will culminate in practice conduct- balances (including radiation and temperature) are discussed
ing simulated investigations (using a computer simulator). at a range of spatial and temporal scales. Additionally,
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. movement of water along the land surface (overland flow
GEGN575. APPLICATIONS OF GEOGRAPHIC and snow dynamics) and in the subsurface (saturated and un-
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (II) An introduction to Geo- saturated flow) as well as surface-subsurface exchanges and
graphic Information Systems (GIS) and their applications to runoff generation are also covered. Finally, integration and
all areas of geology and geological engineering. Lecture top- connections within the hydrologic cycle and scaling of river
ics include: principles of GIS, data structures, digital eleva- systems are discussed. Prerequisites: Groundwater Engineer-
tion models, data input and verification, data analysis and ing (GEGN466/467), Fluid Mechanics (GEGN351/
spatial modeling, data quality and error propagation, methods EGGN351), math up to differential equations, or equivalent
of GIS evaluation and selection. Laboratories will use Mac- classes as determined by the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
intosh and DOS-based personal computer systems for GIS mester hours.
projects, as well as video-presentations. Visits to local GIS GEGN583. MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF
laboratories, and field studies will be required. 2 hours lec- GROUNDWATER SYSTEMS (II) Lectures, assigned read-
ture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. ings, and direct computer experience concerning the funda-
GEGN578. GIS PROJECT DESIGN (I, II) Project imple- mentals and applications of finite-difference and
mentation of GIS analysis. Projects may be undertaken by infinite-element numerical methods and analytical solutions to
dividual students, or small student teams. Documentation of ground water flow and mass transport problems. Prerequisite:
all project design stages, including user needs assessment, A knowledge of FORTRAN programming, mathematics
implementation procedures, hardware and software selection, through differential and integral calculus, and GEGN467 or
data sources and acquisition, and project success assessment. consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

GEGN584. FIELD METHODS IN HYDROLOGY (I) De- outcrops and cores. Linkage to well logs. Seminars, field
sign and implementation of tests that characterize surface and trips, field labs and report required. Prerequisite: GEOL 501
subsurface hydrologic systems, including data logger pro- or equivalent. 3 hours lecture and seminar; 3 semester hours.
gramming, sensor calibration, pumping tests, slug tests, infil- Offered alternate years.
tration tests, stream gauging and dilution measurements, and GEOL611. DYNAMIC STRATIGRAPHY (II) Keynote lec-
geophysical (EM, resistivity, and/or SP) surveys. Prerequi- tures and a seminar series on the dynamics of depositional
sites: Groundwater Engineering (GEGN466/467, Surface systems; understanding the dynamics of the depositional
Water Hydrology (ESGN582) or equivalent classes as deter- processes, depositional environments and how they behave in
mined by the instructor. 2 hours lecture; 5 hours lab and changing sea-level and sediment supply conditions; from
field exercises one day of the week. Days TBD by instruc- basic processes to sequence stratigraphy of the siliciclasti
tor; 3 semester hours. systems. Field trips and report required. Prerequisite:
GEGN/GEOL597. SPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAMS (S) GEOL501 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture and seminar; 3 se-
GEGN/GEOL598. SEMINAR IN GEOLOGY OR mester hours. Offered alternate years.
GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (I, II) Special topics GEOL613. GEOLOGIC RESERVOIR
classes, taught on a one-time basis. May include lecture, lab- CHARACTERIZATION (I or II) Principles and practice of
oratory and field trip activities. Prerequisite: Approval of in- characterizing petroleum reservoirs using geologic and engi-
structor and department head. Variable credit; 1 to 3 semester neering data, including well logs, sample descriptions, rou-
hours. Repeatable for credit under different topics. tine and special core analysis and well tests. Emphasis is
GEGN599. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ENGINEERING placed on practical analysis of such data sets from a variety
GEOLOGY OR ENGINEERING HYDROGEOLOGY(I, II) of clastic petroleum reservoirs worldwide. These data sets
Individual special studies, laboratory and/or field problems in are integrated into detailed characterizations, which then are
geological engineering or engineering hydrogeology. Pre- used to solve practical oil and gas field problems. Prerequi-
requisite: Approval of instructor and department head. Vari- sites: GEGN438, GEOL501, GEOL505/605 or equivalents. 3
able credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit. hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
GEOL599. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GEOLOGY (I, II). GEOL614. PETROLEUM GEOLOGY OF DEEP-WATER
Individual special studies, laboratory and/or field problems in CLASTIC DEPOSITIONAL SYSTEMS (I) Course com-
geology. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department. bines local and regional deep-water sedimentology, sequence
Variable credit; 1 to 3 semester hours. Repeatable for credit. stratigraphy, reservoir geology, interpretation of outcrops,
reflection seismic records, cores and well logs. Focus is on
GEOL608. HISTORY OF GEOLOGICAL CONCEPTS (II) depositional processes, facies and their interpretation within
Lectures and seminars concerning the history and philosophy deep-water depositional systems, turbidite models and their
of the science of geology; emphasis on the historical devel- evolution, control of reservoir characteristics and perform-
opment of basic geologic concepts. 3 hours lecture and semi- ance, turbidites within a sequence stratigraphic framework,
nar; 3 semester hours. Required of all doctoral candidates in and the global occurrence of turbidite reservoirs. Laboratory
department. Offered alternate years. exercises on seismic, well log, and core interpretation. Seven
GEOL609. ADVANCED PETROLEUM GEOLOGY (II) day field trip to study classic turbidites in Arkansas and to
Subjects to be covered involve consideration of basic chemi- develop individual field mapping and interpretation projects.
cal, physical, biological and geological processes and their Prerequisites: GEGN438, GEOL501 or equivalents. 3 hours
relation to modern concepts of oil/gas generation (including lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours. Offered alternate
source rock deposition and maturation), and migration/ years.
accumulation (including that occurring under hydrodynamic GEOL617. THERMODYNAMICS AND MINERAL
conditions). Concepts will be applied to the historic and pre- PHASE EQUILIBRIA (I) Basic thermodynamics applied to
dictive occurrence of oil/gas to specific Rocky Mountain natural geologic systems. Evaluation of mineral-vapor min-
areas. In addition to lecture attendance, course work involves eral solution, mineral-melt, and solid solution equilibria with
review of topical papers and solution of typical problems. special emphasis on oxide, sulfide, and silicate systems. Ex-
Prerequisite: GEGN438 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec- perimental and theoretical derivation, use, and application of
ture; 3 semester hours. phase diagrams relevant to natural rock systems. An emphasis
GEOL610. ADVANCED SEDIMENTOLOGY (II) Keynote will be placed on problem solving rather than basic theory.
lectures and a seminar series on the physical depositional Prerequisite: DCGN209 or equivalent or consent of instruc-
processes, as the basic processes and key restrictions for tor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years.
building stratigraphy. Linkage of physical processes with de- GEOL621. PETROLOGY OF DETRITAL ROCKS (II)
positional environments and stratigraphy. Learning the key Compositions and textures of sandstones, siltstones, and
observations for recognizing depositional environments in mudrocks. Relationship of compositions and textures of

provenance, environment of deposition, and burial history. study of selected suites of lava and pyroclastic rocks in the
Development of porosity and permeability. Laboratory exer- laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 hour semi-
cises emphasize use of petrographic thin sections, x-ray nar, 6 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
diffraction analysis, and scanning electron microscopy to GEOL653. CARBONATE DIAGENESIS AND
examine detrital rocks. A term project is required, involving GEOCHEMISTRY(II) Petrologic, geochemical, and isotopic
petrographic analysis of samples selected by student. Pre- approaches to the study of diagenetic changes in carbonate
requisites: GEGN206 , GEOL321 or equivalent or consent of sediments and rocks. Topics covered include major near-sur-
instructor. 2 hours lecture and seminar, 3 hours lab; 3 semes- face diagenetic environments, subaerial exposure, dolomitiza-
ter hours. Offered on demand. tion, burial diagenesis, carbonate aqueous equilibria, and the
GEOL624. CARBONATE SEDIMENTOLOGY AND carbonate geochemistry of trace elements and stable isotopes.
PETROLOGY (II) Processes involved in the deposition of Laboratory stresses thin section recognition of diagenetic
carbonate sediments with an emphasis on Recent environ- textures and fabrics, x-ray diffraction, and geochemical/iso-
ments as analogs for ancient carbonate sequences. Carbonate topic approaches to diagenetic problems. Prerequisite:
facies recognition through bio- and lithofacies analysis, three- GEOL624 or equivalent or consent of instructor. 4 to 6 hours
dimensional geometries, sedimentary dynamics, sedimentary lecture/seminar/lab; 3 semester hours.
structures, and facies associations. Laboratory stresses iden- GEGN669. ADVANCED TOPICS IN ENGINEERING
tification of Recent carbonate sediments and thin section HYDROGEOLOGY (I, II) Review of current literature and
analysis of carbonate classification, textures, non-skeletal research regarding selected topics in hydrogeology. Group
and biogenic constituents, diagenesis, and porosity evolution. discussion and individual participation. Guest speakers and
Prerequisite: GEGN321 and GEOL 314 or consent of in- field trips may be incorporated into the course. Prerequisite:
structor. 2 hours lecture/seminar, 2 hours lab; 3 semester Consent of instructor. 1 to 2 semester hours; may be repeated
hours. for credit with consent of instructor.
GEOL628. ADVANCED IGNEOUS PETROLOGY (I) GEGN670. ADVANCED TOPICS IN GEOLOGICAL ENGI-
Igneous processes and concepts, emphasizing the genesis, NEERING (I, II) Review of current literature and research
evolution, and emplacement of tectonically and geochemi- regarding selected topics in engineering geology. Group dis-
cally diverse volcanic and plutonic occurrences. Tectonic cussion and individual participation. Guest speakers and field
controls on igneous activity and petrochemistry. Petrographic trips may be incorporated into the course. Prerequisite: Con-
study of igneous suites, mineralized and non-mineralized, sent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Repeat-
from diverse tectonic settings. Prerequisites: GEOL321, able for credit under different topics.
GEGN206. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
Offered alternate years. GEGN671. LANDSLIDES: INVESTIGATION, ANALYSIS
& MITIGATION (I) Geological investigation, analysis, and
GEOL642. FIELD GEOLOGY (S) Field program operated design of natural rock and soil slopes and mitigation of un-
concurrently with GEGN316 field camp to familiarize the stable slopes. Topics include landslide types and processes,
student with basic field technique, geologic principles, and triggering mechanisms, mechanics of movements, landslide
regional geology of Rocky Mountains. Prerequisite: Under- investigation and characterization, monitoring and instru-
graduate degree in geology and GEGN316 or equivalent. mentation, soil slope stability analysis, rock slope stability
During summer field session; 1 to 3 semester hours. analysis, rock fall analysis, stabilization and risk reduction
GEOL643. GRADUATE FIELD SEMINARS (I, II, S) Spe- measures. Prerequisites: GEGN468, EGGN 361, MNGN321,
cial advanced field programs emphasizing detailed study of (or equivalents) or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3
some aspects of geology. Normally conducted away from the semester hours.
Golden campus. Prerequisite: Restricted to Ph.D. or advanced GEGN672. ADVANCED GEOTECHNICS (II) Geological
M.S. candidates. Usually taken after at least one year of analysis, design, and stabilization of natural soil and rock
graduate residence. Background requirements vary accord- slopes and rock foundations; computer modeling of slopes;
ing to nature of field study. Consent of instructor and depart- use of specialized methods in earth construction. Prerequi-
ment head is required. Fees are assessed for field and living site: GEGN468, EGGN361/EGGN363 and MNGN321.
expenses and transportation. 1 to 3 semester hours; may be 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
GEGN673. ADVANCED GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
GEOL645. VOLCANOLOGY (II) Assigned readings and DESIGN (II) Application of geological principles and ana-
seminar discussions on volcanic processes and products. lytical techniques to solve complex engineering problems re-
Principal topics include pyroclastic rocks, craters and lated to geology, such as mitigation of natural hazards,
calderas, caldron subsidence, diatremes, volcanic domes, stabilization of earth materials, and optimization of construc-
origin and evolution of volcanic magmas, and relation of tion options. Design tools to be covered will include prob-
volcanism to alteration and mineralization. Petrographic lem solving techniques, optimization, reliability,

maintainability, and economic analysis. Students will com- GEGN/GEOL698. SEMINAR IN GEOLOGY OR
plete independent and group design projects, as well as a GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (I, II) Special topics
case analysis of a design failure. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester classes, taught on a one-time basis. May include lecture, lab-
hours. Offered alternate years. oratory and field trip activities. Prerequisite: Approval of in-
GEGN681. VADOSE ZONE HYDROLOGY (II) Study of structor and department head. Variable credit; 1 to 3 semester
the physics of unsaturated groundwater flow and contami- hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
nant transport. Fundamental processes and data collection GEGN699. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ENGINEERING
methods will be presented. The emphasis will be on analytic GEOLOGY OR ENGINEERING HYDROGEOLOGY(I, II)
solutions to the unsaturated flow equations and analysis of Individual special studies, laboratory and/or field problems in
field data. Application to non-miscible fluids, such as gaso- geological engineering or engineering hydrogeology. Pre-
line, will be made. The fate of leaks from underground tanks requisite: Approval of instructor and department head. Varia-
will be analyzed. Prerequisites: GEGN467 or equivalent; ble credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit.
Math through Differential Equations; or consent of instructor. GEOL699. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GEOLOGY (I, II).
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Individual special studies, laboratory and/or field problems in
GEGN682. FLOW AND TRANSPORT IN FRACTURED geology. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department.
ROCK (I) Explores the application of hydrologic and engi- Variable credit; 1 to 3 semester hours. Repeatable for credit.
neering principles to flow and transport in fractured rock. GEGN/GEOL705 GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT:
Emphasis is on analysis of field data and the differences be- MASTER OF SCIENCE Research credit hours required
tween flow and transport in porous media and fractured rock. for completion of the degree Master of Science - thesis. Re-
Teams work together throughout the semester to solve prob- search must be carried out under the direct supervision of the
lems using field data, collect and analyze field data, and do graduate student’s faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit.
independent research in flow and transport in fractured rock.
Prerequisites: GEGN581 or consent of instructor. 3 hours GEGN/GEOL706 GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT:
lecture; 3 credit hours. Offered alternate years. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Research credit hours re-
quired for completion of the degree Doctor of Philosophy.
GEGN683. ADVANCED GROUND WATER MODELING Research must be carried out under direct supervision of the
(II) Flow and solute transport modeling including: 1) ad- graduate student’s faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit.
vanced analytical modeling methods; 2) finite elements,
random-walk, and method of characteristics numerical meth- Geochemcial Exploration
ods; 3) discussion of alternative computer codes for model- GEGX571. GEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION (I)
ing and presentation of the essential features of a number of Dispersion of trace metals from mineral deposits and their
codes; 4) study of selection of appropriate computer codes discovery. Laboratory consists of analysis and statistical in-
for specific modeling problems; 5) application of models to terpretation of data of soils, stream sediments, vegetation,
ground water problems; and 6) study of completed modeling and rock in connection with field problems. Term report re-
projects through literature review, reading and discussion. quired. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture,
Prerequisite: GEOL/CHGC509 or GEGN583, and GEGN585 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
or consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 se-
mester hours.

Geophysics the field of geophysics come from programs in these allied
TERENCE K. YOUNG, Professor and Department Head disciplines as well as from formal programs in geophysics.
MICHAEL L. BATZLE, Baker Hughes Professor of Petrophysics The Earth supplies all materials needed by our society,
and Borehole Geophysics
serves as the repository of used products, and provides a
THOMAS L. DAVIS, Professor
home to all its inhabitants. Therefore, geophysics and geo-
DAVE HALE, Charles Henry Green Professor of Exploration
Geophysics physical engineering have important roles to play in the solu-
GARY R. OLHOEFT, Professor tion of challenging problems facing the inhabitants of this
ROEL K. SNIEDER, Keck Foundation Professor of Basic planet, such as providing fresh water, food, and energy for
Exploration Science Earth’s growing population, evaluating sites for underground
ILYA D. TSVANKIN, Professor construction and containment of hazardous waste, monitor-
THOMAS M. BOYD, Associate Professor and Dean of Graduate ing non-invasively the aging infrastructures (natural gas
Studies pipelines, water supplies, telecommunication conduits, trans-
YAOGUO LI, Associate Professor portation networks) of developed nations, mitigating the
ANDRÉ REVIL, Associate Professor
threat of geohazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides,
JEFFREY ANDREWS-HANNA, Assistant Professor
avalanches) to populated areas, contributing to homeland
PAUL SAVA, Assistant Professor
NORMAN BLEISTEIN, Research Professor and University security (including detection and removal of unexploded
Emeritus Professor ordnance and land mines), evaluating changes in climate and
KENNETH L. LARNER, Research Professor and University managing humankind’s response to them, and exploring
Emeritus Professor other planets.
ROBERT D. BENSON, Research Associate Professor Energy companies and mining firms employ geophysicists
RICHARD KRAHENBUHL, Research Assistant Professor
to explore for hidden resources around the world. Engineer-
STEPHEN J. HILL, Adjunct Associate Professor
DAVID J. WALD, Adjunct Associate Professor
ing firms hire geophysical engineers to assess the Earth’s
CHARLES P. ODEN, Adjunct Assistant Professor near-surface properties when sites are chosen for large
WARREN B. HAMILTON, Distinguished Senior Scientist construction projects and waste-management operations.
MISAC N. NABIGHIAN, Distinguished Senior Scientist Environmental organizations use geophysics to conduct
FRANK A. HADSELL, Emeritus Professor groundwater surveys and to track the flow of contaminants.
ALEXANDER A. KAUFMAN, Emeritus Professor On the global scale, geophysicists employed by universities
GEORGE V. KELLER, Emeritus Professor and government agencies (such as the United States Geo-
PHILLIP R. ROMIG, JR., Emeritus Professor logical Survey, NASA, and the National Oceanographic and
Degrees Offered Atmospheric Administration) try to understand such Earth
Professional Masters in Mineral Exploration and Mining processes as heat flow, gravitational, magnetic, electric, ther-
Geosciences mal, and stress fields within the Earth’s interior. For the past
decade, 100% of CSM’s geophysics graduates have found
Professional Masters in Petroleum Reservoir Systems
employment in their chosen field, with about 20% choosing
Master of Science (Geophysics) to pursue graduate studies.
Master of Science (Geophysical Engineering) Founded in 1926, the Department of Geophysics at the
Doctor of Philosophy (Geophysics) Colorado School of Mines is recognized and respected around
the world for its programs in applied geophysical research and
Doctor of Philosophy (Geophysical Engineering)
education. With 20 active faculty members and small class
Program Description sizes, students receive individualized attention in a close-knit
Geophysicists study and explore the Earth’s interior environment. Given the interdisciplinary nature of geophysics,
through physical measurements collected at the earth’s sur- the graduate curriculum requires students to become thoroughly
face, in boreholes, from aircraft, and from satellites. Using a familiar with geological, mathematical, and physical theory,
combination of mathematics, physics, geology, chemistry, in addition to exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of
hydrology, and computer science, a geophysicist analyzes the various geophysical methodologies.
these measurements to infer properties and processes within
the Earth’s complex interior. Non-invasive imaging beneath
Research Emphasis
The Department conducts research in a wide variety
the surface of Earth and other planets by geophysicists is
of areas mostly related, but not restricted, to applied geo-
analogous to non-invasive imaging of the interior of the
physics. Candidates interested in the research activities of a
human body by medical specialists.
specific faculty member are encouraged to obtain a copy of
Geophysics is an interdisciplinary field - a rich blend of the Department’s view book and to contact that faculty mem-
disciplines such as geology, physics, mathematics, computer ber directly. To give prospective candidates an idea of the
science, and electrical engineering. Professionals working in types of research activities available in geophysics at CSM,

a list of the recognized research groups operating within the The Center for Rock Abuse is a rock-physics laboratory focus-
Department of Geophysics is given below. ing on research in rock and fluid properties for exploration
The Center for Wave Phenomena (CWP) is a research group and reservoir monitoring. The primary goal of exploration
with a total of four faculty members from the Department and production geophysics is to identify fluids, specifically
of Geophysics. With research sponsored by some 26 com- hydrocarbons, in rocks. Current projects center on fluid dis-
panies worldwide in the petroleum-exploration industry, tributions in rocks and how these distributions affect char-
plus U.S. government agencies, CWP emphasizes the de- acteristics such as wave attenuation, velocity dispersion
velopment of theoretical and computational methods for and seismic signature. http://crusher.mines.edu
imaging of the Earth’s subsurface, primarily through use The Group for Hydrogeophysics and Porous Media focuses
of the reflection seismic method. Researchers have been on combining geoelectrical methods (DC resistivity, com-
involved in forward and inverse problems of wave propa- plex conductivity, self-potential, gravity and EM) with rock
gation as well as data processing for data obtained where physics models at various scales and for various applica-
the subsurface is complex, specifically where it is both tions including the study of contaminant plumes, geother-
heterogeneous and anisotropic. Further information about mal systems, leakage in earth dams and embankments, and
CWP can be obtained at http://www.cwp.mines.edu. active volcanoes. Website: http://www.andre-revil.com/re-
The Reservoir Characterization Project (RCP) integrates the search.html
acquisition and interpretation of multicomponent, three- The Planetary Geophysics Group investigates the geophysical
dimensional seismic reflection and downhole data, with evolution of the terrestrial planets and moons of our solar
the geology and petroleum engineering of existing oil system using a combination of numerical modeling and
fields, in an attempt to understand the complex properties geophysical data analysis. Research areas include global
of petroleum reservoirs. RCP is a multidisciplinary group geodynamics, tectonics, and hydrology. More information
with faculty members from Geophysics, Petroleum Engi- is available at http://inside.mines.edu/~jcahanna/.
neering, and Geology. More information about RCP can be
Program Requirements
obtained at http://www.mines.edu/academic/
The Department offers both traditional, research-oriented
geophysics/rcp.
graduate programs and a non-thesis professional education
The Environmental Geophysics Group investigates the uses program designed to meet specific career objectives. The
of complex resistivity and ground-penetrating radar for the program of study is selected by the student, in consultation
characterization of contaminated soils. with an advisor, and with thesis committee approval, accord-
http://mines.edu/~golhoeft/ ing to the student’s career needs and interests. Specific de-
The Center for Gravity, Electrical & Magnetic Studies grees have specific requirements as detailed below.
(CGEM) in the Department of Geophysics is an academic Geophysical Engineering Program Objectives
research center that focuses heavily on the quantitative in- Geophysical engineers and geophysicists must apply
terpretation of gravity, magnetic, electrical and electro- quantitative techniques to analyze an entity as complex as the
magnetic data in applied geophysics. The center brings Earth. Geophysical graduates, therefore, require a special com-
together the diverse expertise of faculty and students in bination of traits and abilities to thrive in this discipline. The
these different geophysical methods and works towards Department of Geophysics strives to graduate students who:
advancing the state of art in geophysical data interpretation
1. Think for themselves and demonstrate the willingness
for real-world problems. The emphases of CGEM research
to question conventional formulations of problems, and
are processing and inversion of applied geophysical data.
are capable of solving these problems independently.
The primary areas of application include petroleum explo-
ration, mineral exploration, unexploded ordnance (UXO) 2. Are creative and demonstrate the ability to conceive
detection and discrimination. In addition, environmental and validate new hypotheses, new problem descrip-
problems, infrastructure mapping, agriculture geophysics, tions, and new methods for analyzing data.
archaeology, geothermal exploration, hydro-geophysics, 3. Are good experimentalists and have demonstrated the
natural hazard monitoring, and crustal studies are also ability to design and carry out a geophysical field sur-
major research areas within the Center. There are currently vey or laboratory experiment and ensure that the
four major research groups within CGEM: Gravity and recorded data are of the highest-possible quality.
Magnetics Research Consortium (GMRC); Unexploded 4. Can program a computer in a high-level language to
Ordnance (UXO) research group; Hydro-Geophysics re- acquire, process, model and display scientific data.
search group; and the Geothermal Exploration group. Re-
search fundings are provided by petroleum and mining 5. Can deal rationally with uncertainty and have demon-
companies, SERDP, ERDC, and other agencies. More in- strated that they understand that geophysical data are
formation about CGEM is available on the web at: always incomplete and uncertain; can quantify the un-
http://geophysics.mines.edu/cgem/.
certainty and recognize when it is not acceptable to GEGX571 Geochemical Exploration (3 hrs. Fall)
make decisions based on these data. GPGN530 Applied Geophysics (3 hrs. Spring)
6. Have demonstrated qualities that are the foundation of EBGN504 Economic Evaluation and Investment
leadership; know the importance of taking risks, and Decision Methods (3 hrs. Spring) or
are able to make good judgments about the level of risk EBGN510 Natural Resource Economics (3 hrs. Fall) or
that is commensurate with their knowledge, experience, EBGN512 Macroeconomics (3 hrs. Spring) or
and chance of failure; realize that failure is unavoidable MNGN585 Mining Economics (3 hrs. Spring even years)
if you want to learn and grow.
u 15 additional credit hours must be selected from the fol-
7. Have demonstrated they are capable of completing the lowing list. Selection of courses will be undertaken by the
scientific and engineering problem-solving process student in consultation with their degree committee con-
from beginning to end. sisting of three faculty from the respective programs that
8. Can communicate scientific concepts, problems and so- have admitted the student (GC, GE, GP, MN):
lutions effectively in oral and written English. Geochemistry:
9. Can present and defend their ideas effectively in public GEGX633 Lithgeochemical Mineral Exploration
forums and debate. (3 hrs. Spring)
In addition to the above, at the Doctor of Philosophy GEGX635 Surficial Exploration Geochemistry (3 hrs Spring)
(Ph.D.) level, the Department of Geophysics strives to gradu- Geology and Geological Engineering:
ate students who: GEOL404 Ore Microscopy (3 hrs.)
10. Can teach college-level scientific and engineering GEOL498 Field Methods in Economic Geology (3 hrs)
concepts. GEOL505 Applied Structural Geology (3 hrs. Spring)
GEOL509 Introduction to Aqueous Geochemistry (3 hrs. Fall)
11. Can conceive, plan and write proposals to fund research. GEGN518 Mineral Exploration (3 hrs. Fall)
12. Can publish in the peer-reviewed scientific and engi- GEGN528 Mining Geology (3 hrs. Fall)
neering literature. GEGN532 Geological Data Analysis (3 hrs. Fall)
13. Can communicate scientific concepts in a discipline GEOL545 Introduction to Remote Sensing (3 hrs. Spring)
outside geophysics. GEOL575 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 hrs. Fall)
14. Can communicate scientific concepts in a language Geophysics:
other than English. GPGN507 Near-Surface Field Methods (3 hrs. Fall, even
years)
15. Have a broad background in the fundamentals of sci- GPGN509 Physical and Chemical Properties and Processes
ence and engineering in the earth sciences. in Rock, Soil, and Fluids (3 hrs. Fall)
Professional Masters in Mineral Exploration and Mining GPGN511 Advanced Gravity and Magnetic Exploration
Geosciences (4 hrs. Spring, even years)
This is a non-thesis, masters degree program jointly ad- GPGN520 Electrical and Electromagnetic Exploration
ministered by Geology and Geological Engineering, Geo- (4 hrs. Fall, odd years)
chemistry, and Geophysics. Students gain admission to the GPGN521 Advanced Electrical and Electromagnetic
program by application to any of the sponsoring departments Exploration (4 hrs. Spring, even years)
and acceptance through the normal procedures of that depart- GPGN540 Mining Geophysics (3 hrs. Fall)
ment. This appendix lists course requirements and options. Economics and Business:
Requirements EBGN535 Economics of Metal Industries and Markets
A minimum of 36 credit hours. Up to 9 credit hours may (3 hrs. Spring)
be at the 400-level. All other credits toward the degree must EBGN536 Mineral Policies and International Investment
be 500-level or above. (3 hrs. Spring)
u A 15 credit hour core program from the relevant EBGN541 International Trade (3 hrs. Spring)
departments consisting of: EBGN575 Advanced Mineral Asset Valuation (3 hrs. Fall)
EBGN580 Exploration Economics (3 hrs. Fall)
GEGN403 Mineral Exploration Design (3 hrs. Spring)
Environmental Science and Engineering:
GEOL515 Advanced Mineral Deposits-Magmatic &
ESGN 456 Scientific Basis of Environmental Regulations
Syngenetic Ores (3 hrs. Fall) or
(3 hrs. Fall)
GEOL516 Advanced Mineral Deposits-Epithermal
ESGN 500 Principles of Environmental Chemistry
Hydrothermal Systems (3 hrs. Spring) or
(4 hrs. Fall)
GEGN528 Mining Geology (3 hrs. Spring even years)
ESGN 502 Environmental Law (3 hrs. Fall)

Metallurgy and Materials Engineering: requirements. Note that these requirements are in addition to
MTGN429 Metallurgical Environment (3 hrs. Spring) those associated with the Master of Science in Geophysics.
MTGN431 Hydro- and Electrometallurgy (2 hrs. Spring) u Students must complete, either prior to their arrival at
MTGN432 Pyrometallurgy (3 hrs. Spring) CSM or while at CSM, no fewer than 16 credits of
Other courses may be selected from the CSM offerings engineering coursework. What constitutes coursework
with the approval of representatives from the administering considered as engineering is determined by the Geo-
departments or program. 6 credit hours may be independent physics faculty.
study in the student’s home department or additional course u In the opinion of the Geophysics faculty, the student’s
work from the list above. dissertation topic must be appropriate for inclusion as
Professional Masters in Petroleum Reservoir Systems part of an Engineering degree.
This is a multi-disciplinary, non-thesis master’s degree for For either Master of Science degree, a minimum of 26
students interested in working as geoscience professionals in course credits is required accompanied by a minimum of 12
the petroleum industry. The Departments of Geophysics, credits of graduate research. While individual courses consti-
Petroleum Engineering, and Geology and Geological Engi- tuting the degree are determined by the student, and approved
neering share oversight for the Professional Masters in Petro- by their advisor and thesis committee, courses applied to all
leum Reservoir Systems program through a committee M.S. degrees must satisfy the following criteria:
consisting of one faculty member from each department.
Students gain admission to the program by application to any u All course, research, transfer, residence, and thesis re-
of the three sponsoring departments. Students are adminis- quirements are as described in Registration and Tuition
tered by that department into which they first matriculate. A Classification and Graduate Degrees and Requirements
minimum of 36 hours of course credit is required to complete sections of this document.
the Professional Masters in Petroleum Reservoir Systems u All credits applied to the degree must be at the 400 (se-
program. Up to 9 credits may be earned by 400 level courses. nior) level or above.
All other credits toward the degree must be 500 level or u Students must include the following courses in their
above. At least 9 hours must consist of: Master degree program
(1) 1 course selected from the following: LICM501 – Professional Oral Communication
GPGN419/PEGN419 Well Log Analysis and Formation (1 credit)
Evaluation GPGN581 – Graduate Seminar (1 credit)
GPGN519/PEGN519 Advanced Formation Evaluation GPGN705 – Graduate Research – Master of Science
(2) 2 courses selected from the following: (12 credits in addition to the required 26 course
credits).
GEGN439/GPGN439/PEGN439 Multi-Disciplinary Pe-
troleum Design u Additional courses may also be required by the stu-
GEGN503/GPGN503/PEGN503 Integrated Exploration dent's advisor and committee to fulfill background re-
and Development quirements as described below.
GEGN504/GPGN504/PEGN504 Integrated Exploration As described in the Master of Science, Thesis and Thesis
and Development Defense section of this bulletin, all M.S. candidates must
Also 9 additional hours must consist of one course each successfully defend their M.S. thesis in an open oral Thesis
from the 3 participating departments. The remaining 18 Defense. The guidelines of the Thesis Defense enforced by
hours may consist of graduate courses from any of the 3 the Department of Geophysics follow those outlined in the
participating departments, or other courses approved by the Graduate Bulletin, with one exception. The Department of
committee. Up to 6 hours may consist of independent study, Geophysics requires students submit the final draft of their
including an industry project. written thesis to their Thesis Committee no less than three
weeks prior to the thesis defense date.
Master of Science Degrees: Geophysics and Geophysical
Engineering Doctor of Philosophy Degrees:
Students may obtain a Master of Science Degree in either Geophysics and Geophysical Engineering
Geophysics or Geophysical Engineering. Both degrees have We invite applications to our PhD program not only from
the same coursework and thesis requirements, as described those individuals with a background in geophysics, but also
below. Students are normally admitted into the Master of Sci- from those whose background is in allied disciplines such as
ence in Geophysics program. If, however, a student would geology, physics, mathematics, computer science, and elec-
like to obtain the Master of Science in Geophysical Engineer- trical engineering.
ing, the course work and thesis topic must meet the following Students may obtain a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in
either Geophysics or Geophysical Engineering. Both degrees

have the same coursework and thesis requirements, as de- u Developing and teaching the laboratory exercises if the
scribed below. Students are normally admitted into the Ph.D. course has a lab component;
in Geophysics program. If, however, a student would like to u Evaluating students' homework and laboratory reports;
obtain the Ph.D. in Geophysical Engineering, the course and
work and thesis topic must meet the following requirements.
Note that these requirements are in addition to those associ- u Holding office hours if necessary.
ated with the Ph.D. in Geophysics. In the Doctoral program, students must demonstrate the
u Students must complete, either prior to their arrival at potential for successful completion of independent research
CSM or while at CSM, no fewer than 16 credits of and enhance the breadth of their expertise by completing a
engineering coursework. What constitutes coursework Doctoral Research Qualifying Examination no later than two
considered as engineering is determined by the Geo- years from the date of enrollment in the program. An exten-
physics faculty. sion of one additional year may be petitioned by students
through their Thesis Committees.
u In the opinion of the Geophysics faculty, the student’s
dissertation topic must be appropriate for inclusion as In the Department of Geophysics, the Doctoral Research
part of an Engineering degree. Qualifying Examination consists of the preparation, presen-
tation, and defense of one research project and a thesis pro-
For the Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.), at least 72 posal. The research project and thesis proposal used in this
credits beyond the Bachelors degree are required. No fewer process must conform to the standards posted on the Depart-
than 24 research credits are required. At least 12 credit ment of Geophysics web site.
hours must be completed in a minor program approved by
the candidate's PhD Thesis Committee. Up to 36 course As described in the Doctor of Philosophy, Thesis Defense
credits can be awarded by the candidate's committee for section of this bulletin, all Ph.D. candidates must success-
completion of a thesis-based Master's Degree at another in- fully defend their Ph.D. thesis in an open oral Thesis De-
stitution. While individual courses constituting the degree are fense. The guidelines of the Thesis Defense enforced by the
determined by the student, and approved by the student's ad- Department of Geophysics follow those outlined in the Grad-
visor and committee, courses applied to all Ph.D. degrees uate Bulletin, with one exception. The Department of Geo-
must satisfy the following criteria: physics requires students submit the final draft of their
written thesis to their Thesis Committee no less than three
u All course, research, minor degree programs, transfer, weeks prior to the thesis defense date.
residence, and thesis requirements are as described in
Registration and Tuition Classification and Graduate Acceptable Thesis Formats
Degrees and Requirements sections of this document. In addition to traditional dissertations, the Department of
Geophysics also accepts dissertations that are compendia of
u All credits applied to the degree must be at the 400 papers published or submitted to peer-reviewed journals. The
(senior) level or above. following guidelines are applied by the Department in deter-
u Students must include the following courses in their mining the suitability of a thesis submitted as a series of writ-
Ph.D. program ten papers.
LICM501 – Professional Oral Communication (1 credit) u All papers included in the dissertation must have a
GPGN681 – Graduate Seminar (1 credit) common theme, as approved by a student’s thesis
GPGN706 – Graduate Research – Doctor of Philosophy committee.
(minimum 24 credits) u Papers should be submitted for inclusion in a disserta-
Choose two of the following: tion in a common format and typeset.
SYGN501 – The Art of Science (1 credit) u In addition to the individual papers, students must pre-
SYGN600 – College Teaching (2 credits) pare abstract, introduction, discussion, and conclusions
LAIS601 – Academic Publishing (2 or 3 credits) sections of the thesis that tie together the individual
u Additional courses may also be required by the stu- papers into a unified dissertation.
dent's advisor and committee to fulfill background re- u A student’s thesis committee might also require the
quirements described below. preparation and inclusion of various appendices with
Students in the Doctoral program are also required to par- the dissertation in support of the papers prepared ex-
ticipate in a practical teaching experience. This must be at plicitly for publication.
least a two-week experience and include: Graduate Program Background Requirements
u Developing and presenting instructional materials of All graduate programs in Geophysics require that appli-
lectures; cants have a background that includes the equivalent of ade-
quate undergraduate preparation in the following areas:

u Mathematics – Linear Algebra or Linear Systems, Dif- ods that combine the measurements of various borehole in-
ferential Equations, Computer Programming struments to determine rock properties such as porosity, per-
u Physics – Classical Physics meability, hydrocarbon saturation, water salinity, ore grade,
ash-content, mechanical strength, and acoustic velocity. The
u Geology – Structural Geology and Stratigraphy impact of these parameters on reserves estimates of hydro-
u Geophysics – Geophysical Field Methods and courses carbon reservoirs and mineral accumulations is demon-
that include theory and application in three of the strated. Prerequisite: MATH225, MATH348 or PHGN311,
following areas: gravity/magnetics, seismic, electrical/ GPGN302 and GPGN303. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab;
electromagnetics, borehole geophysics, and physics of 3 semester hours.
the earth GPGN420. ADVANCED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRO-
u In addition, candidates in the Doctoral program are MAGNETIC METHODS (I) In-depth study of the applica-
expected to have no less than one year of college level tion of electrical and electromagnetic methods to crustal
or two years of high school courses in a single foreign studies, minerals exploration, oil and gas exploration, and
language. groundwater. Laboratory work with scale and mathematical
models coupled with field work over areas of known geol-
ogy. Prerequisite: GPGN302 and GPGN303, or consent of
GPGN404. DIGITAL ANALYSIS (I) The fundamentals of
instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
one-dimensional digital signal processing as applied to geo-
physical investigations are studied. Students explore the GPGN432. FORMATION EVALUATION (II) The basics of
mathematical background and practical consequences of the core analysis and the principles of all common borehole in-
sampling theorem, convolution, deconvolution, the Z and struments are reviewed. The course teaches interpretation
Fourier transforms, windows, and filters. Emphasis is placed methods that combine the measurements of various borehole
on applying the knowledge gained in lecture to exploring instruments to determine rock properties such as porosity,
practical signal processing issues. This is done through permeability, hydrocarbon saturation, water salinity, ore
homework and in-class practicum assignments requiring the grade and ash content. The impact of these parameters on
programming and testing of algorithms discussed in lecture. reserve estimates of hydrocarbon reservoirs and mineral ac-
Prerequisites: MATH213, MATH225, and MATH348 or cumulations is demonstrated. Geophysical topics such as ver-
PHGN311, or consent of instructor. Knowledge of a com- tical seismic profiling, single well and cross-well seismic are
puter programming language is assumed. 2 hours lecture, emphasized in this course, while formation testing, and cased
2 hours lab; 3 semester hours. hole logging are covered in GPGN419/PEGN419 presented
in the fall. The laboratory provides on-line course material
GPGN409. INVERSION (II) The fundamentals of inverse
and hands-on computer log evaluation exercises. Prerequisites:
problem theory as applied to geophysical investigation are
MATH225, GPGN302 and GPGN303. 3 hours lecture,
studied. Students explore the fundamental concepts of inver-
3 hours lab; 4 semester hours. Only one of the two courses
sion in a Bayesian framework as well as practical methods
GPGN432 and GPGN419/PEGN419 can be taken for credit.
for solving discrete inverse problems. Topics studied include
Monte Carlo methods, optimization criteria, convex opti- GPGN438. GEOPHYSICS PROJECT DESIGN (I, II)
mization methods, and error and resolution analysis. Weekly Complementary design course for geophysics restricted elec-
homework assignments addressing either theoretical or nu- tive course(s). Application of engineering design principles
merical problems through programming assignments illus- to geophysics through advanced work, individual in charac-
trate the concepts discussed in class. Prerequisites: ter, leading to an engineering report or senior thesis and oral
MATH213, MATH225 and MATH348 or PHGN311, or con- presentation thereof. Choice of design project is to be arranged
sent of instructor. Knowledge of a programming language is between student and individual faculty member who will
assumed. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. serve as an advisor, subject to department head approval.
Prerequisites: GPGN302 and GPGN303 and completion of
GPGN411. ADVANCED GRAVITY AND MAGNETIC
or concurrent enrollment in geophysics method courses in the
METHODS (I) Instrumentation for land surface, borehole,
general topic area of the project design. Credit variable, 1 to
sea floor, sea surface, and airborne operations. Reduction of
3 hours. Repeatable for credit up to a maximum of 3 hours.
observed gravity and magnetic values. Theory of potential
field effects of geologic distributions. Methods and limita- GPGN439. GEOPHYSICS PROJECT DESIGN (II)
tions of interpretation. Prerequisite: GPGN303. 3 hours lec- GEGN439/PEGN439. MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
ture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours. PETROLEUM DESIGN (II). This is a multidisciplinary de-
sign course that integrates fundamentals and design concepts
GPGN419/PEGN419. WELL LOG ANALYSIS AND
in geological, geophysical, and petroleum engineering. Stu-
FORMATION EVALUATION (I) The basics of core analy-
dents work in integrated teams consisting of students from
sis and the principles of all common borehole instruments are
each of the disciplines. Multiple open-end design problems
reviewed. The course shows (computer) interpretation meth-
in oil and gas exploration and field development, including
the development of a prospect in an exploration play a de- related to the acquisition of seismic, gravity, magnetic, and
tailed engineering field study, are assigned. Several detailed electrical observations. Students participate in designing the
written and oral presentations are made throughout the se- appropriate geophysical surveys, acquiring the observations,
mester. Project economics, including risk analysis, are an in- reducing the observations, and interpreting these observa-
tegral part of the course. Prerequisites: GP majors: GPGN302 tions in the context of the geological model defined from the
and GPGN303; GE majors: GEOL308 or GEOL309, geological surveys. Prerequisites: GEOL308 or GEOL309,
GEGN316, GEGN438; PE majors: PEGN316, PEGN414, GPGN302, GPGN303, and GPGN315 or consent of instruc-
PEGN422, PEGN423, PEGN424 (or concurrent). 2 hours tor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours.
lecture, 3 hours lab; GPGN494. PHYSICS OF THE EARTH (I) Students will ex-
3 semester hours. plore the fundamental observations from which physical and
GPGN461. ADVANCED SEISMIC METHODS (I) Histori- mathematical inferences can be made regarding the Earth’s
cal survey. Propagation of body and surface waves in elastic origin, structure, and evolution. These observations include
media; transmission and reflection at single and multiple inter- traditional geophysical observations (e.g., seismic, gravity,
faces; energy relationships; attenuation factors, data process- magnetic, and radioactive) in addition to geochemical, nucle-
ing (including velocity interpretation, stacking, and migration) onic, and extraterrestrial observations. Emphasis is placed on
interpretation techniques including curved ray methods. not only cataloging the available data sets, but also on devel-
Acquisition, processing, and interpretation of laboratory oping and testing quantitative models to describe these dis-
model data; seismic processing using an interactive work- parate data sets. Prerequisites: GEGN205 and either
station. Prerequisite: GPGN302 and concurrent enrollment in GEGN203 or GEGN204, GPGN302, GPGN303, MATH348
GPGN404, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours or PHGN311, and MATH225, or consent of instructor. 3
lab; 4 semester hours. hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
GPGN470/GEOL470. APPLICATIONS OF SATELLITE GPGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOPHYSICS (I, II)
REMOTE SENSING (II) An introduction to geoscience ap- New topics in geophysics. Each member of the academic
plications of satellite remote sensing of the Earth and planets. faculty is invited to submit a prospectus of the course to the
The lectures provide background on satellites, sensors, department head for evaluation as a special topics course. If
methodology, and diverse applications. Topics include visi- selected, the course can be taught only once under the 498
ble, near infrared, and thermal infrared passive sensing, ac- title before becoming a part of the regular curriculum under a
tive microwave and radio sensing, and geodetic remote new course number and title. Prerequisite: Consent of depart-
sensing. Lectures and labs involve use of data from a variety ment. Credit – variable, 1 to 6 hours. Repeatable for credit
of instruments, as several applications to problems in the under different titles.
Earth and planetary sciences are presented. Students will GPGN499. GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION (I, II)
complete independent term projects that are presented both Individual project; instrument design, data interpretation,
written and orally at the end of the term. Prerequisites: problem analysis, or field survey. Prerequisite: Consent of
PHGN200 and MATH225 or consent of instructor. 2 hours department. “Independent Study” form must be completed
lecture, 2 hours lab; 3 semester hours. and submitted to the Registrar. Credit dependent upon nature
GPGN475. PLANETARY GEOPHYSICS (I) Of the solid and extent of project. Variable 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeat-
planets and moons in our Solar System, no two bodies are able for credit.
exactly alike. This class will provide an overview of the ob- Graduate Courses
served properties of the planets and moons, cover the basic 500-level courses are open to qualified seniors with the
physical processes that govern their evolution, and then in- permission of the department and Dean of the Graduate
vestigate how the planets differ and why. The overarching School. 600-level courses are open only to students enrolled
goals are to develop a quantitative understanding of the in the Graduate School.
processes that drive the evolution of planetary surfaces and
interiors, and to develop a deeper understanding of the Earth GPGN503/GEGN503/PEGN503. INTEGRATED
by placing it in the broader context of the Solar System. Pre- EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT (I) Students work
requisites: PHGN100, MATH225, and GEGN205 or alone and in teams to study reservoirs from fluvial-deltaic
GEOL410. Senior or graduate standing recommended. and valley fill depositional environments. This is a multidis-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ciplinary course that shows students how to characterize and
model subsurface reservoir performance by integrating data,
GPGN486. GEOPHYSICS FIELD CAMP (S) Introduction methods and concepts from geology, geophysics and petro-
to geological and geophysical field methods. The program leum engineering. Activities include field trips, computer
includes exercises in geological surveying, stratigraphic sec- modeling, written exercises and oral team presentations. Pre-
tion measurements, geological mapping, and interpretation of requisite: GEOL501 or consent of instructors. 2 hours lec-
geological observations. Students conduct geophysical surveys

ture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. Offered fall semester, odd pulsed neutron logging, nuclear magnetic resonance, produc-
years. tion logging, and formation testing; for geophysicists on ver-
GPGN504/GEGN504/PEGN504. INTEGRATED tical seismic profiling, cross well acoustics and
EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT (I) Students work electro-magnetic surveys. Prerequisite: GPGN419/PEGN419
in multidisciplinary teams to study practical problems and case or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
studies in integrated subsurface exploration and development. GPGN520. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTROMAGNETIC
Students will learn and apply methods and concepts from ge- EXPLORATION (I) Electromagnetic theory. Instrumenta-
ology, geophysics and petroleum engineering to timely de- tion. Survey planning. Processing of data. Geologic interpre-
sign problems in oil and gas exploration and field tations. Methods and limitations of interpretation. Prerequisite:
development. Activities include field trips, computer model- GPGN302 and GPGN303, or consent of instructor. 3 hours
ing, written exercises and oral team presentations. Prerequi- lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours. Offered fall semester,
site: GPGN/GEGN/PEGN503 or consent of instructors. 3 odd years.
hours lecture and seminar; 3 semester hours. Offered fall se- GPGN521. ADVANCED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRO-
mester, even years. MAGNETIC EXPLORATION (II) Field or laboratory
GPGN507. NEAR-SURFACE FIELD METHODS (I) projects of interest to class members; topics for lecture and
Students design and implement data acquisition programs laboratory selected from the following: new methods for ac-
for all forms of near-surface geophysical surveys. The result quiring, processing and interpreting electrical and electro-
of each survey is then modeled and discussed in the context magnetic data, methods for the solution of two- and
of field design methods. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. three-dimensional EM problems, physical modeling, inte-
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. Offered fall grated inversions. Prerequisite: GPGN422 or GPGN520, or
semester, even years. consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester
GPGN509. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES hours. Offered spring semester, even years.
AND PROCESSES IN ROCK, SOILS, AND FLUIDS (I) GPGN530. APPLIED GEOPHYSICS (II) Introduction to
Physical and chemical properties and processes that are geophysical techniques used in a variety of industries (min-
measurable with geophysical instruments are studied, including, petroleum, environmental and engineering) in exploring
ing methods of measurement, interrelationships between for new deposits, site design, etc. The methods studied in-
properties, coupled processes, and processes which modify clude gravity, magnetic, electrical, seismic, radiometric and
properties in pure phase minerals and fluids, and in mineral borehole techniques. Emphasis on techniques and their appli-
mixtures (rocks and soils). Investigation of implications for cations are tailored to student interests. The course, intended
petroleum development, minerals extraction, groundwater for non-geophysics students, will emphasize the theoretical
exploration, and environmental remediation. Prerequisite: basis for each technique, the instrumentation used and data
Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. collection, processing and interpretation procedures specific
GPGN511. ADVANCED GRAVITY AND MAGNETIC to each technique so that non-specialists can more effectively
EXPLORATION (II) Field or laboratory projects of interest evaluate the results of geophysical investigations. Prerequi-
to class members; topics for lecture and laboratory selected sites: PHGN100, PHGN200, MATH111, GEGN401 or con-
from the following: new methods for acquiring, processing, sent of the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
and interpreting gravity and magnetic data, methods for the GPGN540. MINING GEOPHYSICS (I) Introduction to
solution of two- and three-dimensional potential field prob- gravity, magnetic, electric, radiometric and borehole tech-
lems, Fourier transforms as applied to gravity and magnetics, niques used primarily by the mining industry in exploring for
the geologic implications of filtering gravity and magnetic new deposits but also applied extensively to petroleum, envi-
data, equivalent distributions, harmonic functions, inver- ronmental and engineering problems. The course, intended
sions. Prerequisite: GPGN411 or consent of instructor. for graduate geophysics students, will emphasize the theoret-
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab and field; 4 semester hours. ical basis for each technique, the instrumentation used and
Offered fall semester, even years. data collection, processing and interpretation procedures spe-
GPGN519/PEGN519. ADVANCED FORMATION cific to each technique. Prerequisites: GPGN321, GPGN322,
EVALUATION (II) A detailed review of well logging and MATH111, MATH112, MATH213. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
other formation evaluation methods will be presented, with ter hours.
the emphasis on the imaging and characterization of hydro- GPGN551/MATH693. WAVE PHENOMENA SEMINAR
carbon reservoirs. Advanced logging tools such as array in- (I, II) Students will probe a range of current methodologies
duction, dipole sonic, and imaging tools will be discussed. and issues in seismic data processing, and discuss their ongo-
The second half of the course will offer in parallel sessions: ing and planned research projects. Topic areas include: Stat-
for geologists and petroleum engineers on subjects such as ics estimation and compensation, deconvolution, multiple

suppression, wavelet estimation, imaging and inversion, noise suppression, such as diversity stacking of Vibroseis
anisotropic velocity and amplitude analysis, seismic interfer- data, normal-moveout correction and common-midpoint
ometry, attenuation and dispersion, extraction of stratigraphic stacking, optimum-weight stacking, beam steering and the
and lithologic information, and correlation of surface and stack array. Also discussed are continuous and discrete one-
borehole seismic data with well log data. Every student regis- and two-dimensional data filtering, including Vibroseis cor-
ters for GPGN551 in the first semester in residence and re- relation, spectral whitening, moveout filtering, data interpo-
ceives a grade of PRG. The grade is changed to a letter grade lation, slant stacking, and the continuous and discrete Radon
after the student's presentation of thesis research. Prerequi- transform for enhancing data resolution and suppression of
site: Consent of department. 1 hour seminar; 1 semester hour. multiples and other forms of coherent noise. Prerequisite:
GPGN552. INTRODUCTION TO SEISMOLOGY (I) Intro- GPGN461 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
duction to basic principles of elasticity including Hooke’s law, ter hours. Offered fall semester, even years.
equation of motion, representation theorems, and reciprocity. GPGN562. SEISMIC DATA PROCESSING II (II) The stu-
Representation of seismic sources, seismic moment tensor, dent will gain understanding of applications of deterministic
radiation from point sources in homogeneous isotropic and statistical deconvolution for wavelet shaping, wavelet
media. Boundary conditions, reflection/transmission coeffi- compression, and multiple suppression. Both reflection-based
cients of plane waves, plane-wave propagation in stratified and refraction-based statistics estimation and correction for
media. Basics of wave propagation in attenuative media, 2-D and 3-D seismic data will be covered, with some atten-
brief description of seismic modeling methods. Prerequisite: tion to problems where subsurface structure is complex. Also
GPGN461 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes- for areas of complex subsurface structure, students will be
ter hours. introduced to analytic and interactive methods of velocity
GPGN553. INTRODUCTION TO SEISMOLOGY (II) This estimation. Where the near-surface is complex, poststack and
course is focused on the physics of wave phenomena and the prestack imaging methods, such as layer replacement are
importance of wave-theory results in exploration and earth- introduced to derive dynamic corrections to reflection data.
quake seismology. Includes reflection and transmission prob- Also discussed are special problems related to the processing
lems for spherical waves, methods of steepest descent and of multi-component seismic data for enhancement of shear-
stationary phase, point-source radiation in layered isotropic wave information, and those related to processing of vertical
media, surface and non-geometrical waves. Discussion of seismic profile data for separation of upgoing and down-
seismic modeling methods, fundamentals of wave propagation going P- and S- wave arrivals. Prerequisite: GPGN461 and
in anisotropic and attenuative media. Prerequisite: GPGN552 GPGN561 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ter hours. Offered spring semester, odd years.
Offered spring semester, even years. GPGN570/GEOL570. APPLICATIONS OF SATELLITE
GPGN555. INTRODUCTION TO EARTHQUAKE REMOTE SENSING (II) An introduction to geoscience ap-
SEISMOLOGY (II) Introductory course in observational, plications of satellite remote sensing of the Earth and planets.
engineering, and theoretical earthquake seismology. Topics The lectures provide background on satellites, sensors,
include: seismogram interpretation, elastic plane waves and methodology, and diverse applications. Topics include visi-
surface waves, source kinematics and constraints from seis- ble, near infrared, and thermal infrared passive sensing, ac-
mograms, seismicity and earthquake location, magnitude and tive microwave and radio sensing, and geodetic remote
intensity estimates, seismic hazard analysis, and earthquake sensing. Lectures and labs involve use of data from a variety
induced ground motions. Students interpret digital data from of instruments, as several applications to problems in the
globally distributed seismic stations. Prerequisite: GPGN461. Earth and planetary sciences are presented. Students will
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered spring semester, complete independent term projects that are presented both
odd years. written and orally at the end of the term. Prerequisites:
PHGN200 and MATH225 or consent of instructor. 2 hours
GPGN558. SEISMIC DATA INTERPRETATION (II) Prac- lecture, 2 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
tical interpretation of seismic data used in exploration for
hydrocarbons. Integration with other sources of geological GPGN574. GROUNDWATER GEOPHYSICS (II) Descrip-
and geophysical information. Prerequisite: GPGN461, tion of world groundwater aquifers. Effects of water satura-
GEOL501 or equivalent or consent of instructor. 2 hours tion on the physical properties of rocks. Use of geophysical
lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. methods in the exploration, development and production of
groundwater. Field demonstrations of the application of the
GPGN561. SEISMIC DATA PROCESSING I (I) Introduc- geophysical methods in the solution of some groundwater
tion to basic principles underlying the processing of seismic problems. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture,
data for suppression of various types of noise. Includes the 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
rationale for and methods for implementing different forms
of gain to data, and the use of various forms of stacking for

GPGN580/GEOL580/MNGN580. INDUCED SEISMICITY CSM and department computer program libraries. Some
(II) Earthquakes are sometimes caused by the activities of basic and specialized numerical integration techniques used
man. These activities include mining and quarrying, petro- in geophysics. Geophysical applications of finite elements,
leum and geothermal energy production, building water finite differences, integral equation modeling, and summary
reservoirs and dams, and underground nuclear testing. This representation. Project resulting in a term paper on the use of
course will help students understand the characteristics and numerical methods in geophysical interpretation. Prerequi-
physical causes of man-made earthquakes and seismicity site: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
induced in various situations. Students will read published Offered spring semester, odd years.
reports and objectively analyze the seismological and ancil- GPGN651. ADVANCED SEISMOLOGY (I) In-depth
lary data therein to decide if the causative agent was man or discussion of wave propagation and seismic processing for
natural processes. Prerequisite: basic undergraduate geology anisotropic, heterogeneous media. Topics include influence
and physics. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. of anisotropy on plane-wave velocities and polarizations,
GPGN581. GRADUATE SEMINAR – MS (I, II) Presenta- traveltime analysis for transversely isotropic models, aniso-
tion describing results of MS thesis research. All theses must tropic velocity-analysis and imaging methods, point-source
be presented in seminar before corresponding degree is radiation and Green’s function in anisotropic media, inversion
granted. Every MS student registers for GPGN581 only in and processing of multicomponent seismic data, shear-wave
his/her first semester in residence and receives a grade of splitting, and basics of seismic fracture characterization. Pre-
PRG. Thereafter, students must attend the weekly Heiland requisites: GPGN552 and GPGN553 or consent of instructor.
Distinguished Lecture every semester in residence. The grade 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
of PRG is changed to a letter grade after the student’s presen- GPGN658. SEISMIC WAVEFIELD IMAGING (I) Seismic
tation of MS thesis research. 1 hour seminar, 1 semester hour. imaging is the process that converts seismograms, each
GPGN597. SUMMER PROGRAMS recorded as a function of time, to an image of the earth's sub-
GPGN598. SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOPHYSICS (I, II) surface, which is a function of depth below the surface. The
New topics in geophysics. Each member of the academic course emphasizes imaging applications developed from first
faculty is invited to submit a prospectus of the course to the principles (elastodynamics relations) to practical methods ap-
department head for evaluation as a special topics course. If plicable to seismic wavefield data. Techniques discussed in-
selected, the course can be taught only once under the 598 clude reverse-time migration and migration by wavefield
title before becoming a part of the regular curriculum under a extrapolation, angle-domain imaging, migration velocity
new course number and title. Prerequisite: Consent of depart- analysis and analysis of angle-dependent reflectivity. Stu-
ment. Credit-variable, 1 to 6 hours. Repeatable for credit dents do independent term projects presented at the end of
under different titles. the term, under the supervision of a faculty member or guest
lecturer. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3
GPGN599. GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATIONS MS (I, II) semester hours.
Individual project; instrument design, data interpretation,
problem analysis, or field survey. Prerequisite: Consent of GPGN660. MATHEMATICS OF SEISMIC IMAGING AND
department and “Independent Study” form must be com- MIGRATION (II) During the past 40 years geophysicists
pleted and submitted to the Registrar. Credit dependent upon have developed many techniques (known collectively as
nature and extent of project. Variable 1 to 6 hours. Repeat- “migration”) for imaging geologic structures deep within the
able for credit. Earth’s subsurface. Beyond merely imaging strata, migration
can provide information about important physical properties
GPGN605. INVERSION THEORY (II) Introductory course of rocks, necessary for the subsequent drilling and develop-
in inverting geophysical observations for inferring earth ment of oil- and gas-bearing formations within the Earth. In
structure and processes. Techniques discussed include: this course the student will be introduced to the mathematical
Monte-Carlo procedures, Marquardt-Levenburg optimiza- theory underlying seismic migration, in the context of “inverse
tion, and generalized linear inversion. In addition, aspects of scattering imaging theory.” The course is heavily oriented
probability theory, data and model resolution, uniqueness toward problem solving. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
considerations, and the use of a priori constraints are pre- Offered spring semester, odd years.
sented. Students are required to apply the inversion methods
described to a problem of their choice and present the results GPGN681. GRADUATE SEMINAR – PHD (I, II) Presenta-
as an oral and written report. Prerequisite: MATH225 and tion describing results of Ph.D. thesis research. All theses
knowledge of a scientific programming language. 3 hours must be presented in seminar before corresponding degree is
lecture; 3 semester hours. granted. Every PhD student registers for GPGN681 only in
his/her first semester in residence and receives a grade of
GPGN606. SIMULATION OF GEOPHYSICAL DATA (II) PRG. Thereafter, students must attend the weekly Heiland
Efficiency of writing and running computer programs. Re- Distinguished Lecture every semester in residence. The grade
view of basic matrix manipulation. Utilization of existing of PRG is changed to a letter grade after the student’s presen-
tation of PhD thesis research. 1 hour seminar; 1 semester Hydrologic Science and Engineering
hour. JOHN MCCRAY, Professor and HSE Director, Environmental
GPGN698. SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOPHYSICS (I, II) Science & Engineering
DAVID BENSON, Associate Professor and HSE Associate Director,
New topics in geophysics. Each member of the academic
Geology & Geological Engineering
faculty is invited to submit a prospectus of the course to the
department head for evaluation as a special topics course. If Department of Chemistry and Geochemistry
selected, the course can be taught only once under the 698 DONALD MACALADY, Professor
JAMES RANVILLE, Associate Professor
title before becoming a part of the regular curriculum under
BETTINA VOELKER, Associate Professor
a new course number and title. Prerequisite: Consent of in-
structor. Credit – variable, 1 to 6 hours. Repeatable for credit Division of Environmental Science and Engineering
ROBERT L. SIEGRIST, Professor
under different topics.
TISSA ILLANGASEKARE, Professor and AMAX Chair
GPGN699. GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION-PHD (I, II) JÖRG DREWES, Professor
Individual project; instrument design, data interpretation, RONALD R.H. COHEN, Associate Professor
problem analysis, or field survey. Prerequisite: Consent of LINDA FIGUEROA, Associate Professor
department and “Independent Study” form must be com- JUNKO MUNAKATA MARR, Associate Professor
pleted and submitted to the Registrar. Credit dependent upon JOHN SPEAR, Associate Professor
nature and extent of project, not to exceed 6 semester hours. TZAHI CATH, Assistant Professor
CHRISTOPHER HIGGINS, Assistant Professor
Repeatable for credit.
JONATHAN SHARP, Assistant Professor
GPGN705. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: MASTER GEORGE SHERK, Research Associate Professor
OF SCIENCE Research credit hours required for completion Division of Engineering
of the degree Master of Science - thesis. Research must be MARTE GUTIERREZ, Professor
carried out under the direct supervision of the graduate stu- NING LU, Professor
dent’s faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit. Department of Geology and Geological Engineering
GPGN706. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: DOCTOR JOHN HUMPHREY, Associate Professor and Director
OF PHILOSOPHY Research credit hours required for com- EILEEN POETER, Professor
pletion of the degree Doctor of Philosophy-thesis. Research REED MAXWELL, Associate Professor
must be carried out under direct supervision of the graduate Department of Geophysics
student’s faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit. DAVID HALE, Professor
GARY OLHOEFT, Professor
YAOGUO LI, Associate Professor
ANDRE REVIL, Associate Professor
JEFF ANDREWS-HANNAH, Assistant Professor
Division of Liberal Arts & International Studies
HUSSEIN AMERY, Professor
Degrees Offered:
Master of Science (Hydrology), Thesis option
Master of Science (Hydrology), Non-thesis option
Doctor of Philosophy (Hydrology)
The Hydrologic Science and Engineering (HSE) Program
is an interdisciplinary graduate program comprised of faculty
from several different CSM departments.
The program offers programs of study in fundamental
hydrologic science and applied hydrology with engineering
applications. Our program encompasses ground-water hydro-
geology, surface-water hydrology, vadose-zone hydrology,
watershed hydrology, contaminant transport and fate, con-
taminant remediation, hydrogeophysics, and water policy/law.
Students may elect to follow the Science or the Engineering
Track.
HSE requires a core study of 4 formal graduate courses and
a field session. However, programs of study are interdiscipli-

nary in nature, and coursework is obtained from multiple de- Program Requirements:
partments at CSM and is approved for each student by the M.S. Non-Thesis Option: 36 total credit hours, consisting
student’s advisor and thesis Committee. of coursework (30 h), and Independent Study (6 h) working
To achieve the Master of Science (M.S.) degree, students on a research project with HSE faculty, including a written
may elect the Non-Thesis option, based exclusively upon report.
coursework and a project report, or the Thesis option. The M.S. Thesis Option: 30 total credit hours, consisting of
thesis option is comprised of coursework in combination coursework (24 h), and research (6 h). Students must also
with individual laboratory, modeling and/or field research write and orally defend a research thesis.
performed under the guidance of a faculty advisor and pre-
Ph.D.: 72 total credit hours, consisting of coursework
sented in a written thesis approved by the student’s committee.
(at least 15 h), and research (at least 24 h). Students must
HSE also offers a combined baccalaureate/masters degree also successfully complete qualifying examinations, write
program in which CSM students obtain an undergraduate de- and defend a dissertation proposal, write and defend a doc-
gree as well as a Thesis or Non- thesis M.S. in Hydrology. toral dissertation, and are expected to submit the dissertation
Please see the Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Programs work for publication in scholarly journals.
sections in the Graduate and Undergraduate Bulletins for ad-
Thesis Committee Requirements
ditional information.
Students must meet the general requirements listed in
To achieve the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, the graduate bulletin section Graduate Degrees and Require-
students are expected to complete a combination of course- ments. In addition, the student’s advisor or co-advisor must
work and novel, original research, under the guidance of a be an HSE faculty member. For M.S. thesis students, at least
faculty advisor and Doctoral committee, which culminates in two committee members must be members of the HSE faculty.
a significant scholarly contribution to a specialized field in For doctoral students, at least 3 members must be a member
hydrologic sciences or engineering. Full-time enrollment is ex- of the HSE faculty.
pected and leads to the greatest success, although part-time
Prerequisites Science Track:
enrollment may be allowed under special circumstances. All
u baccalaureate degree in a science or engineering
doctoral students must complete the full-time, on-campus
discipline
residency requirements described in the general section of
the Graduate Bulletin. u college calculus: two semesters required
Currently, students will apply to the hydrology program u differential equations: one semester required
through the Graduate School and be assigned to the HSE par- u college physics: one semester required
ticipating department or division of the student's HSE advi-
u college chemistry: one year required
sor. Participating units include: Chemistry and
Geochemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science and En- u fluid mechanics, one semester required
gineering (ESE), Geology and Geological Engineering u college statistics: one semester required
(GGE), Geophysical Engineering, Mining Engineering (ME),
Prerequisites Engineering Track:
and Petroleum Engineering (PE). HSE is part of the Western
u baccalaureate degree in a science or engineering
Regional Graduate Program, a recognition that designates
discipline
these programs as unique within the Western United States.
An important benefit of this designation is that students from u college calculus: two semesters required
several western states are given the tuition status of Colorado u differential equations: one semester required
residents. These states include Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii,
u college physics: two semesters required
Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ore-
gon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. u college chemistry: two years required
For more information on HSE curriculum please refer to u college statistics: one semester required
the HSE website at hydrology.mines.edu. u statics, one semester required
Combined Degree Program Option: u mechanics of materials, one semester required
CSM undergraduate students have the opportunity to begin u dynamics, one semester required
work on a M.S. degree in Hydrology while completing their
Bachelor’s degree. The CSM Combined Degree Program u thermodynamics, one semester required
provides the vehicle for students to complete graduate course- u fluid mechanics: one semester required
work while still an undergraduate student. For more informa- u engineering design (equivalent of a 400-level capstone
tion please contact the HSE program faculty. design course or ESGN 451 - Hydraulic Problems)
Note that some pre-requisites may be completed in the

first few semesters of the graduate program if approved by ENGINEERING TRACK:
the hydrology program faculty. Graduate courses may be Curriculum areas of emphasis consist of core courses, and
used to fulfill one or more of these requirements after ap- electives. Core courses include all core courses in the Sci-
proval by the HSE Graduate Admissions Committee and the ence Track and a relevant Capstone Design Course (e.g.
student’s Thesis Committee. Ground Water Engineering GEGN 470)
Required Curriculum: Elective courses may be chosen from a list approved by
Students will work with their academic advisors and grad- the HSE program faculty with one free elective that may be
uate thesis committees to establish plans of study that best fit chosen from any of the graduate courses offered at CSM and
their individual interests and goals. Each student will develop other local universities. At least half of the elective credits
and submit a plan of study to their advisor during the first se- must come from the following list:
mester of enrollment. Doctoral students may transfer in cred- GEGN 581 Analytical Hydrology
its from an earned M.S. graduate program according to GEGN 683 Advanced Groundwater Modeling
requirements listed in the Graduate Degrees and Require- ESGN 622 Multiphase Fluids Transport
ments section of the graduate bulletin, and after approval by GEGN 681 Vadose-Zone Hydrology
the student's thesis committee. Recommended pre-requisite GEGN 581 Advanced Hydrogeology
courses may be taken for credit during the first year a student GEGN 682 Flow And Transport In Fractured Rock
is enrolled in HSE. In some cases, graduate courses may sat- ESGN 575 Hazardous Waste Site Remediation
isfy one or more pre-requisites if approved by the hydrology GEGN 585 Hydrochemical Modeling
program faculty. GEGN 684 Chemical Modeling of Aqueous Systems
SCIENCE TRACK: EGGN 454 Water Supply Engineering
Curriculum areas of emphasis consist of core courses, and ESGN 603 Water Reuse and Treatment
electives. Core courses include the following: EGES 533 Unsaturated Soil Mechanics
Ground Water Engineering (GEGN466) EGES 534 Soil Behavior
Surface-Water Hydrology (GEGN582) EGES 553 Engineering Hydrology
Environmental Water Chemistry (ESGN500) EGES 554 Open Channel Flow
Subsurface Contaminant Fate and Transport (ESGN522) GEGN 532 Geological Data Analysis
Or GEGN 575 Applications of GIS
Surface Water Quality Modeling (ESGN520) GEGN 542 Advanced Engineering Geomorphology
Field Hydrology (GEGN584) GEGN 573 Site Investigation
ESGN 601 Risk Assessment
HSE seminar is also required and will typically have a 598 ESGN 598 Numerical Methods for Modeling of
course number. These are one-credit reading and discussion Water and Environmental Systems
seminars. PhD students are required to complete at least
twoduring their studies, and M.S. students must complete one
seminar. The seminar courses are taught nearly every semes-
ter, with different topics depending on the instructor. Students
who plan to incorporate hydrochemistry into their research
may elect to replace ESGN 500 with a two-course combina-
tion that includes an aqueous inorganic chemistry course
(CHGC 509) and an environmental organic chemistry course
(ESGN 555).
Elective courses may be chosen from a list approved by
the HSE program faculty with one free elective that may be
chosen from any of the graduate courses offered at CSM and
other local universities. A list of these courses can be found
on the HSE website.

Liberal Arts and International Studies Program Description:
ELIZABETH VAN WIE DAVIS, Professor and Division Director As the 21st century unfolds, individuals, communities, and
CARL MITCHAM, Professor nations face major challenges in energy, natural resources,
ARTHUR B. SACKS, Professor and Director, McBride Honors and the environment. While these challenges demand practi-
Program cal ingenuity from engineers and applied scientists, solutions
HUSSEIN A. AMERY, Associate Professor must also take into account social, political, economic, cul-
TINA L. GIANQUITTO, Associate Professor
tural, ethical, and global contexts. CSM students, as citizens
JOHN R. HEILBRUNN, Associate Professor
JON LEYDENS, Associate Professor and Writing Program
and future professionals, confront a rapidly changing society
Administrator that demands core technical skills complemented by flexible
JUAN C. LUCENA, Associate Professor intelligence, original thought, and cultural sensitivity.
JASON DELBORNE, Assistant Professor Courses in Liberal Arts and International Studies (LAIS)
SYLVIA GAYLORD, Assistant Professor expand students' professional capacities by providing oppor-
KATHLEEN J. HANCOCK, Assistant Professor
tunities to explore the humanities, social sciences, and fine
DERRICK HUDSON, Assistant Professor
arts. Our curricula encourage the development of critical
JENNIFER SCHNEIDER, Assistant Professor
JAMES D. STRAKER, Assistant Professor thinking skills that will help students make more informed
JAMES V. JESUDASON, Senior Lecturer choices as national and world citizens - promoting more
ROBERT KLIMEK, Senior Lecturer complex understandings of justice, equality, culture, history,
TONI LEFTON, Senior Lecturer development, and sustainability. Students study ethical rea-
SANDY WOODSON, Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Advisor soning, compare and contrast different economies and cul-
DAN MILLER, Lecturer tures, develop arguments from data, and interrogate
ROSE PASS, Lecturer globalization. LAIS courses also foster creativity by offering
JONATHAN H. CULLISON, Instructor opportunities for self-discovery. Students conduct literary
PAULA A. FARCA, Instructor
analyses, improve communication skills, play music, learn
CORTNEY E. HOLLES, Instructor
media theory, and write poetry. These experiences foster in-
BETTY J. CANNON, Emerita Associate Professor
W. JOHN CIESLEWICZ, Emeritus Professor tellectual agility, personal maturity, and respect for the com-
DONALD I. DICKINSON, Emeritus Professor plexity of our world.
WILTON ECKLEY, Emeritus Professor The Division of Liberal Arts & International Studies offers
PETER HARTLEY, Emeritus Associate Professor one non-thesis professional graduate degree, the Master of
T. GRAHAM HEREFORD, Emeritus Professor International Political Economy of Resources (MIPER); two
JOHN A. HOGAN, Emeritus Professor
graduate certificates in International Political Economy
BARBARA M. OLDS, Emerita Professor
KATHLEEN H. OCHS, Emerita Associate Professor
(IPE); a graduate certificate in Science, Technology, Engi-
EUL-SOO PANG, Emeritus Professor neering, and Policy (STEP); and a graduate individual minor.
LAURA J. PANG, Emerita Associate Professor Master of International Political Economy of
ANTON G. PEGIS, Emeritus Professor Resources (MIPER).
THOMAS PHILIPOSE, University Emeritus Professor The MIPER program is ideal for global resources industry
JOSEPH D. SNEED, Emeritus Professor
leaders and public sector policy makers dealing with devel-
RONALD V. WIEDENHOEFT, Emeritus Professor
oping non-renewable resources on a global scale. The pro-
KAREN B. WILEY, Emerita Associate Professor
ROBERT E.D. WOOLSEY, Emeritus Professor gram's philosophical foundations are built on the twin pillars
of applying key methods and theories of international politi-
Degrees Offered: cal economy (IPE) and comparative political economy (CPE)
Master of International Political Economy of Resources to understand the role of the world's resources in the context
(Non-Thesis) of human and natural environment. The concept of "re-
Non-Degree Certificates Offered: sources" is understood in the context of the environment in
International Political Economy Graduate Certificate I which resources are found and developed, as well as both
state and non-state actors who play a role in developing, mar-
International Political Economy Graduate Certificate II
keting, and consuming them on a global scale.
Graduate Certificate in Science, Technology, Engineering,
The objective of the MIPER program is to develop profes-
and Policy
sional analytical skills in (1) resources development and
Non-Degree Minor Offered: management strategies embedded in the inter-state and supra-
Graduate Individual Minor national relationships between the state and the market; (2)
analysis of regional and global security and risk issues affect-
ing resources industry; and (3) transnational trade and invest-
ment flows as well as resources production and consumption.

The Division of Liberal Arts and International Studies of- Program Requirements:
fers a 36 semester-hour non-thesis Master of International Master of International Political Economy of
Political Economy of Resources (MIPER) degree. The mas- Resources (MIPER)
ter's degree program is part of CSM's Combined Undergrad- The Master of International Political Economy of Re-
uate/Graduate programs. Students participating in the sources non-thesis professional degree requires 36 semester
combined degree program may double count up to 6 semes- hours of course work. It may be completed as part of a Com-
ter hours of 400-level course work from their undergraduate bined Undergraduate/Graduate program by students already
IPE minor or undergraduate course work (excluding foreign matriculated as undergraduate students at Colorado School of
languages) to the MIPER. An additional 3 credit-hours may Mines, or by individuals holding undergraduate or advanced
be transferred upon the recommendation of the MIPER Di- degrees who are interested in a non-thesis graduate program
rector and the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies. of study. CSM students interested in pursuing the MIPER as
IPE Graduate Certificates part of a Combined Undergraduate/Graduate program are en-
The IPE Graduate Certificate program is divided into two couraged to make an initial contact with the director of the
parts: (1) the first 15-credit hour certificate focuses on the MIPER program after completion of the first semester of
IPE theories, methods, and models; and (2) the second 15- their sophomore year for counseling on degree application
credit hour certificate focuses on specialization, such as re- procedures, admissions standards, and degree completion re-
gional development (Asia-Pacific, Latin America/the quirements. See "Combined Undergraduate/Graduate De-
Americas, Africa, Eurasia, and the Middle East), interna- gree Programs" elsewhere in this bulletin for further details.
tional or comparative political economy issues, and project- The MIPER program has two parts: (1) 18 credit-hours
specific themes like trade, finance, the environment, gender, (six core courses) in Core Thematic Areas and (2) 18 credit-
ethnicity, and so forth. hours (six courses) of Electives. See the MIPER Director for
Upon completion of 15 credit hours (or 5 courses), the stu- specific courses associated with each of these two areas.
dent will be issued a certificate. The program is flexible so Core Thematic Areas
that the student can take time to complete the course require- 1. International Political Economy: Theories and Methods
ments. The graduate certificate program is part of CSM’s
2. International Political Economy of Regions (Latin
combined undergraduate/graduate degree program. As such,
America, Eurasia, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Sub-
students participating in the combined degree program may
Saharan Africa)
double count up to 6 credit hours of 400 level course work
toward each certificate. If the student completes all 30 credit 3. Global Resources Security
hours, he/she may petition for admission into the Master of 4. Global Resources Development
International Political Economy of Resources degree pro- 5. International Political Risk Assessment and Mitigation
gram, which requires the completion of an additional 6
credit-hours. 6. Quantitative Methods for IPE
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Policy Elective Courses
Graduate Certificate (STEP) Students choose from the following three areas:
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Policy (STEP) 1. Area Studies and Comparative Political Economy
graduate certificate is offered by the Division of Liberal Arts (CPE) Themes: Development, institutions, regimes,
& International Studies in collaboration with the Center for state-building vs. nation-building, social stratification,
Science and Technology Policy, Cooperative Institute for Re- ethnicity, gender, religion, and culture provide fertile
search in Environmental Science (CIRES), at the University fields of CPE investigations in such regions of interest
of Colorado at Boulder. The aim is to provide a broad, prac- to the MIPER program as Asia Pacific, Latin
tical understanding of science-society relations that will ben- America/the Americas, the Middle East and the Islamic
efit practicing scientists and engineers, especially in the World, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Eurasia.
fields of science and engineering that are the traditional mis- 2. IPE Themes: IPE themes include trade, finance, re-
sion of the Colorado School of Mines. gionalism, cross-regionalism, globalization, interna-
Graduate Individual Minor tional organizations, inter-state relations, security,
Graduate students in departments and divisions other than non-traditional security, country political risk assess-
LAIS may earn a minor in the Division if they complete 12 ment and mitigation, corruption and development, eth-
hours of course work from the LAIS course offerings, includ- nic conflicts, cultural clashes, environmental politics
ing Special Topics (LAIS 498 or 598 courses) or Independent and policies, technology and social transformation.
Study (LAIS 499 or 599) chosen in consultation with an 3. IPE Theories and Methods: Study based in theories,
LAIS advisor. Note: The Graduate Individual Minor must be methods, and models associated with the disciplines of
approved by the student's graduate committee and by the
LAIS Division.
International Political Economy, Comparative Political students already matriculated as undergraduate students at
Economy, and/or International Relations. Colorado School of Mines, or by individuals holding under-
Outside Field graduate or advanced degrees who are interested in a briefer
In some cases, the student will be encouraged to take amount of study in International Political Economy at the
courses outside LAIS as a minor. Courses in engineering, sci- graduate level. CSM students interested in pursuing the
ence, economics, business, and law can be highly useful to Graduate Certificates as part of a Combined Undergradu-
developing additional IPE skills in resources industry and ate/Graduate program are encouraged to make an initial con-
policy making arena. The student must receive permission tact with the director of the MIPER program after completion
from the Program Director and his/her adviser before under- of the first semester of their Sophomore year for counseling
taking non-LAIS course work. on application procedures, admissions standards, and com-
pletion requirements. See “Combined Undergraduate/Gradu-
Admission Requirements ate Degree Programs" elsewhere in this bulletin for further
The requirements for admission into the MIPER Program details.
are as follows:
Certificate I (15 credit-hours). For the first graduate cer-
1. BS or BA with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) tificate, students must take courses from five of the six core
at or above 3.0 (4.0 scale). CSM undergraduates who thematic areas associated with the MIPER.
do not meet the overall GPA of 3.0 but who are pursuing
the undergraduate IPE Minor or who have taken three or Certificate II (15 credit-hours). For the second graduate
more IPE courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in IPE certificate, students must choose an area of specialization in
course work will also be considered for admission. consultation with the Program Director. Nine of the 15
credit-hours (three courses) in the second certificate must
2. The GRE is required. Under certain circumstances, the come from Region studies, or IPE- or CPE-driven thematic
GRE requirements can be waived by the permission of courses. Six credit hours can be minor courses taken outside
the Program Director. Contact the MIPER Director for of LAIS but relevant to the core content and approaches of
details. IPE and CPE. The student must consult the Program Director
3. A TOEFL score of 580 (paper test), 237 (computer before embarking on the non-LAIS minor program of study.
test), or 92-93 (Internet test) or higher is required for Admission Requirements
students who are non-native English speakers. The requirements for admission into the IPE Graduate
4. A two-page essay is required and must discuss why the Certificates Program are as follows:
candidate is interested in pursuing the MIPER and how 1. BS or BA with a cumulative grade point average (GPA)
he/she intends to utilize IPE knowledge and skills. at or above 3.0 (4.0 scale). CSM undergraduates who
5. No foreign language is required at the time of admis- do not meet the overall GPA of 3.0 but who are pursuing
sion. However, those intending to spend an optional the undergraduate IPE Minor or who have taken three or
overseas semester must have appropriate language more IPE courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in IPE
skills. course work will also be considered for admission.
Transfer Credit 2. The GRE is not required.
Up to 15 semester hours of a MIPER degree may be trans- 3. A TOEFL score of 580 (paper test), 237 (computer
ferred into the degree program. Requests for transfer credit test), or 92-93 (Internet test) or higher is required for
must be approved by the MIPER Director who will review students who are non-native English speakers.
course syllabi and evidence of work completion as provided
by the student. Transfer credits must not have been used as 4. A two-page essay is required and must discuss why the
credit toward a Bachelor's degree. The transfer limit includes candidate is interested in pursuing one or both IPE
CSM distance learning courses. Graduate Certificates and how he/she intends to utilize
IPE acquired knowledge and skills.
Overseas Semester
In exceptional cases, the student will be encouraged to 5. No foreign language is required at the time of admis-
spend one semester at an overseas institution in East Asia , sion. However, demonstrated commitment to learning a
Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Australa- second and/or third language during residency in the
sia. The MIPER Program Director and the student's adviser program is strongly encouraged.
will assist in finding an appropriate university overseas. Transfer Credits
International Political Economy Graduate Students may, on an individual basis, request that transfer
Certificates credits from other institutions be applied to an IPE Graduate
The IPE Graduate Certificates require 15 credit-hours Certificate. The transfer limit includes CSM distance learn-
each. Either one or both of the certificates may be completed ing courses.
as part of a Combined Undergraduate/Graduate program by
Double-Counting CSM Undergraduate Course Work cial, cultural, and environmental factors whose ultimate goal
for MIPER or IPE Graduate Certificates is to improve the quality of life for individuals. The role of
As noted above, students coming from within CSM can both the state and the market in development processes will
transfer up to 6 credit-hours of 400-level course work auto- be examined. Topics to be covered will vary as changing re-
matically from their undergraduate IPE minor. An additional alities dictate but will be drawn from such subjects as in-
3 credit-hours may be transferred upon the recommendation equality of income distribution; the role of education and
of the MIPER Director and the approval of the Dean of the health care; region-markets; the impact of globalization; in-
Graduate School. stitution-building; corporate-community-state interfaces; ne-
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Policy oliberalism; privatization; democracy; and public policy
Graduate Certificate formulation as it relates to development goals. 3 hours lec-
The STEP certificate requires a total of 15 semester hours ture and discussion; 3 semester hours.
of graduate-level courses. Two of these courses should be LAIS536. HEMISPHERIC INTEGRATION IN THE
science and technology policy courses that emphasize, in one AMERICAS This international political economy seminar is
instance, humanities perspectives, and in another, social sci- designed to accompany the endeavor now under way in the
ence perspectives. The other three courses may be selected, Americas to create a free trade area for the entire Western
at student discretion and with adviser approval, from among Hemisphere. Integrating this hemisphere, however, is not just
the suite of courses offered at CSM and CU-Boulder. Exist- restricted to the mechanics of facilitating trade but also en-
ing LAIS courses included in this suite are gages a host of other economic, political, social, cultural, and
LAIS421 Environmental Philosophy environmental issues, which will also be treated in this
course. 3 hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours.
LAIS545 International Political Economy
LAIS537. ASIAN DEVELOPMENT This international polit-
LAIS548 Global Environmental Politics and Policy ical economy seminar deals with the historical development
LAIS550 Political Risk Assessment of Asia Pacific from agrarian to post-industrial eras; its eco-
LAIS586 Science and Technology Policy nomic, political, and cultural transformation since World War
II, contemporary security issues that both divide and unite
LAIS587 Environmental Politics and Policy the region; and globalization processes that encourage Asia
LAIS588 Water Politics and Policy Pacific to forge a single trading bloc. 3 hours lecture and
LAIS589 Nuclear Power and Public Policy discussion; 3 semester hours.
Students may also incorporate courses from the Econom- LAIS541. AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT This course pro-
ics and Business core M.S. curriculum in Mineral Economics vides a broad overview of the political economy of Africa. Its
in the Economics and Public Policy area of specialization. goal is to give students an understanding of the possibilities
of African development and the impediments that currently
Finally, it is recommend that STEP certificate students
block its economic growth. Despite substantial natural re-
do either a focused study of science and technology policy
sources, mineral reserves, and human capital, most African
in the United States or some other country, including the
countries remain mired in poverty. The struggles that have
possibility of taking one IPE regional studies course in
arisen on the continent have fostered thinking about the curse
which student research will be allowed to focus on science
of natural resources where countries with oil or diamonds are
and technology policy issues related to that region.
beset with political instability and warfare. Readings give
Description of Courses: first an introduction to the continent followed by a focus on
Humanities and Social Sciences (LAIS) the specific issues that confront African development today.
LAIS531 RELIGION AND SECURITY An introduction to 3 hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours.
the central topics in religion and society. Develops an analy- LAIS542. NATURAL RESOURCES AND WAR IN AFRICA
sis of civil society in 21st century contexts and connects this This course examines the relationship between natural re-
analysis with leading debates about the relationship of reli- sources and wars in Africa. It begins by discussing the com-
gion and security. Creates an understanding of diverse reli- plexity of Africa with its several many languages, peoples, and
gious traditions from the perspective of how they view geographic distinctions. Among the most vexing challenges for
security. 3 hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours. Africa is the fact that the continent possesses such wealth and
LAIS535. LATIN AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT A seminar yet still struggles with endemic warfare, which is hypotheti-
designed to explore the political economy of current and re- cally caused by greed and competition over resource rents.
cent past development strategies, models, efforts, and issues Readings are multidisciplinary and draw from policy studies,
in Latin America, one of the most dynamic regions of the economics, and political science. Students will acquire an un-
world today. Development is understood to be a nonlinear, derstanding of different theoretical approaches from the social
complex set of processes involving political, economic, so- sciences to explain the relationship between abundant natural

resources and war in Africa. The course helps students apply LAIS551. POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT RESEARCH
the different theories to specific cases and productive sectors. 3 SEMINAR When offered, this international political econ-
hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours. omy seminar must be taken concurrently with LAIS 550, Po-
LAIS545. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY This litical Risk Assessment. Its purpose is to acquaint the student
course will combine the historical and theoretical foundations with empirical research methods and sources appropriate to
of international political economy and empirical case studies of conducting a political risk assessment study, and to hone the
the world's various regions. The student will be required to be students' analytical abilities. Prerequisite: Concurrent enroll-
familiar with key IPE schools of thought, history of development in LAIS550. 1 hour seminar; 1 semester hour.
ment and underdevelopment of key regions, and a series of LAIS552. CORRUPTION AND DEVELOPMENT This
contemporary issues and themes that drives globalization. Pre- course addresses the problem of corruption and its impact on
requisites: any two IPE courses at the 300-level, or one IPE development. Readings are multidisciplinary and include
course at the 400 level. 3 hours lecture and discussion; 3 se- policy studies, economics, and political science. Students
mester hours. will acquire an understanding of what constitutes corruption,
LAIS546. GLOBALIZATION This seminar deals with the his- how it negatively affects development, and what they, as en-
torical development of international political economy as a dis- gineers in a variety of professional circumstances, might do
cipline. (Originally studied as the harbinger of today's political in circumstances in which bribe paying or taking might
science, economics, sociology, anthropology, and history, Inter- occur. 3 hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours.
national Political Economy is the multidisciplinary study of the LAIS554. REGION-MARKETS AND REGION-STATES
relationship between the states and the markets.) A fuller un- This research seminar will deal with the international politi-
derstanding will be achieved through research and data analysis cal economy dimensions of the origin, the structure, and the
as well as interpretation of case studies. Prerequisites: function of the world's major region-markets and region
LAIS345 and any 400-level IPE course, or two equivalent states. Special emphasis will be given to the changing roles
courses. 3 hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours. of nation-states, globalization of trade and finance, and the
LAIS547. GLOBAL CORPORATIONS This international po- future world polity. Prerequisites: any two IPE courses at the
litical economy seminar seeks to (1) understand the history of 300-level, or one IPE course at the 400 level. 3 hours lecture
the making of global corporations and their relationship to the and discussion; 3 semester hours.
state, region-markets, and region-states; and (2) analyze the on- LAIS 555. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS The
going changes in global, regional, and national political purpose of this course is to familiarize you with the study of
economies due to the presence of global corporations. 3 hours international organizations - we will examine how they are
lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours. created, how they are organized and what they try to accom-
LAIS548. GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND plish. By the end of the semester, students will be familiar
POLICY - This seminar examines the increasing importance of with the role of international organization in the world sys-
environmental policy and politics in international political tem as well as the analytical tools used to analyze them. 3
economy and global international relations. Using both histori- hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours.
cal analysis and interdisciplinary environmental studies per- LAIS556. POWER & POLITICS IN EURASIA This seminar
spectives, this course explores global environmental problems covers the major international economic and security issues
that have prompted an array of international and global regimes affecting the fifteen states that once comprised the Soviet
and other approaches to deal with them. It looks at the impact Union. The class begins with an overview of the Soviet
of environmental policy and politics on development, and the Union and its collapse in 1991, and then focuses on the major
role that state and non-state actors play, especially in North- international economic and security dilemmas facing the for-
South relations and in the pursuit of sustainability. Prerequi- mer Soviet states and how the US, China, European Union
sites: any two IPE courses at the 300-level; or one IPE course at and other countries, as well as international organizations, af-
the 400 level; or one IPE course at the 300 level and one envi- fect policies in the former Soviet states. Special attention
ronmental policy/issues course at the 400 level. 3 hours lecture will be paid to oil, natural gas, and other energy sectors in the
and discussion; 3 semester hours. region. 3 hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours.
LAIS550. POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT This course LAIS557 INTRODUCTION TO CONFLICT MANAGE-
will review the existing methodologies and techniques of risk MENT This course introduces graduate students to the issue
assessment in both country-specific and global environments. of international conflict management with an emphasis on
It will also seek to design better ways of assessing and evalu- conflict in resource abundant countries. Its goal is to develop
ating risk factors for business and public diplomacy in the in- analytic tools to acquire a systematic means to think about
creasingly globalized context of economy and politics conflict management in the international political economy
wherein the role of the state is being challenged and rede- and to assess and react to such events. The course addresses
fined. 3 hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours. the causes of contemporary conflicts with an initial focus on

weak states, armed insurgencies, and ethnic conflict. It then LAIS565 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY This
turns to intra-state war as a failure of conflict management course provides an introduction to foundational concepts,
before discussing state failure, intractable conflicts, and ef- themes, and questions developed within the interdisciplinary
forts to build peace and reconstruct failed, post-conflict field of science and technology studies (STS). Readings ad-
states. 3 hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours. dress anthropological understandings of laboratory practice,
LAIS558. NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEVELOP- sociological perspectives on the settling of techno-scientific
MENT This course examine the relationship between natural controversies, historical insights on the development of sci-
resources and development. It begins by discussing theories entific institutions, philosophical stances on the interactions
of development and how those theories account for specific between technology and humans, and relationships between
choices among resource abundant countries. From the theo- science and democracy. Students complete several writing
retical readings, students examine sector specific topics in assignments, present material from readings and research,
particular cases. These subjects include oil and natural gas in and help to facilitate discussion. 3 hours lecture and discus-
African and Central Asian countries; hard rock mining in sion; 3 semester hours.
West Africa and East Asia; gemstone mining in Southern and LAIS 577 ENGINEERING AND SUSTAINABLE COM-
West Africa; contracting in the extractive industries; and cor- MUNITY DEVELOPMENT An introduction to the relation-
porate social responsibility. Readings are multidisciplinary ship between engineering and sustainable community
and draw from policy studies, economics, and political sci- development (SCD) from historical, political, ethical, cul-
ence to provide students an understanding of different theo- tural, and practical perspectives. Students will study and an-
retical approaches from the social sciences to explain the alyze different dimensions of sustainability, development,
relationship between abundant natural resources and devel- and "helping", and the role that engineering might play in
opment. 3 hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours. each. Will include critical explorations of strengths and limi-
LAIS560. GLOBAL GEOPOLITICS This seminar deals tations of dominant methods in engineering problem solving,
with geopolitical theories and how they help us explain and design and research for working in SCD. Through case-stud-
understand contemporary developments in the world. Empir- ies, students will analyze and evaluate projects in SCD and
ical evidence from case studies help students develop a develop criteria for their evaluation. 3 hours lecture and dis-
deeper understanding of the interconnections between the po- cussion; 3 semester hours.
litical, economic, social, cultural and geographic dimensions LAIS586. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY An ex-
of governmental policies and corporate decisions. Prerequi- amination of current issues relating to science and technol-
sites: any two IPE courses at the 300-level, or one IPE course ogy policy in the United States and, as appropriate, in other
at the 400 level. 3 hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester countries. 3 hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours.
hours. LAIS587. ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY
LAIS561. URBANIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT This Seminar on environmental policies and the political and gov-
seminar course discusses the effects of colonization, uneven ernmental processes that produce them. Group discussion
regional development, industrialization and globalization on and independent research on specific environmental issues.
urban systems. The urban models that will be studied include Primary but not exclusive focus on the U.S. 3 hours lecture
the pre-industrial, colonial, global, Latin American and Is- and discussion; 3 semester hours.
lamic cities. Approaches to urban development and how they LAIS588. WATER POLITICS AND POLICY Seminar on
affect settlement planning, as well as urban-rural interface, water policies and the political and governmental processes
urban labor markets, housing and shelter, migration will be that produce them, as an example of natural resource politics
considered. Sustainable cities and world cities will be dis- and policy in general. Group discussion and independent re-
cussed. Prerequisites: any two IPE courses at the 300-level, search on specific politics and policy issues. Primary but not
or one IPE course at the 400 level. 3 hours lecture and dis- exclusive focus on the U.S. 3 hours lecture and discussion; 3
cussion; 3 semester hours. semester hours.
LAIS 564 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR THE SO- LAIS589. NUCLEAR POWER AND PUBLIC POLICY A
CIAL SCIENCES A graduate level introduction to basic general introduction to research and practice concerning poli-
methods of quantitative empirical research in the social sci- cies and practices relevant to the development and manage-
ences. Places social science in the broader context of scien- ment of nuclear power. Corequisite: PHGN590 Nuclear
tific inquiry by addressing the role of observation and Reactor Physics or instructor consent. 3 hours lecture and
hypothesis testing in the social sciences. The focus is on lin- seminar; 3 semester hours.
ear regression and group comparisions, with attention to
questions of research design, internal validity, and reliability.
3 hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours.

LAIS597. SUMMER PROGRAMS Materials Science
LAIS598. SPECIAL TOPICS Pilot course or special topics DAVID L. OLSON, Lead Scientist, John Henry Moore
course. Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) Distinguished Professor of Physical Metallurgy
and student(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Vari- Department of Chemistry and Geochemistry
able credit: 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit DANIEL M. KNAUSS, Professor and Department Head
under different titles. MARK EBERHART, Professor
KENT J. VOORHEES, Professor
LAIS599. INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual research or SCOTT W. COWLEY, Associate Professor
special problem projects supervised by a faculty member. KIM R. WILLIAMS, Associate Professor
Variable credit: 1 to 6 hours. Repeatable for credit. RYAN RICHARDS, Associate Professor
LAIS601. ACADEMIC PUBLISHING Students will finish STEPHEN G. BOYES, Assistant Professor
ARNOLD B. TAMAYO, Assistant Professor
this course with increased knowledge of general and disci-
YONGAN YANG, Assistant Professor
pline-specific writing conversations as well as the ability to
use that knowledge in publishing portions of theses or disser- Department of Chemical Engineering
DAVID W.M. MARR, Professor and Department Head
tations. Beyond the research article, students will also have
JOHN R. DORGAN, Professor
the opportunity to learn more about genres such as confer-
JAMES ELY, Professor
ence abstracts, conference presentations, literature reviews, COLIN WOLDEN, Professor and Weaver Distinguished Professor
and research funding proposals. Prerequisite: Must have DAVID T. WU, Associate Professor
completed one full year (or equivalent) of graduate school SUMIT AGARWAL, Assistant Professor
course work. Variable credit: 2 or 3 semester hours. MATTHEW LIBERATORE, Assistant Professor
Communication (LICM) Division of Engineering
LICM501. PROFESSIONAL ORAL COMMUNICATION A TERENCE E. PARKER, Professor and Division Director
five-week course which teaches the fundamentals of effec- WILLIAM A. HOFF, Associate Professor and Assistant Division
tively preparing and presenting messages. "Hands-on" course Director
D. VAUGHAN GRIFFITHS, Professor
emphasizing short (5- and 10-minute) weekly presentations
MARTE S. GUTIERREZ, James R. Paden Chair Distinguished
made in small groups to simulate professional and corporate
Professor
communications. Students are encouraged to make formal ROBERT J. KEE, George R. Brown Distinguished Professor
presentations which relate to their academic or professional ROBERT H. KING, Professor
fields. Extensive instruction in the use of visuals. Presenta- KEVIN MOORE, Gerard August Dobelman Distinguished Professor
tions are rehearsed in class two days prior to the formal pre- NING LU, Professor
sentations, all of which are video-taped and carefully NIGEL T. MIDDLETON, Senior Vice President for Strategic
evaluated. 1 hour lecture/lab; 1 semester hour. Enterprises, Professor
GRAHAM G. W. MUSTOE, Professor
PANKAJ K. (PK) SEN, Professor
JOEL M. BACH, Associate Professor
JOHN R. BERGER, Associate Professor
CRISTIAN V. CIOBANU, Associate Professor
PANOS D. KIOUSIS, Associate Professor
MICHAEL MOONEY, Associate Professor
DAVID MUNOZ, Associate Professor
PAUL PAPAS, Associate Professor
MARCELO GODOY SIMOES, Associate Professor
JOHN P. H. STEELE, Associate Professor
CATHERINE K. SKOKAN, Associate Professor
TYRONE VINCENT, Associate Professor
RAY RUICHONG ZHANG, Associate Professor
ROBERT J. BRAUN, Assistant Professor
KATHRYN JOHNSON, Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor
ANTHONY J. PETRELLA, Assistant Professor
JASON PORTER, Assistant Professor
NEAL SULLIVAN, Assistant Professor
CAMERON TURNER, Assistant Professor
MICHAEL WAKIN, Assistant Professor
JUDITH WANG, Assistant Professor

Department of Environmental Science & Engineering JAMES E. BERNARD, Research Associate Professor
RONALD R.H. COHEN, Associate Professor DON L. WILLIAMSON, Emeritus Professor
LINDA FIGUEROA, Associate Professor Department of Mining Engineering
JOHN R. SPEAR, Assistant Professor HUGH MILLER, Associate Professor
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering VILEM PETR, Research Associate Professor
CORBY G. ANDERSON, Professor
Degrees Offered:
MICHAEL J. KAUFMAN, Professor
STEPHEN LIU, Professor
Master of Science (Materials Science; thesis option or
GERARD P. MARTINS, Professor non-thesis option)
DAVID K. MATLOCK, Charles S. Fogarty Professor Doctor of Philosophy (Materials Science)
BRAJENDRA MISHRA, Professor and Associate Department Head Program Description:
JOHN MOORE, Professor
The interdisciplinary materials science program is admin-
DAVID L. OLSON, John H. Moore Distinguished Professor
istered jointly by the Departments of Chemical Engineering,
IVAR E. REIMANIS, Professor
NIGEL SAMMES, Herman. F. Coors Distinguished Professor Chemistry and Geochemistry, Metallurgical and Materials
JOHN G. SPEER, Professor, V.P. of Research and Development Engineering, Physics and the Division of Engineering. Each
PATRICK R. TAYLOR, George S. Ansell Distinguished Professor of department is represented on both the Governing Board, the
Chemical Metallurgy Graduate Affairs Committee and the Faculty Opportunities
CHESTER J. VANTYNE, FIERF Professor Committee which are responsible for the operation of the
RYAN P. O'HAYRE, Associate Professor program. The variety of disciplines provides for programs of
STEVEN W. THOMPSON, Associate Professor study ranging from the traditional materials science program
REED AYERS, Assistant Professor to a custom-designed program.
KIP O. FINDLEY, Assistant Professor
BRIAN GORMAN, Assistant Professor Program Requirements:
JEFFREY C. KING, Assistant Professor Master of Science (thesis option):
HONGJUN LIANG, Assistant Professor The Master of Science degree requires a minimum of 30
CORINNE E. PACKARD, Assistant Professor semester hours of acceptable course work and thesis research
JOHN CHANDLER, Lecturer credit including:
RICHARD K.AHRENKIEL Research Professor
WILLIAM (GROVER) COORS, Research Professor u Minimum of 18 hours of Materials Science courses
ZEEV SHAYER, Research Professor (must have completed the core courses).
D. (ERIK) SPILLER, Research Professor u 6 to 18 hours of thesis research credits depending upon
FRANK E. GIBBS, Research Associate-Professor focus area requirements.
JUDITH C. GOMEZ, Research Assistant Professor
GEORGE S. ANSELL, President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus u Submit a thesis and pass the Defense of Thesis exami-
GLEN R. EDWARDS, University Professor-Emeritus nation before the Thesis Committee.
JOHN P. HAGER, University Professor-Emeritus Master of Science (non-thesis option with a case study):
GEORGE KRAUSS, University Professor-Emeritus
The Master of Science degree requires a minimum of 30
W. REX BULL, Professor Emeritus
DENNIS W. READEY, University Professor-Emeritus
semester hours of acceptable course work and case study
W. REX BULL, Professor Emeritus credit including:
GERALD L. DePOORTER, Associate-Professor Emeritus u 18 hours of Materials Sciences courses from a list of
ROBERT H. FROST, Associate Professor Emeritus required courses and 6 hours of other materials-related
Department of Physics courses selected by the student with guidance from the
THOMAS E. FURTAK, Professor and Department Head student’s advisor and the mentor of the specialty area
REUBEN T. COLLINS, Professor and Director, Center of Solar and
group that the student has selected and 6 hours of case
Electronic Materials
study. The specialty materials-related courses can be
JAMES A. MCNEIL, Professor
FRANK KOWALSKI, Professor courses that are taken in preparation for the student’s
JOHN SCALES, Professor PhD qualifying process examination, usually taken in
JEFF SQUIER, Professor the second year of graduate school. Total of at least 30
P. CRAIG TAYLOR, Professor and Associate Director of Colorado credit hours.
Energy Research Institute u 6 hours of case study credits. (Sign up for MLGN599,
CHARLES DURFEE III, Associate Professor
Case Study Materials Science, using a paper form at
UWE GREIFE, Associate Professor
TIMOTHY R. OHNO, Associate Professor
the Registrar's Office.) The student must successfully
FREDERIC SARAZIN, Associate Professor prepare and defend a case study report on a topic that is
LAWRENCE WIENCKE, Associate Professor most likely supporting materials for the student’s PhD
DAVID M. WOOD, Associate Professor thesis.
LINCOLN CARR, Assistant Professor

The decision of which type of Master degree you should ity of your research and defense. Again, your advisor or
pursue needs to be decided with council of your advisor. The Committee Chair needs to send an email to Professor Olson
decision will affect the number of course hours required for and to Connie Sanford stating that the student has completed
the Master degree and whether a thesis or a case study report all the requirements of the Master of Science or Master of
is to be written and defended. Science Non-thesis degree (including checkout) and is con-
sidered qualified to enter the PhD program. Once the Gradu-
Required Curriculum:
ate School has process this memo, you will be listed solely as
Listed below are the required six Materials Science core
a PhD Materials Science student.
courses:
Doctor of Philosophy:
MLGN500 Processing, Microstructure, and Properties of
The prerequisite for acceptance into the Materials Science
Materials
PhD Program is completion of a science or engineering Mas-
MLGN512/MTGN412 Ceramic Engineering ter degree (with or without thesis) and completion of the
MLGN530/CR415/CH430 Intro to Polymer Science Materials Science Core courses with a grade of B or better
MLGN501/CHGN580 Structure of Materials (or evidence that the course content of these courses had
been taken in previous courses).
MLGN504/MTGN555 Solid State Thermodynamics or
CHEN509 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermody- The Doctor of Philosophy degree requires a minimum of
namics 72 hours of course and research credit including:
MLGN511 Kinetic Concerns in Materials Processing or u The fulfillment of the Materials Science core course
MTGN548 Transformations in Metals or requirements plus additional courses as required by the
MTGN/MLGN506 Transport in Solids focus area and a minimum of 30 hours of research credit.
Students who have taken the equivalent of any of the core u An oral qualifying examination in the specialty area (de-
courses listed above, may petition the Materials Science pending upon focus area requirements). See the Material
Graduate Committee for transfer credit. Science Program Guidelines for Graduate Students at
MLGN531/CHGN430, Introduction to Polymer Science, also http://www.mines.edu/academic/matsci/.
meets the requirements. u Prepare and submit a thesis and pass a Defense of
Conversion of Master Program to Doctor of Philosophy Thesis examination before the Thesis Committee.
Degree Program Prerequisites:
An M.S. or M.S. Non-thesis student who wishes to con- The primary admission requirement for this interdiscipli-
tinue to the PhD program must first defend his/her thesis or nary program is a Bachelor of Science or Master of Engi-
present his/her engineering case study report. The quality of neering degree in biological sciences, physical science, or
the defense and research will be considered when the advisor engineering. Courses must be equivalent to the degree pro-
and committee discusses the student's qualifications to enter grams offered at CSM in the following departments: Chem-
the PhD program. The advisor or Committee Chair must sub- istry and Geochemistry, Engineering (mechanical, electrical,
mit a "Promotion to the PhD Program" form to the Materials or civil), Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials
Science program office. The form should clearly state that Engineering, or Physics.
the student has met all the requirements of the Master of Sci- Deficiency Courses:
ence or Master of Science Non-thesis degree program (in- A student admitted to this graduate program who has not
cluding checkout) and is qualified to be promoted to the PhD taken one or all of the following courses (or equivalent) will
Program. This document will be forwarded to the Graduate be required (depending on their focus area) to satisfy any
School. Once the Graduate School grants PhD status the stu- such deficiency early in their program of study: Mechanics,
dent is expected to complete all the requirements expected of Differential Equations, Modern Physics, and Physical Chem-
any PhD candidate. A student with a scientific or engineering istry/Chemical Thermodynamics.
Master of Science degree from another program can proceed
directly to the PhD Materials Science program on his/her ad- Focus Areas:
mission. Advanced Polymeric Materials; Ceramics; Composites;
Electronic Materials; Joining Science; Mechanics of Materi-
If it is your intention to get a PhD when you first apply, it als; Computational Materials Science; Surfaces & Inter-
is possible to be dual listed as a MS/PhD graduate student. faces/Films & Coatings: Biomaterials; Nuclear Materials,
Until you complete your M.S. or M.S. Non Thesis, you are Enviro-Material Science, Mining-Materials Science, Nonde-
officially a Master degree student. Once you complete all the structive Material Assess, and Materials Chemical Process-
requirements for the M.S. (including checkout), the advisor ing.
and your thesis committee must recommend that you are
qualified to continue to the PhD program based on the qual-

Thesis Committee Structure: Intelligent automated systems, intelligent process control, ro-
The M.S. student will invite at least 3 members (one of botics, artificial neural systems
whom is the advisor) to serve on a graduate committee. At Materials synthesis, interfaces, flocculation, fine particles
least one of these members must be from a department other Mathematical modeling of material processes
than that of the advisor. Mechanical metallurgy, failure analysis, deformation of ma-
The Ph.D. student will invite 5 members (one of whom is terials, advanced steel coatings
the advisor) to serve on a graduate committee. At least one of Molten salt processing
these members must be in a department other than that of the Mössbauer spectroscopy, ion implantation, small-angle X-ray
advisor. External members may be invited to participate. scattering, semiconductor defects
Nano materials
For administrative purposes, the student will be resident in Non destructive evaluation
the advisor’s department. Novel separation processes: membranes, catalytical mem-
The student’s graduate committee will have final approval brane reactors, biopolymer adsorbents for heavy metal
of the course of study. remediation of ground surface water
Fields of Research: Numerical modeling of particulate media, thermomechanical
Advanced polymeric materials analysis
Alloy theory, concurrent design, theory-assisted materials en- Optical properties of materials and interfaces
gineering, and electronic structure theory Phase transformations and mechanisms of microstructural
Applications of artificial intelligence techniques to materials change, electron microscopy, structure-property relation-
processing and manufacturing, neural networks for process ships
modeling and sensor data processing, manufacturing Physical metallurgy, ferrous and nonferrous alloy systems
process control Physical vapor deposition, thin films, coatings
Archaeometallurgy, industry and university partnerships Power electronics, plasma physics, pulsed power, plasma
Bio materials material processing
Ceramic processing, modeling of ceramic processing Processing and characterization of electroceramics (ferro-
Characterization, thermal stability, and thermal degradation electrics, piezoelectrics, pyroelectrics, and dielectrics), glass-
mechanisms of polymers ceramics for electronic and structural applications,
Chemical and physical processing of materials, engineered thermodynamic modeling of ferroelectrics
materials, materials synthesis Pyrometallurgy, corrosion, materials synthesis, coatings
Chemical processing of materials Reactive metals properties and processing of ceramics and ce-
Chemical vapor deposition ramic-metal composites, dielectrics and ferrimagnetics
Coating materials and applications Soft materials
Computational condensed-matter physics, semiconductor al- Solidification and near net shape processing
loys, first-principles phonon calculations Surface physics, epitaxial growth, interfacial science, adsorp-
Computer modeling and simulation tion
Control systems engineering, artificial neural systems for Transformations, microstructure, deformation, fracture
senior data processing, polymer cure monitoring sensors, Transport phenomena, mathematical modeling, kinetic proper-
process monitoring and control for composites manufac- ties of colloidal suspensions, and diffusion with chemical re-
turing action
Crystal and molecular structure determination by X-ray crys- Weld metallurgy, materials joining processes
tallography Welding and joining science
Electro deposition
Experimental condensed-matter physics, thermal and electri- Description of Courses (Interdisciplinary Program)
cal properties of materials, superconductivity, photo- The following courses are considered to be part of the
voltaics Materials Science Program. Some have been cross-listed
Extractive and process metallurgy, electrochemical corrosion, between Materials Science and the participating departments/
synthesis of ceramic precursor powders and metal powders division. Other courses not included may be suitable for
Forging, deformation modeling, high-temperature material inclusion in a graduate program. See the participating depart-
behavior ment listings. It should be noted that the course requirement
Fuel cell materials for graduate-level registration for a MLGN 500-level course
Fullerene synthesis, combustion chemistry which is cross-listed with a 400-level course-number will
Heat and mass transfer, materials processing include an additional course-component above that required
Heterogeneous catalysis, reformulated and alcohol fuels, sur- for 400-level credit.
face analysis, electrophotography

MLGN500. PROCESSING, MICROSTRUCTURE, AND MLGN506/MTGN556. TRANSPORT IN SOLIDS (II)
PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS (II) A summary of the im- Thermal and electrical conductivity. Solid state diffusion in
portant relationships between the processing, microstructure, metals and metal systems. Kinetics of metallurgical reactions
and properties of materials. Topics include electronic struc- in the solid state. Prerequisite: Consent of department. 3 hours
ture and bonding, crystal structures, lattice defects and mass lecture; 3 semester hours. (Spring of even years only.)
transport, glasses, phase transformation, important materials MLGN509/CHGN523. SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY (I)
processes, and properties including: mechanical and rheo- Dependence on properties of solids on chemical bonding and
logical, electrical conductivity, magnetic, dielectric, optical, structure; principles of crystal growth, crystal imperfections,
thermal, and chemical. In a given year, one of these topics reactions and diffusion in solids, and the theory of conduc-
will be given special emphasis. Another area of emphasis is tors and semiconductors. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
phase equilibria. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years.
MLGN510/CHGN410 SURFACE CHEMISTRY (II) Intro-
MLGN501/CHGN580. STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS (I) duction to colloid systems, capillarity, surface tension and
Application of X-ray diffraction techniques for crystal and contact angle, adsorption from solution, micelles and mi-
molecular structure determination of minerals, inorganic and croemulsions, the solid/gas interface, surface analytical tech-
organometallic compounds. Topics include the heavy atom niques, Van Der Waal forces, electrical properties and colloid
method, data collection by moving film techniques and by stability, some specific colloid systems (clays, foams and
diffractometers, Fourier methods, interpretation of Patterson emulsions). Students enrolled for graduate credit in
maps, refinement methods, and direct methods. Prerequisite: MLGN510 must complete a special project. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Of- DCGN209 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
fered alternate years. ter hours.
MLGN502/PHGN440. SOLID STATE PHYSICS (I) An ele- MLGN511. KINETIC CONCERNS IN MATERIALS
mentary study of the properties of solids including crystalline PROCESSING I (I) Introduction to the kinetics of materials
structure and its determination, lattice vibrations, electrons in processing, with emphasis on the momentum, heat and mass
metals, and semiconductors. (Graduate students in physics transport. Discussion of the basic mechanism of transport in
may register only for PHGN440.) Prerequisite: PHGN320. gases, liquids and solids. Prerequisite: MTGN352, MTGN361,
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. MATH225 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
MLGN503/CHGN515. CHEMICAL BONDING IN MLGN512/MTGN412. CERAMIC ENGINEERING (I) Ap-
MATERIALS (I) Introduction to chemical bonding theories plication of engineering principles to nonmetallic and
and calculations and their applications to solids of interest to ceramic materials. Processing of raw materials and produc-
materials science. The relationship between a material’s tion of ceramic bodies, glazes, glasses, enamels, and cements.
properties and the bonding of its atoms will be examined for Firing processes and reactions in glass bonded as well as me-
a variety of materials. Includes an introduction to organic chanically bonded systems. Prerequisite: MTGN348. 3 hours
polymers. Computer programs will be used for calculating lecture; 3 semester hours.
bonding parameters. Prerequisite: Consent of department.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. MLGN513. PROBLEM SOLVING IN MATERIALS
SCIENCE (I) Review the theoretical aspects of various
MLGN504/MTGN555. SOLID STATE physical phenomena of major importance to materials scien-
THERMODYNAMICS (I) Thermodynamics applied to tists. Develop mathematical models from these theories, and
solid state reactions, binary and ternary phase diagrams, construct quantitative solution procedures based on analytical
point, line and planar defects, interfaces, and electrochemical and numerical techniques. Prerequisite: MATH225. 3 hours
concepts. Prerequisites: consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; lecture; 3 semester hours.
3 semester hours.
MLGN515/MTGN415. ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES AND
MLGN505/MTGN445. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS (II) Survey of the elec-
MATERIALS (I) Mechanical properties and relationships. trical properties of materials, and the applications of materi-
Plastic deformation of crystalline materials. Relationships of als as electrical circuit components. The effects of chemistry,
microstructures to mechanical strength. Fracture, creep, and processing, and microstructure on the electrical properties
fatigue. Laboratory sessions devoted to advanced mechanical will be discussed, along with functions, performance require-
testing techniques to illustrate the application of the funda- ments, and testing methods of materials for each type of cir-
mentals presented in the lectures. Prerequisite: MTGN348. 3 cuit component. The general topics covered are conductors,
hours lecture; 3 hours lab; 3*/4 semester hours. * This is a 3 resistors, insulators, capacitors, energy convertors, magnetic
credit-hour graduate-course in the Materials Science Program materials, and integrated circuits. Prerequisites: PHGN200;
and a 4 credit-hour undergraduate-course in the MTGN pro- MTGN311 or MLGN501 or consent of instructor. 3 hours
gram. lecture; 3 semester hours.

MLGN516/MTGN416. PROPERTIES OF CERAMICS (II) MLGN530/CHGN430. INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER
A survey of the properties of ceramic materials and how SCIENCE (I) An introduction to the chemistry and physics
these properties are determined by the chemical structure of macromolecules. Topics include the properties and statis-
(composition), crystal structure, and the microstructure of tics of polymer solutions, measurements of molecular
crystalline ceramics and glasses. Thermal, optical, and me- weights, molecular weight distributions, properties of bulk
chanical properties of single-phase and multi-phase ceramics, polymers, mechanisms of polymer formation, and properties
including composites, are covered. Prerequisites: PHGN200, of thermosets and thermoplasts including elastomers. Prereq-
MTGN311 or MLGN501 or consent of instructor. 3 semester uisite: CHGN221 or permission of instructor. 3 hour lecture,
hours: 3 hours lecture. 3 semester hours.
MLGN517/EGGN422. SOLID MECHANICS OF MLGN531/CHEN416 POLYMER ENGINEERING AND
MATERIALS (I, II) Review mechanics of materials. Intro- TECHNOLOGY (II) Polymer fluid mechanics, polymer rhe-
duction to elastic and non-linear continua. Cartesian tensors ological response, and polymer shape forming. Definition
and stresses and strains. Analytical solution of elasticity prob- and measurement of material properties. Interrelationships
lems. Develop basic concepts of fracture mechanics. Prerequi- between response functions and correlation of data and mate-
site: EGGN320 or equivalent, MATH225 or equivalent. 3 rial response. Theoretical approaches for prediction of poly-
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Taught every semester. mer properties. Processing operations for polymeric
MLGN518/MTGN518. PHASE EQUILIBRIA IN materials; melt and flow instabilities. Prerequisite: ChEN307,
CERAMICS SYSTEMS (II) Application of one of four MATH225, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
component oxide diagrams to ceramic engineering problems. ter hours.
Emphasis on refractories and glasses and their interaction MLGN535/PHGN535/CHEN535/PHGN435/GHEN435. IN-
with metallic systems. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 TERDISCIPLINARY MICROELECTRONICS PROCESS-
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Spring of odd years only.) ING LABORATORY (II) Application of science and
MLGN519/MTGN419. NON-CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS engineering principles to the design, fabrication, and testing
(I) An introduction to the principles of glass science and en- of microelectronic devices. Emphasis on specific unit opera-
gineering and non-crystalline materials in general. Glass for- tions and the interrelation among processing steps. Prerequi-
mation, structure, crystallization and properties will be site: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
covered, along with a survey of commercial glass composi- MLGN536/CHGN536. ADVANCED POLYMER
tions, manufacturing processes and applications. Prerequi- SYNTHESIS (II) An advanced course in the synthesis of
sites: MTGN311 or MLGN501; MLGN512/MTGN412, or macromolecules. Various methods of polymerization will be
consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. discussed with an emphasis on the specifics concerning the
MLGN521. KINETIC CONCERNS IN MATERIAL syntheses of different classes of organic and inorganic poly-
PROCESSING II (I, II) Advanced course to address the ki- mers. Prerequisite: CHGN430, ChEN415, MLGN530 or con-
netics of materials processing, with emphasis in those sent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
processes that promote phase and structural transformations. MLGN544/MTGN414. PROCESSING OF CERAMICS (II)
Processes that involve precipitation, sintering, oxidation, sol- A description of the principles of ceramic processing and the
gel, coating, etc., will be discussed in detail. Prerequisite: relationship between processing and microstructure. Raw
MLGN511. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. materials and raw material preparation, forming and fabrica-
MLGN523/MTGN523. APPLIED SURFACE AND tion, thermal processing, and finishing of ceramic materials
SOLUTION CHEMISTRY (II) Solution and surface chem- will be covered. Principles will be illustrated by case studies
istry of importance in mineral and metallurgical operations. on specific ceramic materials. A project to design a ceramic
Prerequisite: Consent of department. 3 semester hours. fabrication process is required. Field trips to local ceramic
(Spring of odd years only.) manufacturing operations are included. Prerequisites:
MTGN272, MTGN311 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
MLGN526/MTGN526. GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOL- ture; 3 semester hours.
OGY An introduction to the science and technology of par-
ticulate and polymeric gels, emphasizing inorganic systems. MLGN545/EGGN532 FATIQUE AND FRACTURE (I)
Interparticle forces. Aggregation, network formation, perco- Basic fracture mechanics as applied to engineering materials,
lation, and the gel transition. Gel structure, rheology, and S-N curves, the Goodman diagram, stress concentrations,
mechanical properties. Application to solid-liquid separation residual stress effects, and effect of material properties on
operations (filtration, centrifugation, sedimentation) and to mechanisms of crack propagation. Prerequisite: Consent of
ceramics processing. Prerequisite: Graduate level status or department. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Fall semesters,
consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. odd numbered years.
Spring of odd years only.

MLGN550/MTGN450. STATISTICAL PROCESS CON- als selection, manufacturing engineering, properties, and ap-
TROL AND DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS (I) An introduc- plications. Prerequisite: MTGN311 or equivalent or consent
tion to statistical process control, process capability analysis of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
and experimental design techniques. Statistical process con- MLGN565/MTGN565. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF
trol theory and techniques will be developed and applied to CERAMICS AND COMPOSITES (II) Mechanical proper-
control charts for variables and attributes involved in process ties of ceramics and ceramic-based composites; brittle frac-
control and evaluation. Process capability concepts will be ture of solids; toughening mechanisms in composites;
developed and applied for the evaluation of manufacturing fatigue, high temperature mechanical behavior, including
processes. The theory and application of designed experiments fracture, creep deformation. Prerequisites: MTGN445 or
will be developed and applied for full factorial experiments, MLGN505, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
fractional factorial experiments, screening experiments, mester hours. (Fall of even years only.)
multilevel experiments and mixture experiments. Analysis of
designed experiments will be carried out by graphical and MLGN569/MTGN569/EGGN569/ChEN569/MTGN469/EG
statistical techniques. Computer software will be utilized for GN469/CHEN469. FUEL CELL SCIENCE AND TECH-
statistical process control and for the design and analysis of NOLOGY (II) Investigate fundamentals of fuel-cell opera-
experiments. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lection and electrochemistry from a chemical thermodynamics
ture, 3 semester hours. and materials-science perspective. Review types of fuel cells,
fuel-processing requirements and approaches, and fuel-cell
MLGN552/MTGN552. INORGANIC MATRIX system integration. Examine current topics in fuel-cell sci-
COMPOSITES (I) An introduction to the processing, struc- ence and technology. Fabricate and test operational fuel cells
ture, properties and applications of metal matrix and ceramic in the Colorado Fuel Cell Center. 3 credit hours. Prerequi-
matrix composites. Importance of structure and properties of sites: EGGN371 or ChEN357 or MTGN351; and Math225 or
both the matrix and the reinforcement and the types of rein- consent of instructor.
forcement utilized, e.g., particulate, short fiber, continuous
fiber, and laminates. Special emphasis will be placed on the MLGN570/MTGN570. BIOCOMPATIBILITY OF
development of properties such as electrical and thermal will MATERIALS (II) Introduction to the diversity of biomateri-
also be examined. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: MTGN311, als and applications through examination of the physiologic
MTGN352, MTGN445/MLGN505 or consent of instructor. 3 environment in conjunction with compositional and struc-
hours lecture; 3 semester hours (Summer of even years only.) tural requirements of tissues and organs. Appropriate do-
mains and applications of metals, ceramics and polymers,
MLGN561 TRANSPORT PHENOMENA IN MATERIALS including implants, sensors, drug delivery, laboratory au-
PROCESSING (II) Fluid flow, heat and mass transfer applied tomation, and tissue engineering are presented. Prerequisites:
to processing of materials. Rheology of polymers, liquid ESGN 301 or equivalent, or instructor consent. 3 hours lec-
metal/particles slurries, and particulate solids. Transient flow ture; 3 semester hours.
behavior of these materials in various geometries, including
infiltration of liquids in porous media. Mixing and blending. MLGN583/CHGN583. PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS
Flow behavior of jets, drainage of films and particle fluidiza- OF SURFACE ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES (II) Instrumental
tion. Surface-tension-, electromagnetic-, and bubble-driven techniques for the characterization of surfaces of solid mate-
flows. Heat -transfer behavior in porous bodies applied to rials. Applications of such techniques to polymers, corrosion,
sintering and solidification of composites. Simultaneous metallurgy, adhesion science, micro-electronics. Methods of
heat-and-mass-transfer applied to spray drying and drying analysis discussed: X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS),
porous bodies. Prerequisites: ChEN307 or ChEN308 or auger electron spectroscopy (AES), ion scattering spectroscopy
MTGN461 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes- (ISS), secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS), Rutherford
ter hours backscattering (RBS), scanning and transmission electron
microscopy (SEM, TEM), energy and wavelength dispersive
MLGN563/MTGN463. POLYMER ENGINEERING: X-ray analysis; principles of these methods, quantification,
STRUCTURE, PROPERTIES AND PROCESSING (II) An instrumentation, sample preparation. Prerequisite: B.S. in
introduction to the structure and properties of polymeric ma- metallurgy, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or
terials, their deformation and failure mechanisms, and the de- consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. This
sign and fabrication of polymeric end items. The molecular course taught in alternate even numbered years.
and crystallographic structures of polymers will be developed
and related to the elastic, viscoelastic, yield and fracture prop- MLGN598. SPECIAL TOPICS (I, II) Special topic course on
erties of polymeric solids and reinforced polymer composites. a specific subject defined by instructor. Prerequisite: consent
Emphasis will be placed on forming techniques for end item of instructor 1 to 3 hours.
fabrication including: extrusion, injection molding, reaction MLGN599. CASE STUDY MATERIALS SCIENCE (I, II)
injection molding, thermoforming, and blow molding. The An independent study of a selected materials processing or
design of end items will be considered in relation to: materi- material characterization problem involving a thorough

analysis of the various solutions reported in the technical lit- MLGN648/PHGN641 CONDENSED MATTER II (II) Prin-
erature and/or a thorough industrial survey. The case study ciples and applications of the quantum theory of electronic
will prepare a case study report of technical merit. Prerequi- and phonons in solids; phonon states in solids; transport
site/co-requisite: MLGN501, MLGN502, MLGN503, properties; electron states and excitation in semiconductors
MLGN504, and MLGN511, and MLGN517 or consent of and insulators; magnetism; superconductivity. Prerequisite:
advisor. 3 semester hours. Repeatable for credit. PHGN640/MLGN607 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
MLGN 607/PHGN640. CONDENSED MATTER I (I) Prin- ture; 3 semester hours.
ciples and applications of the quantum theory of electronic in MLGN673. STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF POLY-
solids: structure and symmetry, electron states and excita- MERS This course will provide an understanding of struc-
tions in metals; transport properties. Prerequisite: PHGN520 ture - properties relations in polymeric materials. The topics
and PHGN440/MLGN502 or consent of instructor. 3 hours include: phase separation, amorphous structures, crystalline
lecture; 3 semester hours. structures, liquid crystals, glass-rubber transition behavior,
MLGN625/CHEN625/CHGN625. MOLECULAR SIMU- rubber elasticity, viscoelasticity, mechanical properties of
LATION METHODS (I Even Years), Principles and practice polymers, polymer forming processes, and electrical proper-
of modern computer simulation techniques used to under- ties of polymers. Prerequisite: MLGN563 or consent of in-
stand solids, liquids, and gases. Review of the statistical structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
foundation of thermodynamics followed by in-depth discus- MLGN696/MTGN696. VAPOR DEPOSITION PROCESSES
sion of Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics techniques. (II) Introduction to the fundamental physics and chemistry
Discussion of intermolecular potentials, extended ensembles, underlying the control of vapor deposition processes for the
and mathematical algorithms used in molecular simulations. deposition of thin films for a variety of applications, e.g.,
Prerequisites: graduate level thermodynamics (required), sta- corrosion/oxidation resistance, decorative coatings, elec-
tistical mechanics (recommended). 3 semester hours. tronic and magnetic thin films. Emphasis on the vapor depo-
MLGN634/ChEN609. ADVANCED TOPICS IN THERMO- sition processes and the control of process variables rather
DYNAMICS Advanced study of thermodynamic theory and than the structure and properties of the thin films. Prerequi-
application of thermodynamic principles. Possible topics in- sites: MTGN351, MTGN461, or equivalent courses, or con-
clude stability, critical phenomena, chemical thermodynam- sent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
ics, thermodynamics of polymer solutions and MLGN698. ADVANCED TOPICS Advanced study of mate-
thermodynamics of aqueous and ionic solutions. Prerequisite: rials science theory and application of materials science prin-
Consent of instructor. 1 to 3 semester hours. ciples in a specialty area of the instructor’s choosing. Not
MLGN635. POLYMER REACTION ENGINEERING/ part of thesis. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 to 3 se-
CRGN618. ADVANCED TOPICS IN REACTION KINETICS mester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
This class is aimed at engineers with a firm technical back- MLGN699. INDEPENDENT STUDY Independent study of
ground who wish to apply that background to polymerization a materials science topic with guidance of an instructor. Not
production techniques. The class begins with a review of the part of thesis. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 1 to 3 hours.
fundamental concepts of reaction engineering, introduces the Repeatable for credit.
needed terminology and describes different reactor types. MLGN705. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: MASTER
The applied kinetic models relevant to polymerization reac- OF SCIENCE Research credit hours required for completion
tion engineering are then developed. Next, mixing effects are of the degree Master of Science - thesis. Research must be
introduced; goodness of mixing and effects on reactor per- carried out under the direct supervision of the graduate stu-
formance are discussed. Thermal effects are then introduced dent’s faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit.
and the subjects of thermal runaway, thermal instabilities,
and multiple steady states are included. Reactive processing, MLGN706. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: DOCTOR
change in viscosity with the extent of reaction and continu- OF PHILOSOPHY Research credit hours required for com-
ous drag flow reactors are described. Polymer de-volatiliza- pletion of the degree Doctor of Philosophy. Research must be
tion constitutes the final subject of the class. Prerequisites: carried out under direct supervision of the graduate student’s
CRGN518 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit.

Mathematical and Computer Sciences Program Requirements:
BERNARD BIALECKI, Professor The Master of Science degree (thesis option) requires 36
TRACY CAMP, Professor credit hours of acceptable course work and research, comple-
MAHADEVAN GANESH, Professor tion of a satisfactory thesis, and successful oral defense of
WILLY HEREMAN, Professor this thesis. The course work includes the required core
PAUL A. MARTIN, Professor curriculum. 12 of the 36 credit hours must be designated for
DINESH MEHTA, Professor
supervised research.
BARBARA M. MOSKAL, Professor
WILLIAM NAVIDI, Professor The Master of Science degree (non-thesis option) requires
LUIS TENORIO, Associate Professor 36 credit hours of course work. The course work includes the
ZIZHONG (JEFFREY) CHEN, Assistant Professor required core curriculum.
JON M. COLLIS, Assistant Professor
QI HAN, Assistant Professor
The Doctor of Philosophy requires 72 credit hours beyond
AMANDA HERING, Assistant Professor the bachelor’s degree. At least 24 of these hours are thesis
IRENE POLYCARPOU, Assistant Professor hours. Doctoral students must pass the comprehensive exami-
JING-MEI QIU, Assistant Professor nation (a qualifying examination and thesis proposal), com-
ANDRZEJ SZYMCZAK, Assistant Professor plete a satisfactory thesis, and successfully defend their thesis.
CYNDI RADER, Senior Lecturer
The specific core curriculum requirements can be found
TERRY BRIDGMAN, Lecturer
in the Mathematical and Computer Sciences Department
HOLLY EKLUND,Lecturer
G. GUSTAVE GREIVEL, Lecturer Graduate Handbook: Call 303 273-3860; FAX 303 273-3875,
KEITH HELLMAN. Lecturer or look on the Web at http://www.mines.edu/
ROMAN TANKELEVICH, Lecturer Academic/macs/Academic_Programs/grad.htm. This hand-
JENNIFER STRONG, Lecturer book also provides an overview of the programs, require-
SCOTT STRONG, Lecturer ments and policies of the department.
WILLIAM R. ASTLE, Professor Emeritus
NORMAN BLEISTEIN, Professor Emeritus
Combined BS/MS Program
ARDEL J. BOES, Professor Emeritus CSM undergraduates may apply to the Combined BS/MS
AUSTIN R. BROWN, Professor Emeritus Program. Students enrolled in this program may double-
JOHN DeSANTO, Professor Emeritus count 6 hours of undergraduate coursework toward their MS
RAYMOND R. GUTZMAN, Professor Emeritus degree, so that the MS degree can be earned with only 30
FRANK G. HAGIN, Professor Emeritus hours of additional coursework.
DONALD C.B. MARSH, Professor Emeritus
STEVEN PRUESS, Professor Emeritus Prerequisites:
ROBERT E. D. WOOLSEY, Professor Emeritus Applied Mathematics:
BARBARA B. BATH, Associate Professor Emerita Linear algebra
RUTH MAURER, Associate Professor Emerita Vector calculus
ROBERT G. UNDERWOOD, Associate Professor Emeritus
Ordinary differential equations
Degrees Offered:
Advanced calculus (Introduction to real analysis)
Master of Science (Mathematical and Computer Sciences)
Statistics:
Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematical and Computer
Linear algebra
Sciences)
Introduction to probability & statistics
There are three areas of concentration within the depart- Advanced calculus (Introduction to real analysis)
ment: applied mathematics, statistics, and computer science. Computer Science:
Since the requirements for these areas vary somewhat, they Science - two semesters
are often considered separately in this catalog. However, la-
Mathematics - two semesters of calculus, at least two
beling these as distinct areas is not meant to discourage any
courses from ordinary differential equations, linear algebra,
student from pursuing research involving more than one.
statistics, discrete mathematics
Work in any of these areas can lead to the degree of Master
of Science or Doctor of Philosophy. Applicants to the gradu- Data structures
ate program need four items: 1. A statement of purpose (short A programming language
essay) from the applicant briefly describing background, in- Upper level courses in at least three of software engineer-
terests, goals at CSM, career intentions, etc. 2. The general ing, numerical analysis, machine architecture/assembly lan-
Graduate Record Examination. 3. B or better average in guage, comparative languages, analysis of algorithms,
courses in the major field. 4. B or better overall undergradu- operating systems
ate grade point average.

Fields of Research: uniform convergence, and Riemann-Stieltjes integration the-
Applied Mathematics: ory. Prerequisite: MATH213, MATH223 or MATH224, and
Computational Methods and Analysis for Wave Phenomena MATH332. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Classical Scattering Theory CSCI403. DATA BASE MANAGEMENT (I) Design and
Classical Wave Propagation evaluation of information storage and retrieval systems, in-
Mathematical Methods for Wave Phenomena cluding defining and building a data base and producing the
Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations necessary queries for access to the stored information. Gen-
Numerical Analysis eralized data base management systems, query languages,
Optimization Software and data storage facilities. General organization of files in-
Symbolic Computing cluding lists, inverted lists and trees. System security and
Wavelets system recovery, and system definition. Interfacing host lan-
Statistics: guage to data base systems. Prerequisite: CSCI262. 3 hours
Inverse Problems in Statistics lecture; 3 semester hours.
Multivariate Statistics CSCI404. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (I) General inves-
Spatial Statistics tigation of the Artificial Intelligence field. During the first
Stochastic Models for Environmental Science part of the course a working knowledge of the LISP pro-
Survival Analysis gramming language is developed. Several methods used in
Computer Science: artificial intelligence such as search strategies, knowledge
Applied Algorithms and Data Structures representation, logic and probabilistic reasoning are devel-
Computer Aided Geometric Design oped and applied to problems. Learning is discussed and se-
Computer Graphics lected applications presented. Prerequisite: CSCI262,
Computer Networks MATH/CSCI358. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
High Performance Computing MATH/CSCI406.ALGORITHMS (I, II) Divide-and-conquer:
Image Processing splitting problems into subproblems of a finite number.
Machine Learning Greedy: considering each problem piece one at a time for op-
Mobile Computing and Networking timality. Dynamic programming: considering a sequence of
Parallel Computing decisions in problem solution. Searches and traversals: deter-
Scientific Visualization mination of the vertex in the given data set that satisfies a
Sensor Networks given property. Techniques of backtracking, branch-and-
Simulation bound techniques, techniques in lower bound theory. Prereq-
VLSI Design Automation uisite: CSCI262, MATH213, MATH223 or MATH224,
Description of Courses MATH/CSCI358. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Senior Year MATH/CSCI407. INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC
CSCI400. PRINCIPLES OF PROGRAMMING LAN- COMPUTING (I, II) Round-off error in floating point arith-
GUAGES (I, II) Study of the principles relating to design, metic, conditioning and stability, solution techniques (Gauss-
evaluation and implementation of programming languages of ian elimination, LU factorization, iterative methods) of linear
historical and technical interest, considered as individual en- algebraic systems, curve and surface fitting by the method of
tities and with respect to their relationships to other lan- least-squares, zeros of nonlinear equations and systems by it-
guages. Topics discussed for each language include: history, erative methods, polynomial interpolation and cubic splines,
design, structural organization, data structures, name struc- numerical integration by adaptive quadrature and multivari-
tures, control structures, syntactic structures, and implemen- ate quadrature, numerical methods for initial value problems
tation of issues. The primary languages discussed are in ordinary differential equations. Emphasis is on problem
FORTRAN, PASCAL, LISP, ADA, C/C++, JAVA, PROLOG, solving using efficient numerical methods in scientific com-
PERL.Prerequisite: CSCI262 and CSCI306 or knowledge of puting. Prerequisite: MATH315 or MATH325 and knowl-
JAVA. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. edge of computer programming. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
MATH401 INTRODUCTION TO ANALYSIS (I) This hours.
course is a first course in real analysis that lays out the con- MATH/CSCI411. INTRODUCTION TO EXPERT SYS-
text and motivation of analysis in terms of the transition from TEMS (II) General investigation of the field of expert sys-
power series to those less predictable series. The course is tems. The first part of the course is devoted to designing
taught from a historical perspective. It covers an introduction expert systems. The last half of the course is implementation
to the real numbers, sequences and series and their conver- of the design and construction of demonstration prototypes of
gence, real-valued functions and their continuity and differ- expert systems. Prerequisite: CSCI262, MATH/CSCI358. 3
entiability, sequences of functions and their pointwise and hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

CSCI422. USER INTERFACES (I) User Interface Design is sues related to high performance computing. Prerequisite:
a course for programmers who want to learn how to create Programming experience in C++, consent of instructor.
more effective software. This objective will be achieved by 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
studying principles and patterns of interaction design, cri- MATH440. PARALLEL SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING (I).
tiquing existing software using criteria presented in the text- This course is designed to facilitate students' learning of par-
book, and researching and analyzing the capabilities of allel programming techniques to efficiently simulate various
various software development tools. Students will also learn complex processes modeled by mathematical equations using
a variety of techniques to guide the software design process, multiple and multi-core processors. Emphasis will be placed
including Goal-Directed Design, Cognitive Walkthrough, on implementation of various scientific computing algo-
Talk-aloud and others. Prerequisite: CSCI262. 3 hours lec- rithms in FORTRAN 90 and its variants using MPI and
ture; 3 semester hours. OpenMP. Prerequisite: CSCI/MATH 407. 3 hours lecture;
MATH424. INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED STATISTICS 3 semester hours.
(I) Linear regression, analysis of variance, and design of ex- MATH/CSCI441. COMPUTER GRAPHICS (I) Data struc-
periments, focusing on the construction of models and evalu- tures suitable for the representation of structures, maps,
ation of their fit. Techniques covered will include stepwise three-dimensional plots. Algorithms required for windowing,
and best subsets regression, variable transformations, and color plots, hidden surface and line, perspective drawings.
residual analysis. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis of Survey of graphics software and hardware systems. Prerequi-
data with statistical software. Prerequisites: MATH323 or site: CSCI262. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
MATH335. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CSCI442. OPERATING SYSTEMS (I, II) Covers the basic
MATH433/BELS433 MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY (I) This concepts and functionality of batch, timesharing and single-
course will discuss methods for building and solving both user operating system components, file systems, processes,
continuous and discrete mathematical models. These meth- protection and scheduling. Representative operating systems
ods will be applied to population dynamics, epidemic spread, are studied in detail. Actual operating system components are
pharmcokinetics and modeling of physiologic systems. Mod- programmed on a representative processor. This course pro-
ern Control Theory will be introduced and used to model liv- vides insight into the internal structure of operating systems;
ing systems. Some concepts related to self-organizing emphasis is on concepts and techniques which are valid for
systems will be introduced. Prerequisite: MATH315 or all computers. Prerequisite: CSCI262, CSCI. 3 hours lecture;
MATH325. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. 3 semester hours.
MATH436. ADVANCED STATISTICAL MODELING (II) CSCI443. ADVANCED PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS
Modern methods for constructing and evaluating statistical USING JAVA. (I, II) This course will quickly review pro-
models. Topics include generalized linear models, general- gramming constructs using the syntax and semantics of the
ized additive models, hierarchical Bayes methods, and re- Java programming language. It will compare the constructs
sampling methods. Prerequisites: MATH335 and MATH424. of Java with other languages and discuss program design and
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. implementation. Object oriented programming concepts will
MATH437. MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS (II) Introduction be reviewed and applications, applets, servlets, graphical user
to applied multivariate techniques for data analysis. Topics interfaces, threading, exception handling, JDBC, and net-
include principal components, cluster analysis, MANOVA working as implemented in Java will be discussed. The ba-
and other methods based on the multivariate Gaussian distri- sics of the Java Virtual Machine will be presented.
bution, discriminant analysis, classification with nearest Prerequisites: CSCI261, CSCI262. 3 hours lecture, 3 semes-
neighbors.Prerequisites: MATH335 or MATH323. 3 hours ter hours
lecture; 3 semester hours. CSCI445. WEB PROGRAMMING (II) Web Programming is
MATH438. STOCHASTIC MODELS (II) An introduction to a course for programmers who want to develop Web-based
stochastic models applicable to problems in engineering, applications. It covers basic web site design extended by
physical science, economics, and operations research. client-side and server-side programming. Students should
Markov chains in discrete and continuous time, Poisson know the elements of HTML and Web architecture and be
processes, and topics in queuing, reliability, and renewal the- able to program in a high level language such as C++ or
ory. Prerequisite: MATH334. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester Java. The course builds on this knowledge by presenting top-
hours. ics such as Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, PERL and
CSCI440. PARALLEL COMPUTING FOR SCIENTISTS database connectivity that will allow the students to develop
AND ENGINEERS (I) This course is designed to introduce dynamic Web applications. Prerequisites: Fluency in a high
the field of parallel computing to all scientists and engineers. level computer language/consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
The students will be taught how to solve scientific problems. ture, 3 semester hours.
They will be introduced to various software and hardware is-

MATH454. COMPLEX ANALYSIS (II) The complex plane. MATH335 and MATH424. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
Analytic functions, harmonic functions. Mapping by elemen- hours.
tary functions. Complex integration, power series, calculus of MATH484. MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL
residues. Conformal mapping. Prerequisite: MATH315 or MODELING (CAPSTONE) (II) This is the capstone course
MATH325. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. in the Computational and Applied Mathematics option. Stu-
MATH455. PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (I) dents will apply computational and applied mathematics
Linear partial differential equations, with emphasis on the modeling techniques to solve complex problems in biologi-
classical second-order equations: wave equation, heat equa- cal, engineering and physical systems. Mathematical meth-
tion, Laplace's equation. Separation of variables, Fourier ods and algorithms will be studied within both theoretical
methods, Sturm-Liouville problems. Prerequisite: MATH315 and computational contexts. The emphasis is on how to for-
or MATH325. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. mulate, analyze and use nonlinear modeling to solve typical
MATH458. ABSTRACT ALGEBRA (II) This course is an modern problems. Prerequisites: MACS407, MACS433 and
introduction to the concepts of contemporary abstract algebra MACS455. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
and applications of those concepts in areas such as physics MATH/CSCI491. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (I)
and chemistry. Topics include groups, subgroups, isomor- (WI) Individual investigation under the direction of a depart-
phisms and homomorphisms, rings integral domains and ment faculty member. Written report required for credit. Pre-
fields. Prerequisites: MATH213 and MATH223 or requisite: Consent of Department Head. 1 to 3 semester
MATH224, and MATH300 or consent of the instructor. 3 hours, no more than 6 in a degree program.
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. MATH/CSCI492. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (II)
CSCI471. COMPUTER NETWORKS I (I) This introduction (WI) Individual investigation under the direction of a depart-
to computer networks covers the fundamentals of computer ment faculty member. Written report required for credit. Pre-
communications, using TCP/IP standardized protocols as the requisite: Consent of Department Head. 1 to 3 semester
main case study. The application layer and transport layer of hours, no more than 6 in a degree program.
communication protocols will be covered in depth. Detailed MATH/CSCI498. SPECIAL TOPICS (I, II, S) Selected top-
topics include application layer protocols (HTTP, FTP, ics chosen from special interests of instructor and students.
SMTP, and DNS), reliable data transfer, connection manage- Prerequisite: Consent of Department Head. Variable: 1 to 3
ment, and congestion control. In addition, students will build semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
a computer network from scratch and program client/server
network applications. Prerequisite: CSCI442 or consent of MATH/CSCI499. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II, S) Indi-
instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. vidual research or special problem projects supervised by a
faculty member; also, given agreement on a subject matter,
MATH/CSCI474. INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOGRA- content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: Independent Study
PHY This course is primarily oriented towards the mathe- form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Vari-
matical aspects of cryptography, but is also closely related to able Credit: 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit.
practical and theoretical issues of computer security. The
course provides mathematical background required for cryp- Graduate Courses
tography including relevant aspects of number theory and 500-level and 700-level courses are open to qualified
mathematical statistics. The following aspects of cryptogra- seniors with the permission of the department and Dean of
phy will be covered: symmetric and asymmetric encryption, Graduate School.
computational number theory, quantum encryption, RSA and MATH500. LINEAR VECTOR SPACES (I) Finite dimen-
discrete log systems, SHA, steganography, chaotic and sional vector spaces and subspaces: dimension, dual bases,
pseudo-random sequences, message authentication, digital annihilators. Linear transformations, matrices, projections,
signatures, key distribution and key management, and block change of basis, similarity. Determinants, eigenvalues, multi-
ciphers. Many practical approaches and most commonly used plicity. Jordan form. Inner products and inner product spaces
techniques will be considered and illustrated with real-life with orthogonality and completeness. Prerequisite: MATH401.
examples. Prerequisites: CSCI262, MATH334/335, 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
MATH358. 3 credit hours. MATH502. REAL AND ABSTRACT ANALYSIS (I) Intro-
MATH 482 STATISTICS PRACTICUM (II) This is the cap- duction to metric and topological spaces. Lebesgue measure
stone course in the Statistics Option. Students will apply sta- and measurable functions and sets. Types of convergence,
tistical principles to data analysis through advanced work, Lebesgue integration and its relation to other integrals. Inte-
leading to a written report and an oral presentation. Choice gral convergence theorems. Absolute continuity and related
of project is arranged between the student and the individual concepts. Prerequisite: MATH401. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
faculty member who will serve as advisor. Prerequisites: ter hours.

MATH503. FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS (I) Normed linear for means and variances. Chi square tests. Distribution-free
spaces, linear operators on normed linear spaces, Banach techniques and regression analysis. Prerequisite: MATH213
spaces, inner product and Hilbert spaces, orthonormal bases, or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
duality, orthogonality, adjoint of a linear operator, spectral MATH531. STATISTICAL METHODS II (II) Continuation
analysis of linear operators. Prerequisite: MATH502. 3 hours of MATH530. Multiple regression and trend surface analysis.
lecture; 3 semester hours. Analysis of variance. Experimental design (Latin squares,
MATH506. COMPLEX ANALYSIS II (II) Analytic func- factorial designs, confounding, fractional replication, etc.)
tions. Conformal mapping and applications. Analytic contin- Nonparametric analysis of variance. Topics selected from
uation. Schlicht functions. Approximation theorems in the multivariate analysis, sequential analysis or time series analy-
complex domain. Prerequisite: MATH454. 3 hours lecture; sis. Prerequisite: MATH323 or MATH530 or MATH535.
3 semester hours. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
MATH510. ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS MATH534. MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS I (I) The
AND DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS (I) Topics to be covered: basics of probability, discrete and continuous probability dis-
basic existence and uniqueness theory, systems of equations, tributions, sampling distributions, order statistics, conver-
stability, differential inequalities, Poincare-Bendixon theory, gence in probability and in distribution, and basic limit
linearization. Other topics from: Hamiltonian systems, theorems, including the central limit theorem, are covered.
periodic and almost periodic systems, integral manifolds, Prerequisite: Consent of department. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
Lyapunov functions, bifurcations, homoclinic points and mester hours.
chaos theory. Prerequisite: MATH315 and MATH332 or MATH535. MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS II (II) The
equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. basics of hypothesis testing using likelihood ratios, point and
MATH514. APPLIED MATHEMATICS I (I) The major interval estimation, consistency, efficiency, sufficient statis-
theme in this course is various non-numerical techniques for tics, and some nonparametric methods are presented. Prereq-
dealing with partial differential equations which arise in uisite: MATH534 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
science and engineering problems. Topics include transform hours.
techniques, Green’s functions and partial differential equa- MATH/CSCI542. SIMULATION (I) Advanced study of
tions. Stress is on applications to boundary value problems simulation techniques, random number, and variate genera-
and wave theory. Prerequisite: MATH455 or equivalent. tion. Monte Carlo techniques, simulation languages, simula-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. tion experimental design, variance reduction, and other
MATH515. APPLIED MATHEMATICS II (II) Topics in- methods of increasing efficiency, practice on actual prob-
clude integral equations, applied complex variables, an intro- lems. Offered every other year. Prerequisite: CSCI262 (or
duction to asymptotics, linear spaces and the calculus of equivalent), CSCI323 (or CSCI530 or equivalent), or permis-
variations. Stress is on applications to boundary value prob- sion of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
lems and wave theory, with additional applications to engi- CSCI546. WEB PROGRAMMING II (I) This course covers
neering and physical problems. Prerequisite: MATH514. methods for creating effective and dynamic web pages, and
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. using those sites as part of a research agenda related to Hu-
CSCI522. USER INTERFACE DESIGN (I) An introduction manitarian Engineering. Students will review current litera-
to the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Students ture from the International Symposium on Technology and
will review current literature from prominent researchers in Society (ISTAS), American Society for Engineering Educa-
HCI and will discuss how the researchers' results may be ap- tion (ASEE), and other sources to develop a research agenda
plied to the students' own software design efforts. The for the semester. Following a brief survey of web program-
course textbook and supplementary materials will provide a ming languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and
number of practical techniques and guidelines for develop- Flash, students will design and implement a website to meet
ing software to better meet users' needs, such as Goal-Di- their research agenda. The final product will be a research
rected Design, Cognitive Walk Through and Talk-aloud paper which documents the students' efforts and research re-
testing methodologies, and interaction design patterns. Pre- sults. Prerequisite: CSCI 262. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester
requisite: CSCI261 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
hours. MATH550. NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF PARTIAL
MATH530. STATISTICAL METHODS I (I) Introduction to DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (II) Numerical methods for
probability, random variables, and discrete and continuous solving partial differential equations. Explicit and implicit
probability models. Elementary simulation. Data summariza- finite difference methods; stability, convergence, and con-
tion and analysis. Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing sistency. Alternating direction implicit (ADI) methods.

Weighted residual and finite element methods. Prerequisite: The course covers the classification of parallel computers,
MATH315, MATH332, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec- shared memory versus distributed memory machines, soft-
ture; 3 semester hours. ware issues, and hardware issues in parallel computing. Stu-
MATH551. COMPUTATIONAL LINEAR ALGEBRA (II) dents write programs for state of the art high performance
Numerical analysis of algorithms for solving linear systems supercomputers, which are accessed over the network. Pre-
of equations, least squares methods, the symmetric eigen- requisite: Programming experience in C, consent of instruc-
problem, singular value decomposition, conjugate gradient tor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
iteration. Modification of algorithms to fit the architecture. CSCI564 ADVANCED COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE (I)
Error analysis, existing software packages. Prerequisites: The objective of this class is to gain a detailed understanding
MATH332, MATH/CSCI407, or consent of instructor. 3 about the options available to a computer architect when de-
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. signing a computer system along with quantitative justifica-
MATH556. MODELING WITH SYMBOLIC SOFTWARE tions for the options. All aspects of modern computer
(I) Case studies of various models from mathematics, the architectures including instruction sets, processor design,
sciences and engineering through the use of the symbolic soft- memory system design, storage system design, multiproces-
ware package MATHEMATICA. Based on hands-on projects sors, and software approaches will be discussed. Prerequisite:
dealing with contemporary topics such as number theory, dis- CSCI341, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
crete mathematics, complex analysis, special functions, classi- ter hours.
cal and quantum mechanics, relativity, dynamical systems, CSCI565. DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING SYSTEMS (II)
chaos and fractals, solitons, wavelets, chemical reactions, pop- Introduction to the design and use of distributed computer
ulation dynamics, pollution models, electrical circuits, signal systems based on networks of workstations and server com-
processing, optimization, control theory, and industrial mathe- puters. Topics include theory, applications, systems and case
matics. The course is designed for graduate students and scien- studies describing current approaches. Prerequisites: Under-
tists interested in modeling and using symbolic software as a graduate machine architecture or consent of instructor.
programming language and a research tool. It is taught in a 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
computer laboratory. Prerequisites: Senior undergraduates CSCI566. ADVANCED DATABASE MANAGEMENT (II)
need consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Advanced issues in database management, with emphasis on
CSCI561. THEORY OF COMPUTATION (I) An introduc- their application to scientific data. Topics to be covered in-
tion to abstract models of computation and computability clude: object-oriented database management, database rules,
theory; including finite automata (finite state machines), distributed databases, database design, transaction manage-
pushdown automata, and Turing machines. Language mod- ment, query optimization, concurrency control, and manage-
els, including formal languages, regular expressions, and ment of scientific data. Each student develops a course
grammars. Decidability and undecidability of computational project, as a vehicle for exploring and applying a database re-
problems. Prerequisite: CSCI/MATH358. 3 hours lecture; search issue. Prerequisite: CSCI403 or equivalent. 3 hours
3 semester hours. lecture; 3 semester hours.
CSCI562 APPLIED ALGORITHMS AND DATA CSCI567. ADVANCED OBJECT ORIENTED SOFTWARE
STRUCTURES (II) Industry competitiveness in certain ENGINEERING (II) Advanced software engineering con-
areas is often based on the use of better algorithms and data cepts, with emphasis on how to develop object-oriented ap-
structures. The objective of this class is to survey some inter- plication programs. The entire software lifecycle is
esting application areas and to understand the core algo- discussed: requirements analysis, program design, implemen-
rithms and data structures that support these applications. tation, debugging and testing. Seamless program develop-
Application areas could change with each offering of the ment is emphasized, in which the development process is an
class, but would include some of the following: VLSI design incremental refinement of a computer model of real-world
automation, computational biology, mobile computing, com- objects. Examples in the course are from scientific applica-
puter security, data compression, web search engines, geo- tion programs. The object-oriented use of the C++ language
graphical information systems. Prerequisite: is taught and used in assignments. Prerequisite: Knowledge
MATH/CSCI406, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 of C or C++. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
semester hours. CSCI568. DATA MINING (II) This course is an introduc-
CSCI563. PARALLEL COMPUTING FOR SCIENTISTS tory course in data mining. It covers fundamentals of data
AND ENGINEERS (I) Students are taught how to use paral- mining theories and techniques. We will discuss association
lel computing to solve complex scientific problems. They rule mining and its applications, overview of classification
learn how to develop parallel programs, how to analyze their and clustering, data preprocessing, and several application-
performance, and how to optimize program performance. specific data mining tasks. We will also discuss practical data

mining using a data mining software. Project assignments in- as the main case study. This second course on computer net-
clude implementation of existing data mining algorithms, works covers the network layer, data link layer, and physical
data mining with or without data mining software, and study layer of communication protocols in depth. Detailed topics
of data mining-related research issues. Prerequisite: CSCI262 include routing (unicast, multicast, and broadcast), one hop
or permission of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. error detection and correction, and physical topologies. Other
CSCI569. NETWORKED MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS topics include the history of computer communications and
Advances in computation, storage and communication tech- protocols for emerging networks (e.g., ad hoc networks and
nologies are initiating the large scale deployment of multime- sensor networks). In addition, students will program
dia services and applications such as distance learning, client/server network applications and simulate a network
video-on-demand, multimedia conferencing, video phones protocol in a network simulator. Prerequisite: CSCI471.
and multiparty games. This course covers the design and im- 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
plementation of the technologies for interactive distributed MATH/CSCI574. THEORY OF CRYPTOGRAPHY Stu-
multimedia applications. Fundamentals of human perception, dents will draw upon current research results to design, im-
digital media representations, compression and synchroniza- plement and analyze their own computer security or other
tion are covered. Implementation technologies including op- related cryptography projects. The requisite mathematical
erating systems support, multimedia systems services, and background, including relevant aspects of number theory and
network architectures and protocols are also discussed. In ad- mathematical statistics, will be covered in lecture. Students
dition, the latest development and open research issues in will be expected to review current literature from prominent
multimedia networking and operating systems are intro- researchers in cryptography and to present their findings to
duced. Prerequisite: CSCI446, CSCI471, or consent of in- the class. Particular focus will be given to the application of
structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. various techniques to real-life situations. The course will also
CSCI570. NEURAL NETWORKS (I) This course explores cover the following aspects of cryptography: symmetric and
the theory behind neural networks, and focuses on the appli- asymmetric encryption, computational number theory, quan-
cation of this technology to real problems in areas as diverse tum encryption, RSA and discrete log systems, SHA,
as DNA pattern recognition, robot control, hazardous waste steganography, chaotic and pseudo-random sequences, mes-
remediation, and forensics. For the prepared student, this sage authentication, digital signatures, key distribution and
course also facilitates a transition from doing coursework to key management, and block ciphers. Prerequisites: CSCI 262
producing publishable research. Skills required to understand, plus undergraduate-level knowledge of statistics and discrete
critique, and extend existing research are emphasized. An mathematics. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
introductory series of lectures is followed by more in-depth CSCI575. MACHINE LEARNING (II) The goal of machine
study of current research topics. Depending on a student’s learning research is to build computer systems that learn
background, the course project is either a literature survey or from experience and that adapt to their environments. Ma-
application or exploration of a neural network method of the chine learning systems do not have to be programmed by hu-
student’s choice. Prerequisite: CSCI404. 3 hours lecture; mans to solve a problem; instead, they essentially program
3 semester hours. themselves based on examples of how they should behave, or
CSCI571. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (I) Artificial based on trial and error experience trying to solve the prob-
Intelligence (AI) is the subfield of computer science that lem. This course will focus on the methods that have proven
studies how to automate tasks for which people currently valuable and successful in practical applications. The course
exhibit superior performance over computers. Historically, will also contrast the various methods, with the aim of ex-
AI has studied problems such as machine learning, language plaining the situations in which each is most appropriate.
understanding, game playing, planning, robotics, and machine Prerequisites: CSCI262 and MATH323, or consent of in-
vision. AI techniques include those for uncertainty manage- structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
ment, automated theorem proving, heuristic search, neural CSCI576. WIRELESS SENSOR SYSTEMS With the ad-
networks, and simulation of expert performance in special- vances in computational, communication, and sensing capa-
ized domains like medical diagnosis. This course provides bilities, large scale sensor-based distributed environments are
an overview of the field of Artificial Intelligence. Particular becoming a reality. Sensor enriched communication and in-
attention will be paid to learning the LISP language for AI formation infrastructures have the potential to revolutionize
programming. Prerequisite: CSCI262. 3 hours lecture; almost every aspect of human life benefitting application do-
3 semester hours. mains such as transportation, medicine, surveillance, secu-
CSCI572. COMPUTER NETWORKS II (II) This introduc- rity, defense, science and engineering. Such a distributed
tion to computer networks covers the fundamentals of com- infrastructure must integrate networking, embedded systems,
puter communications, using TCP/IP standardized protocols distributed computing and data management technologies to
ensure seamless access to data dispersed across a hierarchy

of storage, communication, and processing units, from sensor inversion techniques. Emphasis on the application of this
devices where data originates to large databases where the theory to produce a reflector map of the earth’s interior and
data generated is stored and/or analyzed. Prerequisite: estimates of changes in earth parameters across those reflec-
CSCI406, CSCI446, CSCI471, or consent of instructor. tors from data gathered in response to sources at the surface
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. or in the interior of the earth. Extensions to elastic media are
CSCI580. ADVANCED HIGH PERFORMACE COMPUT- discussed, as well. Includes high frequency modeling of the
ING This course provides students with knowledge of the propagation of acoustic and elastic waves. Prerequisites:
fundamental concepts of high performance computing as partial differential equations, wave equation in the time or
well as hands-on experience with the core technology in the frequency domain, complex function theory, contour integra-
field. The objective of this class is to understand how to tion. Some knowledge of wave propagation: reflection, re-
achieve high performance on a wide range of computational fraction, diffraction. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
platforms. Topics will include sequential computers includ- MATH650. ADVANCED TOPICS IN NUMERICAL
ing memory hierarchies, shared memory computers an d ANALYSIS (II) Topics from the current literature in numeri-
multicore, distributed memory computers, graphical process- cal analysis and/or computational mathematics; for example,
ing units (GPUs), cloud and grid computing, threads, advanced finite element method, sparse matrix algorithms,
OpenMP, message passing (MPI), CUDA (for GPUs), paral- applications of approximation theory, software for initial value
lel file systems, and scientific applications. 3 hours lecture; ODE’s, numerical methods for integral equations. Prerequi-
3 semester hours. site: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CSCI586. FAULT TOLERANT COMPUTING. This course CSCI660. ADVANCED TOPICS IN COMPUTER
provides a comprehensive overview of fault tolerant comput- SYSTEMS (II) Topics from the current literature in hard-
ing including uniprocessor fault tolerance, distributed fault ware and software computer systems; for example, user in-
tolerance, failure model, fault detection, checkpoint, message terfaces, object oriented software engineering, database
log, algorithm-based fault tolerance, error correction codes, management, computer architectures, supercomputing, paral-
and fault tolerance in large storage systems. 3 hours lecture; lel processing, distributed processing, and algorithms. Pre-
3 semester hours. requisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
MATH/CSCI597. SUMMER PROGRAMS hours.
MATH/CSCI598. SPECIAL TOPICS (I, II, S) Pilot course MATH/CSCI691. GRADUATE SEMINAR (I) Presentation
or special topics course. Topics chosen from special interests of latest research results by guest lecturers, staff, and ad-
of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered vanced students. Prerequisite: Consent of department. 1 hour
only once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 seminar; 1 semester hour. Repeatable for credit to a maxi-
to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles. mum of 12 hours.
MATH/CSCI599. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II, S) Indi- MATH/CSCI692. GRADUATE SEMINAR (II) Presentation
vidual research or special problem projects supervised by a of latest research results by guest lecturers, staff, and ad-
faculty member, when a student and instructor agree on a vanced students. Prerequisite: Consent of department. 1 hour
subject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: Inde- seminar; 1 semester hour. Repeatable for credit to a maxi-
pendent Study form must be completed and submitted to the mum of 12 hours.
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for MATH693/GPGN551. WAVE PHENOMENA SEMINAR
credit. (I, II) Students will probe a range of current methodologies
MATH610. ADVANCED TOPICS IN DIFFERENTIAL and issues in seismic data processing, with emphasis on
EQUATIONS (II) Topics from current research in ordinary underlying assumptions, implications of these assumptions,
and/or partial differential equations; for example, dynamical and implications that would follow from use of alternative
systems, advanced asymptotic analysis, nonlinear wave prop- assumptions. Such analysis should provide seed topics for
agation, solitons. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours ongoing and subsequent research. Topic areas include: Sta-
lecture; 3 semester hours. tistics estimation and compensation, deconvolution, multiple
suppression, suppression of other noises, wavelet estimation,
MATH614. ADVANCED TOPICS IN APPLIED imaging and inversion, extraction of stratigraphic and litho-
MATHEMATICS (I) Topics from current literature in ap- logic information, and correlation of surface and borehole
plied mathematics; for example, wavelets and their applica- seismic data with well log data. Prerequisite: Consent of de-
tions, calculus of variations, advanced applied functional partment. 1 hour seminar; 1 semester hour.
analysis, control theory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. MATH/CSCI698. SPECIAL TOPICS (I, II, S) Pilot course
or special topics course. Topics chosen from special interests
MATH616. INTRODUCTION TO MULTI-DIMENSIONAL of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered
SEISMIC INVERSION (II) Introduction to high frequency

only once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 Metallurgical and Materials
to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
Engineering
MATH/CSCI699. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II, S) Indi- MICHAEL J. KAUFMAN, Professor and Interim Department Head
vidual research or special problem projects supervised by a CORBY G. ANDERSON, Professor
faculty member, also, when a student and instructor agree on STEPHEN LIU, Professor
a subject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “In- GERARD P. MARTINS, Professor
dependent Study” form must be completed and submitted to DAVID K. MATLOCK, Charles S. Fogarty Professor
BRAJENDRA MISHRA, Professor and Associate Department Head
the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable
JOHN J. MOORE, Trustees Professor
for credit.
MATH/CSCI705. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: IVAR E. REIMANIS, Professor
MASTER OF SCIENCE (I, II, S) Research credit hours re- NIGEL SAMMES, Herman. F. Coors Distinguished Professor
quired for completion of the degree Master of Science - the- JOHN G. SPEER, Professor
sis. Research must be carried out under the direct supervision PATRICK R. TAYLOR, George S. Ansell Distinguished Professor of
of the graduate student’s faculty advisor. Repeatable for Chemical Metallurgy
CHESTER J. VANTYNE, FIERF Professor
credit.
RYAN P. O'HAYRE, Associate Professor
MATH/CSCI706. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: STEVEN W. THOMPSON, Associate Professor
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (I, II, S) Research credit REED AYERS, Assistant Professor
hours required for completion of the degree Doctor of Philos- KIP O. FINDLEY, Assistant Professor
ophy. Research must be carried out under direct supervision BRIAN GORMAN, Assistant Professor
of the graduate student’s faculty advisor. Repeatable for JEFFREY C. KING, Assistant Professor
HONGJUN LIANG, Assistant Professor
credit.
CORINNE E. PACKARD, Assistant Professor
JOHN P. CHANDLER, Lecturer
GEORGE S. ANSELL, President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus
GLEN R. EDWARDS, University Professor-Emeritus
JOHN P. HAGER, University Professor-Emeritus
GEORGE KRAUSS, University Professor-Emeritus
DENNIS W. READEY, University Professor-Emeritus
W. REX BULL, Professor Emeritus
GERALD L. DePOORTER, Associate-Professor Emeritus
ROBERT H. FROST, Associate Professor Emeritus
RICHARD K. AHRENKIEL Research Professor
WILLIAM (GROVER) COORS, Research Professor
JUDITH C. GOMEZ, Research Assistant Professor
YONG-WOOK SIN, Research Assistant-Professor
ZEEV SHAYER, Research Professor
D. (ERIK) SPILLER, Research Professor
WILLIAM D. SPROUL, Research Professor
FRANK E. GIBBS, Research Associate Professor
JANGHUA TONG, Research Assistant-Professor
Degrees Offered:
Master of Engineering (Metallurgical and Materials
Engineering)
Master of Science (Metallurgical and Materials
Engineering)
Doctor of Philosophy (Metallurgical and Materials
Engineering)
The program of study for the Master or Doctor of Philoso-
phy degrees in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering is
selected by the student in consultation with her or his advi-
sor, and with the approval of the Thesis Committee. The pro-
gram can be tailored within the framework of the regulations
of the Graduate School to match the student’s interests while
maintaining the main theme of materials engineering and
processing. There are three Areas of Specialization within the hours of research credit; iii) 9 to12 semester hours of course
Department: Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy; Physico- work to compliment the research program of the student as
chemical Processing of Materials; and, Ceramic Engineering. determined by the Advisor/Thesis-Committee; iv) presenta-
The Department is home to five research centers: the Ad- tion of a Proposal on their Thesis-Research Project to their
vanced Coatings and Surface Engineering Laboratory, the Thesis Committee; v) a passing grade on written and oral
Advanced Steel Processing and Products Research Center; Qualifying-Process (Q.P.) Examinations, for the purpose of
the Colorado Center for Advanced Ceramics; the Center for determining that adequate preparation and the ability to con-
Welding and Joining Research; and, the Kroll Institute for duct high-quality, independent research have been achieved;
Extractive Metallurgy. A Graduate Certificate is offered by vi) presentation (usually 6 months after successfully com-
each Department Center – the program requirements are: 1) pleting their Q.P. Examinations) of a Progress Report on their
Be admitted to MME Graduate Certificate Program upon the Research Project to their Thesis Committee and, vii) submit-
recommendation of the MME Department. 2) A total of 12 tal and successful defense of a thesis, which presents the re-
hours of course credits of which only 3 credit hours can be at sults of original scientific research or development (p. 42,
the 400 level. The specific courses to be taken are deter- III-G of the Graduate Degrees and Requirements Section of
mined by the Graduate Advisor in the Department Center se- the Bulletin), before their Thesis Committee.
lected by the candidate. A cumulative grade point average of Notes: The examinations under v) are specific to the stu-
B or better must be maintained while completing these re- dent's declared Area of Specialization (currently a total of
quirements. three), and consist of a written and oral component. The writ-
ten examinations consist of a general topics examination and
Degree Program Requirements:
an area-or-specialization examination. The oral examination
The program requirements for the three graduate degrees
consists of responses by the student to questions on the fun-
offered by the Department are listed below:
damentals related to the student's proposed research. A Q.P.
Master of Engineering degree: Two tracks are available Oral-Examination Document consisting of: a) an Extended
as follows: Abstract of the student's Thesis-Research Proposal, and b)
II. Undergraduate/graduate program*: i) a minimum of 30 associated Fundamental Topics on which the student expects
total semester hours of acceptable course work; ii) case to be examined, is presented to the Examining Committee
independent study course work component cannot exceed (different from the Thesis Committee) prior to this event. The
6 semester hours; and iii) submittal and presentation, and student delivers a 10 minutes oral-presentation, reviewing the
subsequent acceptance by the Graduate Advisor, of a re- document at the start of the (oral) examination. There is a
port which presents the results of a case study or an engi- standing schedule to offer the examinations during the last
neering development. (*See p. 46, V, Combined four to five weeks of the Spring and Fall semesters. How-
Undergraduate/Graduate Programs in the Graduate De- ever, intent to take the examinations must be declared within
grees and Requirements Section of the Bulletin.) the first month of the intended semester.
II. Graduate Program: i) a minimum of 30 total semester Although there is no formal seminar-course requirement,
hours of acceptable course work; ii) case-/indepen- graduate students, both Master and Doctoral candidates, as
dentstudy course-work cannot exceed 6 semester hours; part of their professional development, are required to attend
and iii) submittal and presentation, and subsequent ac- the Department seminars scheduled on Thursdays during the.
ceptance by the Graduate Advisor, of a report which pres- Fall and Spring semesters.
ents the results of a case study or an engineering Prerequisites:
development. The entering graduate-student in the Department of Metal-
Master of Science degree: i) a minimum of 24 semester lurgical and Materials Engineering must have completed an
hours of acceptable course work and 6 semester hours of re- undergraduate program equivalent to that required for the
search credit; and, ii) submittal and successful oral-defense B.S. degree in: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering,
of a thesis, before their Thesis Committee, which presents Materials Science or a related field. This should have included
the results of original scientific research or development. a background in science fundamentals and engineering prin-
Doctor of Philosophy degree: i) a minimum of 42 semes- ciples. A student, who possesses this background but has not
ter hours of acceptable course work, which may include taken specific undergraduate-courses in Metallurgical and
course credits (to be approved by the Thesis Committee) pre- Materials Engineering, will be allowed to rectify these course
sented for the Master's degree, provided that the degree was deficiencies at the beginning of their program of study.
in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering or a similar field. Fields of Research:
However, at least 21 hours of acceptable course work must Synthesis, processing, and characterization of photovoltaic
be taken at the Colorado School of Mines; ii) 30 semester materials

Optical phenomena of interfaces and composites turing operations are included. Prerequisites: MTGN272,
High-Tc superconductors MTGN311 or consent of the Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
Dielectrics and piezoelectrics mester hours.
Glasses and crystallizable glasses for electronics MTGN415/MLGN515. ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES AND
Ferroelectrics and ferroelectric thin films APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS (II) Survey of the elec-
Porous ceramics and ceramic fibers trical properties of materials, and the applications of materials
Combustion synthesis of advanced materials as electrical circuit components. The effects of chemistry,
Nuclear Engineering processing, and microstructure on the electrical properties
Welding and joining of metals and dissimilar materials will be discussed, along with the functions, performance re-
including ceramics and composites quirements, and testing methods of materials for each type of
Laser Processing of Materials circuit component. The general topics covered are conduc-
Physical metallurgy tors, resistors, insulators, capacitors, energy convertors, mag-
Mechanical metallurgy netic materials, and integrated circuits. Prerequisite: PHGN200,
Processing microstructure, and properties of advanced steels MTGN311 or MLGN501 or consent of Instructor. 3 hours
Oxidation and corrosion of metals and ceramics lecture; 3 semester hours.
Interfacial phenomena
Surface characterization of materials MTGN416/MLGN516. PROPERTIES OF CERAMICS (II)
Biomaterials Survey of the properties of ceramic materials and how these
Composite materials properties are determined by the chemical structure (compo-
Preparation of ceramic powders sition), crystal structure, and the microstructure of crystalline
Pyro-, hydro-, and electro-metallurgy ceramics and glasses. Thermal, optical, and mechanical prop-
Processing of industrial wastes erties of single-phase and multiphase ceramics, including
Plasma synthesis and processing composites, are covered. Prerequisites: PHGN200, MTGN311
Computer simulation techniques for design of new high or MLGN501 or consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 se-
performance materials mester hours.
Thin film/coating, processing, and characterization MTGN417. REFRACTORY MATERIALS (I) Refractory
Environmentally benign materials processes materials in metallurgical construction. Oxide phase dia-
Semiconductor materials grams for analyzing the behavior of metallurgical slags in
Powder metallurgy contact with materials of construction. Prerequisite: consent
Aerospace structural materials of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Failure analysis and fracture mechanics of materials MTGN419/MLGN519. NON-CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS
Forming of metals and other materials (I) An introduction to the principles of glass science-and-
Fatigue of materials engineering and non-crystalline materials in general. Glass
Description of Courses formation, structure, crystallization, and properties will be
Undergraduate Courses covered, along with a survey of commercial glass composi-
tions, manufacturing processes, and applications. Prerequi-
A maximum of nine hours of 400-level credits, with the sites: MTGN311 or MLGN501, MTGN412/MLGN512, or
approval of the Thesis Committee, may be applied towards consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
the course-work requirement for a Master’s degree. MTGN422. PROCESS ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT
MTGN412/MLGN512.CERAMIC ENGINEERING (II) (II) Aspects of process development, plant design, and man-
Application of engineering principles to nonmetallic and agement. Prerequisite: MTGN334. Co-requisite: MTGN424
ceramic materials. Processing of raw materials and produc- or consent of Instructor. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours.
tion of ceramic bodies, glazes, glasses, enamels, and cermets. MTGN424. PROCESS ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT
Firing processes and reactions in glass bonded as well as me- LABORATORY (II) Projects designed to supplement the
chanically bonded systems. Prerequisite: MTGN348. 3 hours lectures in MTGN422. Prerequisite: MTGN422 or consent of
lecture; 3 semester hours. Instructor. 3 hours lab; 1 semester hour.
MTGN414/MLGN544. PROCESSING OF CERAMICS (II) MTGN429. METALLURGICAL ENVIRONMENT (I)
Principles of ceramic processing and the relationship between Examination of the interface between metallurgical process
processing and microstructure. Raw materials and raw mate- engineering and environmental engineering. Wastes, efflu-
rials preparation, forming and fabrication, thermal process- ents and their point sources in metallurgical processes such
ing, and finishing of ceramic materials will be covered. as mineral concentration, value extraction and process metal-
Principles will be illustrated by case studies on specific lurgy are studied in context. Fundamentals of metallurgical
ceramic materials. A project to design a ceramic fabrication unit operations and unit processes with those applicable to
process is required. Field trips to local ceramic manufac-

waste and effluent control, disposal and materials recycling MTGN442. ALLOY AND PHASE STABILITY (II) Phase
are covered. Engineering design and engineering cost com- equilibrium of solid solutions, primary and intermediate
ponents are also included for selected examples. Fundamen- phases, binary and ternary phase equilibrium diagrams,
tals and applications receive equal coverage. Prerequisites: multicomponent systems. Phase transformations in ferrous
MTGN334 or consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; alloys, hardenability, heat treatment, surface modification,
3 semester hours. alloying of steel, precipitation alloys and alloy design for cast
MTGN430. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF IRON AND irons, stainless steels, and tool steels. Prerequisite: MTGN348
STEELMAKING (I) Physical chemistry principles of blast or consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
furnace and direct reduction production of iron and refining MTGN445/MLGN505*. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF
of iron to steel. Discussion of raw materials, productivity, MATERIALS (I) Mechanical properties and relationships.
impurity removal, deoxidation, alloy additions, and ladle Plastic deformation of crystalline materials. Relationships of
metallurgy. Prerequisite: MTGN334. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- microstructures to mechanical strength. Fracture, creep, and
mester hours. fatigue. Laboratory sessions devoted to advanced mechanical
MTGN431. HYDRO- AND ELECTROMETALLURGY (I) testing techniques to illustrate the application of the funda-
Physical and chemical principles involved in the extraction mentals presented in the lectures. Prerequisite: MTGN348.
and refining of metals by hydro- and electrometallurgical 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4/3* semester hours. *A 3
techniques. Discussion of unit processes in hyrdometallurgy, semester-hour graduate-course in the Materials Science
electrowinning, and electrorefining. Analysis of integrated Program (ML) and a 4 semester-hour undergraduate-course
flowsheets for the recovery of nonferrous metals. Prerequisite: in the MTGN program.
MTGN334, MTGN351, MTGN461. Co-requisite: MTGN433 MTGN450/MLGN550. STATISTICAL PROCESS CON-
or consent of Instructor. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours. TROL AND DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS (I) Introduction
MTGN432. PYROMETALLURGY (II) Extraction and re- to statistical process control, process capability analysis and
fining of metals including emergent practices. Modifications experimental design techniques. Statistical process control
driven by environmental regulations and by energy minimi- theory and techniques developed and applied to control
zation. Analysis and design of processes and the impact of charts for variables and attributes involved in process control
economic considerations. Prerequisite: MTGN334. 3 hours and evaluation. Process capability concepts developed and
lecture; 3 semester hours. applied to the evaluation of manufacturing processes. Theory
of designed experiments developed and applied to full fac-
MTGN433. HYDRO- AND ELECTROMETALLURGY torial experiments, fractional factorial experiments, screening
LABORATORY (I) Experiments designed to supplement the experiments, multilevel experiments and mixture experiments.
lectures in MTGN431. Co-requisite: MTGN431 or consent Analysis of designed experiments by graphical and statistical
of Instructor. techniques. Introduction to computer software for statistical
MTGN434. DESIGN AND ECONOMICS OF process control and for the design and analysis of experiments.
METALLURGICAL PLANTS (II) Design of metallurgical Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 semes-
processing systems. Methods for estimating process costs ter hours
and profitability. Performance, selection, and design of MTGN451. CORROSION ENGINEERING (II) Principles
process equipment. Integration of process units into a work- of electrochemistry. Corrosion mechanisms. Methods of cor-
ing plant and its economics, construction, and operation. rosion protection including cathodic and anodic protection
Market research and surveys. Prerequisite: MTGN351 or and coatings. Examples, from various industries, of corrosion
consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. problems and solutions. Prerequisite: MTGN351. 3 hours
MTGN436. CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION OF lecture; 3 semester hours
METALLURGICAL PROCESSES (II) Analysis of MTGN452. CERAMIC AND METAL MATRIX COMPOS-
processes for metal extraction and refining using classical ITES Introduction to the synthesis, processing, structure,
and direct-search optimization methods and classical process properties and performance of ceramic and metal matrix
control with the aid of chemical functions and thermody- composites. Survey of various types of composites, and cor-
namic transfer operations. Examples from physicochemical relation between processing, structural architecture and prop-
and physical metallurgy processes. Co-erequisite: MTGN438 erties. Prerequisites: MTGN272, MTGN311, MTGN348,
or consent of Instructor. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours. MTGN351. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
MTGN438. CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION OF MTGN453. PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
METALLURGICAL PROCESSES LABORATORY (II) PROCESSING (I) Introduction to the electrical conductivity
Experiments designed to supplement the lectures in of semiconductor materials; qualitative discussion of active
MTGN436. Co-requisite: MTGN436 or consent of Instructor. semiconductor devices; discussion of the steps in integrated
3 hours lab; 1 semester hour. circuit fabrication; detailed investigation of the materials sci-

ence and engineering principles involved in the various steps fabrication including: extrusion, injection molding, reaction
of VLSI device fabrication; a presentation of device packaging injection molding, thermoforming, and blow molding. The
techniques and the processes and principles involved. Prereq- design of end items will be considered in relation to: materi-
uisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. als selection, manufacturing engineering, properties, and
MTGN456. ELECTRON MICROSCOPY (II) Introduction applications. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours
to electron optics and the design and application of transmis- lecture; 3 semester hours.
sion and scanning electron microscopes. Interpretation of MTGN464. FORGING AND FORMING (II) Introduction to
images produced by various contrast mechanisms. Electron plasticity. Survey and analysis of working operations of forg-
diffraction analysis and the indexing of electron diffraction ing, extrusion, rolling, wire drawing and sheet metal forming.
patterns. Prerequisite: MTGN311 or consent of instructor. Metallurgical structure evolution during working. Prerequi-
Co-requisite: MTGN458. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours. sites: EGGN320 and MTGN348 or EGGN390. 2 hours lec-
MTGN458. ELECTRON MICROSCOPY LABORATORY ture; 3 hours lab, 3 semester hours.
(II) Laboratory exercises to illustrate specimen preparation MTGN466. DESIGN: SELECTION AND USE OF
techniques, microscope operation, and the interpretation of MATERIALS (II) Selection of alloys for specific applica-
images produced from a variety of specimens, and to supple- tions, designing for corrosion resistant service, concept of
ment the lectures in MTGN456. Co-requisite: MTGN456. passivity, designing for wear resistant service, designing for
3 hours lab; 1 semester hour. high temperature service and designing for high
MTGN461.TRANSPORT PHENOMENA AND REACTOR strength/weight applications. Introduction to the aluminum,
DESIGN FOR METALLURGICAL-AND-MATERIALS copper, nickel, cobalt, stainless steel, cast irons, titanium and
ENGINEERS (I) Introduction to the conserved-quantities: refractory metal alloy-systems. Coating science and selection.
momentum, heat, and mass transfer, and application of chem- Prerequisite: MTGN348. 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab; 3 semes-
ical kinetics to elementary reactor-design. Examples from ter hours.
materials processing and process metallurgy. Molecular MTGN475. METALLURGY OF WELDING (I) Introduc-
transport properties: viscosity, thermal conductivity, and tion to welding processes thermal aspects; metallurgical
mass diffusivity of materials encountered during processing evaluation of resulting microstructures; attendant phase
operations. Uni-directional transport: problem formulation transformations; selection of filler metals; stresses; stress
based on the required balance of the conserved-quantity ap- relief and annealing; preheating and post heating; distortion
plied to a control-volume. Prediction of velocity, temperature and defects; welding ferrous and nonferrous alloys; and,
and concentration profiles. Equations of change: continuity, welding tests. Prerequisite: MTGN348. Co-requisite:
motion, and energy. Transport with two independent variables MTGN477. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours.
(unsteady-state behavior). Interphase transport: dimension- MTGN477. METALLURGY OF WELDING LABORATORY
less correlations - friction factor, heat, and mass transfer coeffi- (I) Experiments designed to supplement the lectures in
cients. Elementary concepts of radiation heat-transfer. Flow MTGN475. Co-requisite: MTGN475. 3 hours lab; 1 semester
behavior in packed beds. Design equations for: Continuous- hour.
Flow/Batch Reactors with Uniform Dispersion and Plug
Flow Reactors. Digital computer methods for the design of MTGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN METALLURGICAL
metallurgical systems. Laboratory sessions devoted to: AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING (I, II) Pilot course or
Tutorials/Demonstrations to facilitate the understanding of special topics course. Topics chosen from special interests of
concepts related to selected topics; and, Projects with the instructor(s) and student(s). The course topic is generally
primary focus on the operating principles and use of modern offered only once. . Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 1 to
electronic instrumentation for measurements on lab-scale 3 semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
systems in conjunction with correlation and prediction MTGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Independent
strategies for analysis of results. Prerequisites: MATH225, advanced-work leading to a comprehensive report. This work
MTGN351 and MTGN352. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; may take the form of conferences, library, and laboratory
3 semester hours. work. Choice of problem is arranged between student and a
MTGN463. POLYMER ENGINEERING (I) Introduction to specific Department faculty-member. Prerequisite: Selection
the structure and properties of polymeric materials, their of topic with consent of faculty supervisor; “Independent
deformation and failure mechanisms, and the design and Study Form” must be completed and submitted to Registrar.
fabrication of polymeric end items. Molecular and crystallo- 1 to 3 semester hours for each of two semesters. Repeatable
graphic structures of polymers will be developed and related for credit.
to the elastic, viscoelastic, yield and fracture properties of Graduate Courses
polymeric solids and reinforced polymer composites. Most courses are offered once every two years. However,
Emphasis on forming and joining techniques for end item those courses offered for which fewer than five students have

registered may be cancelled that semester. Courses at the MTGN517. REFRACTORIES (I) The manufacture, testing,
500-level are open to qualified seniors with approval of the and use of basic, neutral, acid, and specialty refractories are
Department and the Dean of the Graduate School. Courses at presented. Special emphasis is placed on the relationship be-
the 600-level are open only to graduate students in good tween physical properties of the various refractories and their
standing. A two-year course-schedule is available in the De- uses in the metallurgical industry. Prerequisite: Consent of
partment office. Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
MTGN505 CRYSTALLOGRAPHY AND DIFFRACTION MTGN518/MLGN518. PHASE EQUILIBRIA IN CERAMIC
(I) Introduction to point symmetry operations, crystal sys- SYSTEMS (II) Application of one to four component oxide
tems, Bravais lattices, point groups, space groups, Laue diagrams to ceramic engineering problems. Emphasis on
classes, stereographic projections, reciprocal lattice and refractories and glasses and their interaction with metallic
Ewald sphere constructions, the new International Tables for systems. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture;
Crystallography, and, finally, how certain properties correlate 3 semester hours. (Spring of odd years only.)
with symmetry. Subsequent to the crystallography portion, MTGN523/MLGN523. APPLIED SURFACE AND
the course will move into the area of diffraction and will con- SOLUTION CHEMISTRY (II) Solution and surface chem-
sider the primary diffraction techniques (x-rays, electrons istry of importance in mineral and metallurgical operations.
and neutrons) used to determine the crystal structure of mate- Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
rials. Other applications of diffraction such as texture and ter hours. (Spring of odd years only.)
residual stress will also be considered. Prerequisites: Gradu-
ate or Senior in good standing or consent of instructor. 3 MTGN526/MLGN526. GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
hours lecture, 3 semester hours. An introduction to the science and technology of particulate
and polymeric gels, emphasizing inorganic systems. Inter-
MTGN511. SPECIAL METALLURGICAL AND particle forces. Aggregation, network formation, percolation,
MATERIALS ENGINEERING PROBLEMS (I) Independ- and the gel transition. Gel structure, rheology, and mechanical
ent advanced work, not leading to a thesis. This may take the properties. Application to solid-liquid separation operations
form of conferences, library, and laboratory work. Selection (filtration, centrifugation, sedimentation) and to ceramics
of assignment is arranged between student and a specific De- processing. Prerequisite: Graduate Status or Consent of
partment faculty-member. Prerequisite: Selection of topic Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Spring of odd
with consent of faculty supervisor. 1 to 3 semester hours. years only.)
Repeatable for credit under different titles.
MTGN527/ESGN562. SOLID WASTE MINIMIZATION
MTGN512. SPECIAL METALLURGICAL AND AND RECYCLING (II) Industrial case-studies, on the ap-
MATERIALS ENGINEERING PROBLEMS (II) Continua- plication of engineering principles to minimize waste forma-
tion of MTGN511. Prerequisite: Selection of topic with con- tion and to meet solid waste recycling challenges. Proven and
sent of faculty supervisor. 1 to 3 semester hours. Repeatable emerging solutions to solid waste environmental problems, es-
for credit under different titles. pecially those associated with metals. Prerequisites: ESGN500
MTGN514. DEFECT CHEMISTRY AND TRANSPORT and ESGN504 or Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
PROCESSES IN CERAMIC SYSTEMS (I) Ceramic materi- mester hours.
als science in the area of structural imperfections, their chem- MTGN528. EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY OF COPPER,
istry, and their relation to mass and charge transport; defects GOLD AND SILVER. Practical applications of fundamentals
and diffusion, sintering, and grain growth with particular em- of chemical-processing-of-materials to the extraction of gold,
phasis on the relation of fundamental transport phenomena to silver and copper. Topics covered include: History; Ore de-
sintering and microstructure development and control. Pre- posits and mineralogy; Process Selection; Hydrometallurgy
requisites: DCGN209 or MTGN351; MT311 or Consent of and leaching; Oxidation pretreatment; Purification and recov-
Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Fall of odd ery; Refinement; Waste treatment; and Industrial examples.
years only.) Prerequisites: Graduate or Senior in good-standing or con-
MTGN516. MICROSTRUCTURE OF CERAMIC sent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
SYSTEMS (II) Analysis of the chemical and physical MTGN529. METALLURGICAL ENVIRONMENT (I)
processes controlling microstructure development in ce- Effluents, wastes, and their point sources associated with
ramic systems. Development of the glassy phase in ceramic metallurgical processes, such as mineral concentration and
systems and the resulting properties. Relationship of mi- values extraction—providing for an interface between metal-
crostructure to chemical, electrical, and mechanical proper- lurgical process engineering and the environmental engineer-
ties of ceramics. Application to strengthening and ing areas. Fundamentals of metallurgical unit operations and
toughening in ceramic composite system. Prerequisite: unit processes, applied to waste and effluents control, re-
Graduate status or Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 cycling, and waste disposal. Examples which incorporate
semester hours. (Spring of even years only.)

engineering design and cost components are included. Pre- factors involved in bringing a process concept into commer-
requisites: MTGN334 or Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lec- cial production. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours
ture; 3 semester hours. lecture; 3 semester hours.
MTGN530. ADVANCED IRON AND STEELMAKING (I) MTGN535. PYROMETALLURGICAL PROCESSES (II)
Physicochemical principles of gas-slag-metal reactions Detailed study of a selected few processes, illustrating the
applied to the reduction of iron ore concentrates and to the application of the principles of physical chemistry (both
refining of liquid iron to steel. The role of these reactions in thermodynamics and kinetics) and chemical engineering
reactor design—blast furnace and direct iron smelting fur- (heat and mass transfer, fluid flow, plant design, fuel technol-
nace, pneumatic steelmaking furnace, refining slags, deoxi- ogy, etc.) to process development. Prerequisite: Consent of
dation and degassing, ladle metallurgy, alloying, and Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
continuous casting of steel. Prerequisite: DCGN209 or MTGN536. OPTIMIZATION AND CONTROL OF METAL-
MTGN351 or Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- LURGICAL SYSTEMS Application of modern optimiza-
mester hours. (Fall of even years only.) tion and control theory to the analysis of specific systems in
MTGN531. THERMODYNAMICS OF METALLURGI- extractive metallurgy and mineral processing. Mathematical
CAL AND MATERIALS PROCESSING (I) Application of modeling, linear control analysis, dynamic response, and
thermodynamics to the processing of metals and materials, indirect optimum seeking techniques applied to the process
with emphasis on the use of thermodynamics in the develop- analysis of grinding, screening, filtration, leaching, precipita-
ment and optimization of processing systems. Focus areas tion of metals from solution, and blast furnace reduction of
will include entropy and enthalpy, reaction equilibrium, solu- metals. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture;
tion thermodynamics, methods for analysis and correlation of 3 semester hours.
thermodynamics data, thermodynamic analysis of phase dia- MTGN537. ELECTROMETALLURGY (II) Electrochemi-
grams, thermodynamics of surfaces, thermodynamics of de- cal nature of metallurgical processes. Kinetics of electrode
fect structures, and irreversible thermodynamics. Attention reactions. Electrochemical oxidation and reduction. Complex
will be given to experimental methods for the measurement electrode reactions. Mixed potential systems. Cell design and
of thermodynamic quantities. Prerequisite: MTGN351 or optimization of electrometallurgical processes. Batteries and
Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. fuel cells. Some aspects of corrosion. Prerequisite: Consent
MTGN 532 PARTICULATE MATERIAL PROCESSING I - of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Spring of
COMMINUTION AND PHYSICAL SEPARATIONS. An in- even years only.)
troduction to the fundamental principles and design criteria MTGN538. HYDROMETALLURGY (II) Kinetics of liq-
for the selection and use of standard mineral processing unit uid-solid reactions. Theory of uniformly accessible surfaces.
operations in comminution and physical separation. Topics Hydrometallurgy of sulfide and oxides. Cementation and
covered include: crushing (jaw, cone, gyratory), grinding hydrogen reduction. Ion exchange and solvent extraction.
(ball, pebble, rod, SAG, HPGR), screening, thickening, sedi- Physicochemical phenomena at high pressures. Microbiolog-
mentation, filtration and hydrocyclones. Two standard min- ical metallurgy. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours
eral processing plant-design simulation software (MinOCad lecture; 3 semester hours. (Spring of odd years only.)
and JK SimMet) are used in the course. Prerequisites: Gradu-
ate or Senior in good- standing or consent of instructor.3 MTGN539. PRINCIPLES OF MATERIALS PROCESSING
hours lecture, 3 semester hours. REACTOR DESIGN (II) Review of reactor types and ideal-
ized design equations for isothermal conditions. Residence
MTGN 533 PARTICULATE MATERIAL PROCESSING II time functions for nonreacting and reacting species and its
- APPLIED SEPARATIONS. An introduction to the funda- relevance to process control. Selection of reactor type for a
mental principles and design criteria for the selection and use given application. Reversible and irreversible reactions in
of standard mineral processing unit operations in applied sep- CSTR’s under nonisothermal conditions. Heat and mass
arations. Topics covered include: photometric ore sorting, transfer considerations and kinetics of gas-solid reactions
magnetic separation, dense media separation, gravity separa- applied to fluo-solids type reactors. Reactions in packed
tion, electrostatic separation and flotation (surface chemistry, beds. Scale up and design of experiments. Brief introduction
reagents selection, laboratory testing procedures, design and into drying, crystallization, and bacterial processes. Exam-
simulation). Two standard mineral processing plant-design ples will be taken from current metallurgical practice. Pre-
simulation software (MinOCad and JK SimMet) are used in requisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
the course. Graduate or Senior in good- standing or consent hours. (Spring of odd years only.)
of instructor.3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
MTGN541. INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS OF METALS (I)
MTGN534. CASE STUDIES IN PROCESS DEVELOP- Electron theory of metals. Classical and quantum-mechanical
MENT A study of the steps required for development of a free electron theory. Electrical and thermal conductivity,
mineral recovery process. Technical, economic, and human thermoelectric effects, theory of magnetism, specific heat,

diffusion, and reaction rates. Prerequisite: MTGN445. MTGN549. CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN FERROUS
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ALLOYS (I) Development and review of solid state trans-
MTGN542. ALLOYING THEORY, STRUCTURE, AND formations and strengthening mechanisms in ferrous alloys.
PHASE STABILITY (II) Empirical rules and theories relat- Application of these principles to the development of new
ing to alloy formation. Various alloy phases and constituents alloys and processes such as high strength low alloy steels,
which result when metals are alloyed and examined in detail. high temperature alloys, maraging steels, and case hardening
Current information on solid solutions, intermetallic com- processes. Prerequisite: MTGN348. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
pounds, eutectics, liquid immiscibility. Prerequisite: MTGN445 ter hours.
or Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. MTGN551. ADVANCED CORROSION ENGINEERING
MTGN543. THEORY OF DISLOCATIONS (I) Stress field (I) Advanced topics in corrosion engineering. Case studies
around dislocation, forces on dislocations, dislocation reac- and industrial application. Special forms of corrosion. Ad-
tions, dislocation multiplication, image forces, interaction with vanced measurement techniques. Prerequisite: MTGN451.
point defects, interpretation of macroscopic behavior in light 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Fall of even years only.)
of dislocation mechanisms. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. MTGN552/MLGN552. INORGANIC MATRIX COMPOS-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Fall of odd years only.) ITES Introduction to the processing, structure, properties
MTGN544. FORGING AND DEFORMATION and applications of metal matrix and ceramic matrix compos-
MODELING (I) Examination of the forging process for the ites. Importance of structure and properties of both the matrix
fabrication of metal components. Techniques used to model and the reinforcement and the types of reinforcement utilized—
deformation processes including slab equilibrium, slip line, particulate, short fiber, continuous fiber, and laminates. Em-
upper bound and finite element methods. Application of phasis on the development of mechanical properties through
these techniques to specific aspects of forging and metal control of synthesis and processing parameters. Other physi-
forming processes. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. cal properties such as electrical and thermal will also be ex-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Fall of odd years only.) amined. Prerequisite/Co-requisite*: MTGN352, MTGN445/
MLGN505*; or, Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
MTGN545/EGGN532. FATIGUE AND FRACTURE (I) mester hours. (Summer of even years only.)
Basic fracture mechanics as applied to engineering materials,
S-N curves, the Goodman diagram, stress concentrations, MTGN553. STRENGTHENING MECHANISMS (II)
residual stress effects, effect of material properties on mecha- Strain hardening in polycrystalline materials, dislocation
nisms of crack propagation. Prerequisite: Consent of Instruc- interactions, effect of grain boundaries on strength, solid
tor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Fall of odd years solution hardening, martensitic transformations, precipitation
only.) hardening, point defects. Prerequisite: MTGN543 or concur-
rent enrollment. 3 hours lecture;3 semester hours. (Spring of
MTGN546. CREEP AND HIGH TEMPERATURE even years only.)
MATERIALS (II) Mathematical description of creep
process. Mathematical methods of extrapolation of creep MTGN554. OXIDATION OF METALS (II) Kinetics of oxi-
data. Micromechanisms of creep deformation, including dis- dation. The nature of the oxide film. Transport in oxides.
location glide and grain boundary sliding. Study of various Mechanisms of oxidation. The Oxidation protection of high-
high temperature materials, including iron, nickel, and cobalt temperature metal systems. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
base alloys and refractory metals, and ceramics. Emphasis on 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Spring of even years
phase transformations and microstructure-property relation- only.)
ships. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; MTGN555/MLGN504. SOLID STATE
3 semester hours. (Spring of odd years only.) THERMODYNAMICS (I) Thermodynamics applied to
MTGN547. PHASE EQUILIBRIA IN MATERIALS SYS- solid state reactions, binary and ternary phase diagrams,
TEMS (I) Phase equilibria of uniary, binary, ternary, and point, line and planar defects, interfaces, and electrochemical
multicomponent systems, microstructure interpretation, pres- concepts. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture;
sure-temperature diagrams, determination of phase diagrams. 3 semester hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes- MTGN556/MLGN506. TRANSPORT IN SOLIDS (I)
ter hours. Thermal and electrical conductivity. Solid state diffusion in
MTGN548. TRANSFORMATIONS IN METALS (I) Sur- metals and metal systems. Kinetics of metallurgical reactions
face and interfacial phenomena, order of transformation, in the solid state. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours
grain growth, recovery, recrystallization, solidification, phase lecture; 3 semester hours. (Spring of even years only.)
transformation in solids, precipitation hardening, spinoidal MTGN557. SOLIDIFICATION (I) Heat flow and fluid flow
decomposition, martensitic transformation, gas metal reac- in solidification, thermodynamics of solidification, nuclea-
tions. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; tion and interface kinetics, grain refining, crystal and grain
3 semester hours. (Fall of odd years only.)
growth, constitutional supercooling, eutectic growth, solidifi- cations of metals, ceramics and polymers, including im-
cation of castings and ingots, segregation, and porosity. Pre- plants, sensors, drug delivery, laboratory automation, and tis-
requisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester sue engineering are presented. Prerequisites: ESGN301 or
hours. (Fall of odd years only.) equivalent, or Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
MTGN560. ANALYSIS OF METALLURGICAL FAILURES mester hours.
(II) Applications of the principles of physical and mechani- MTGN571. METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS
cal metallurgy to the analysis of metallurgical failures. ENGINEERING LABORATORY Basic instruction in advanced
Nondestructive testing. Fractography. Case study analysis. equipment and techniques in the field of extraction, mechanical or
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes- physical metallurgy. Prerequisite: Selection and Consent of Instructor.
ter hours. (Spring of odd years only.) 3 to 9 hours lab ; 1 to 3 semester hours.
MTGN561. PHYSICAL METALLURGY OF ALLOYS MTGN580. ADVANCED WELDING METALLURGY (II)
FOR AEROSPACE (I) Review of current developments in Weldability of high strength steels, high alloys, and light
aerospace materials with particular attention paid to titanium metals; Welding defects; Phase transformations in weld-
alloys, aluminum alloys, and metal-matrix composites. Em- ments; Thermal experience in weldments; Pre- and Post-weld
phasis is on phase equilibria, phase transformations, and heat treatment; Heat affected zone formation, microstructure,
microstructure-property relationships. Concepts of innova- and properties; Consumables development.. Prerequisite:
tive processing and microstructural alloy design are included Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
where appropriate. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 (Spring of odd years only.)
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Fall of even years only.) MTGN581. WELDING HEAT SOURCES AND INTERACTIVE
MTGN564. CONSTITUTIVE MODELING OF MATERIAL CONTROLS (I) The science of welding heat sources including gas
BEHAVIOR (I) Examination of various constitutive models tungsten arc, gas metal arc, electron beam and laser. The interaction of
which are used to characterize material behavior. Models for the heat source with the workpiece will be explored and special em-
elastic behavior, strain hardening, strain-rate hardening, phasis will be given to using this knowledge for automatic control of
creep, viscoplastic, cyclical hardening and nonisothermal the welding process. Prerequisite: Graduate Status or Consent of In-
behavior will be discussed. Experimental methods and data structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Fall of odd years only.)
analysis to determine various constitutive parameters will be MTGN582. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF WELDED
described. Incorporation of these models in computer codes, JOINTS (II) Mechanical metallurgy of heterogeneous sys-
especially finite element analysis. . Prerequisite: Consent of tems, shrinkage, distortion, cracking, residual stresses, me-
Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Fall of even chanical testing of joints, size effects, joint design, transition
years only.) temperature, fracture. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3
MTGN565/MLGN565. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Spring of odd years only.)
CERAMICS AND COMPOSITES (I) Mechanical properties MTGN583. PRINCIPLES OF NON-DESTRUCTIVE
of ceramics and ceramic-based composites; brittle fracture of TESTING AND EVALUATION (I) Introduction to testing
solids; toughening mechanisms in composites; fatigue, high methods; basic physical principles of acoustics, radiography,
temperature mechanical behavior, including fracture, creep and electromagnetism; statistical and risk analysis; fracture
deformation. Prerequisites: MTGN445 or MLGN505, or mechanics concepts; design decision making, limitations and
Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Fall applications of processes; fitness-for- service evaluations.
of even years only.) Prerequisite: Graduate Status or Consent of Instructor. 3
MTGN569/MLGN569/EGGN569/ChEN569. FUEL CELL hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Fall of odd years only.)
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (II) Fundamentals of fuel- MTGN584. NON-FUSION JOINING PROCESSES (II)
cell operation and electrochemistry from a chemical thermo- Joining processes for which the base materials are not
dynamics and materials-science perspective. Review of types melted. Brazing, soldering, diffusion bonding, explosive
of fuel cells, fuel-processing requirements and approaches, bonding, and adhesive bonding processes. Theoretical as-
and fuel-cell system integration. Current topics in fuel-cell pects of these processes, as well as the influence of process
science and technology. Fabrication and testing of opera- parameters. Special emphasis to the joining of dissimilar ma-
tional fuel cells in the Colorado Fuel Cell Center. 3 credit terials using these processes. Prerequisite: Consent of In-
hours. Prerequisites: EGGN371 or ChEN357 or MTGN351; structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Spring of even
and MATH225 or consent of instructor. years only.)
MTGN570/MLGN570. BIOCOMPATIBILITY OF MATERI- MTGN586. DESIGN OF WELDED STRUCTURES AND
ALS Introduction to the diversity of biomaterials and appli- ASSEMBLIES Introduction to the concepts and analytical
cations through examination of the physiologic environment practice of designing weldments. Designing for impact,
in conjunction with compositional and structural require- fatigue, and torsional loading. Designing of weldments using
ments of tissues and organs. Appropriate domains and appli-

overmatching and undermatching criteria. Analysis of com- MTGN598. SPECIAL TOPICS IN METALLURGICAL
bined stresses. Designing of compression members, column AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING (I, II) Pilot course or
bases and splices. Designing of built-up columns, welded special topics course. Topics chosen according to special
plate cylinders, beam-to-column connections, and trusses. interests of instructor(s) and student(s). The course topic is
Designing for tubular construction. Weld distortion and generally offered only once.. Prerequisite: Consent of In-
residual stresses. Joint design. Process consideration in weld structor. Variable hours lecture/lab; 1 to 6 semester hours.
design. Welding codes and specifications. Estimation of Repeatable for credit under different titles.
welding costs. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: MATH225 or MTGN599. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re-
equivalent, EGGN320 or equivalent, MTGN475 or Consent search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Summer of member. Student and instructor to agree on subject matter,
odd years only.) content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Independent Study”
MTGN587. PHYSICAL PHENOMENA OF WELDING Form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. 1 to
AND JOINING PROCESSES (I) Introduction to arc 3 semester hours for each of two semesters. Repeatable for
physics, fluid flow in the plasma, behavior of high pressure credit.
plasma, cathodic and anodic phenomena, energy generation MTGN 605 ADVANCED TRANSMISSION ELECTRON
and temperature distribution in the plasma, arc stability, metal MICROSCOPY Introduction to transmission electron mi-
transfer across arc, electron beam welding processes, keyhole croscopy techniques and their application to materials char-
phenomena. Ohmic welding processes, high frequency weld- acterization. Topics include electron optics,
ing, weld pool phenomena. Development of relationships be- electron-specimen interactions, imaging, diffraction, contrast
tween physics concepts and the behavior of specific welding mechanisms, defect analyses, compositional measurements
and joining processes. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: PHGN300, using energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy and energy loss
MATH225, MTGN475, or Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lec- spectroscopy, scanning transmission electron microscopy,
ture; 3 semester hours. (Fall of even years only.) high angle annular dark field imaging, energy filtered TEM
MTGN591. PHYSICAL PHENOMENA OF COATING and high resolution phase contrast imaging. Prerequisite:
PROCESSES (I) Introduction to plasma physics, behavior of MTGN 505 or consent of instructor. Co-requisite; MTGN
low pressure plasma, cathodic and anodic phenomena, glow 605L. 2 hours lecture, 2 semester hours.
discharge phenomena, glow discharge sputtering, magnetron MTGN 605L ADVANCED TRANSMISSION ELECTRON
plasma deposition, ion beam deposition, cathodic arc evapora- MICROSCOPY LABORATORY Specimen preparation
tion, electron beam and laser coating processes. Development techniques and their application to materials characterization.
of relationships between physics concepts and the behavior Topics include electron optics, electron-specimen interac-
of specific coating processes. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: tions, imaging, diffraction, contrast mechanisms, defect
PHGN300, MATH225, or Consent of Instructor. 3 hours analyses, compositional measurements using energy disper-
lecture; 3 semester hours. (Fall of odd years only.) sive x-ray spectroscopy and energy loss spectroscopy, scan-
MTGN593. NUCLEAR MATERIALS SCIENCE AND EN- ning transmission electron microscopy, high angle annular
GINEERING (I) Introduction to the physical metallurgy of dark field imaging, energy filtered TEM and high resolution
nuclear materials, including the nuclear, physical, thermal, phase contrast imaging. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment
and mechanical properties for nuclear materials, the physical in MTGN 605 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lab, 1 semes-
and mechanical processing of nuclear alloys, the effect of nu- ter hour.
clear and thermal environments on structural reactor materi- MTGN631. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA IN
als and the selection of nuclear and reactor structural METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS SYSTEMS Physi-
materials are described. Selected topics include ceramic sci- cal principles of mass, momentum, and energy transport. Ap-
ence of ceramic nuclear material, ceramic processing of ce- plication to the analysis of extraction metallurgy and other
ramic fuel, nuclear reaction with structural materials, physicochemical processes. Prerequisite: MATH225 and
radiation interactions with materials, the aging of nuclear MTGN461or equivalent, or Consent of Instructor. 3 hours
materials, cladding, corrosion and the manufacturing of fuels lecture; 3 semester hours.
elements. Relevant issues in the modern fuel cycle will also
be introduced including nuclear safety, reactor decommis- MTGN671 ADVANCED MATERIALS LABORATORY (I)
sioning, and environmental impacts. Prerequisites: Graduate Experimental and analytical research in the fields of produc-
or Senior in good-standing or consent of instructor. 3 hours tion, mechanical, chemical, and/or physical metallurgy.
lecture, 3 semester hours. (Fall of even years only.) Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 1 to 3 semester hours;
3 semester hours.
MTGN597. SUMMER PROGRAMS
MTGN672. ADVANCED MATERIALS LABORATORY
(II) Continuation of MTGN671. 1 to 3 semester hours.

MTGN696/MLGN696. VAPOR DEPOSITION PROCESSES Mining Engineering
(II) Introduction to the fundamental physics and chemistry KADRI DAGDELEN, Professor and Interim Department Head
underlying the control of deposition processes for thin films UGUR OZBAY, Professor
for a variety of applications—wear resistance, corrosion/ MARK KUCHTA, Associate Professor
oxidation resistance, decorative coatings, electronic and HUGH B. MILLER, Associate Professor
magnetic. Emphasis on the vapor deposition process varia- MASAMI NAKAGAWA, Associate Professor
bles rather than the structure and properties of the deposited Christian Frenzel, Associate Professor
MANOHAR ARORA, Senior Lecturer
film. Prerequisites: MTGN351, MTGN461, or equivalent
VILEM PETR, Research Associate Professor
courses or Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
hours. (Summer of odd years only.) Degrees Offered:
Master of Engineering (Engineer of Mines)
MTGN697. MICROSTRUCTURAL EVOLUTION OF
COATINGS AND THIN FILMS (I) Introduction to aqueous Master of Science (Mining and Earth Systems Engineering)
and non-aqueous chemistry for the preparation of an effec- Doctor of Philosophy (Mining and Earth Systems
tive electrolyte; for interpretation of electrochemical princi- Engineering)
ples associated with electrodeposition; surface science to
describe surface structure and transport; interphasial structure Program Description:
including space charge and double layer concepts; nucleation The program has two distinctive, but inherently inter-
concepts applied to electrodeposition; electrocrystallization woven specialties.
including growth concepts; factors affecting morphology and The Mining Engineering area or specialty is predomi-
kinetics; co-deposition of non-Brownian particles; pulse nantly for mining engineers and it is directed towards the
electrodeposition; electrodeposition parameters and control; traditional mining engineering fields. Graduate work is nor-
physical metallurgy of electrodeposits; and, principles asso- mally centered around subject areas such as mine planning
ciated with vacuum evaporation and sputter deposition. and development, computer aided mine design, rock mechan-
Factors affecting microstructural evolution of vacuum and ics, operations research applied to the mineral industry, envi-
sputtered deposits; nucleation of vapor and sputtered deposits; ronment and sustainability considerations, mine
modeling of matter-energy interactions during co-deposition; mechanization, mine evaluation, finance and management
and, Thornton’s model for coating growth. Prerequisite/ and similar mining engineering topics.
co-requisite: MATH225, MTGN351, MTGN352, or Consent The Earth Systems Engineering area or specialty is
of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Summer of designed to be distinctly interdisciplinary by merging the
even years only.) mining engineering fundamentals with civil, geotechnical,
MTGN698. SPECIAL TOPICS IN METALLURGICAL environmental or other engineering into advanced study tracks
AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING (I, II) Pilot course or in earth systems, rock mechanics and earth structural systems,
special topics course. Topics chosen from special interests of underground excavation, and construction systems. This
instructor(s) and student(s). The course topic is generally specialty is open for engineers with different sub-disciplinary
offered only once. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 to 3 backgrounds, but interested in working and/or considering
semester hours per semester. Repeatable for credit under dif- performing research in mining, tunneling, excavation and
ferent titles. underground construction areas.
MTGN699. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re- Graduate work is normally centered around subject areas
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty such as site characterization, environmental aspects, under-
member. Student and instructor to agree on subject matter, ground construction and tunneling (including microtunneling),
content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Independent Study” excavation methods and equipment, mechanization of mines
Form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. 1 to and underground construction, environmental and manage-
3 semester hours for each of two semesters. Repeatable for ment aspects, modeling and design in geoengineering.
credit. Program Requirements:
MTGN705. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: MASTER The Master of Science degree in Mining and Earth Systems
OF SCIENCE Research credit hours required for completion Engineering has two options available. Master of Science -
of the degree Master of Science. Research under the direct Thesis and Master of Science - Non-Thesis. Thesis Option re-
supervision of the faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit. quires a minimum of 21 semester credit hours of course work
MTGN706. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: DOCTOR and 9 semester credits of research, approved by student’s
OF PHILOSOPHY Research credit hours required for com- graduate committee, plus a master’s thesis. The Master of Sci-
pletion of the degree Doctor of Philosophy. Research under ence - Non-Thesis option must complete a minimum of 30
the direct supervision of the faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit hours of course work of which 6 credit hours may be
credit. applied towards the analytical report writing, if required.

The Master of Engineering degree (Engineer of Mines) Fields of Research:
in Mining Engineering includes all the requirements for the The Mining Engineering Department focuses on the fol-
M.S. degree, with the sole exception that an “engineering lowing fundamental areas:
report” is required rather than a Master’s Thesis.
Geomechanics, Rock Mechanics and Stability of Under-
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mining and Earth ground and Surface Excavations
Systems Engineering requires a total of 72 credit hours, be- Computerized Mine Design and Related Applications (in-
yond the bachelor's degree. A maximum of 48 credit hours of cluding Geostatistical Modeling)
course work, and a minimum of 24 hours of research credit is Advanced Integrated Mining Systems Incorporating Mine
required. Those with an MSc in an appropriate field may Mechanization and Mechanical Mining Systems
transfer a maximum of 30 credit hours of course work to- Underground Excavation (Tunneling) and Construction
wards the 48 credit hour requirement upon the approval of Site Characterization and Geotechnical Investigations,
the advisor and thesis committee. The thesis must be suc- Modeling and Design in Geoengineering.
cessfully defended before a doctoral committee. Rock Fragmentation
Prerequisites: Mineral Processing, Communition, Separation Technology
Students entering a graduate program for the master’s or Bulk Material Handling
doctor’s degree are expected to have had much the same Description of Courses
undergraduate training as that required at Colorado School of MNGN404. TUNNELING (I) Modern tunneling techniques.
Mines in mining, if they are interested in the traditional mining Emphasis on evaluation of ground conditions, estimation of
specialty. Students interested in the Earth Systems engineering support requirements, methods of tunnel driving and boring,
specialty with different engineering sub-disciplinary background design systems and equipment, and safety. Prerequisite:
may also require special mining engineering subjects depend- none. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
ing upon their graduate program. Deficiencies if any, will be
MNGN405. ROCK MECHANICS IN MINING (I) The
determined by the Department of Mining Engineering on the
course deals with the rock mechanics aspect of design of
basis of students’ education, experience, and graduate study.
mine layouts developed in both underground and surface.
For specific information on prerequisites, students are Underground mining sections include design of coal and hard
encouraged to refer to a copy of the Mining Engineering rock pillars, mine layout design for tabular and massive ore
Department’s Departmental Guidelines and Regulations for bodies, assessment of caving characteristics or ore bodies,
Graduate Students, available from the Mining Engineering performance and application of backfill, and phenomenon of
Department. rock burst and its alleviation. Surface mining portion covers
Required Curriculum: rock mass characterization, failure modes of slopes exca-
Graduate students, depending upon their specialty and vated in rock masses, probabilistic and deterministic ap-
background may be required to complete two of the three core proaches to design of slopes, and remedial measures for
courses listed below during their program of study at CSM. slope stability problems. Prerequisite: MN321 or equivalent.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
These courses are:
MNGN406. DESIGN AND SUPPORT OF UNDERGROUND
MNGN508. Advanced Rock Mechanics EXCAVATIONS Design of underground excavations and
MNGN512 - Surface Mine Design support. Analysis of stress and rock mass deformations
MNGN516 - Underground Mine Design around excavations using analytical and numerical methods.
In addition, all full-time graduate students are required to Collections, preparation, and evaluation of in situ and labora-
register for and attend MNGN625 - Graduate Mining Semi- tory data for excavation design. Use of rock mass rating sys-
nar each semester while in residence, except in the case of tems for site characterization and excavation design. Study of
extreme circumstances. For these circumstances, considera- support types and selection of support for underground exca-
tion will be given on a case-by-case basis by the coordinator vations. Use of numerical models for design of shafts, tun-
or the Department Head. It is expected that part time stu- nels and large chambers. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent.
dents participate in MNGN625 as determined by the course 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered in odd years.
coordinator or the Department Head. Although it is manda- MNGN407. ROCK FRAGMENTATION (II) Theory and
tory to enroll in MNGN625 each semester, this course will application of rock drilling, rock boring, explosives, blasting,
only count as one credit hour for the total program. and mechanical rock breakage. Design of blasting rounds,
applications to surface and underground excavation. Prerequi-
site: DCGN241, concurrent enrollment or Instructor’s con-
sent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

MNGN408. UNDERGROUND DESIGN AND CONSTRUC- MNGN424. MINE VENTILATION (II) Fundamentals of
TION Soil and rock engineering applied to underground mine ventilation, including control of gas, dust, temperature,
civil works. Tunneling and the construction of underground and humidity; ventilation network analysis and design of sys-
openings for power facilities, water conveyance, transporta- tems. Prerequisite: EGGN351, 371 and MNGN314 or Instruc-
tion, and waste disposal; design, excavation and support of tor’s consent. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
underground openings. Emphasis on consulting practice, case MNGN427. MINE VALUATION (II) Course emphasis is on
studies, geotechnical design, and construction methods. Pre- the business aspects of mining. Topics include time valuation
requisite: EGGN361 OR MNGN321, or Instructor’s consent. of money and interest formulas, cash flow, investment crite-
2 hours of lecture; 2 semester hours. ria, tax considerations, risk and sensitivity analysis, escala-
MNGN410. EXCAVATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT. tion and inflation and cost of capital. Calculation procedures
Successful implementation and management of surface and are illustrated by case studies. Computer programs are used.
underground construction projects, preparation of contract Prerequisite: Senior in Mining, graduate status or Instructor's
documents, project bidding and estimating, contract awarding consent. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours.
and notice to proceed, value engineering, risk management, MNGN431. MINING AND METALLURGICAL ENVI-
construction management and dispute resolution, evaluation RONMENT This course covers studies of the interface
of differing site conditions claims. Prerequisite: MNGN 210 between mining and metallurgical process engineering and
or Instructor’s consent, 2-hour lecture, 2 semester hours. environmental engineering areas. Wastes, effluents and their
MNGN414. MINE PLANT DESIGN Analysis of mine plant point sources in mining and metallurgical processes such as
elements with emphasis on design. Materials handling, de- mineral concentration, value extraction and process metal-
watering, hoisting, belt conveyor and other material handling lurgy are studied in context. Fundamentals of unit operations
systems for underground mines. Prerequisite: MNGN312, and unit processes with those applicable to waste and efflu-
MNGN314 or Instructor's consent. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours ent control, disposal and materials recycling are covered.
lab; 3 semester hours. Engineering design and engineering cost components are
MNGN418. ADVANCED ROCK MECHANICS Analytical also included for some examples chosen. The ratio of funda-
and numerical modeling analysis of stresses and displace- mentals to applications coverage is about 1:1. Prerequisite:
ments induced around engineering excavations in rock. In- Instructor's consent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
situ stress. Rock failure criteria. Complete load deformation MNGN433. MINE SYSTEMS ANALYSIS I (II) Applica-
behavior of rocks. Measurement and monitoring techniques tion of statistics, systems analysis, and operations research
in rock mechanics. Principles of design of excavation in techniques to mineral industry problems. Laboratory work
rocks. Analytical, numerical modeling and empirical design using computer techniques to improve efficiency of mining
methods. Probabilistic and deterministic approaches to rock operations. Prerequisite: senior or graduate status. 2 hours
engineering designs. Excavation design examples for shafts, lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
tunnels, large chambers and mine pillars. Seismic loading of MNGN434. PROCESS ANALYSIS Projects to accompany
structures in rock. Phenomenon of rock burst and its allevia- the lectures in MNGN422. Prerequisite: MNGN422 or In-
tion. Prerequisite: MNGN321 or Instructor's consent. 3 hours structor's consent. 3 hours lab; 1 semester hour.
MNGN436. UNDERGROUND COAL MINE DESIGN (II)
MNGN421. DESIGN OF UNDERGROUND EXCAVATIONS Design of an underground coal mine based on an actual coal
(II) Design of underground openings in competent and broken reserve. This course shall utilize all previous course material
ground using rock mechanics principles. Rock bolting design in the actual design of an underground coal mine. Ventilation,
and other ground support methods. Coal, evaporite, metallic materials handling, electrical transmission and distribution,
and nonmetallic deposits included. Prerequisite: MNGN321, fluid mechanics, equipment selection and application, mine
concurrent enrollment or Instructor’s consent. 3 hours lecture; plant design. Information from all basic mining survey
3 semester hours. courses will be used. Prerequisite: MNGN316, 321, 414,
MNGN422/522. FLOTATION Science and engineering EGGN329 and DCGN381 or EGGN384. Concurrent enroll-
governing the practice of mineral concentration by flotation. ment with the Instructor's consent permitted. 3 hours lecture,
Interfacial phenomena, flotation reagents, mineral-reagent 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
interactions, and zeta-potential are covered. Flotation circuit MNGN438. GEOSTATISTICS (I) Introduction to elementary
design and evaluation as well as tailings handling are also cov- probability theory and its applications in engineering and sci-
ered. The course also includes laboratory demonstrations of ences; discrete and continuous probability distributions; param-
some fundamental concepts. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. eter estimation; hypothesis testing; linear regression; spatial
MNGN423. FLOTATION LABORATORY (I) Experiments to correlations and geostatistics with emphasis on applications
accompany the lectures in MNGN422. Corequisite: MNGN421 in earth sciences and engineering. Prerequisites: MATH112.
or Instructor's consent. 3 hours lab; 1 semester hour 2 hours of lecture and 3 hours of lab. 3 semester hours.

MNGN440. EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT ANALYSIS (I) MNGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MINING ENGINEERING
Introduction to the fundamentals of classical equipment re- (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen
placement theory. Emphasis on new, practical approaches to from special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually
equipment replacement decision making. Topics include: the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Instructor con-
operating and maintenance costs, obsolescence factors, tech- sent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for
nological changes, salvage, capital investments, minimal credit under different titles.
average annual costs, optimum economic life, infinite and MNGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) (WI) Indi-
finite planning horizons, replacement cycles, replacement vs. vidual research or special problem projects supervised by
expansion, maximization of returns from equipment replace- a faculty member, also, when a student and instructor agree
ment expenditures. Prerequisite: MNGN427, senior or gradu- on a subject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite:
ate status. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours. “Independent Study” form must be completed and submitted
MNGN444. EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERING II This course to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeat-
gives students in engineering and applied sciences the oppor- able for credit.
tunity to acquire the fundamental concepts of explosives Graduate Courses
engineering and science applications as they apply to indus- 500-level courses are open to qualified seniors with per-
try and real life examples. Students will expand upon their mission of the department and Dean of the Graduate School.
MNGN 333 knowledge and develop a more advanced knowl- 600-level courses are open only to students enrolled in the
edge base including an understanding of the subject as it ap- Graduate School.
plies to their specific project interests. Assignments, quizzes,
concept modeling and their project development and presen- MNGN501. REGULATORY MINING LAWS AND
tation will demonstrate student’s progress. Prerequisite: CONTRACTS (I) Basic fundamentals of engineering law,
none. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. regulations of federal and state laws pertaining to the mineral
industry and environment control. Basic concepts of mining
MNGN445/545. ROCK SLOPE ENGINEERING Introduc- contracts. Offered in even numbered years. Prerequisite:
tion to the analysis and design of slopes excavated in rock. Senior or graduate status. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Rock mass classification and strength determinatiosn, geo- Offered in even years.
logical structural parameters, properties of fracture sets, data
collection techniques, hydrological factors, methods of MNGN503. MINING TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAIN-
analysis of slope stability, wedge intersections, monitoring ABLE DEVELOPMENT (I, II) The primary focus of this
and maintenance of final pit slopes, classification of slides. course is to provide students an understanding of the funda-
Deterministic and probabilistic approaches in slope design. mental principles of sustainability and how they influence the
Remedial measures. Laboratory and field exercise in slope technical components of a mine's life cycle, beginning during
design. Collection of data and specimens in the field for de- project feasibility and extending through operations to clo-
terming physical properties required for slope design. Appli- sure and site reclamation. Course discussions will address a
cation of numerical modeling and analytical techniques to wide range of traditional engineering topics that have spe-
slope stability determinations for hard rock and soft rock cific relevance and impact to local and regional communities,
environments. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent. 3 hours such as mining methods and systems, mine plant design and
lecture. 3 hours semester hours. layout, mine operations and supervision, resource utilization
and cutoff grades, and labor. The course will emphasize the
MNGN460 INDUSTRIAL MINERALS PRODUCTION (II) importance of integrating social, political, and economic con-
This course describes the engineering principles and practices siderations into technical decision-making and problem solv-
associated with quarry mining operations related to the cement ing. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
and aggregate industries. The course will cover resource defi-
nition, quarry planning and design, extraction, and processing MNGN505. ROCK MECHANICS IN MINING (I) The
of minerals for cement and aggregate production. Permitting course deals with the rock mechanics aspect of design of
issues and reclamation, particle sizing and environmental mine layouts developed in both underground and surface.
practices, will be studied in depth. Prerequisite: MNGN312, Underground mining sections include design of coal and hard
MNGN318, MNGN322, MNGN323, or Instructor's consent. rock pillars, mine layout design for tabular and massive ore
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. bodies, assessment of caving characteristics or ore bodies,
performance and application of backfill, and phenomenon of
MNGN482. MINE MANAGEMENT (II) Basic principles rock burst and its alleviation. Surface mining portion covers
of successful mine management including supervision skills, rock mass characterization, failure modes of slopes excavated
administrative policies, industrial and human relations, im- in rock masses, probabilistic and deterministic approaches to
provement engineering, risk management, conflict resolution design of slopes, and remedial measures for slope stability
and external affairs. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate status or problems. Prerequisite: MN321 or equivalent. 3 hours lec-
Instructor's consent. 2 hours lecture and 1 hour case study ture; 3 semester hours
presentation/discussion per week; 3 semester hours.
MNGN506. DESIGN AND SUPPORT OF MNGN512. SURFACE MINE DESIGN Analysis of ele-
UNDERGROUND EXCAVATIONS Design of underground ments of surface mine operation and design of surface min-
excavations and support. Analysis of stress and rock mass de- ing system components with emphasis on minimization of
formations around excavations using analytical and numeri- adverse environmental impact and maximization of efficient
cal methods. Collections, preparation, and evaluation of in use of mineral resources. Ore estimates, unit operations,
situ and laboratory data for excavation design. Use of rock equipment selection, final pit determinations, short- and
mass rating systems for site characterization and excavation long-range planning, road layouts, dump planning, and cost
design. Study of support types and selection of support for estimation. Prerequisite: MNGN210. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
underground excavations. Use of numerical models for de- mester hours.
sign of shafts, tunnels and large chambers. Prerequisite: In- MNGN513 ADVANCED SURFACE MINE DESIGN (II)
structor’s consent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered This course introduces students to alternative open pit plan-
in odd years. ning and design concepts. Course emphasis is on optimiza-
MNGN507. ADVANCED DRILLING AND BLASTING (I) tion aspects of open pit mine design. Topics include 3-D
An advanced study of the theories of rock penetration includ- ultimate pit limit algorithms and their applications; computer
ing percussion, rotary, and rotary percussion drilling. Rock aided haul road and dump designs; heuristic long- and short-
fragmentation including explosives and the theories of blast- term pit scheduling techniques; parametrization concepts;
ing rock. Application of theory to drilling and blasting prac- mathematical optimization for sequencing and scheduling;
tice at mines, pits, and quarries. Prerequisite: MNGN407. ore control and truck dispatching. Design procedures are il-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered in odd years. lustrated by case studies using various computer programs.
MNGN508. ADVANCED ROCK MECHANICS Analytical Prerequisite: MNGN308, MNGN312, or consent of instruc-
and numerical modeling analysis of stresses and displace- tor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
ments induced around engineering excavations in rock. In- MNGN514/EGGN514. MINING ROBOTICS (I) Funda-
situ stress. Rock failure criteria. Complete load deformation mentals of robotics as applied to the mining industry. The
behavior of rocks. Measurement and monitoring techniques focus is on mobile robotic vehicles. Topics covered are min-
in rock mechanics. Principles of design of excavation in ing applications, introduction and history of mobile robotics,
rocks. Analytical, numerical modeling and empirical design sensors, including vision, problems of sensing variations in
methods. Probabilistic and deterministic approaches to rock rock properties, problems of representing human knowledge
engineering designs. Excavation design examples for shafts, in control systems, machine condition diagnostics, kinemat-
tunnels, large chambers and mine pillars. Seismic loading of ics, and path finding. Prerequisite: CSCI404 or consent of in-
structures in rock. Phenomenon of rock burst and its allevia- structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered in odd
tion. Prerequisite: MNGN321 or professor’s consent. 3 hours years.
lecture; 3 semester hours. MNGN515. MINE MECHANIZATION AND AUTOMATION
MNGN510. FUNDAMENTALS OF MINING AND MIN- This course will provide an in-depth study of the current state
ERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Specifically designed of the art and future trends in mine mechanization and mine
for non-majors, the primary focus of this course is to provide automation systems for both surface and underground min-
students with a fundamental understanding of how mineral ing, review the infrastructure required to support mine auto-
resources are found, developed, mined, and ultimately re- mation, and analyze the potential economic and health and
claimed. The course will present a wide range of traditional safety benefits. Prerequisite: MNGN312, MNGN314,
engineering and economic topics related to: exploration and MNGN316, or consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours
resource characterization, project feasibility, mining methods lab; 3 semester hours. Fall of odd years.
and systems, mine plant design and layout, mine operations MNGN516. UNDERGROUND MINE DESIGN Selection,
and scheduling, labor, and environmental and safety consid- design, and development of most suitable underground
erations. The course will emphasize the importance of inte- mining methods based upon the physical and the geological
grating social (human), political, and environmental issues properties of mineral deposits (metallics and nonmetallics),
into technical decision-making and design. 3 hours lecture; conservation considerations, and associated environmental
3 semester hours. impacts. Reserve estimates, development and production
MNGN511. MINING INVESTIGATIONS (I, II) Investi- planning, engineering drawings for development and extrac-
gational problems associated with any important aspect of tion, underground haulage systems, and cost estimates. Pre-
mining. Choice of problem is arranged between student and requisite: MNGN210. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3
instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Lecture, con- semester hours.
sultation, lab, and assigned reading; 2 to 4 semester hours.

MNGN517. ADVANCED UNDERGROUND MINING (II) ous and laminated models of stratified rock masses are intro-
Review and evaluation of new developments in advanced duced. The general concepts of the boundary element and fi-
underground mining systems to achieve improved productiv- nite element methods are discussed. Emphasis is placed on
ity and reduced costs. The major topics covered include: the boundary element approach with displacement
mechanical excavation techniques for mine development and discontinuities, because of its relevance to the modeling of
production, new haulage and vertical conveyance systems, the extraction of tabular mineral bodies and to the mobiliza-
advanced ground support and roof control methods, mine tion of faults, joints, etc. Several practical problems, selected
automation and monitoring, new mining systems and future from rock mechanics and subsidence engineering practices,
trends in automated, high productivity mining schemes. Pre- are treated to demonstrate applications of the techniques. Pre-
requisite: Underground Mine Design (e.g., MNGN314). requisite: MNGN321, EGGN320, or equivalent courses,
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. MATH455 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
MNGN518. ADVANCED BULK UNDERGROUND ter hours. Offered in even years.
MINING TECHNIQUES This course will provide advanced MNGN526. MODELING AND MEASURING IN
knowledge and understanding of the current state-of-the-art GEOMECHANICS (II) Introduction to instruments and
in design, development, and production in underground hard instrumentation systems used for making field measurements
rock mining using bulk-mining methods. Design and layout (stress, convergence, deformation, load, etc.) in geomechan-
of sublevel caving, block caving, open stoping and blasthole ics. Techniques for determining rock mass strength and de-
stoping systems. Equipment selection, production scheduling, formability. Design of field measurement programs.
ventilation design, and mining costs. Prerequisites: MNGN314, Interpretation of field data. Development of predictive mod-
MNGN516, or consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours els using field data. Introduction to various numerical tech-
lab; 3 semester hours. Spring of odd years. niques (boundary element, finite element, FLAC, etc.) for
MNGN519. ADVANCED SURFACE COAL MINE DESIGN modeling the behavior of rock structures. Demonstration of
(II) Review of current manual and computer methods of re- concepts using various case studies. Prerequisite: Graduate
serve estimation, mine design, equipment selection, and mine standing or consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab;
planning and scheduling. Course includes design of a surface 3 semester hours. Offered in odd years.
coal mine for a given case study and comparison of manual and MNGN527. THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS Classical
computer results. Prerequisite: MNGN312, 316, 427. 2 hours methods for the analysis of stresses in plate type structure are
lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. Offered in odd years. presented first. The stiffness matrices for plate element will be
MNGN520. ROCK MECHANICS IN UNDERGROUND developed and used in the finite element method of analysis.
COAL MINING (I) Rock mechanics consideration in the de- Membrane and bending stresses in shells are derived. Appli-
sign of room-and-pillar, longwall, and shortwall coal mining cation of the theory to tunnels, pipes, pressures vessels, and
systems. Evaluation of bump and outburst conditions and re- domes, etc., will be included. Prerequisites: EGGN320 or in-
medial measures. Methane drainage systems. Surface subsi- structor’s consent. 3 hours lecture; 3 credit hours.
dence evaluation. Prerequisite: MNGN321. 3 hours lecture; MNGN528/GEGN528. MINING GEOLOGY (I) Role of ge-
3 semester hours. Offered in odd years. ology and the geologist in the development and production
MNGN522/422. FLOTATION Science and engineering gov- stages of a mining operation. Topics addressed: mining oper-
erning the practice of mineral concentration by flotation. ation sequence, mine mapping, drilling, sampling, reserve
Interfacial phenomena, flotation reagents, mineral-reagent estimation, economic evaluation, permitting, support func-
interactions, and zeta-potential are covered. Flotation circuit tions. Field trips, mine mapping, data evaluation, exercises
design and evaluation as well as tailings handling are also cov- and term project. Prerequisite: GEGN401 or GEGN405 or
ered. The course also includes laboratory demonstrations of permission of instructors. 2 hours lecture/seminar, 3 hours
some fundamental concepts. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. laboratory: 3 semester hours. Offered in even years.
MNGN523. SELECTED TOPICS (I, II) Special topics in MNGN530. INTRODUCTION TO MICRO COMPUTERS
mining engineering, incorporating lectures, laboratory work or IN MINING (I) General overview of the use of PC based
independent study, depending on needs. This course may be micro computers and software applications in the mining
repeated for additional credit only if subject material is differ- industry. Topics include the use of: database, CAD, spread-
ent. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 2 to 4 semester hours. sheets, computer graphics, data acquisition, and remote com-
Repeatable for credit under different titles. munications as applied in the mining industry. Prerequisite:
Any course in computer programming. 2 hours lecture,
MNGN525. INTRODUCTION TO NUMERICAL 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
TECHNIQUES IN ROCK MECHANICS (I) Principles of
stress and infinitesimal strain analysis are summarized, linear MNGN536. OPERATIONS RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN
constitutive laws and energy methods are reviewed. Continu- THE MINERAL INDUSTRY Analysis of exploration, min-
ing, and metallurgy systems using statistical analysis. Monte

Carlo methods, simulation, linear programming, and computer MNGN550. NEW TECHNIQUES IN MINING (II) Review
methods. Prerequisite: MNGN433 or consent of instructor. of various experimental mining procedures, including a criti-
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. Offered in cal evaluation of their potential applications. Mining methods
even years. covered include deep sea nodule mining, in situ gassification
MNGN538. GEOSTATISTICAL ORE RESERVE of coal, in situ retorting of oil shale, solution mining of solu-
ESTIMATION (I) Introduction to the application and theory ble minerals, in situ leaching of metals, geothermal power
of geostatistics in the mining industry. Review of elementary generation, oil mining, nuclear fragmentation, slope caving,
statistics and traditional ore reserve calculation techniques. electro-thermal rock penetration and fragmentation. Prerequi-
Presentation of fundamental geostatistical concepts, includ- site: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
ing: variogram, estimation variance, block variance, kriging, ture; 3 semester hours. Offered in even years.
geostatistical simulation. Emphasis on the practical aspects MNGN552/MNGN452. SOLUTION MINING AND
of geostatistical modeling in mining. Prerequisite: MATH323 PROCESSING OF ORES Theory and application of ad-
or equivalent course in statistics; graduate or senior status. vanced methods of extracting and processing of minerals, un-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. derground or in situ, to recover solutions and concentrates of
MNGN539. ADVANCED MINING GEOSTATISTICS (II) value-materials, by minimization of the traditional surface
Advanced study of the theory and application of geostatistics processing and disposal of tailings to minimize environmental
in mining engineering. Presentation of state-of-the-art geo- impacts. Prerequisites: Senior or graduate status; instructor’s
statistical concepts, including: robust estimation, nonlinear consent 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered in spring.
geostatistics, disjunctive kriging, geostatistical simulation, MNGN559/EGGN559. MECHANICS OF PARTICULATE
computational aspects. This course includes presentations by MEDIA (1) This course allows students to establish funda-
many guest lecturers from the mining industry. Emphasis on mental knowledge of quasi-static and dynamic particle be-
the development and application of advanced geostatistical havior that is beneficial to interdisciplinary material handling
techniques to difficult problems in the mining industry today. processes in the chemical, civil, materials, metallurgy, geo-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered in odd years. physics, physics, and mining engineering. Issues of interst
MNGN545/445 ROCK SLOPE ENGINEERING Introduc- are the definition of particl size and size distribution, particle
tion to the analysis and design of slopes excavated in rock. shape, nature of packing, quasi-static behavior under differ-
Rock mass classification and strength determinations, geo- ent external loading, particle collisions, kinetic theoretical
logical structural parameters, properties of fracture sets, data modeling of particulate flows, molecular dynamic simula-
collection techniques, hydrological factors, methods of tions, and a brief introduction of solid-fluid two-phase flows.
analysis of slope stability, wedge intersections, monitoring Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
and maintenance of final pit slopes, classification of slides. ter hours. Fall semesters, every other year.
Deterministic and probabilistic approaches in slope design. MNGN585. MINING ECONOMICS (I) Advanced study in
Remedial measures. Laboratory and field exercise in slope mine valuation with emphasis on revenue and cost aspects.
design. Collection of data and specimens in the field for Topics include price and contract consideration in coal, metal
determining physical properties required for slope design. and other commodities; mine capital and operating cost esti-
Application of numerical modeling and analytical techniques mation and indexing; and other topics of current interest. Pre-
to slope stability determinations for hard rock and soft rock requisite: MNGN427 or EBGN504 or equivalent. 3 hours
environments. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent. 3 hours lec- lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered in even years.
ture. 3 hours semester hours. MNGN590. MECHANICAL EXCAVATION IN MINING
MNGN549/EGGN549. MARINE MINING SYSTEMS (I) (II) This course provides a comprehensive review of the
Define interdisciplinary marine mining systems and opera- existing and emerging mechanical excavation technologies
tional requirements for the exploration survey, sea floor min- for mine development and production in surface and under-
ing, hoisting, and transport. Describe and design components ground mining. The major topics covered in the course in-
of deep-ocean, manganese-nodule mining systems and other clude: history and development of mechanical excavators,
marine mineral extraction methods. Analyze dynamics and theory and principles of mechanical rock fragmentation,
remote control of the marine mining systems interactions and design and performance of rock cutting tools, design and
system components. Describe the current state-of-the-art tech- operational characteristics of mechanical excavators (e.g.
nology, operational practice, trade-offs of the system design continuous miners, roadheaders, tunnel boring machines,
and risk. Prerequisite: EGGN351, EGGN320, GEOC408 or raise drills, shaft borers, impact miners, slotters), applications
consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. to mine development and production, performance prediction
Offered alternate even years. and geotechnical investigations, costs versus conventional
methods, new mine designs for applying mechanical exca-
vators, case histories, future trends and anticipated develop-

ments and novel rock fragmentation methods including water MNGN706 GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: DOCTOR
jets, lasers, microwaves, electron beams, penetrators, electri- OF PHILOSOPHY Research credit hours required for com-
cal discharge and sonic rock breakers. Prerequisite: Senior or pletion of the degree Doctor of Philosophy. Research must be
graduate status. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered in carried out under direct supervision of the graduate student’s
odd years. faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit.
MNGN597. SUMMER PROGRAMS GOGN501. SITE INVESTIGATION AND CHARACTERI-
MNGN598. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MINING ENGINEERING ZATION An applications oriented course covering: geological
(I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen data collection, geophysical methods for site investigation;
from special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually hydrological data collection; materials properties determina-
the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Instructor con- tion; and various engineering classification systems. Presen-
sent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for tation of data in a format suitable for subsequent engineering
credit under different titles. design will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Introductory courses
in geology, rock mechanics, and soil mechanics. 3 hours lec-
MNGN599. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re- ture; 3 semester hours.
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub- GOGN502. SOLID MECHANICS APPLIED TO ROCKS
ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen- An introduction to the deformation and failure of rocks and
dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the rock masses and to the flow of groundwater. Principles of
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for displacement, strain and stress, together with the equations
credit. of equilibrium are discussed. Elastic and plastic constitutive
laws, with and without time dependence, are introduced.
MNGN625. GRADUATE MINING SEMINAR (I, II) Dis- Concepts of strain hardening and softening are summarized.
cussions presented by graduate students, staff, and visiting Energy principles, energy changes caused by underground
lecturers on research and development topics of general in- excavations, stable and unstable equilibria are defined. Fail-
terest. Required of all graduate students in mining engineer- ure criteria for intact rock and rock masses are explained.
ing every semester during residence. 1 semester hour upon Principles of numerical techniques are discussed and illus-
completion of thesis or residence. trated. Basic laws and modeling of groundwater flows are
MNGN698. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MINING ENGINEERING introduced. Prerequisite: Introductory Rock Mechanics. 3
(I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
from special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually GOGN503. CHARACTERIZATION AND MODELING
the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Instructor con- LABORATORY An applications oriented course covering:
sent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for Advanced rock testing procedures; dynamic rock properties
credit under different titles. determination; on-site measurements; and various rock mass
MNGN699. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re- modeling approaches. Presentation of data in a format suit-
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty able for subsequent engineering design will be emphasized.
member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub- Prerequisite: Introductory courses in geology, rock mechan-
ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen- ics, and soil mechanics. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the GOGN504. SURFACE STRUCTURES IN EARTH MATE-
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for RIALS Principles involved in the design and construction of
credit. surface structures involving earth materials. Slopes and cuts.
MNGN700. GRADUATE ENGINEERING REPORT- Retaining walls. Tailing dams. Leach dumps. Foundations.
MASTER OF ENGINEERING (I, II) Laboratory, field, and Piles and piers. Extensive use of case examples. Prerequi-
library work for the Master of Engineering report under sites: GOGN501, GOGN502, GOGN503. 3 hours lecture;
supervision of the student’s advisory committee. Required of 3 semester hours.
candidates for the degree of Master of Engineering. Variable GOGN505. UNDERGROUND EXCAVATION IN ROCK
1 to 6 hours. Repeatable for credit to a maximum of 6 hours. Components of stress, stress distributions, underground
MNGN705 GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: MASTER excavation failure mechanisms, optimum orientation and
OF SCIENCE Research credit hours required for completion shape of excavations, excavation stability, excavation support
of the degree Master of Science - thesis. Research must be design, ground treatment and rock pre-reinforcement, drill
carried out under the direct supervision of the graduate stu- and blast excavations, mechanical excavation, material
dent’s faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit. haulage, ventilation and power supply, labor requirements
and training, scheduling and costing of underground exca-
vations, and case histories. Prerequisites: GOGN501,
GOGN502, GOGN503. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

GOGN506. EXCAVATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT Nuclear Engineering
Normal project initiation, design procedures, project financ-
ing, permitting and environmental impacts, preparation of Department of Chemistry
plans and specifications, contract award, notice to proceed JAMES F. RANVILLE, Associate Professor
and legal requirements. Construction alternatives, contract Department of Engineering
types, standard contract language, bidding and estimating TERENCE E. PARKER, Professor and Division Director
and contract awarding procedures. Construction inspection KEVIN L. MOORE, Gerard August Dobelman Chair and Professor
and control methods and completion procedures. Conflict RAY R. ZHANG, Associate Professor
resolution, administrative redress, arbitration and litigation. Department of Environmental Science and Engineering
Time and tonnage based incentive programs. The role of LINDA A. FIGUEROA, Associate Professor
experts. Prerequisite: College-level in Microeconomics or JOHN R. SPEAR, Associate Professor
Engineering Economy. Degree in Engineering. 2 hours lec- Department of Geology and Geological Engineering
ture; 2 semester hours. JOHN D. HUMPHREY, Associate Professor and Interim Department
GOGN625. GEO-ENGINEERING SEMINAR Discussions Head
SAMUEL B. ROMBERGER, Professor
presented by graduate students, staff, and visiting lectures
on research and development topics of general interest. Re- Department of Liberal Arts and International Studies
quired of all graduate students in Geo-Engineering every CARL MITCHAM, Professor
JENNIFER SCHNEIDER, Assistant Professor
semester, during residence. Prerequisite: Enrollment in Geo-
Engineering Program. 1 semester hour upon completion of Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
thesis or residence. JOHN J. MOORE, Trustees Professor
STEPHEN LIU, Professor
DAVID K. MATLOCK, Charles S. Fogarty Professor
BRAJENDRA MISHRA, Professor
IVAR E. REIMANIS, Professor
JOHN G. SPEER, Professor
JEFFREY C. KING, Nuclear Engineering Program Assistant
Professor and Interim Program Director
FRANK E. GIBBS, Research Associate Professor
BRIAN P. GORMAN, Assistant Professor
Department of Mining Engineering
MARK KUCHTA, Associate Professor
Department of Physics
UWE GREIFE, Professor
JAMES A. McNEIL, Professor
MARK T. LUSK, Professor
F. EDWARD CECIL, University Professor Emeritus
FREDERIC SARAZIN, Associate Professor
ZEEV SHAYER, Research Professor
Degrees Offered:
Master of Science (Nuclear Engineering), Thesis option
Master of Science (Nuclear Engineering), Non-thesis option
Doctor of Philosophy (Nuclear Engineering)
In addition, students majoring in allied fields may com-
plete a minor degree program, consisting of 12 credit hours
of coursework, through the Nuclear Science and Engineering
Program. Minor programs are designed to allow students in
allied fields to acquire and then indicate, in a formal way,
specialization in a nuclear-related area of expertise.

Program Description: Ph.D. students must also successfully complete the pro-
The Nuclear Science and Engineering program at the Col- gram's quality control process (which includes a dissertation
orado School of Mines is interdisciplinary in nature and proposal and defense) as well as write and defend a doctoral
drawing substantial contributions from the Department of dissertation. The quality of the research is expected to rise to
Chemistry, Division of Engineering, the Division of Environ- the level where it can be submitted for publication in schol-
mental Science and Engineering, the Department of Geology arly journals.
and Geological Engineering, the Division of Liberal Arts and Thesis Committee Requirements
International Studies, the Department of Metallurgical and Students must meet the general requirements listed in the
Materials Engineering, the Department of Mining Engineer- Graduate Bulletin section Graduate Degrees and Require-
ing, and the Department of Physics. While delivering a tradi- ments. In addition, the student's advisor or co-advisor must
tional Nuclear Engineering course core, the School of Mines be an active faculty member of CSM's Nuclear Science and
program in Nuclear Science and Engineering emphasizes the Engineering program. For M.S. thesis students, at least two,
nuclear fuel life cycle. Faculty bring to the program expertise and for doctoral students, at least three committee members
in all aspects of the nuclear fuel life cycle; fuel exploration must be faculty members of the Nuclear Science and Engi-
and processing, nuclear power systems production, design neering program.
and operation, fuel recycling, storage and waste remediation,
radiation detection and radiation damage as well as the pol- Prerequisites:
icy issues surrounding each of these activities. Related re- -baccalaureate degree in a science or engineering disci-
search is conducted in CSM's Nuclear Science and pline
Engineering Center. -mathematics coursework up to and including differential
Nuclear Engineering Degree Options and equations
Requirements: -physics coursework up to and including courses in mod-
For both the MS and PhD degrees, graduates in Nuclear ern physics and introductory nuclear physics
Engineering are exposed to a broad systems overview of the -engineering thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow
complete nuclear fuel cycle as well as having detailed expert- or equivalent
ise in a particular component of the cycle. Breadth is assured
Note that some pre-requisites may be completed in the
by requiring all students to complete a rigorous set of core
first semesters of the graduate program after consultation
courses. The core consists of a 21 credit-hour course se-
with the student's advisor.
quence. The remainder of the course and research work is ob-
tained from the multiple participating departments, as Required Curriculum:
approved for each student by the student's advisor and thesis All degree offerings within the Nuclear Engineering pro-
committee. gram are based on a set of required core courses. These in-
clude the following:
Combined Degree Program Option:
CSM undergraduate students have the opportunity to begin Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Physics (NUGN510)
work on a M.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering while com- Radiation Detection and Measurement (PHGN504)
pleting their Bachelor's degree. The CSM Combined Degree
Nuclear Reactor Laboratory (NUGN580 - taught in collab-
Program provides the vehicle for students to use up to 6
oration with the USGS)
credit hours of undergraduate coursework as part of their
Graduate Degree curriculum. For more information please Materials Science and Engineering of Nuclear Materials
contact the Nuclear Engineering program director. (MTGN590)
Program Requirements: Environmental Stewardship of Nuclear Resources

M.S. Non-Thesis Option: 36 total credit hours, consisting (ESGN511)
of core coursework (21 h), Nuclear Science and Engineering Reactor Design (NUGN585)
Seminar (2h), additional elective courses (9 h) and Inde- Nuclear Power and Public Policy (LAIS589)
pendent Study (4 h) working on a research project with a fac-
ulty member working in nuclear science and engineering. As part of the Program's quality control process, PhD stu-
dents need to achieve a 3.0 grade point average in the seven
M.S. Thesis Option: 36 total credit hours, consisting of core courses or pass oral examinations in areas of weakness
core coursework (21 h), Nuclear Science and Engineering identified by the student's Thesis Committee.
Seminar (2h) and research (13 h). Students must write and
orally defend a research thesis. PhD and non-thesis MS students will specialize in a partic-
ular aspect of Nuclear Engineering under the guidance of a
Ph.D.: 72 total credit hours, consisting of coursework (21 student advisory committee by selecting additional course-
h of core and at least 12 h electives), Nuclear Science and work beyond the required core. This additional coursework
Engineering Seminar (4h) and research (at least 24 h).
may include offerings from all of the academic units partici- Nuclear Geoscience and Geoengineering
pating in the degree program: Engineering, Environmental "Nuclear Physics (PHGN422), plus three of the following
Sciences and Engineering, Geology and Geological Engi- five courses
neering, Liberal Arts and International Studies, Metallurgical
"Nuclear and Isotope Geochemistry
and Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering and Physics.
Through these additional courses, students gain in-depth "In-situ Mining
knowledge of one particular facet of the Nuclear Engineering "Uranium Mining
industry. "Uranium Geology and Geochemistry (GEGN520)
Students in research-based degree programs, thesis-based "Design of Geologic Radioactive Waste Repositories
MS and PhD degrees, are required to complete the minimum (MNGN543)
research credit hour requirements leading to dissertation and
defense. Research is conducted under the direction of a mem- Description of Courses
ber of CSM's Nuclear Science and Engineering faculty and NUGN505. NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
could be tied to a research opportunity provided by industry SEMINAR (I, II) The nuclear Science and Engineering Sem-
partners. inar provides a forum for Nuclear Engineering graduate stu-
dents to present their research projects, participate in
Minor Degree Programs seminars given by Nuclear Science and Engineering profes-
Students majoring in allied fields may choose to complete sionals, and develop an enhanced understanding of the
minor degree programs through the Nuclear Science and En- breadth of the nuclear engineering discipline. Prerequisite:
gineering Program indicating specialization in a nuclear-re- graduate standing. 1 hour seminar; 1 semester hour. Repeat-
lated area of expertise. Minor programs require completion able; maximum 2 hours granted towards M.S. Degree re-
of 12 credit hours of approved coursework. Existing minors quirements and 4 hours maximum granted towards Ph.D.
and their requirements are as follows; Requirements.
NUGN510. INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR REACTOR
Nuclear Engineering PHYSICS (II) Bridges the gap between courses in fundamen-
"Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Physics (NUGN510) tal nuclear physics and the neutronic design and analysis of
"Nuclear Reactor Laboratory (NUGN580 - taught in col- nuclear reactors. Review of neutron energetics and reactions;
laboration with the USGS) nuclear cross sections; neutron induced fission; neutron life
"Reactor Design (NUGN585) cycle, multiplication, and criticality; nuclear reactor kinetics
and control; the diffusion approximation for neutron trans-
"Either Nuclear Power and Public Policy (LAIS589) or port; simple reactor geometries and compositions; modeling
Environmental Stewardship of Nuclear Resources and simulation of reactors. Prerequisite: PHGN422 or con-
(ESGN511) sent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
NUGN580. NUCLEAR REACTOR LABORATORY (I) Pro-
Nuclear Materials Processing vides hands-on experience with a number of nuclear reactor
"Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Physics (NUGN510) operations topics. Reactor power calibration; gamma spec-
"Materials Science and Engineering of Nuclear Materials troscopy; neutron activation analysis; reactor flux and power
(MTGN590) profiles; reactor criticality; control rod worth; xenon tran-
"Chemical Processing of Nuclear Materials (MTGN591 ) sients and burnout; reactor pulsing. Taught at the USGS
TRIGA reactor. Prerequisite: PHGN510. 3 hours laboratory;
"Environmental Stewardship of Nuclear Resources
3 semester hours.
(ESGN511)
NUGN585. NUCLEAR REACTOR DESIGN (I) Provides an
in-depth understanding of the nuclear reactor design process,
Nuclear Detection including: key features of nuclear reactors; nuclear reactor
"Nuclear Physics (PHGN422) design principles; identification of design drivers; neutronic
"Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Physics (NUGN510) and thermal-hydraulic design of nuclear reactors; reactor
"Radiation Detection and Measurement (PHGN504) safety considerations; relevant nuclear engineering computer
codes. Prerequisite: NUGN510. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
"Nuclear Reactor Laboratory (NUGN580 - taught in col-
hours.
laboration with the USGS)

NUGN599/699. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN NUCLEAR Petroleum Engineering
ENGINEERING (I, II) Individual special studies, laboratory RAMONA M. GRAVES, Professor and Department Head
or case study in nuclear engineering. Prerequisite: Approval HOSSEIN KAZEMI, Chesebro’ Distinguished Professor
of instructor and program director. Variable credit: 1-6 se- ERDAL OZKAN, Professor
mester hours. Repeatable for credit. CRAIG W. VAN KIRK, Professor
YU-SHU WU, CMG/CSM Reservoir Modeling Professor
NUGN705. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: MASTER ALFRED W. EUSTES III, Associate Professor
OF SCIENCE Research credit hours required for completion JENNIFER L. MISKIMINS, Associate Professor
of the degree Master of Science - thesis. Research must be MANIKA PRASAD, Associate Professor
carried out under the direct supervision of the graduate stu- DWAYNE A. BOURGOYNE, Assistant Professor
dent's faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit. XIAOLONG YIN, Assistant Professor
LINDA BATTALORA, Lecturer
NUGN706. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: DOCTOR MARK G. MILLER, Lecturer
OF PHILOSOPHY Research credit hours required for com- M.W. SCOGGINS, Research Professor and CSM President
pletion of the degree Doctor of Philosophy. Research must be BILLY J. MITCHELL, Professor Emeritus
carried out under the direct supervision of the graduate stu- RICHARD CHRISTIANSEN, Associate Professor Emeritus
dent's faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit. Degrees Offered:
In addition to the core courses listed above and in the re- Professional Masters in Petroleum Reservoir Systems
spective departments, elective courses need to be approved
Master of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering)
by the Nuclear Science and Engineering faculty advisor.
Master of Science (Petroleum Engineering)
Doctor of Philosophy (Petroleum Engineering)
The Petroleum Engineering Department offers students a
choice of a Master of Science (MS) degree or a Master of
Engineering (ME) degree. For the MS degree, a thesis is
required in addition to course work. For the ME degree, no
thesis is required, but the course work requirement is greater
than that for the MS degree. The Petroleum Engineering De-
partment also offers CSM undergraduate students the option
of a Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Program. This is an
accelerated program that provides the opportunity to CSM
students to have a head start on graduate education.
Applications from students having a MS in Petroleum En-
gineering, or in another complimentary discipline, will be
considered for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
program. To obtain the Ph.D. degree, a student must demon-
strate unusual competence, creativity, and dedication in the
degree field. In addition to extensive course work, a disserta-
tion is required for the Ph.D. degree.
Program Requirements:
Professional Masters in Petroleum Reservoir Systems
Minimum 36 hours of course credit
Master of Engineering
Minimum 36 hours of course credit
Master of Science
Minimum 36 hours, of which no less than 12 credit hours
earned by research and 24 credit hours by course work
Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Program
The same requirements as Master of Engineering or Mas-
ter of Science after the student is granted full graduate status.
Students in the Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Program
may fulfill part of the requirements of their graduate degree

by including up to 6 credit hours of undergraduate course hours of research credit. At least 12 of the course credit hours
credits upon approval of the department. must be from the Petroleum Engineering Department. Up to
Doctor of Philosophy 9 credit hours may be transferred from another institution.
Minimum 90 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree Up to 9 credit hours of senior-level courses may be applied
of which no less than 30 credit hours earned by research, or to the degree. For the MS degree, the student must demon-
minimum 54 credit hours beyond the Master’s degree of strate ability to observe, analyze, and report original scien-
which no less than 30 credit hours earned by research. tific research. For other requirements, refer to the general
instructions of the Graduate School in this bulletin.
Petroleum Engineering, Geology and Geological Engi-
neering, and the Geophysics Departments share oversight for The requirements for the Combined Undergraduate/
the Professional Masters in Petroleum Reservoir Systems Graduate Program are defined in the section of this Bul-
program through a committee consisting of one faculty mem- letin titled “Graduate Degrees and Requirements—V. Com-
ber from each department. Students gain admission to the bined Undergraduate/Graduate Programs.” After the student
program by application to any of the three sponsoring depart- is granted full graduate status, the requirements are the same
ments. Students are administered by that department into as those for the non-thesis Master of Engineering or thesis-
which they first matriculate. A minimum of 36 credit hours based Master of Science degree, depending to which pro-
of course credit is required to complete the Professional gram the student was accepted. The Combined
Masters in Petroleum Reservoir Systems program. Up to 9 Undergraduate/Graduate Program allows students to fulfill
credits may be earned by 400 level courses. All other credits part of the requirements of their graduate degree by including
toward the degree must be 500 level or above. At least 9 up to 6 credit hours of their undergraduate course credits
hours must consist of: upon approval of the department. The student must apply for
the program by submitting an application through the Gradu-
1 course selected from the following: ate School before the first semester of their Senior year. For
GEGN439/GPGN439/PEGN439 Multidisciplinary other requirements, refer to the general directions of the
Petroleum Design Graduate School in this bulletin.
1 course selected from the following: A candidate for the Ph.D. must complete at least 60 hours
GPGN419/ PEGN419 Well Log Analysis and Formation of course credit and a minimum of 30 credit hours of re-
Evaluation or search beyond the Bachelor’s degree or at least 24 hours of
GPGN519/PEGN519 Advanced Formation Evaluation course credit and a minimum of 30 credit hours of research
1 courses selected from the following: beyond the Master’s degree. The credit hours to be counted
GEGN503/GPGN503/PEGN503 Integrated Exploration toward a Ph.D. are dependent upon approval of the student’s
and Development or thesis committee. Students who enter the Ph.D. program
GEGN504/GPGN504/PEGN504 Integrated Exploration with a Bachelor’s degree may transfer up to 33 graduate
and Development credit hours from another institution with the approval of the
Also 9 additional hours must consist of one course each graduate advisor. Students who enter the Ph.D. program with
from the 3 participating departments. The remaining 18 a master’s degree may transfer up to 45 credit hours of
hours may consist of graduate courses from any of the 3 course and research work from another institution upon ap-
participating departments, or other courses approved by the proval by the graduate advisor. Ph.D. students must complete
committee. Up to 6 hours may consist of independent study, a minimum of 12 credit hours of their required course credit
including an industry project. in a minor program of study. The student’s faculty advisor,
thesis committee, and the department head must approve the
Candidates for the non-thesis Master of Engineering course selection. Full-time Ph.D. students must satisfy the
degree must complete a minimum of 36 hours of graduate following requirements for admission to candidacy within
course credit. At least 18 of the credit hours must be from the the first two calendar years after enrolling in the program:
Petroleum Engineering Department. Up to 12 graduate credit
hours can be transferred from another institution, and up to 9 iii) have a thesis committee appointment form on file,
credit hours of senior-level courses may be applied to the de- iii) complete all prerequisite and core courses success-
gree. All courses must be approved by the student's advisor fully,
and the department head. No graduate committee is required. iii) demonstrate adequate preparation for and satisfactory
No more than six credit hours can be earned through inde- ability to conduct doctoral research by successfully
pendent study. completing a series of written and/or oral examina-
Candidates for the Master of Science degree must complete tions and fulfilling the other requirements of their
at least 24 graduate credit hours of course work, approved by graduate committees as outlined in the department's
the candidate’s graduate committee, and a minimum of 12 graduate handbook.

Failure to fulfill these requirements within the time limits Fields of Research:
specified above may result in immediate mandatory dis- Current research topics include
missal from the Ph.D. program according to the procedure
Rock and fluid properties, phase behavior, and rock
outlined in the section of this Bulletin titled “General Regula-
mechanics
tions—Unsatisfactory Academic Performance—Unsatisfactory
Analytical and numerical modeling of fluid flow in
Academic Progress Resulting in Probation or Discretionary
porous media
Dismissal.” For other requirements, refer to the general di-
Formation evaluation, well test analysis, and reservoir
rections of the Graduate School in this bulletin and/or the
characterization
Department's Graduate Student Handbook.
Oil recovery processes
Applying for Admission: Natural gas engineering, coalbed methane, and
All graduate applicants must have taken core engineering, geothermal energy
math and science courses before applying to graduate school. Completion and stimulation of wells
For the Colorado School of Mines this would be 3 units of Horizontal and multilateral wells
Calculus, 2 units of Chemistry with Quantitative Lab, 2 units Fluid flow in wellbores and artificial lift
of Physics, Differential Equations, Statics, Fluid Mechanics, Drilling mechanics, directional drilling, extraterrestrial
Thermodynamics and Mechanics of Materials. To apply for drilling, ice coring and drilling
admission, follow the procedure outlined in the general sec- Bit vibration analysis, tubular buckling and stability,
tion of this bulletin. Three letters of recommendation must wave propagation in drilling tubulars
accompany the application. The Petroleum Engineering De- Laser technology in penetrating rocks
partment requires the General test of the Graduate Record Research projects may involve professors and graduate
Examination (GRE) for applicants to all degree levels. students from other disciplines. Projects often include off-
To be eligible for review the applicants for the Master of Sci- campus laboratories, institutes, and other resources.
ence, Master of Engineering, and Professional Masters in Pe-
troleum Reservoir Systems programs should have a The Petroleum Engineering Department houses two re-
minimum score of 700 or better and applicants for the Ph.D. search centers and two consortia.
program are expected to have 750 or better on the quantita- Research Centers
tive section of the GRE exam, in addition to acceptable Marathon Center of Excellence for Reservoir Studies
scores in the verbal and analytical sections. The GPA of the (MCERS)
applicant must be 3.0 or higher. The graduate application re- Center for Earth Mechanics, Materials, and Characteri-
view committee determines minimum requirements accord- zation (CEMMC)
ingly, and these requirements may change depending on the
application pool for the particular semester. The applicants Research Consortia
whose native language is not English are also expected to Fracturing, Acidizing, Stimulation Technology (FAST)
provide satisfactory scores on the TOEFL (Test of English as Consortium.
a Foreign Language) exam as specified in the general section Marathon Center of Excellence for Reservoir Studies,
of this bulletin. Multi-Scale Simulation Consortium
Required Curriculum:
A student in the graduate program selects course work by Special Features:
consultation with the Faculty Advisor and with the approval In the exchange programs with the Petroleum Engineering
of the graduate committee. Course work is tailored to the Departments of the Mining University of Leoben, Austria,
needs and interests of the student. It is desirable for students Technical University in Delft, Holland, and the University of
with deficiencies to complete the deficiencies or course work Adelaide, Australia, a student may spend one semester abroad
within the first two semesters of arrival to the program or as during graduate studies and receive full transfer of credit
soon as possible with the approval of their advisor. back to CSM with prior approval of the Petroleum Engi-
neering Department at CSM.
All PE graduate students are required to complete 3 credit
hours of course work in writing, research, or presentation The Petroleum Engineering Department is located in the
intensive classes, such as PEGN681, LICM501, SYGN501, foothills west of Denver. The laboratory wing has 20,000
and SYGN600, as agreed by their graduate advisor. Also, square feet of space, with about $2 million of equipment ac-
students who do not have a BS degree in PE must take the quired in recent years.
deficiency courses as required by the department as soon as The Petroleum Engineering Department enjoys strong
possible in their graduate programs. association with the Geology and Geophysics Departments at
CSM. Courses that integrate the faculty and interests of the
three departments are taught at the undergraduate and gradu-
ate levels.
The department is close to oil and gas field operations, oil Graduate Courses
companies and laboratories, and geologic outcrops of pro- The 500-level courses are open to qualified seniors with
ducing formations. There are many opportunities for summer permission of the department and the Dean of the Graduate
and part-time employment in the oil and gas industry in the School. The 600-level courses are open only to students en-
Denver metropolitan region. rolled in Graduate School. Certain courses may vary from
Each summer, some graduate students assist with the field year to year, depending upon the number of students and
sessions for undergraduate students. In the past, the field ses- their particular needs.
sion students have visited oil and gas operations in Europe, PEGN501. APPLICATIONS OF NUMERICAL METHODS
Alaska, Canada, Southern California, the Gulf Coast, and TO PETROLEUM ENGINEERING The course will solve
western Colorado. problems of interest in Petroleum Engineering through the
The Petroleum Engineering Department encourages student use of spreadsheets on personal computers and structured
involvement with the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the FORTRAN programming on PCs or mainframes. Numerical
American Association of Drilling Engineers. The department techniques will include methods for numerical quadrature,
provides financial support for students attending the SPE differentiation, interpolation, solution of linear and non-
Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. linear ordinary differential equations, curve fitting and direct
or iterative methods for solving simultaneous equations. Pre-
Description of Courses requisites: PEGN414 and PEGN424 or consent of instructor.
Undergraduate Courses 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Students in Professional Masters in Petroleum Reservoir
PEGN502. ADVANCED DRILLING FLUIDS The physical
Systems, Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and
properties and purpose of drilling fluids are investigated.
Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Degree programs may
Emphasis is placed on drilling fluid design, clay chemistry,
take up to 9 credit hours of 400-level courses provided that
design, and testing; and solids control. Prerequisite: PEGN311
these courses are not required for the BS PE program at
or consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 se-
CSM. The department should approve all such courses. The
mester hours.
following 400-level courses in the Petroleum Engineering
Department are not required for BS PE degree and may be PEGN503/GEGN503/GPGN503. INTEGRATED
considered for graduate degree credit. Other 400-level EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT Students work
courses may be available in the other departments. alone and in teams to study reservoirs from fluvial-deltaic
and valley fill depositional environments. This is a multidis-
PEGN428. ADVANCED DRILLING ENGINEERING (II)
ciplinary course that shows students how to characterize and
Rotary drilling systems with emphasis on design of drilling
model subsurface reservoir performance by integrating data,
programs, directional and horizontal well planning. This
methods and concepts from geology, geophysics and petro-
elective course is recommended for petroleum engineering
leum engineering. Activities and topics include field trips to
majors interested in drilling. Prerequisite: PEGN311,
surface outcrops, well logs, borehole cores, seismograms,
PEGN361. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
reservoir modeling of field performance, written exercises
PEGN450. ENERGY ENGINEERING (I or II) Energy and oral team presentations. Prerequisite: Consent of instruc-
Engineering is an overview of energy sources that will be tor. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
available for use in the 21st century. After discussing the
PEGN504/GEGN504/GPGN504. INTEGRATED EXPLORA-
history of energy and its contribution to society, we survey
TION AND DEVELOPMENT Students work in multidisci-
the science and technology of energy, including geothermal
plinary teams to study practical problems and case studies in
energy, fossil energy, solar energy, nuclear energy, wind
integrated subsurface exploration and development. The
energy, hydro energy, bio energy, energy and the environ-
course addresses emerging technologies and timely topics.
ment, energy and economics, the hydrogen economy, and
Activities include field trips, 3D computer modeling, written
energy forecasts. This broad background will give you addi-
exercises and oral team presentations. Prerequisite: Consent
tional flexibility during your career and help you thrive in an
of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
energy industry that is evolving from an industry dominated
by fossil fuels to an industry working with many energy PEGN505. HORIZONTAL WELLS: RESERVOIR AND
sources. Prerequisite: MATH213, PHGN200. 3 hours lec- PRODUCTION ASPECTS This course covers the funda-
ture; 3 semester hours. mental concepts of horizontal well reservoir and production
engineering with special emphasis on the new developments.
PEGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PETROLEUM ENGI-
Each topic covered highlights the concepts that are generic to
NEERING (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics
horizontal wells and draws attention to the pitfalls of apply-
chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and students(s).
ing conventional concepts to horizontal wells without critical
Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Instruc-
evaluation. There is no set prerequisite for the course but
tor consent. Variable credit, 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeat-
able for credit under different tittles.

basic knowledge on general reservoir engineering concepts is introduction to hybrid analytical/numerical solutions; intro-
useful. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. duction to multi-phase flow models; relative permeability,
PEGN506. ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHODS capillary pressure and wettability issues; linear equation
Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods are reviewed from solvers; streamline simulation; and multi-scale simulation
both the qualitative and quantitative standpoint. Recovery concept. Prerequisite: PEGN424 or equivalent, strong reser-
mechanisms and design procedures for the various EOR voir engineering background, and basic computer program-
processes are discussed. In addition to lectures, problems on ming knowledge. 3 credit hours. 3 hours of lecture per week.
actual field design procedures will be covered. Field case his- PEGN514. PETROLEUM TESTING TECHNIQUES Inves-
tories will be reviewed. Prerequisite: PEGN424 or consent of tigation of basic physical properties of petroleum reservoir
instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. rocks and fluids. Review of recommended practices for test-
PEGN507. INTEGRATED FIELD PROCESSING Inte- ing drilling fluids and oil well cements. Emphasis is placed
grated design of production facilities covering multistage sep- on the accuracy and calibration of test equipment. Quality re-
aration of oil, gas, and water, multiphase flow, oil skimmers, port writing is stressed. Prerequisite: Graduate status. 2 hours
natural gas dehydration, compression, crude stabilization, lecture, 1 hour lab; 3 semester hours. Required for students
petroleum fluid storage, and vapor recovery. Prerequisite: who do not have a BS in PE.
PEGN411 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes- PEGN515. RESERVOIR ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES
ter hours. Reservoir Engineering overview. Predicting hydrocarbon in
PEGN508. ADVANCED ROCK PROPERTIES Application place; volumetric method, deterministic and probabilistic
of rock mechanics and rock properties to reservoir engineer- approaches, material balance, water influx, graphical tech-
ing, well logging, well completion and well stimulation. niques. Fluid flow in porous media; continuity and diffusivity
Topics covered include: capillary pressure, relative perme- equations. Well performance; productivity index for vertical,
ability, velocity effects on Darcy’s Law, elastic/mechanical perforated, fractured, restricted, slanted, and horizontal wells,
rock properties, subsidence, reservoir compaction, and sand inflow performance relationship under multiphase flow con-
control. Prerequisite: PEGN423 and PEGN426 or consent of ditions. Combining material balance and well performance
instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. equations. Future reservoir performance prediction; Muskat,
Tarner, Carter and Tracy methods. Fetkovich decline curves.
PEGN511. PHASE BEHAVIOR IN THE OIL AND GAS Reservoir simulation; fundamentals and formulation, stream-
INDUSTRY Essentials of thermodynamics for understand- line simulation, integrated reservoir studies. 3 hours lecture,
ing phase behavior. Modeling of phase behavior of single and 3 semester hours.
multi-component systems with equations of state and other
appropriate solution models in spreadsheets and commercial PEGN516. PRODUCTION ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES
PVT software. Special focus on paraffins, asphaltenes, natural Production Engineering Overview. Course provides a broad
gas hydrates, and mineral deposition. Prerequisite: ChEN357 introduction to the practice of production engineering. Covers
or equivalent, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- petroleum system analysis, well stimulation (fracturing and
mester hours. acidizing), artificial lift (gas lift, sucker rod, ESP, and others),
and surface facilities. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
PEGN512. ADVANCED GAS ENGINEERING The physi-
cal properties and phase behavior of gas and gas condensates PEGN 517. DRILLING ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES
will be discussed. Flow through tubing and pipelines as well Drilling Engineering overview. Subjects to be covered in-
as through porous media is covered. Reserve calculations for clude overall drilling organization, contracting, and report-
normally pressured, abnormally pressured and water drive ing; basic drilling engineering principles and equipment;
reservoirs are presented. Both stabilized and isochronal drilling fluids, hydraulics, and cuttings transport; drillstring
deliverability testing of gas wells will be illustrated. Pre- design; drill bits; drilling optimization; fishing operations;
requisite: PEGN423 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; well control; pore pressure and fracture gradients, casing
3 semester hours. points and design; cementing; directional drilling and hori-
zontal drilling. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
PEGN513 - RESERVOIR SIMULATION I The course pro-
vides the rudiments of reservoir simulation, which include PEGN519. ADVANCED FORMATION EVALUATION
flow equations, solution methods, and data requirement. A detailed review of wireline well logging and evaluation
Specifically, the course covers: equations of conservation of methods stressing the capability of the measurements to de-
mass, conservation of momentum, and energy balance; nu- termine normal and special reservoir rock parameters related
merical solution of flow in petroleum reservoirs by finite dif- to reservoir and production problems. Computers for log
ference (FD) and control volume FD; permeability tensor and processing of single and multiple wells. Utilization of well
directional permeability; non-Darcy flow; convective flow logs and geology in evaluating well performance before, dur-
and numerical dispersion; grid orientation problems; intro- ing, and after production of hydrocarbons. The sensitivity of
duction to finite element and mixed finite-element methods; formation evaluation parameters in the volumetric determina-

tion of petroleum in reservoirs. Prerequisite: PEGN419 or PEGN577. WORKOVER DESIGN AND PRACTICE
consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Workover Engineering overview. Subjects to be covered
PEGN522. ADVANCED WELL STIMULATION Basic include Workover Economics, Completion Types, Workover
applications of rock mechanics to petroleum engineering Design Considerations, Wellbore Cleanout (Fishing), Work-
problems. Hydraulic fracturing; acid fracturing, fracturing over Well Control, Tubing and Workstring Design, Slickline
simulators; fracturing diagnostics; sandstone acidizing; sand Operations, Coiled Tubing Operations, Packer Selection,
control, and well bore stability. Different theories of forma- Remedial Cementing Design and Execution, Completion
tion failure, measurement of mechanical properties. Review Fluids, Gravel Packing, and Acidizing. 3 hours lecture,
of recent advances and research areas. Prerequisite: PEGN426 3 semester hours.
or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. PEGN594. DIRECTIONAL AND HORIZONTAL DRILLING
PEGN523. ADVANCED ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF OIL Application of directional control and planning to drilling.
AND GAS PROJECTS Determination of present value of Major topics covered include: Review of procedures for the
oil properties. Determination of severance, ad valorem, drilling of directional wells. Section and horizontal view
windfall profit, and federal income taxes. Analysis of prof- preparation. Two and three dimensional directional planning.
itability indicators. Application of decision tree theory and Collision diagrams. Surveying and trajectory calculations.
Monte Carlo methods to oil and gas properties. Economic Surface and down hole equipment. Common rig operating
criteria for equipment selection. Prerequisite: PEGN422 or procedures, and horizontal drilling techniques. Prerequisites:
EBGN504 or ChEN504 or MNGN427 or ChEN421 or con- PEGN311 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. 3 hours
sent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. lecture; 3 semester hours.
PEGN524. PETROLEUM ECONOMICS AND MANAGE- PEGN595. DRILLING OPERATIONS Lectures, seminars,
MENT Business applications in the petroleum industry are and technical problems with emphasis on well planning,
the central focus. Topics covered are: fundamentals of ac- rotary rig supervision, and field practices for execution of
counting, oil and gas accounting, strategic planning, oil and the plan. This course makes extensive use of the drilling rig
gas taxation, oil field deals, negotiations, and the formation simulator. Prerequisite: PEGN311, or consent of instructor.
of secondary units. The concepts are covered by forming 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
companies that prepare proforma financial statements, make PEGN596. ADVANCED WELL CONTROL Principles and
deals, drill for oil and gas, keep accounting records, and ne- procedures of pressure control are taught with the aid of a
gotiate the participation formula for a secondary unit. Pre- full-scale drilling simulator. Specifications and design of
requisite: PEGN422 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; blowout control equipment for onshore and offshore drilling
3 semester hours. operations, gaining control of kicks, abnormal pressure detec-
PEGN541. APPLIED RESERVOIR SIMULATION Con- tion, well planning for wells containing abnormal pressures,
cepts of reservoir simulation within the context of reservoir and kick circulation removal methods are taught. Students
management will be discussed. Course participants will learn receive hands-on training with the simulator and its peripheral
how to use available flow simulators to achieve reservoir equipment. Prerequisite: PEGN311 or consent of instructor.
management objectives. They will apply the concepts to 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
an open-ended engineering design problem. Prerequisites: PEGN597. TUBULAR DESIGN Fundamentals of tubulars
PEGN424 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes- (casing, tubing, and drill pipe) design applied to drilling.
ter hours. Major topics covered include: Dogleg running loads. Direc-
PEGN542. INTEGRATED RESERVOIR CHARACTERI- tional hole considerations. Design criteria development. Ef-
ZATION The course introduces integrated reservoir char- fects of formation pressures. Stability loads after cementing.
acterization from a petroleum engineering perspective. Effects of temperature, pressure, mud weights, and cement.
Reservoir characterization helps quantify properties that Helical bending of tubing. Fishing loads. Micro-annulus
influence flow characteristics. Students will learn to assess problem. Strengths of API tubulars. Abrasive wear while
and integrate data sources into a comprehensive reservoir rotating drill pipe. How to design for hydrogen sulfide and
model. Prerequisites: PEGN424 or consent of instructor. fatigue corrosion. Connection selection. Common rig operat-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ing procedures. Prerequisite: PEGN311, PEGN361 or equiva-
lent, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
PEGN550. MODERN RESERVOIR SIMULATORS Stu-
dents will learn to run reservoir simulation software using a PEGN598. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PETROLEUM ENGI-
variety of reservoir engineering examples. The course will NEERING Pilot course or special topics course. Topics
focus on the capabilities and operational features of simulators. chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and student(s).
Students will learn to use pre- and post-processors, fluid prop- Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Instruc-
erty analysis software, black oil and gas reservoir models, tor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable
and compositional models. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. for credit under different titles.

PEGN599. INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual research or Evaluation of oil and gas reservoirs in major water contain-
special problem projects supervised by a faculty member, ing formations. Prerequisite: PEGN424 or consent of instruc-
also, when a student and instructor agree on a subject matter, tor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Independent Study” PEGN608. MULTIPHASE FLUID FLOW IN POROUS
form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Vari- MEDIA: The factors involved in multiphase fluid flow in
able credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit under porous and fractured media. Physical processes and mathe-
different titles. matical models for micro- and macroscopic movement of
PEGN601. APPLIED MATHEMATICS OF FLUID FLOW multiphase fluids in reservoirs. Performance evaluation of
IN POROUS MEDIA This course is intended to expose various displacement processes in the laboratory as well as in
petroleum-engineering students to the special mathematical the petroleum field during the secondary and EOR/IOR oper-
techniques used to solve transient flow problems in porous ations. Prerequisite: PEGN 424, or consent of instructor, 3
media. Bessel’s equation and functions, Laplace and Fourier hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
transformations, the method of sources and sinks, Green’s PEGN614. RESERVOIR SIMULATION II: The course re-
functions, and boundary integral techniques are covered. views the rudiments of reservoir simulation and flow equa-
Numerical evaluation of various reservoir engineering solutions, solution methods, and data requirement. The course
tions, numerical Laplace transformation and inverse transfor- emphasizes multi-phase flow and solution techniques;
mation are also discussed. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. teaches the difference between conventional reservoir simu-
PEGN603. DRILLING MODELS Analytical models of lation, compositional modeling and multi-porosity modeling;
physical phenomena encountered in drilling. Casing and teaches how to construct three-phase relative permeability
drilling failure from bending, fatigue, doglegs, temperature, from water-oil and gas-oil relative permeability data set; the
stretch; mud filtration; corrosion; wellhead loads; and buoy- importance of capillary pressure measurements and wetabil-
ancy of tubular goods. Bit weight and rotary speed optimiza- ity issues; discusses the significance of gas diffusion and in-
tion. Prerequisite: PEGN311, PEGN361, or consent of terphase mass transfer. Finally, the course develops solution
instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. techniques to include time tested implicit-pressure-explicit-
PEGN604. INTEGRATED FLOW MODELING Students saturation, sequential and fully implicit methods. Prerequi-
will study the formulation, development and application of a site: PEGN513 or equivalent, strong reservoir engineering
reservoir flow simulator that includes traditional fluid flow background, and basic computer programming knowledge.
equations and a petrophysical model. The course will discuss 3 credit hours. 3 hours of lecture per week.
properties of porous media within the context of reservoir PEGN620. NATURALLY FRACTURED RESERVOIRS--
modeling, and present the mathematics needed to understand ENGINEERING AND RESERVOIR SIMULATION The
and apply the simulator. Simulator applications will be inter- course covers reservoir engineering, well testing, and simula-
spersed throughout the course. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester tion aspects of naturally fractured reservoirs. Specifics in-
hours. clude: fracture description, connectivity and network;
PEGN605. WELL TESTING AND EVALUATION Various fracture properties; physical principles underlying reservoir
well testing procedures and interpretation techniques for engineering and modeling naturally fractured reservoirs;
individual wells or groups of wells. Application of these local and global effects of viscous, capillary, gravity and mo-
techniques to field development, analysis of well problems, lecular diffusion flow; dual-porosity/dual-permeability mod-
secondary recovery, and reservoir studies. Productivity, gas els; multi-scale fracture model; dual-mesh model; streamline
well testing, pressure buildup and drawdown, well inter- model; transient testing with non-Darcy flow effects; tracer
ference, fractured wells, type curve matching, and short- injection and breakthrough analysis; geomechanics and frac-
term testing. Prerequisite: PEGN426 or consent of instructor. tures; compositional model; coal-bed gas model; oil and gas
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. from fractured shale; improved and enhanced oil recovery in
naturally fracture reservoirs. Prerequisite: PEGN513 or
PEGN606. ADVANCED RESERVOIR ENGINEERING equivalent, strong reservoir engineering background, and
A review of depletion type, gas-cap, and volatile oil reservoirs. basic computer programming knowledge. 3 hours lecture; 3
Lectures and supervised studies on gravity segregation, semester hours.
moving gas-oil front, individual well performance analysis,
history matching, performance prediction, and development PEGN 624. COMPOSITIONAL MODELING - APPLICA-
planning. Prerequisite: PEGN423 or consent of instructor. TION TO ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY Efficient produc-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. tion of rich and volatile oils as well as enhanced oil recovery
by gas injection (lean and rich natural gas, CO2, N2, air, and
PEGN607. PARTIAL WATER DRIVE RESERVOIRS The steam) is of great interest in the light of greater demand for
hydrodynamic factors which influence underground water hydrocarbons and the need for CO2 sequestration. This
movement, particularly with respect to petroleum reservoirs. course is intended to provide technical support for engineers

dealing with such issues. The course begins with a review of Physics
the primary and secondary recovery methods, and will ana- THOMAS E. FURTAK, Professor and Department Head
lyze the latest worldwide enhanced oil recovery production REUBEN T. COLLINS, Professor
statistics. This will be followed by presenting a simple and UWE GREIFE, Professor
practical solvent flooding model to introduce the student to FRANK V. KOWALSKI, Professor
data preparation and code writing. Next, fundamentals of MARK T. LUSK, Professor (and Engineering)
phase behavior, ternary phase diagram, and the Peng-Robin- JOHN A. SCALES, Professor
JEFF A. SQUIER, Professor
son equation of state will be presented. Finally, a detailed set
P. CRAIG TAYLOR, Professor
of flow and thermodynamic equations for a full-fledged com- LINCOLN D. CARR, AssociateProfessor
positional model, using molar balance, equation of motion CHARLES G. DURFEE III, Associate Professor
and the afore-mentioned equation of state, will be developed TIMOTHY R. OHNO, Associate Professor
and solution strategy will be presented. Prerequisite: FREDERIC SARAZIN, Associate Professor
PEGN513 or equivalent, strong reservoir engineering back- LAWRENCE R. WIENCKE, Associate Professor
ground, and basic computer programming knowledge. 3 DAVID M. WOOD, Associate Professor
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ZHIGANG WU, Assistant Professor
TODD G. RUSKELL, Senior Lecturer
PEGN681. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING SEMINAR CHARLES A. STONE, IV, Senior Lecturer
Comprehensive reviews of current petroleum engineering lit- MATTHEW M. YOUNG, Senior Lecturer
erature, ethics, and selected topics as related to research and ALEX T. FLOURNOY, Lecturer
professionalism. 2 hours seminar; 3 semester hour. PATRICK B. KOHL, Lecturer
PEGN698. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PETROLEUM ENGI- H. VINCENT KUO, Lecturer
JOHN U. TREFNY, Professor Emeritus and President Emeritus
NEERING Pilot course or special topics course. Topics
F. EDWARD CECIL, University Professor Emeritus
chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). JAMES T. BROWN, Professor Emeritus
Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Instruc- JOHN A. DESANTO, Professor Emeritus
tor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable JAMES A. McNEIL, Professor Emeritus
for credit under different titles. FRANKLIN D. SCHOWENGERDT, Professor Emeritus
PEGN699. INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual research DON L. WILLIAMSON, Professor Emeritus
F. RICHARD YEATTS, Professor Emeritus
or special problem projects supervised by a faculty member,
WILLIAM B. LAW, Associate Professor Emeritus
also, when a student and instructor agree on a subject matter,
ARTHUR Y. SAKAKURA, Associate Professor Emeritus
content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Independent Study” MARK W. COFFEY, Research Professor
form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Vari- ALBERTO FRANCESCHETTI, Research Professor
able credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit under DAVID S. GINLEY, Research Professor
different titles. RUSSELL E. HOLLINGSWORTH, Research Professor
PEGN705. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: MASTER ZEEV SHAYER, Research Professor
PAULS STRADINS, Research Professor
OF SCIENCE Research credit hours required for completion
JOSEPH D. BEACH, Research Associate Professor
of the degree Master of Science - thesis. Research must be JAMES E. BERNARD, Research Associate Professor
carried out under the direct supervision of the graduate stu- P. DAVID FLAMMER, Research Assistant Professor
dent’s faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit. FREDRICK E. GRAY, Research Assistant Professor
PEGN706. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: DOCTOR DANA C. OLSON, Research Assistant Professor
OF PHILOS0PHY Research credit hours required for com- VOICU POPESCU, Research Assistant Professor
STEVE J. SMITH, Research Assistant Professor
pletion of the degree Doctor of Philosophy. Research must
JOHN M. YARBROUGH, Research Assistant Professor
be carried out under direct supervision of the graduate stu-
dent's faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit. Degrees Offered:
Master of Science (Applied Physics)
Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Physics)
The Physics Department at CSM offers a full program of
instruction and research leading to the M.S. or Ph.D. in ap-
plied physics.

Graduate students are given a solid background in the fun- Required Curriculum:
damentals of classical and modern physics at an advanced Master of Science, Applied Physics
level and are encouraged early in their studies to learn about Core Courses
the research interests of the faculty so that a thesis topic can PHGN511 Mathematical Physics I
be identified. PHGN520 Quantum Mechanics I
Program Requirements: One additional course selected from:
Students entering graduate programs in Applied Physics PHGN505 Classical Mechanics I
will select an initial program in consultation with the depart- PHGN507 Electromagnetic Theory I
mental graduate student advising committee until such time PHGN521 Quantum Mechanics II
as a research field has been chosen and a thesis committee PHGN530 Statistical Mechanics
appointed. The following are requirements for the M.S. and Electives - 9 hours.
Ph.D. degrees:
Graduate Seminar* - 2 hours: PHGN501 and PHGN502
Master's: 20 semester hours of course work in an approved
program plus 16 semester hours of research credit, with a sat- Master’s Thesis
isfactory thesis. Doctorate: 34 semester hours of course work Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Physics
in an approved program plus 38 semester hours of research Core Courses
credit, with a satisfactory thesis. 12 semester hours of course PHGN505 Classical Mechanics I
work will be in a specialty topic area defined in consultation PHGN507 Electromagnetic Theory I
with the thesis advisor. Possible specialty topic areas within PHGN511 Mathematical Physics I
the physics department exist in Optical Science and Engi- PHGN520 Quantum Mechanics I
neering, Condensed Matter Physics, Theoretical Physics, Re- PHGN521 Quantum Mechanics II
newable Energy Physics, and Nuclear/Particle Physics and PHGN530 Statistical Mechanics
Astrophysics. Graduate Seminar* - 4 hours: PHGN 501, PHGN502,
To demonstrate adequate preparation for the Ph.D. degree PHGN601 and PHGN602
in Applied Physics, each student must pass the physics grad- 12 hours special topic area electives.
uate core courses with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.
Students not achieving this standard must pass oral examina- Doctoral Thesis.
tions covering the areas of weakness identified in the core *Graduate Seminar: Each full-time graduate student
courses or retake the respective course with a grade of 3.0 or (M.S. and Ph.D.) will register for Graduate Seminar each
better within one year. This process is part of the requirement semester for a total of 2 semester hours credit for the M.S.
for admission to candidacy, which full time Ph.D. students and 4 semester hours credit for the Ph.D.
must complete within two calendar years of admission, as de- Fields of Research:
scribed in the campus-wide graduate degree requirements Applied Optics: lasers, ultrafast optics and x-ray generation,
section of this bulletin. Other degree requirements, time lim- spectroscopy, near-field and multi-photon microscopy,
its, and procedural details can be found in the Physics De- non-linear optics, quasi-optics and millimeter waves.
partment Graduate Student Advising Brochure.
Ultrasonics: laser ultrasonics, resonant ultrasound spec-
Prerequisites: troscopy, wave propagation in random media.
The Graduate School of the Colorado School of Mines is
Subatomic: low energy nuclear physics, nuclear astro-
open to graduates from four-year programs at accredited col-
physics, cosmic ray physics, nuclear theory, fusion
leges or universities. Admission to the Physics Department
plasma diagnostics.
M.S. and Ph.D. programs is competitive and is based on an
evaluation of undergraduate performance, standardized test Electronic Materials: photovoltaics, nanostructures and
scores, and references. The undergraduate course of study of quantum dots, thin film semiconductors, transparent con-
each applicant is evaluated according to the requirements of ductors, amorphous materials, plasmonics, first principles
the Physics Department. materials theory.
Condensed Matter: x-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy,
self assembled systems, soft condensed matter, con-
densed matter theory, quantum chaos, quantum informa-
tion and quantum many body theory.
Surface and Interfaces: x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,
Auger spectroscopy, scanning probe microscopies, sec-
ond harmonic generation.

Description of Courses PHGN441/MLGN522. SOLID STATE PHYSICS APPLICA-
Senior Level TION AND PHENOMENA Continuation of PHGN440/
PHGN401. THEORETICAL PHYSICS SEMINAR (I,II). MLGN502 with an emphasis on applications of the princi-
Students will attend the weekly theoretical physics seminar. ples of solid state physics to practical properties of materials
Students will be responsible for presentation and discussion. including: optical properties, superconductivity, dielectric
Corequisite: PHGN300/310. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour. properties, magnetism, noncrystalline structure, and inter-
faces. (Graduate students in physics may register only for
PHGN412. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS Mathematical
PHGN441.) Prerequisite: PHGN440/MLGN501 or equiva-
techniques applied to the equations of physics; complex vari-
lent by instructor's permission. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
ables, partial differential equations, special functions, finite
hours.
and infinite-dimensional vector spaces. Green's functions.
Transforms; computer algebra. Prerequisite: PHGN311. PHGN450. COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS Introduction to
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. numerical methods for analyzing advanced physics prob-
lems. Topics covered include finite element methods, analy-
PHGN419. PRINCIPLES OF SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
sis of scaling, efficiency, errors, and stability, as well as a
Review of the solar resource and components of solar irradi-
survey of numerical algorithms and packages for analyzing
ance; principles of photovoltaic devices and photovoltaic
algebraic, differential, and matrix systems. The numerical
system design; photovoltaic electrical energy production and
methods are introduced and developed in the analysis of ad-
cost analysis of photovoltaic systems relative to fossil fuel al-
vanced physics problems taken from classical physics, astro-
ternatives; introduction to concentrated photovoltaic systems
physics, electromagnetism, solid state, and nuclear physics.
and manufacturing methods for wafer-based and thin film
Prerequisites: Introductory-level knowledge of C, Fortran or
photovoltaic panels. Prerequisite: PHGN200 and MATH225.
Basic; PHGN311. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
PHGN462. ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES AND OPTI-
PHGN422. NUCLEAR PHYSICS Introduction to subatomic
CAL PHYSICS (I) Solutions to the electromagnetic wave
(particle and nuclear) phenomena. Characterization and sys-
equation and polarization; applications in optics: imaging,
tematics of particle and nuclear states; symmetries; introduc-
lasers, resonators and wavelengths. Prerequisite: PHGN361.
tion and systematics of the electromagnetic, weak, and strong
interactions; systematics of radioactivity; liquid drop and
shell models; nuclear technology. Prerequisite: PHGN466. MODERN OPTICAL ENGINEERING Provides
PHGN300/310. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. students with a comprehensive working knowledge of optical
system design that is sufficient to address optical problems
PHGN424. ASTROPHYSICS A survey of fundamental as-
found in their respective disciplines. Topics include paraxial
pects of astrophysical phenomena, concentrating on measure-
optics, imaging, aberration analysis, use of commercial ray-
ments of basic stellar properties such as distance, luminosity,
tracing and optimization, diffraction, linear systems and opti-
spectral classification, mass, and radii. Simple models of
cal transfer functions, detectors and optical systems
stellar structure evolution and the associated nuclear
examples. Prerequisite: PHGN462 or consent of the instruc-
processes as sources of energy and nucleosynthesis. Intro-
tor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
duction to cosmology and physics of standard big-bang mod-
els. Prerequisite: PHGN320. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester PHGN471. SENIOR DESIGN PRINCIPLES (I) (WI) The
hours. first of a two semester sequence covering the principles of
project design. Class sessions cover effective team organiza-
PHGN435/ChEN435/ChEN535/PHGN535/MLGN535. IN-
tion, project planning, time management, literature research
TERDISCIPLINARY MICROELECTRONICS PROCESS-
methods, record keeping, fundamentals of technical writing,
ING LABORATORY Application of science and engineering
professional ethics, project funding and intellectual property.
principles to the design, fabrication, and testing of microelec-
Prerequisite: PHGN384 and PHGN326. Corequisite:
tronic devices. Emphasis on specific unit operations and the
PHGN481. 1 hour lecture in 7 class sessions; 0.5 semester
interrelation among processing steps. Prerequisites: Senior
hours.
standing in PHGN, ChEN, MTGN, or EGGN; consent of in-
structor. 1.5 hours lecture, 4 hours lab; 3 semester hours. PHGN472. SENIOR DESIGN PRINCIPLES (II) (WI) Con-
tinuation of PHGN471. Prerequisite: PHGN384 and
PHGN440/MLGN502. SOLID STATE PHYSICS An ele-
PHGN326. Corequisite: PHGN482. 1 hour lecture in 7 class
mentary study of the properties of solids including crystalline
sessions; 0.5 semester hours.
structure and its determination, lattice vibrations, electrons in
metals, and semiconductors. (Graduate students in physics
may register only for PHGN440.) Prerequisite: PHGN320.

PHGN480. LASER PHYSICS (I) Theory and application of PHGN501. GRADUATE SEMINAR (I) M.S. students and
the following: Gaussian beams, optical cavities and wave Ph.D. students who have not been admitted to candidacy will
guides, atomic radiation, detection of radiation, laser oscilla- attend the weekly Physics Colloquium. Students will be re-
tion, nonlinear optics and ultrafast pulses. Prerequisite: sponsible for presentations during this weekly seminar.
PHGN320. Corequisite: PHGN462. 3 hours lecture; 1 hour seminar; 1 semester hour.
3 semester hours. PHGN502. GRADUATE SEMINAR (II) M.S. students and
PHGN481. SENIOR DESIGN PRACTICE (I) (WI) The first Ph.D. students who have not been admitted to candidacy will
of a two semester program covering the full spectrum of attend the weekly Physics Colloquium. Students will be re-
project design, drawing on all of the student's previous sponsible for presentations during this weekly seminar.
course work. At the beginning of the first semester, the stu- 1 hour seminar; 1 semester hour.
dent selects a research project in consultation with the Senior PHGN504. RADIATION DETECTION AND MEASURE-
Design Oversight Committee (SDOC) and the Project Men- MENT Physical principles and methodology of the instru-
tor. The objectives of the project are given to the student in mentation used in the detection and measurement of ionizing
broad outline form. The student then designs the entire proj- radiation. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture;
ect, including any or all of the following elements as appro- 3 semester hours.
priate: literature search, specialized apparatus or algorithms,
block-diagram electronics, computer data acquisition and/or PHGN505. CLASSICAL MECHANICS I (I) Review of La-
analysis, sample materials, and measurement and/or analysis grangian and Hamiltonian formulations in the dynamics of
sequences. The course culminates in a formal interim written particles and rigid bodies; kinetic theory; coupled oscillations
report. Prerequisite: PHGN384 and PHGN326. Corequisite: and continuum mechanics; fluid mechanics. Prerequisite:
PHGN471. 7.5 hour lab; 2.5 semester hours. PHGN350 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
PHGN482. SENIOR DESIGN PRACTICE (II) (WI) Contin- PHGN507. ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY I (II) To pro-
uation of PHGN481. The course culminates in a formal writ- vide a strong background in electromagnetic theory. Electro-
ten report and poster. Prerequisite: PHGN384 and statics, magnetostatics, dynamical Maxwell equations, wave
PHGN326. Corequisite: PHGN472. 7.5 hour lab; 2.5 semes- phenomena. Prerequisite: PHGN462 or equivalent and
ter hours. PHGN511. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
PHGN491. HONORS SENIOR DESIGN PRACTICE (I) PHGN511. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS (I) Review of
(WI) Individual work on an advanced research topic that in- complex variable and finite and infinite-dimensional linear
volves more challenging demands than a regular senior de- vector spaces. Sturm-Liouville problem, integral equations,
sign project. Honors students will devote more time to their computer algebra. Prerequisite: PHGN311 or equivalent.
project, and will produce an intermediate report in a more ad- 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
vanced format. Prerequisite: PHGN384 and PHGN326. PHGN520. QUANTUM MECHANICS I (II) Schroedinger
Corequisite: PHGN471. 7.5 hour lab; 2.5 semester hours. equation, uncertainty, change of representation, one-dimen-
PHGN492. HONORS SENIOR DESIGN PRACTICE (II) sional problems, axioms for state vectors and operators, ma-
(WI) Continuation of PHGN481 or PHGN491. The course trix mechanics, uncertainty relations, time-independent
culminates in a formal written report and poster. The report perturbation theory, time-dependent perturbations, harmonic
may be in the form of a manuscript suitable for submission to oscillator, angular momentum; semiclassical methods, varia-
a professional journal. Prerequisite: PHGN481 or tional methods, two-level system, sudden and adiabatic
PHGN491. Corequisite: PHGN472. 7.5 hour lab; 2.5 semes- changes, applications. Prerequisite: PHGN511 and
ter hours. PHGN320 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
PHGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS (I, II) Pilot course or special PHGN521. QUANTUM MECHANICS II (I) Review of an-
topics course. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Credit to gular momentum, central potentials and applications. Spin;
be determined by instructor, maximum of 6 credit hours. rotations in quantum mechanics. Formal scattering theory,
Born series, partial wave analysis. Addition of angular mo-
PHGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re- menta, Wigner-Eckart theorem, selection rules, identical par-
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty ticles. Prerequisite: PHGN520. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
member; student and instructor agree on a subject matter, hours.
content, deliverables, and credit hours. Prerequisite: "Inde-
pendent Study" form must be completed and submitted to the PHGN530. STATISTICAL MECHANICS (I) Review of
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. thermodynamics; equilibrium and stability; statistical opera-
tor and ensembles; ideal systems; phase transitions; non-
Graduate Courses equilibrium systems. Prerequisite: PHGN341or equivalent
500-level courses are open to qualified seniors with the and PHGN520. Co-requisite: PHGN521. 3 hours lecture;
permission of the department and the Dean of the Graduate 3 semester hours.
School.
PHGN535/ChEN535/MLGN535/ChEN435/PHEN435. IN- PHGN 585. NONLINEAR OPTICS An exploration of the
TERDISCIPLINARY SILICON PROCESSING LABORA- nonlinear response of a medium (semiclassical and quantum
TORY (II) Explores the application of science and descriptions) and nonlinear wave mixing and propagation.
engineering principles to the fabrication and testing of micro- Analytic and numeric techniques to treat nonlinear dynamics
electronic devices with emphasis on specific unit operations are developed. Applications to devices and modern research
and interrelation among processing steps. Teams work to- areas are discussed, including harmonic and parametric wave
gether to fabricate, test, and optimize simple devices. Prereq- generation and phase matching, self-focusing, self-phase
uisite: Consent of instructor. 1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab; 3 modulation, phase conjugation, electro-optic modulation.
semester hours. Prerequisite: PHGN 462 or equivalent, PHGN 520, or by
PHGN542. SOLID STATE DEVICES AND PHOTO- permission of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
VOLTAIC APPLICATIONS (II) An overview of the physi- PHGN590. NUCLEAR REACTOR PHYSICS. Bridges the
cal principles involved in the characterization, and operation gap between courses in fundamental nuclear physics and the
of solid state devices. Topics will include: semiconductor practice of electrical power production using nuclear reac-
physics, electronic transport, recombination and generation, tors. Review of nuclear constituents, forces, structure, ener-
intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, electrical contacts, p- getics, decay and reactions; interaction of radiation with
n junction devices (e.g., LEDs, solar cells, lasers, particle de- matter, detection of radiation; nuclear cross sections, neutron
tectors); other semiconductor devices (e.g., bipolar junction induced reactions including scattering, absorption, and fis-
transistors and field effect transistors and capacitors). There sion; neutron diffusion, multiplication, criticality; simple re-
will be emphasis on optical interactions and application to actor geometries and compositions; nuclear reactor kinetics
photovoltaic devices. Prerequisite: PHGN440 or equivalent and control; modeling and simulation of reactors. Prerequi-
or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. sites: PHGN422 or consent of instructor.
PHGN550 NANOSCALE PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY PHGN597. SUMMER PROGRAMS
An introduction to the basic physics concepts involved in PHGN598. SPECIAL TOPICS (I, II) Pilot course or special
nanoscale phenomena, processing methods resulting in engi- topics course. Prerequisites: Consent of department. Credit to
neered nanostructures, and the design and operation of novel be determined by instructor, maximum of 6 credit hours.
structures and devices which take advantage of nanoscale ef-
fects. Students will become familiar with interdisciplinary PHGN599. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re-
aspects of nanotechnology, as well as with current search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
nanoscience developments described in the literature. Prereq- member; student and instructor agree on a subject matter,
uisites: PHGN 320, PHGN 341, co-requisite: PHGN462, or content, deliverables, and credit hours. Prerequisite: "Inde-
permission of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. pendent Study" form must be completed and submitted to the
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours.
PHGN566. MODERN OPTICAL ENGINEERING Provides
students with a comprehensive working knowledge of optical PHGN601. ADVANCED GRADUATE SEMINAR (I) Ph.D.
system design that is sufficient to address optical problems students who have been admitted to candidacy will attend the
found in their respective disciplines. Topics include paraxial weekly Physics Colloquium. Students will be responsible for
optics, imaging, aberration analysis, use of commercial ray presentations during this weekly seminar. Prerequisite: credit
tracing and optimization, diffraction, linear systems and opti- in PHGN501 and PHGN502. 1 hour seminar; 1 semester
cal transfer functions, detectors, and optical system exam- hour.
ples. Prerequisite: PHGN462 or consent of instructor. 3 hours PHGN602. ADVANCED GRADUATE SEMINAR (II) Ph.D.
lecture; 3 semester hours. students who have been admitted to candidacy will attend the
PHGN 570. FOURIER AND PHYSICAL OPTICS This weekly Physics Colloquium. Students will be responsible for
course addresses the propagation of light through optical sys- presentations during this weekly seminar. Prerequisite: credit
tems. Diffraction theory is developed to show how 2D in PHGN501 and PHGN502. 1 hour seminar; 1 semester
Fourier transforms and linear systems theory can be applied hour.
to imaging systems. Analytic and numerical Fourier and PHGN608. ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY II Spherical,
Fresnel transform techniques are applied to systems such as cylindrical, and guided waves; relativistic 4-dimensional for-
microscopes, spectrometers and holographic imaging. They mulation of electromagnetic theory. Prerequisite: PHGN507.
are also applied to temporal propagation in ultrafast optics. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered on demand.
Prerequisite: PHGN 462 or equivalent, or permission of in- PHGN612. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS II Continuation of
structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. PHGN511. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
ture; 3 semester hours. Offered on demand.

PHGN623. NUCLEAR STRUCTURE AND REACTIONS Systems
The fundamental physics principles and quantum mechanical Description of Courses
models and methods underlying nuclear structure, transitions, Graduate Courses
and scattering reactions. Prerequisite: PHGN521 or consent
of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered on SYGN501. THE ART OF SCIENCE This course consists of
demand. class sessions and practical exercises. The content of the
course is aimed at helping students acquire the skills needed
PHGN624. NUCLEAR ASTROPHYSICS The physical prin- for a career in research. The class sessions cover topics such
ciples and research methods used to understand nucleosyn- as the choice of a research topic, making a work plan and ex-
thesis and energy generation in the universe. Prerequisite: ecuting that plan effectively, what to do when you are stuck,
Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Of- how to write a publication and choose a journal for publica-
fered on demand. tion, how to write proposals, the ethics of research, the aca-
PHGN698. SPECIAL TOPICS (I, II) Pilot course or special demic career versus a career in industry, time-management,
topics course. Prerequisites: Consent of department. Credit to and a variety of other topics. The course is open to students
be determined by instructor, maximum of 6 credit hours. with very different backgrounds; this ensures a rich and di-
PHGN699. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual reverse intellectual environment. Prerequisite: Consent of in-
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty structor. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour.
member; student and instructor agree on a subject matter, SYGN502. INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH ETHICS A
content, deliverables, and credit hours. Prerequisite: "Inde- five-week course that introducdes students to the various
pendent Study" form must be completed and submitted to the components of responsible and research practices. Topics
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. covered move from issues related to the planning of research
PHGN705. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: MASTER through the conducting of research to the dissemination of
OF SCIENCE Research credit hours required for completion research results. The course culminates with students writing
of the degree Master of Science - thesis. Research must be and defending their ethics statements. 1 hour lecture/lab; 1
carried out under the direct supervision of the graduate stu- semester hour.
dent's faculty advisor. SYGN600. COLLEGE TEACHING This course is designed
PHGN706. GRADUATE RESEARCH CREDIT: DOCTOR for graduate students planning careers in academia and fo-
OF PHILOSOPHY Research credit hours required for com- cuses on principles of learning and teaching in a college set-
pletion of the degree Doctor of Philosophy. Research must be ting; methods to foster and assess higher order thinking; and
carried out under direct supervision of the graduate student's effective design, delivery and assessment of college courses.
faculty advisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. 2 hours lecture; 2
semester hours.

Research Centers and Institutes
8th Continent Project Advanced Mineralogy Research
The 8th Continent Project is a comprehensive effort to in- Center
tegrate space technology and resources into the global econ- The Advanced Mineralogy Research Center (AMRC), is
omy. It includes a chamber of commerce, business incubator, an Independent Center dedicated to the characterization of a
funding network and research center. The Project is organiz- broad array of materials in mining, energy, environmental,
ing "Space 2.0" - the emerging generation of entrepreneurial and planetary applications. The focus of the Center is to pro-
space-related business ventures - to apply space technology vide improved understanding of geological and mineralogical
to a variety of multidisciplinary challenges, from global materials in order to better predict their management, devel-
warming to resource and energy development to biotechnol- opment, and the effective recovery of resources. The AMRC
ogy. utilizes scanning-electron-microscopy-based quantitative
Advanced Coatings and Surface mineralogy techniques with high-speed, image-analysis capa-
bilities. Particles and solid materials from the micron-scale to
Engineering Laboratory hand sample size are analyzed to determine the distribution
The Advanced Coating and Surface Engineering Labora- of minerals, ores, fabrics, textures, porosity, fracture distribu-
tory (ACSEL) is a multi-disciplinary laboratory that serves as tion, alteration, and other attributes critical to understanding
a focal point for industry- driven research and education in the material properties and behavior. The AMRC encourages
advanced thin films and coating systems, surface engineer- interdisciplinary research, particularly in new and developing
ing, tribology, electronic, optical and magnetic thin films and areas such as geomet, oil shale and unconventional energy
devices. The laboratory is supported by a combination of resources, environmental materials characterization, medical
government funding agencies (NSF, DOE, DOD) and an in- geology, and lunar materials science. The Center includes
dustrial consortium that holds annual workshops designed to two sample preparation laboratories, an analytical laboratory,
maximize interaction between participants, evaluate the re- and work stations and hot-seats for visiting researchers. Short
search conducted by graduate students and faculty, and pro- courses in applications and data management using image
vide direction and guidance for future activities. ACSEL analysis and quantification software are given at the begin-
provides opportunities for CSM faculty and graduate stu- ning of each semester, and further training is available onsite.
dents to visit and work in sponsor facilities, participate in Students, faculty, university and government researchers, and
technical meetings with sponsors, and for CSM graduates to commercial partners provide projects in a range of applica-
gain employment with sponsors. tions with the common goal of solving problems related to
Advanced Control of Energy and mineral characterization.
Power Systems Advanced Steel Processing and
The Advanced Control of Energy and Power Systems
Products Research Center
Center (ACEPS), based in the Engineering Division, features
The Advanced Steel Processing and Products Research
a unique partnership consisting of industry, the Department
Center (ASPPRC) at Colorado School of Mines was estab-
of Energy (DOE), the Electric Power Research Institute
lished in 1984. The Center is a unique partnership between
(EPRI), Colorado School of Mines (CSM) and twelve other
industry, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and Colo-
universities. The mission of ACEPS is to conduct fundamen-
rado School of Mines, and is devoted to building excellence
tal and applied research supporting the technical advance-
in research and education in the ferrous metallurgy branch of
ment of the electric utility industry, their customers, and
materials science and engineering. Objectives of ASPPRC
component suppliers in the field of electric power systems
are to perform research of direct benefit to the users and pro-
and power electronics. Special emphasis is placed on ad-
ducers of steels, to educate graduate students within the con-
vanced/intelligent control and power quality in the genera-
text of research programs of major theoretical and practical
tion, transmission, distribution, and utilization.
interest to the steel-using and steel-producing industries, to
Center research projects focus on the development of an stimulate undergraduate education in ferrous metallurgy, and
intelligent energy system that will employ advanced power to develop a forum to stimulate advances in the processing,
electronics, enhanced computer and communications systems, quality and application of steel.
renewable energy applications and distributed generation.
Research programs consist of several projects, each of
Examples include development of intelligent substations,
which is a graduate student thesis. Small groups of students
impact of highly varying loads, power quality, electrical
and faculty are involved in each of the research programs.
equipment life assessment, and intelligent automatic gener-
Sponsor representatives are encouraged to participate on the
ation control for transient loads.
graduate student committees.
The Center was established with a five-year grant of
$575,000 from the National Science Foundation, and is now
self-sufficient, primarily as a result of industry support.

Advanced Water Technology Center students, graduate students and researchers who are inter-
The Advanced Water Technology Center (AQWATEC) ested in assessment and evaluation. The primary goals of
was established in 2006 to support the advancement of the CA:STEM are:
campus' thrust areas of water and renewable energy. Re- u To conduct research in the assessment of STEM disci-
search activities at AQWATEC are directed to advance re- plines at all levels, kindergarten through graduate edu-
search and development of novel water treatment processes cation.
and hybrid systems to enable sustainable and energy efficient
u To provide evaluation experts for educational research
utilization of impaired water sources to provide potable and
projects (kindergarten through graduate education)
non-potable water supplies. Our focus areas include:
conducted both in CSM and across the nation.
u To conduct world-class research on teaching and learn-
u To train undergraduate and graduate students in both
ing in engineering and science.
qualitative and quantitative research techniques for the
u Advanced natural systems for elimination of emerging evaluation of educational research projects in the
contaminants from the environment STEM disciplines.
u Traditional and novel membrane separation processes Center for Automation, Robotics and
for water purification, reuse and desalination including
zero-liquid discharge Distributed Intelligence
The mission of the Center for Automation, Robotics and
u Development of multiple-barrier hybrid processes to Distributed Intelligence (CARDI) is to engage in interdisci-
provide more efficient water treatment systems plinary research encompassing the fields of control systems,
u Predictive tools for process performance/reliability and robotics and automation, and distributed systems and net-
water quality assessments working. Focus areas include the theory of adaptive and non-
u Advanced concepts in decentralized water treatment linear control, intelligent and learning control systems,
facilities system identification and fault detection, computer vision
and image processing, wireless communication networks, in-
u Development of more efficient water treatment sys- telligent autonomous robotic systems, machine learning and
tems for the industrial and renewable energy sector artificial intelligence, network communication protocols and
u Treatment and management strategies for produced simulation and modeling of computer networks. Applica-
water from unconventional gas resources tions of CARDI research can be found in renewable energy
AQWATEC operates two major on-campus facilities, a and power systems, materials processing, sensor and control
state-of-the-art water quality analysis laboratory and a high- networks, bio-engineering and medicine, data mining and ac-
bay facility for laboratory- and pilot-scale research. The cen- tivity recognition, defense and homeland security, smart
ter also jointly operates a state-of-the-art surface water pilot structures, intelligent geo-systems, and environmental moni-
plant at Golden's Water Treatment Plant and supports the toring. CARDI research concentrates on problems which are
Rocky Mountain Onsite & Small Flow Program by operating not amenable to traditional solutions within a single disci-
advanced pilot-scale system for onsite wastewater treatment. pline, but rather require a multi-disciplinary systems ap-
AQWATEC faculty currently sustain a research funding base proach to integrate technologies.
of over $6.6M via active grants and contracts from AwwaRF, Established in 1994, CARDI includes faculty from the
WERF, WRF, NSF, Cal DWR, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Division of Engineering and the Department of Mathematical
U.S. Department of Energy, NREL, and private industry. and Computer Science. Research is sponsored by industry,
federal agencies, state agencies, and joint government-indus-
Center for Assessment in Science, try initiatives. Interaction with industry enables CARDI to
Technology, Engineering and identify technical needs that require research, to coopera-
Mathematics (CA:STEM) tively develop solutions, and to generate innovative mecha-
The mission of the Center for Assessment (CA) in Science, nisms for the technology transfer. Enthusiastic and motivated
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the students are encouraged to join CARDI for education and re-
Colorado School of Mines (CSM) is to improve the method- search in the area of automation, robotics, and distributed
ologies used in the assessment of educational interventions in systems.
the STEM disciplines. CA:STEM’s role is to bring together
experts in quantitative research, qualitative research, and
Center for Earth Materials, Mechanics,
STEM content with the purpose of improving the evaluation and Characterization
of educational research projects and the validity of the inter- CEMMC is a multidisciplinary research center intended to
pretations made based on the results of those projects. promote research in a variety of areas including rock me-
CA:STEM also provides a training ground for undergraduate chanics, earth systems, and nontraditional characterization.

The Center does not limit its focus to either "hard" or "soft" Center for Experimental Study of
rock applications but instead fosters research in both arenas
and encourages interdisciplinary communication between the
Subsurface Environmental Processes
The Center for Experimental Study of Subsurface Envi-
associated disciplines. The Colorado School of Mines is a
ronmental Processes (CESEP) emphasizes the multi-discipli-
world leader in multidisciplinary integration and therefore
nary nature of subsurface remediation technologies by
presents a unique atmosphere to promote the success of such
integrating the fundamental sciences of chemistry, biology,
research. Faculty and students from the Departments of Pe-
geology, hydrology and physics with applied geotechnical,
troleum Engineering, Geophysical Engineering, Geology and
civil and environmental engineering. With this emphasis, the
Geological Engineering, Physics, Engineering, and Mining
focus for CESEP is to enhance environmental quality
Engineering are involved in CEMMC. In addition to tradi-
through innovative research of subsurface remediation tech-
tional topics in these disciplines, the center cultivates re-
niques for the clean-up of environmental contaminants lead-
search in nontraditional characterization such as arctic ice
ing to improved methodology and decision-making.
coring, extraterrestrial space boring, and laser/rock destruc-
tion for multiple applications.CEMMC was established in Center for Intelligent Biomedical
2003. Devices and Musculoskeletal Systems
Center for Engineering Education The multi-institutional Center for Intelligent Biomedical
The Center serves as a focal point for engineering and sci- Devices and Musculoskeletal systems (IBDMS) integrates
ence education research conducted by CSM faculty. Success- programs and expertise from CSM and the University of
fully educating tomorrow's engineers and scientists requires Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center. Established
that we look at student learning as a system. The principles at CSM as a National Science Foundation (NSF) Industry/
of cognitive psychology and educational psychology provide University Cooperative Research Center, IBDMS is also
the best explanation of how this learning system works. Edu- supported by industry, State, and Federal organizations.
cation will be most effective when education research, in- IBDMS has become an international center for the
formed by the principles of cognitive and educational development of Computer Assisted Surgery, Advanced
psychology are applied to design and application of class- Orthopaedic Applications, Sports Medicine, Occupational
room teaching techniques and curricular materials. Biomechanics, and Biomaterials. Through the efforts of this
The primary goals of the Center for Engineering Education center, new major and minor programs in bioengineering and
are: biotechnology have been established at both the CSM graduate
and undergraduate levels.
u To conduct world-class research on teaching and learn-
ing in engineering and science. IBDMS seeks to establish educational programs in addition
to short- and long-term basic and applied research efforts that
u To use the results of that research by continually
would enhance the competitive position of Colorado and U.S.
improving instruction at the Colorado School of Mines
bio-industry in the international markets. IBDMS focuses the
to better support the learning process of our students.
work of diverse engineering, materials and medicine disci-
u To support the educational needs of science and engi- plines. Its graduates are a new generation of students with an
neering instructors at the pre-college, college, graduate integrated engineering and medicine systems view, with in-
and professional development levels. creasing opportunities available in the biosciences.
Center for Environmental Risk Center for Research on Hydrates and
Assessment Other Solids
The mission of the Center for Environmental Risk Assess- Since 1975, the Center for Research on Hydrates and
ment (CERA) at CSM is to unify and enhance environmental Other Solids has performed both fundamental and applied re-
risk assessment research and educational activities at CSM. search on natural gas hydrates, curious ice-like compounds
By bringing diverse, inter-disciplinary expertise to bear on composed of water and hydrocarbon gases. Gas hydrates,
problems in environmental risk assessment, CERA facilitates which generally form at cold temperatures and high pres-
the development of significantly improved, scientifically sures, present both a major challenge and major opportunity
based approaches for estimating human and ecological risks in energy production. Gas hydrates can plug deep sea and
and for using the results of such assessments. Education and arctic gas and oil pipelines, and preventing hydrate formation
research programs within CERA integrate faculty and stu- is a major design and operational challenge. On the other
dents from the departments of Chemical Engineering, Envi- hand, naturally occurring gas hydrates could potentially pro-
ronmental Sciences and Engineering, Chemistry and vide the world's largest resource of natural gas. Recently, re-
Geochemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Ge- searchers at the center have also found that hydrates can be
ology and Geological Engineering. used as a hydrogen storage material for potential use in fuel
cell applications.

With active participation of faculty, graduate, and under- Center for Space Resources (CSR)
graduate students, the center provides a unique combination The Center for Space Resources is dedicated to the human
of expertise that has enabled CSM to achieve international and robotic exploration of space and to the utilization of
prominence in gas hydrate research. CSM participants inter- what we learn to the improvement of our society. These ob-
act on an on-going basis with sponsors and other collabora- jectives are pursued by developing technologies for space
tors, including frequent visits to their facilities both in the US resource prospecting, drilling, excavation, extraction, mate-
and abroad. For students, this interaction often continues be- rials processing and manufacturing in space, and life-sup-
yond graduation, with opportunities for employment at spon- port systems on spacecraft and planetary habitats. While
soring industries. More information can be found at the there are several practical applications of space exploration
center website, http://hydrates.mines.edu/. on Earth, the greatest achievement bringing benefits to hu-
Center for Solar and Electronic mankind would be to develop commercial applications of
space technology, including space and planetary resources,
Materials in space.
The Center for Solar and Electronic Materials (CSEM)
was established in 1995 to focus, support, and extend grow- These applications will one day form the basis for new
ing activity in electronic materials for solar applications, in space industries that include the harvesting of solar energy
electronic and microelectronic technologies, and in related outside Earth's atmosphere, the development of an in-space
optical technologies. In addition to photovoltaics, CSEM reusable transportation infrastructure carrying payloads from
supports research into advanced optics, novel optical devices, Earth to geostationary orbits, the Moon or Mars and back,
thin film materials, polymeric devices, micro fluidic devices, servicing of satellites to extend their useful lifetimes and re-
nanoscale science and nanofabrication, novel characteriza- duce the costs of space operations, processing of value-
tion, electronic materials processing, process simulation, and added materials in Earth orbit based on lunar material
systems issues associated with electronic materials and de- resources, and utilization of resources for in-situ planetary
vices. Alternative energy technologies and sustainability are applications, such as energy, propellants, manufacturing, and
also areas of interest. CSEM facilitates interdisciplinary col- habitat development.
laborations across the CSM campus, fosters interactions These goals are pursued by a Consortium involving fac-
with national laboratories, industries, public utilities, local ulty and students from several departments, NASA and other
state and federal government, and other universities, and op- government agencies, and industrial partners working to-
erates in close coordination with the National Science Foun- gether on space-related projects.
dation sponsored Renewable Energy Materials Research
Science and Engineering Center. The Center coordinates
Center for Wave Phenomena
With sponsorship for its research by 25 companies in the
grant applications by its members to collective funding op-
worldwide oil exploration industry and several government
portunities, manages a joint-use laboratory with a broad
agencies, this program, which includes faculty and students
range of characterization and processing tools, purchases
from the Departments of Geophysics, is engaged in a co-
joint-use tools based on member needs and maintains a vir-
ordinated and integrated program of research in wave propa-
tural computational lab. In fulfilling its research and educa-
gation, inverse problems and seismic data processing. Its
tional mission, CSEM draws from expertise in the
methods have applications to seismic exploration and reser-
departments of Physics, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical
voir monitoring, global seismology, nondestructive testing
and Materials Engineering, Chemistry and Geochemistry,
and evaluation, and land-mine detection, among other areas.
and from the Division of Engineering.
Extensive use is made of analytical methods as well as com-
CSEM also serves to guide and strengthen the curriculum putational techniques. Methodology is developed through
in electronic materials and related areas. CSEM members computer implementation, based on the philosophy that the
develop and teach relevant courses. CSEM also emphasizes ultimate test of an inverse method is its application to experi-
training through research experiences for both graduate and mental data. Thus, the group starts from a physical problem,
undergraduate students. Graduate students in the above- develops a mathematical model that adequately represents
mentioned departments as well as the materials science pro- the physics, derives an approximate solution, generates a
gram can pursue research on center-related projects. computer code to implement the method, performs tests on
Undergraduates are involved through engineering design synthetic data, and finally, on field data.
courses and summer research experiences. Close proximity
to the National Renewable Energy Lab and several local pho- Center for Welding, Joining and
tovoltaic companies provides a unique opportunity for stu- Coatings Research
dents to work with industry and government labs as they The Center for Welding, Joining and Coatings Research
solve real world problems. External contacts also provide (CWJCR) is an interdisciplinary organization with re-
guidance in targeting the educational curriculum toward the searchers and faculty from the Metallurgical and Materials
needs of the electronic materials industry. Engineering Department, the Engineering Division, and the
Mining Engineering Department. The goal of CWJCR is to proved ceramic fabrication processes and ceramic and com-
promote graduate-level education and research, and to ad- posite materials. Current research projects cover a broad
vance understanding of the metallurgical and processing as- spectrum of materials and phenomena including fuel cell,
pects of welding, joining and coating processes. CWJCR has solar cell and battery materials; nano-scale powder prepara-
in average around 20 graduate students per year conducting tion and mechanics; ceramic-metal composites; layered ma-
research under the supervision of Center faculty researchers terials for ballistic applications; and mechanical behavior.
in the areas of microstructural characterization, process opti- Current projects are supported by both industry and govern-
mization and modeling. Current center activities include: ed- ment and several students are performing their research
ucation, research, conferences, short courses, seminars, through collaboration with the National Renewable Energy
information source and transfer, and industrial consortia. The Laboratory located in Golden. Each project involves research
Center receives significant support from industry, national leading to a graduate thesis of a student. Significant interna-
laboratories and government entities. tional collaboration exists leading to student experiences
The Center for Welding, Joining and Coatings Research abroad.
strives to provide numerous opportunities that directly con- Colorado Energy Research Institute
tribute to the student’s professional growth. Some of the Originally established in 1974 and reestablished in 2004,
opportunities include: the Colorado Energy Research Institute (CERI) promotes
u Direct involvement of graduate students in projects research and educational activities through networking
that constitute the Center's research program. among all constituencies in Colorado, including government
u Interaction with internationally renowned visiting agencies, energy industries, and universities. CERI’s mission is
scholars. to serve as a state and regional resource on energy and energy-
related minerals issues, provide energy status reports, spon-
u Industrial collaborations that provide equipment, mate- sorship of symposia, demonstration programs, and reports on
rials and services. research results. CERI’s activities enhance the development
u Research experience at industrial plants or national and promotion of energy and energy-related minerals educa-
laboratories. tion programs in the areas of energy development, utilization,
u Professional experience and exposure before nationally and conservation, and provide a basis for informed energy-
recognized organizations through student presentations related state policies and actions. Currently CERI has started
of university research. a sub center for oil shale research.
u Direct involvement in national welding, materials, and Colorado Fuel Cell Center
engineering professional societies. The Colorado Fuel Cell Center (CFCC) seeks to advance
fuel-cell research, development, and commercialization and
Chevron Center of Research to promote business opportunities in Colorado. The CFCC
Excellence was created in 2005 with funding from the Governor's En-
The Chevron Center of Research Excellence (CoRE) is a ergy Office and co-funding from four partnering organiza-
partnership between the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) tions. In July 2006 the CFCC was granted status as a
and Chevron (CVX) to conduct research on sedimentary ar- Colorado School of Mines research center. The CFCC is
chitecture and reservoir characterization in deepwater deposi- managed by a faculty panel consisting of CSM faculty mem-
tional systems. The center supports the development of new bers using the facilities to perform research. The various
earth science technology while providing CVX international scopes of the center are solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) devel-
employees and other students the opportunity to earn ad- opment and testing, polymer-electrolyte membrane (PEM)
vanced degrees. development, fuel processing, modeling and simulation, ad-
vanced materials processing and evaluation, manufacturing
Colorado Center for Advanced technology development, and systems integration.
Ceramics
The Colorado Center for Advanced Ceramics (CCAC) is Colorado Institute for Energy,
developing the fundamental knowledge that is leading to im- Materials and Computational Science
portant technological developments in advanced ceramics The Colorado Institute for Energy, Materials and Compu-
and composite materials. Established at CSM in April 1988 tational Science (CIEMACS) is an interdisciplinary research
as a joint effort between CSM and the Coors Ceramics Com- institute involving research active faculty and students from
pany (now CoorsTek); the Center is dedicated to excellence several academic departments at the Colorado School of
in research and graduate education in high technology ce- Mines. These faculty and students have expertise in the
ramic and composite materials. The goal of the Center is to chemistry, physics and engineering of energy conversion
translate advances in materials science into new and im- processes, including solid oxide and PEMS fuel cells, clean

fuels, combustion experimentation and modeling, materials better understanding of complex regional issues surrounding
synthesis in flames, atomistic materials modeling and the de- development of western energy and mineral resources by
velopment of optical measurement techniques for combus- providing firsthand experience that cannot be duplicated in
tion systems and reactive flows. the classroom. The Institute conducts field programs for edu-
cators, the media, government officials, industry, and the
Colorado Institute for Macromolecular financial community. The Institute also hosts conferences
Science and Engineering and seminars throughout the year dealing with issues specific
The Colorado Institute for Macromolecular Science and to western resources development. Students involved in Insti-
Engineering (CIMSE) was established in 1999 by an inter- tute programs are afforded a unique opportunity to learn about
disciplinary team of faculty from several CSM departments. the technological, economic, environmental, and policy as-
It is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the Envi- pects of resource development.
ronmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Energy.
Excavation Engineering and Earth
The mission of the Institute is to enhance the training and
research capabilities of CSM in the area of polymeric and Mechanics Institute
other complex materials as well as to promote education in The Excavation Engineering and Earth Mechanics Institute
the areas of materials, energy, and the environment. (EMI), established in 1974, combines education and research
for the development of improved excavation technology. By
Fourteen CSM faculty members from eight departments emphasizing a joint effort among research, academic, and
are involved with the Institute’s research. The research vol- industrial concerns, EMI contributes to the research, devel-
ume is more than $1 million and supports around 15 full-time opment and testing of new methods and equipment, thus
graduate students in polymers, colloids and complex fluids. facilitating the rapid application of economically feasible
Current research projects include plastics from renewable new technologies.
resources, computer simulation of polymers, novel synthetic
methods, and the development of new processing strategies Current research projects are being conducted throughout
from polymer materials. the world in the areas of tunnel, raise and shaft boring, rock
mechanics, micro-seismic detection, machine instrumenta-
CIMSE works to improve the educational experience of tion and robotics, rock fragmentation and drilling, materials
undergraduate and graduate students in polymers and com- handling systems, innovative mining methods, and mine de-
plex fluids as well as maintain state-of-the-art lab facilities. sign and economics analysis relating to energy and non-fuel
Currently CSM has the largest polymeric materials effort in minerals development and production. EMI has been a pio-
the State of Colorado. Materials are a dominant theme at neer in the development of special applications software and
CSM, and CIMSE will play an important role in ensuring hardware systems and has amassed extensive databases and
that our students remain competitive in the workforce. specialized computer programs. Outreach activities for the
Colorado Renewable Energy Institute include the offering of short courses to the industry,
and sponsorship and participation in major international con-
Collaboratory ferences in tunneling, shaft drilling, raise boring and mine
The Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory was cre-
mechanization.
ated by the State of Colorado to advance multidisciplinary
science, technology development and technology transfer on The full-time team at EMI consists of scientists, engineers,
challenges related to renewable, reliable, secure, clean, and and support staff. Graduate students pursue their thesis work
economically viable energy resources and technologies ("re- on Institute projects, while undergraduate students are em-
newable energy"). Currently five centers have been created ployed in research.
to explore initiatives in renewable energy:
Golden Energy Computing
u Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels (C2B2) Organization
u Center for Revolutionary Solar Photoconversion The Golden Energy Computing Organization (GECO) is a
(CRSP) partnership between Mines, the National Renewable Energy
u Collaborative Research and Education in Wind Laboratory, the National Center for Atmospheric Research
(CREW) and the National Science Foundation. It is dedicated to the
use of high performance computing to advance research in
u Solar Technology Acceleration Center - Research
the energy sciences. GECO has four main priority areas: pur-
Partnership (SolarTAC)
suing renewable sources, locating and developing existing
Energy and Minerals Field Institute resources, advancing environmental stewardship, and design-
The Energy and Minerals Field Institute is an educational ing new energy related materials. The center has acquired
activity serving Colorado School of Mines students and and maintains a Linux supercomputer, named Ra, which has
external audiences. The goal of the Institute is to provide 2144 computing cores and a peak performance of 23 ter-

aflops. This is one of the most powerful computer resources call for the collaboration of the CSM faculty and graduate
in academe. It can do three-thousand calculations per second students in various engineering and earth sciences disciplines
for each of the 6.6 billion people on the planet. A staff of together with local world-class experts. The Center was initi-
full-time specialists works with researchers to install and op- ated with a grant from Marathon Oil Company, in 2003 and
timize computing codes. The facility is open to all CSM fac- has been serving the oil industry around the world. The cur-
ulty and students pursuing energy-related research. rent research topics include: modeling and evaluation of un-
conventional oil and gas resources, reservoir engineering
International Ground Water Modeling aspects of horizontal and deviated wells, Non-Darcy flow ef-
Center fects in hydraulic fractures and naturally fractured reservoirs,
The International Ground Water Modeling Center (IGWMC) streamline modeling in dual-porosity reservoirs, multi-scale
is an information, education, and research center for ground- simulation methods to capture the fine-scale heterogeneity
water modeling established at Holcomb Research Institute in effects in displacement processes, modeling of transient flow
1978, and relocated to the Colorado School of Mines in 1991. in hydraulically fractured horizontal wells, naturally frac-
Its mission is to provide an international focal point for ground- tured reservoirs containing multiple sets of intersecting frac-
water professionals, managers, and educators in advancing tures, numerical modeling of reservoirs containing sparse
the use of computer models in ground-water resource protec- naturally fractured regions, improved modeling of matrix
tion and management. IGWMC operates a clearinghouse for vertical flow in dual-porosity reservoirs, steam assisted grav-
ground-water modeling software; organizes conferences, ity drainage (SAGD) for medium gravity foamy oil reser-
short courses and seminars; and provides technical advice voirs.
and assistance related to ground water modeling. In support
of its information and training activities, IGWMC conducts a Microintegrated Optics for Advanced
program of applied research and development in ground- Bioimaging and Control
water modeling. Microintegrated Optics for Advanced Bioimaging and
Control (MOABC) focuses on the integration of optics into
Kroll Institute for Extractive Metallurgy microscale and microfluidics systems by reducing macro-
The Kroll Institute for Extractive Metallurgy (KIEM), a scale optics and electronics to an "optical lab-on-a-chip"
Center for Excellence in Extractive Metallurgy, was estab- compatible with the fluidics lab-on-a-chip paradigm. The
lished at the Colorado School of Mines in 1974 using a center develops new fabrication techniques and new methods
bequest from William J. Kroll. Over the years, the Kroll of biological measurement and manipulation based on mi-
Institute has provided support for a significant number of crointegrated optics. Technology at the center is organized
undergraduate and graduate students who have gone on to around three cores that tie strongly together with one an-
make important contributions to the mining, minerals and other: spectroscopy, microscopy and manipulation. Our
metals industries. The initial endowment has provided a great unique facilities enable the center to work closely with both
foundation for the development of a more comprehensive academic and industrial collaborators to employ the devel-
program to support industry needs. oped technologies in useful and relevant applications.
The primary objectives of the Kroll Institute are to provide
research expertise, well-trained engineers to industry, and re- The Nuclear Science and Engineering
search and educational opportunities to students, in the areas Center
of minerals, metals and materials processing; extractive and The Nuclear Science and Engineering Center (NuSEC) is a
chemical metallurgy; chemical processing of materials; and new interdisciplinary research center whose main objective is
recycling and waste treatment and minimization. to conduct research across all aspects of the nuclear fuel life
cycle that includes: mineral exploration, extraction and pro-
Marathon Center of Excellence for cessing; synthesis and processing of metal, oxide and ce-
Reservoir Studies ramic fuels; nuclear power systems production, design and
Marathon Center of Excellence for Reservoir Studies con- operation; fuel recycling, storage and waste remediation; and
ducts collaborative research on timely topics of interest to the radiation damage, and the policy issues surrounding each of
upstream segment of the petroleum industry and provides rel- these activities.
evant technical service support, technology transfer, and
NuSEC draws on substantial contributions from faculty
training to the Center's sponsors. Research includes sponsor-
across the Institution, which includes the Division of Engi-
ship of M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students, while technology
neering, the Division of Environmental Science and Engi-
transfer and training involve one-on-one training of practic-
neering, the Department of Chemistry and Geochemistry, the
ing engineers and students from the sponsoring companies.
Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, the De-
The Center is a multi-disciplinary organization housed in the
partment of Mining Engineering, the Department of Physics,
Petroleum Engineering Department. The Center activities
and the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineer-

ing. Faculty from the Division of Liberal Arts and Interna- ergy technologies. Established in 2008, the Center is organ-
tional Studies provide key support in the areas of social li- ized around two research thrust areas. The first concentrates
cense, policy and ethics. on harnessing unique properties of nanostructured materials
to significantly enhance the performance of photovoltaic de-
Center for Oil Shale Technology and vices. The second explores ion transport in advanced com-
Research posite membranes for renewable energy applications. The
The Center for Oil Shale Technology and Research Center includes a seed grant program designed to stimulate
(COSTAR) conducts investigations to advance the develop- innovative directions and to integrate into the center research
ment of oil shale resources in the United States and around portfolio those approaches that show promise. Center educa-
the world. Center projects include: tional and outreach activities directly expose students to re-
u Studies of rock physics and rock mechanics to under- newable energy concepts at a young age and prepare them,
stand how oil shale properties vary with temperature throughout their K-12 education and into college, for poten-
and how fractures will occur with heating tial careers in this field. Activities include a Research Experi-
ence for Undergraduates (REU) summer program in
u Studies of geology, stratigraphy and climatology, to
renewable energy outreach to K-12 teachers to address re-
understand the conditions of formation of oil shale and
newable concepts, and renewable energy curriculum devel-
provide the integrating framework for the Center's
opment. A diversity initiative seeks to broaden the
work
participation of under represented groups in mathematics,
u Studies of geochemistry, to understand how best to science and engineering at all levels. The center also main-
characterize the productive potential of the resource, tains a broad array of shared-use computational, characteriza-
and to enhance geologic understanding of the formation, deposition, and processing-related facilities. A strategic
tion of oil shale partnership with scientists and engineers at the National Re-
u Development of a global database of oil shale informa- newable Energy Laboratory allows sharing of students, re-
tion and support of the annual Oil Shale Symposium. search associates, equipment and facilities between the two
organizations. In addition, more than a dozen companies ac-
The founding Members of COSTAR include Total E&P
tively involved in alternative energy partner with the center.
USA, Shell E&P, and ExxonMobil Upstream Research
The REMRSEC collaborates with and integrates activities of
Company.
other Centers active on the Colorado School of Mines cam-
Petroleum Exploration and Production pus including the Center for Solar and Electronic Materials
Center (CSEM), the Colorado Fuel Cell Center (CFCC), the Col-
The Petroleum Exploration and Production Center (PEPC) orado Renewable Energy Collaboratory (CREC) and the
is an interdisciplinary educational and research organization Golden Energy Computing Organization (GECO). It also
specializing in applied studies of petroleum reservoirs. The collaborates internationally with leading universities and lab-
center integrates disciplines from within the Departments of oratories in the renewable energy field.
Geology and Geological Engineering, Geophysics and Petro- Reservoir Characterization Project
leum Engineering. The Reservoir Characterization Project (RCP), established
PEPC offers students and faculty the opportunity to par- in 1985 at Colorado School of Mines, is an industry-sponsored
ticipate in research areas including: improved techniques for research consortium. Its mission is to develop and apply 4-D,
exploration, drilling, completion, stimulation and reservoir 9-C seismology and associated technologies for enhanced
evaluation techniques; characterization of stratigraphic archi- reservoir recovery. Each multi-year research phase focuses
tecture and flow behavior of petroleum reservoirs at multiple on a consortium partner’s unique field location, where multi-
scales; evaluation of petroleum reserves and resources on a component seismic data are recorded, processed, and inter-
national and worldwide basis; and development and appli- preted to define reservoir heterogeneity and architecture.
cation of educational techniques to integrate the petroleum Each field study has resulted in the development and ad-
disciplines. vancement of new 3- and 4-D multicomponent acquisition,
processing, and interpretation technology, which has led to
Renewable Energy Materials Research additional hydrocarbon recovery. Research currently focuses
Science and Engineering Center on dynamic reservoir characterization, which enables moni-
Meeting world energy needs is one of the most significant toring of the reservoir production process.
challenges we face in the coming century. The National Sci- The Reservoir Characterization Project promotes interdis-
ence Foundation sponsored Renewable Energy Materials Re-
ciplinary research and education among industry and stu-
search Science and Engineering Center (REMRSEC) is
dents in the fields of geophysics, geology and geological
focused on transformative materials advances and educa-
engineering, and petroleum engineering.
tional directions that greatly impact emerging renewable en-

Directory of the School
BOARD OF TRUSTEES KIRSTEN VOLPI, 2005-B.S., University of Colorado; CPA;
STEWART BLISS Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
VICKI COWART JOHN POATE, 2006-B.S., M.S., Melbourne University;
M.A., Ph.D., Australian National University; Vice President
TERRY FOX
for Research and Technology Transfer
L. ROGER HUTSON
DAN FOX, 2005-B.S., Montana State University, M.S., East-
MOHAN MISRA ern New Mexico University, Ph.D., University of Northern
JAMES SPAANSTRA Colorado; Vice President for Student Life
RICHARD TRULY, MOLLY WILLIAMS, 2008-B.S., State University of New
York College at Cortland; M.S., State University of New
JOHN DORGAN, Faculty Representative
York at Albany; Vice President for University Advancement
JOHN BRISTOW, Student Representative
PETER HAN, 1993-A.B., University of Chicago; M.B.A.,
EMERITUS MEMBERS OF BOT University of Colorado; Chief of Staff
Ms. Sally Vance Allen ANNE STARK WALKER, 1999-B.S., Northwestern Univer-
Mr. John J. Coors sity; J.D., University of Denver; General Counsel
Mr. Joseph Coors, Jr.
MICHAEL DOUGHERTY, 2003-B.A., Cumberland College:
Mr. William K. Coors
M.B.A., University of Alaska Anchorage; Associate Vice
Dr. DeAnn Craig
President for Human Resources
Mr. Frank DeFilippo
Mr. Frank Erisman ANITA PARISEAU, 2004-B.S., Ithaca College; Director of
Mr. Hugh W. Evans Alumni Relations/Executive Director CSM Alumni Associa-
Mr. Jack Grynberg tion
Rev. Don K. Henderson
Mr. Anthony L. Joseph
GARY L. BAUGHMAN, 1984-B.S.Ch.E., Ohio University;
Ms. Karen Ostrander Krug
M.S., Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Director of Special
Mr. J. Robert Maytag
Programs and Continuing Education
Mr. Terence P. McNulty
Mr. Donald E. Miller DAVID G. BEAUSANG, 1993-B.S., Colorado State Univer-
Mr. F. Steven Mooney sity; Computing Support Specialist
Mr. Randy L. Parcel DEBORAH BEHNFIELD, 2007, B.A., Evergreen State Col-
Mr. David D. Powell, Jr. lege; B.A. Metropolitan State College of Denver; Recruit-
Mr. John A. Reeves, Sr. ment Coordinator
Mr. Fred R. Schwartzberg
GARY L. BOWERSOCK, JR, 1996-B.S., Colorado Techni-
Mr. Charles E. Stott, Jr.
cal University; Director of Facilities Management
Mr. Terrance Tschatschula
Mr. David J. Wagner HEATHER A. BOYD, 1990-B.S., Montana State University;
Mr. J. N. Warren M.Ed., Colorado State University; Director of Enrollment
Mr. James C. Wilson Management
THOMAS M. BOYD, 1993-B.S., M.S., Virginia Polytechnic
ADMINISTRATION Institute and State University; Ph.D., Columbia University;
Executive Staff Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies; Associate
M. W. SCOGGINS, 2006-B.S., Ph.D., University of Tulsa; Professor of Geophysics
M.S., University of Oklahoma; President
CLAY BROWN, 2008-B.S., M.A., Brigham Young Univer-
STEVEN P. CASTILLO, 2009-B.Sc., New Mexico State sity; Assistant Director of Athletics and Director of Recre-
University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana; ation Center
Provost
RONALD L. BRUMMETT, 1993-B.A., Metropolitan State
NIGEL T. MIDDLETON, 1990-B.Sc., Ph.D., University of College; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.B.A.,
the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg; Senior Vice-President for University of Colorado Denver; Director of Student Services
Strategic Enterprises; Professor of Engineering, P.E., S.
CAROL R. CHAPMAN, 1999-B.A.,Wells College; M.P.A.,
Africa
University of Colorado; Special Assistant to the President

DIXIE CIRILLO, 1991-B.S., University of Northern Colo- BRUCE P. GOETZ, 1980-84, 1987- B.A., Norwich Univer-
rado; Associate Director of Athletics sity; M.S., M.B.A., Florida Institute of Technology; Director
JEAN MANNING CLARK, 2008-B.A., University of of Admissions
Phoenix; M.A., University of Phoenix; Director of Career DAHL GRAYCKOWSKI, 2004-B.S, DeVry University, As-
Center and Coordinator of Employer Relations sociate Registrar
JULIE COAKLEY, 2001-B.S., University of Toledo; M.S., JENNIFER HANNON, 2008-B.S., University of Kansas;
University of Toledo; Senior Vice President for Strategic En- M.S.W., Loyola University; University Counselor
terprises WENDY J. HARRISON, 1988-B.S., Ph.D., University of
TERRANCE DINKEL, 1999-B.S., University of Colorado; Manchester; Associate Provost and Dean of Undergraduate
M.S., American Technological University; Program Coordi- Studies and Faculty; Professor of Geology and Geological
nator, Mine Safety and Health Program Engineering
STEPHEN DMYTRIW, 1999-B.S., University of Nevada; LINN HAVELICK, 1988-B.A., M.S., University of Colorado
Program Coordinator, Mine Safety and Health Program at Denver; CIH; Director, Environmental Health & Safety
JEFF DUGGAN, 2007-B.S., M.B.A., Regis University; ESTHER HENRY, 2006-B.A, B.S., Purdue University, J.D.,
Sports Information Director Indiana University; Associate Counsel
LOUISA DULEY, 2000-B.A., Western State College; Assis- MARIE HORNICKEL, 2007-B.A., University of Wisconsin
tant Director of Admissions at Stevens Point, M.S., Minnesota State University at
MAUREEN DURKIN, 2007-B.A., Texas A & M; M.A., Mankato; Associate Director of Student Activities
Southern Methodist University; M.B.A., Simmons College; GEORGE HUGHES, 2010-B.A., Ohio University; Assistant
Director of Policy, Planning & Analysis Director of Public Safety
RHONDA L. DVORNAK, 1994-B.S., Colorado School of CHRISTINA JENSEN, 1999-B.A., M.P.A., San Diego State
Mines; Continuing Education Program Coordinator University; Associate Director of Financial Aid
SARAH ENGEL, 2005-B.A., Indiana University South EVE JORDAL, 2000-Executive Assistant to the Vice Presi-
Bend, Assistant Director of Admissions dent for Student Life and Dean of Students
KATHLEEN FEIGHNY, 2001-B.A., M.A., University of JOHN KANE, 2000-B.A., University of Colorado Boulder;
Oklahoma; Program Manager, Division of Economics and Director of Materials Management
Business SAMANTHA KEMP, 2009-B.A., Dickinson College; M.A.,
ROBERT FERRITER, 1999-A.S., Pueblo Junior College; George Washington University; Coordinator of Conference
B.S., M.S., Colorado School of Mines; Director, Mine Safety Services
and Health Program JENNIE J. KENNEY, 2005-Executive Assistant to the
RICHARD FISCHER, 1999-B.A., St. John’s University; Provost
Program Coordinator, Mine Safety and Health Program LISA KINZEL, 2006-B.A., State University of New York at
REBECCA FLINTOFT, 2007-B.A., Kalamazoo College, Geneseo; Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Re-
M.A., Bowling Green State University; Director of Auxiliary search and Technology Transfer
Services and Housing MELVIN L. KIRK, 1995-B.S., M.A., University of Northern
MELODY A. FRANCISCO, 1988-89, 1991-B.S., Montana Colorado; Student Development Center Counselor
State University; Continuing Education Program Coordinator JOANNE LAMBERT, 2008-B.S., Kent State University;
GEORGE FUNKEY, 1991-M.S., Michigan Technological M.A., Colorado Christian University, Assistant Director of
University; Director of Information Services Enrollment Management
BRUCE GELLER, 2007-B.S., Dickinson College, M.A., DAVID LARUE, 1998-B.A., St. Thomas Seminary College;
State University of New York at Binghamton, A.M., Harvard M.A., University of Colorado at Denver; Ph.D., University of
University, Ph.D., University of Colorado; Director, Geology Colorado at Boulder; Computer Support Specialist
Museum DEBRA K. LASICH, 1999-B.S., Kearney State College; M.A.,
LISA GOBERIS, 1998-B.S., University of Northern Colo- University of Nebraska; Executive Director of the Women in
rado; Associate Director of Auxiliary Services Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (WISEM) Program
KATHLEEN GODEL-GENGENBACH, 1998-B.A., M.A., BRANDON LEIMBACH, 2002-B.A., M.A., St. Mary’s
University of Denver; Ph.D., University of Colorado; Direc- College; Associate Director of Athletics
tor, Office of International Programs ROBERT MASK, 2007-B.B.A., Sam Houston State Univer-
sity; Director of Campus I.D. Card Services
MICHAEL McGUIRE, 1999-Engineer of Mines, Colorado LINDA SHERMAN, 2006-B.S., University of Colorado;
School of Mines; Program Coordinator, Mine Safety and M.A., University of Phoenix; Assistant Director of the Career
Health Program Center
JERRY MARTINEZ, 2005-B.S., Metropolitan State College; JAHI SIMBAI, 2000-B.S., M.B.A., University of Colorado at
Assistant Director of Financial Aid Boulder; Director of Graduate Recruiting and Admissions
MICHAEL McMILLAN, 2010-B.B.A, Belmont College; KATIE SIMONS, 2008-B.A., Regis University; Assistant
Green Center Facilities and Events Manager Sports Information Director
LARA MEDLEY, 2003-B.A., University of Colorado at SANDRA SIMS, 2004-B.S., Pennsylvania State University,
Boulder; M.P.A., University of Colorado at Denver; Registrar M.S., Florida Institute of Technology, PsyD, Florida Institute
ANDREA SALAZAR MORGAN, 1999-B.A., Colorado State of Technology; Counselor
University; Senior Assistant Director of Admissions SMITH, A. TRAVIS, 2009-B.S., University of Miami, M.S.,
DEREK MORGAN, 2003- B.S., University of Evansville; Eastern Illinois University; Associate Director of Student Ac-
M.S., Colorado State University; Associate Dean of Students tivities
DAG NUMMEDAL, 2004-B.A., M.A., University of Oslo; THOMAS E. SPICER, 2004-B.S., M.S., Fort Hays State
Ph.D., University of Illinois; Executive Director of the Colo- University; Director of Athletics and Head of Physical Edu-
rado Energy Research Institute cation Department
CHARLES O'DELL, 2000- B.A., Metropolitan State College DIXIE TERMIN, 1979-B.S., Regis University; International
of Denver, M.S., Capella University; Assistant Athletic Di- Program Coordinator for Special Programs and Continuing
rector Education
TRICIA DOUTHIT PAULSON, 1998-B.S., M.S., Colorado COLIN TERRY, 2010, B.A., Gonzaga University; M.A.,
School of Mines; Director of Institutional Research New Your University; Coordinator of Student Academic
Services
ROGER PIERCE, 2000-B.S.,Wisconsin Institute of Technol-
ogy; Program Coordinator, Mine Safety and Health Program KEITH A. TURNEY, 2007-B.S., M.S., Colorado State Uni-
versity; Director of Public Safety
JAMES L. PROUD, 1994-B.S., University of Wisconsin,
Whitewater; M.A., California State Polytechnic University; SHAM TZEGAI, 2007-B.A., Metropolitan State College;
Continuing Education Program Coordinator Assistant Director of Financial Aid
ANGIE REYES, 1997-B.A., Chadron State College; Student WILLIAM VAUGHAN, 2008-B.S., Mariette College, M.S.,
System Manager. Ohio University, Ph.D., Ohio State University; Director,
Technology Transfer
DEBRA S. ROBERGE, R.N., N.P., 2007-B.S., University of
New Hampshire; M.S., Boston College; Director, Student NATALIE VAN TYNE, 2008-B.S., Rutgers University, M.S.,
Health Center M.B.A., Lehigh University; M.S., Colorado School of Mines;
Program Director and Lecturer of EPICS
JILL ROBERTSON, 2009-B.S., M.Ed, Northern Arizona
University; Director of Financial Aid KHANH Q. VU, 2006-B.S., Colorado School of Mines; Mi-
nority Engineering Program Director
PHILLIP ROMIG III, 1999-B.A., Nebraska Wesleyan Uni-
versity; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Nebraska; Network BRENT WALLER, 2009-B.S., M.B.A., Regis University;
Engineer and Security Specialist Associate Director of Housing for Residence Life
CARLOTTA ROURKE, 2006-Program Manager, Chevron MARSHA WILLIAMS, 1998-B.S., Kansas State University;
Center of Research Excellence (CoRE) M.S., University of Colorado; Director of Integrated Market-
ing Communications
ARTHUR B. SACKS, 1993-B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Director, Guy T. DEREK J. WILSON, 1982-B.S., University of Montana;
McBride Jr. Honors Program in Public Affairs for Engineer- Chief Information Officer and Director of the Computing,
ing and Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies Communications and Information Technology
BRANDON SAMTER, 2008-B.S., Adams State College, JEAN YEAGER, 2006-B.A., University of Illinois at
Director of International Student and Scholar Services Chicago; Executive Assistant to the Sr.Vice President for
Finance and Administration
ERIC SCARBRO, 1991-B.S., University of South Carolina;
M.S., Colorado School of Mines; Financial Systems Manager ED ZUCKER, 2001-B.A., M.S., University of Arizona;
Computing Services Support Manager
ADAM SHELFFO, 2008-B.S., University of Colorado at
Boulder; M.S., Regis University; Assistant Director of
Admissions
EMERITI BETTY J. CANNON, B.A., M.A., University of Alabama;
GEORGE S. ANSELL, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Rensselaer Poly- Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus Associate Professor
technic Institute; Emeritus President and Professor of Metal- of Liberal Arts and International Studies
lurgical Engineering, P.E. F. EDWARD CECIL, B.S., University of Maryland; M.A.,
THEODORE A. BICKART, B.E.S., M.S.E., D.Engr., The Ph.D., Princeton University; University Emeritus Professor
Johns Hopkins University; Emeritus President and Professor of Physics
of Engineering RICHARD L. CHRISTIANSEN, B.S.Ch.E., University of
GUY T. McBRIDE, JR. B.S., University of Texas; D.Sc., Utah; Ph.D.Ch.E., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Emeri-
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Emeritus President, P.E. tus Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering
JOHN U. TREFNY, B.S., Fordham College; Ph.D., Rutgers W. JOHN CIESLEWICZ, B.A., St. Francis College; M.A.,
University; Emeritus President, Emeritus Professor of M.S., University of Colorado; Emeritus Associate Professor
Physics of Slavic Studies and Foreign Languages
JOHN A. CORDES, B.A., J.D., M.A., University of Iowa;
Ph.D., Colorado State University; Emeritus Associate Pro-
JOHN F. ABEL, JR. E.M., M.Sc., E.Sc., Colorado School of
fessor of Economics and Business
Mines; Emeritus Professor of Mining Engineering
TIMOTHY A. CROSS, B.A., Oberlin College; M.S., Univer-
R. BRUCE ALLISON, B.S., State University of New York at
sity of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Southern California;
Cortland; M.S., State University of New York at Albany;
Emeritus Associate Professor of Geology and Geological En-
Emeritus Professor of Physical Education and Athletics
gineering
WILLIAM R. ASTLE, B.A., State University of New York at
STEPHEN R. DANIEL, Min. Eng.- Chem., M.S., Ph.D.,
New Paltz; M.A., Columbia University; M.A., University of
Colorado School of Mines; Emeritus Professor of Chemistry
Illinois; Emeritus Professor of Mathematical and Computer
and Geochemistry
Sciences
GERALD L. DEPOORTER, B.S., University of Washing-
ROBERT M. BALDWIN, B.S., M.S., Iowa State University;
ton; M.S., Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley;
Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Emeritus Professor of
Emeritus Associate Professor of Metallurgical and Materials
Chemical Engineering
Engineering
BARBARA B. BATH, B.A., M.A., University of Kansas;
JOHN A. DeSANTO, B.S., M.A., Villanova University;
Ph.D., American University; Emerita Associate Professor of
M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan; Emeritus Professor of
Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Mathematical and Computer Sciences and Physics
RAMON E. BISQUE, B.S., St. Norbert’s College; M.S.
DEAN W. DICKERHOOF, B.S., University of Akron; M.S.,
Chemistry, M.S. Geology, Ph.D., Iowa State College;
Ph.D., University of Illinois; Professor Emeritus of Chem-
Emeritus Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry
istry and Geochemistry
NORMAN BLEISTEIN, B.S., Brooklyn College; M.S.,
DONALD I. DICKINSON, B.A., Colorado State University;
Ph.D., New York University; University Emeritus Professor
M.A., University of New Mexico; Emeritus Professor of Lib-
of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
eral Arts and International Studies
ARDEL J. BOES, B.A., St. Ambrose College; M.S., Ph.D.,
J. PATRICK DYER, B.P.E., Purdue University; Emeritus
Purdue University; Emeritus Professor of Mathematical and
Associate Professor of Physical Education and Athletics
Computer Sciences
WILTON E. ECKLEY, A.B., Mount Union College; M.A.,
AUSTIN R. BROWN, B.A., Grinnell College; M.A., Ph.D.,
The Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Case Western
Yale University; Emeritus Professor of Mathematical and
Reserve University; Emeritus Professor of Liberal Arts and
Computer Sciences
International Studies
JAMES T. BROWN, B.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado;
GLEN R. EDWARDS, Met. Engr., Colorado School of
Emeritus Professor of Physics
Mines; M.S., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., Stanford
W. REX BULL, B.Sc., App. Diploma in Mineral Dressing, University; University Emeritus Professor of Metallurgical
Leeds University; Ph.D., University of Queensland; Emeritus and Materials Engineering
Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
KENNETH W. EDWARDS, B.S., University of Michigan;
ANNETTE L. BUNGE, B.S., State University of New York M.A., Dartmouth College; Ph.D., University of Colorado;
at Buffalo; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley; Emeritus Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry
Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering

JOHN C. EMERICK, B.S., University of Washington; M.A., ROBERT C. HANSEN, E.M., Colorado School of Mines;
Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus Associate Professor M.S.M.E., Bradley University; Ph.D., University of Illinois;
of Environmental Science and Engineering Emeritus Professor of Engineering, P.E.
GRAEME FAIRWEATHER, B.S., Ph.D., University of St. PETER HARTLEY, B.A., M.A., University of Colorado;
Andrews Scotland; Emeritus Professor of Mathematical and Ph.D., University of New Mexico; Emeritus Associate Pro-
Computer Sciences fessor of Liberal Arts and International Studies
EDWARD G. FISHER, B.S., M.A., University of Illinois; JOHN D. HAUN, A.B., Berea College; M.A., Ph.D., Univer-
Emeritus Professor of English sity of Wyoming; Emeritus Professor of Geology, P.E.
DAVID E. FLETCHER, B.S., M.A., Colorado College; T. GRAHAM HEREFORD, B.A., Ph.D. University of
M.S.B.A., Ph.D., University of Denver; Emeritus Professor Virginia; Emeritus Professor of Liberal Arts and Inter-
of Economics and Business national Studies
ROBERT H. FROST, Met.E. Ph.D., Colorado School of JOHN A. HOGAN, B.S., University of Cincinnati; M.A.,
Mines; S.M.,M.E., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Lehigh University; Emeritus Professor of Liberal Arts and
Emeritus Associate Professor of Metallurgical and Materials International Studies
Engineering GREGORY S. HOLDEN, B.S., University of Redlands;
S. DALE FOREMAN, B.S., Texas Technological College; M.S.,Washington State University; Ph.D., University of
M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus Professor of Wyoming; Emeritus Associate Professor of Geology and Ge-
Civil Engineering, P.E. ological Engineering
JAMES H. GARY B.S., M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute; BRUCE D. HONEYMAN, B.S., M.S., Ph.D, Stanford Uni-
Ph.D., University of Florida; Emeritus Professor of Chemical versity; Emeritus Professor of Environmental Science and
Engineering Engineering
DONALD W. GENTRY, B.S., University of Illinois; M.S., MATTHEW J. HREBAR, III, B.S., The Pennsylvania State
University of Nevada; Ph.D., University of Arizona; Emeritus University; M.S., University of Arizona; Ph.D., Colorado
Professor of Mining Engineering, P.E. School of Mines; Emeritus Associate Professor of Mining
JOHN O. GOLDEN, B.E., M.S., Vanderbilt University; Engineering
Ph.D., Iowa State University; Emeritus Professor of NEIL F. HURLEY, B.S., University of Southern California;
Chemical Engineering M.S., University of Wisconsin at Madison; Ph.D., University
JOAN P. GOSINK, B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technol- of Michigan; Emeritus Charles Boettcher Distinguished
ogy; M.S., Old Dominion University; Ph.D., University of Chair in Petroleum Geology and Geology and Geological
California - Berkeley; Emerita Professor of Engineering Engineering
THOMAS L. T. GROSE, B.S., M.S., University of Washing- WILLIAM A. HUSTRULID, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University
ton; Ph.D., Stanford University; Emeritus Professor of Geol- of Minnesota; Emeritus Professor of Mining Engineering
ogy and Geological Engineering RICHARD W. HUTCHINSON, B.Sc., University of Western
RAYMOND R. GUTZMAN, A.B., Fort Hays State College; Ontario; M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin; Charles
M.S., State University of Iowa; Emeritus Professor of Mathe- Franklin Fogarty Professor in Economic Geology; Emeritus
matical and Computer Sciences Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering
FRANK A. HADSELL, B.S., M.S., University of Wyoming; ABDELWAHID IBRAHIM, B.S., University of Cairo; M.S.,
D.Sc., Colorado School of Mines; Emeritus Professor of University of Kansas; Ph.D., Michigan State University;
Geophysics Emeritus Associate Professor of Geophysics
JOHN P. HAGER, B.S., Montana School of Mines; M.S., Mis- JAMES G. JOHNSTONE, Geol.E., Colorado School of
souri School of Mines; Sc.D., Massachusetts Institute of Mines; M.S., Purdue University; (Professional Engineer);
Technology; University Emeritus Hazen Research Professor Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering
of Extractive Metallurgy; Metallurgical and Materials Engi- ALEXANDER A. KAUFMAN, Ph.D., Institute of Physics of
neering the Earth, Moscow; D.T.Sc., Siberian Branch Academy; Emer-
FRANK G. HAGIN, B.A., Bethany Nazarene College; M.A., itus Professor of Geophysics
Southern Methodist University; Ph.D., University of Colorado; MARVIN L. KAY, E.M., Colorado School of Mines; Emeritus
Emeritus Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Director of Athletics
JOHN W. HANCOCK, A.B., Colorado State College; Emeritus GEORGE KELLER, B.S., M.S., Ph. D., Pennsylvania State
Professor of Physical Education and Athletics University, Emeritus Professor of Geophysics

THOMAS A. KELLY, B.S., C.E., University of Colorado; RUTH A. MAURER, B.S., M.S., Colorado State University;
Emeritus Professor of Basic Engineering, P.E. Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Emerita Associate Profes-
GEORGE H. KENNEDY, B.S., University of Oregon; M.S., sor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Ph.D., Oregon State University; Emeritus Professor of ROBERT S. McCANDLESS, B.A., Colorado State College;
Chemistry and Geochemistry Emeritus Professor of Physical Education and Athletics
ARTHUR J. KIDNAY, P.R.E., D.Sc., Colorado School of MICHAEL B. McGRATH, B.S.M.E., M.S., University of
Mines; M.S., University of Colorado; Emeritus Professor of Notre Dame; Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus Pro-
Chemical Engineering fessor of Engineering
RONALD W. KLUSMAN, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Indiana Uni- J. THOMAS McKINNON, B.S., Cornell University; Ph.D.,
versity; Emeritus Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Emeritus Professor of
R. EDWARD KNIGHT. B.S., University of Tulsa; M.A., Chemical Engineering
University of Denver; Emeritus Professor of Engineering JAMES A. McNEIL, B.S., Lafayette College; M.S., Ph.D.,
KENNETH E. KOLM, B.S., Lehigh University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Maryland; Emeritus Professor of Physics
University of Wyoming; Emeritus Associate Professor of En- BILL J. MITCHELL, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Okla-
vironmental Science and Engineering homa; Emeritus Professor of Petroleum Engineering
GEORGE KRAUSS, B.S., Lehigh University; M.S., Sc.D., ERIC P. NELSON, B.S., California State University at
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; University Emeritus Northridge; M.A., Rice University; M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia
Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, P.E. University; Emeritus Associate Professor of Geology and
DONALD LANGMUIR, A.B., M.A., Ph.D., Harvard Univer- Geological Engineering
sity; Emeritus Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry and KARL R. NELSON, Geol.E., M.S., Colorado School of
Emeritus Professor of Environmental Science & Engineering Mines; Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus Associate
KENNETH L. LARNER, B.S., Colorado School of Mines; Professor of Engineering, P.E.
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; University GABRIEL M. NEUNZERT, B.S., M.Sc., Colorado School of
Emeritus Professor of Geophysics Mines; (Professional Land Surveyor); Emeritus Associate
WILLIAM B. LAW, B.Sc., University of Nevada; Ph.D., Ohio Professor of Engineering
State University; Emeritus Associate Professor of Physics KATHLEEN H. OCHS, B.A., University of Oregon;
KEENAN LEE, B.S., M.S., Louisiana State University; M.A.T.,Wesleyan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Ph.D., Stanford University; Emeritus Professor of Geology Toronto; Emerita Associate Professor of Liberal Arts and
and Geological Engineering International Studies
V. ALLEN LONG, A.B., McPherson College; A.M., Univer- BARBARA M. OLDS, B.A., Stanford University; M.A.,
sity of Nebraska; Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus Ph.D., University of Denver; Associate Provost for Educa-
Professor of Physics tional Innovation; Emerita Professor of Liberal Arts and In-
ternational Studies
GEORGE B. LUCAS, B.S., Tulane University; Ph.D., Iowa
State University; Emeritus Professor of Chemistry and Geo- EUL-SOO PANG, B.A. Marshall University; M.A., Ohio
chemistry University; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley;
Emeritus Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies
DONALD L. MACALADY, B.S., The Pennsylvania State
University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Emeri- LAURA J. PANG, B.A. University of Colorado; M.A., Ph.D.,
tus Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry Vanderbilt University; Emerita Associate Professor of Liberal
Arts and International Studies
DONALD C.B. MARSH, B.S., M.S., University of Arizona;
Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus Professor of Mathe- MICHAEL J. PAVELICH, B.S., University of Notre Dame;
matical and Computer Sciences Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo; Emeritus
Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry
JEAN P. MATHER, B.S.C., M.B.A., University of Denver;
M.A., Princeton University; Emeritus Professor of Mineral ROBERT W. PEARSON, P.E., Colorado School of Mines;
Economics Emeritus Associate Professor of Physical Education and
Athletics and Head Soccer Coach
FRANK S. MATHEWS, B.A., M.A., University of British
Columbia; Ph.D., Oregon State University; Emeritus Profes- ANTON G. PEGIS, B.A.,Western State College; M.A.,
sor of Physics Ph.D., University of Denver; Emeritus Professor of English
HARRY C. PETERSON, B.S.M.E., Colorado State Univer-
sity; M.S., Ph.D., Cornell University; Emeritus Professor of
Engineering
ALFRED PETRICK, JR., A.B., B.S., M.S., Columbia Uni- JOHN E. TILTON, B.A., Princeton University; M.A.,
versity; M.B.A., University of Denver; Ph.D., University of Ph.D.,Yale University; University Emeritus Professor of
Colorado; Emeritus Professor of Mineral Economics, P.E. Economics and Business
THOMAS PHILIPOSE, B.A., M.A., Presidency College- A. KEITH TURNER, B.Sc., Queen’s University, Kingston,
University of Madras; Ph.D., University of Denver; Univer- Ontario; M.A., Columbia University; Ph.D., Purdue Univer-
sity Emeritus Professor of Liberal Arts and International sity; Emeritus Professor of Geology and Geological Engi-
Studies neering, P.E.
EILEEN P. POETER, B.S., Lehigh University; M.S., Ph.D., ROBERT G. UNDERWOOD, B.S., University of North Car-
Washington State University; Emerita Professor of Geology olina; Ph.D., University of Virginia; Emeritus Associate Pro-
and Geological Engineering, P.E. fessor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
STEVEN A. PRUESS, B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., FUN-DEN WANG, B.S., Taiwan Provincial Cheng-Kung
Ph.D., Purdue University; Emeritus Professor of Mathematical University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana;
and Computer Sciences Emeritus Professor of Mining Engineering
DENNIS W. READEY, B.S., University of Notre Dame; JOHN E. WARME, B.A., Augustana College; Ph.D., Univer-
Sc.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; University sity of California at Los Angeles; Emeritus Professor of Ge-
Emeritus Herman F. Coors Distinguished Professor of Ce- ology and Geological Engineering
ramic Engineering; Professor of Metallurgical and Materials ROBERT J. WEIMER, B.A., M.A., University of Wyoming;
Engineering Ph.D., Stanford University; Emeritus Professor of Geology
SAMUEL B. ROMBERGER, B.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania and Geological Engineering, P.E.
State University; Emeritus Professor of Geology and Geolog- WALTER W. WHITMAN, B.E., Ph.D., Cornell University;
ical Engineering Emeritus Professor of Geophysics
PHILLIP R. ROMIG, JR., B.S., University of Notre Dame; RONALD V. WIEDENHOEFT, B.C.E., Cornell University;
M.S., Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Emeritus Professor M.A., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., Columbia University;
of Geophysics Emeritus Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies
ODED RUDAWSKY, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania THOMAS R. WILDEMAN, B.S., College of St. Thomas;
State University; Emeritus Professor of Mineral Economics Ph.D., University of Wisconsin; Emeritus Professor of
ARTHUR Y. SAKAKURA, B.S., M.S., Massachusetts Insti- Chemistry and Geochemistry
tute of Technology; Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus KAREN B. WILEY, B.A., Mills College; M.A., Ph.D., Uni-
Associate Professor of Physics versity of Colorado; Emerita Associate Professor of Liberal
MIKLOS D. G. SALAMON, Dipl.Eng., Polytechnical Uni- Arts and International Studies
versity, Hungary; Ph.D., University of Durham, England; JOHN T. WILLIAMS, B.S., Hamline University; M.S., Uni-
Emeritus Professor of Mining Engineering versity of Minnesota; Ph.D., Iowa State College; Emeritus
FRANKLIN D. SCHOWENGERDT, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Uni- Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry
versity of Missouri at Rolla; Emeritus Professor of Physics DON L. WILLIAMSON, B.S., Lamar University; M.S., Ph.D.,
MAYNARD SLAUGHTER, B.S., Ohio University; M.A., University of Washington; Emeritus Professor of Physics
University of Missouri; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; ROBERT D. WITTERS, B.A., University of Colorado;
Emeritus Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry Ph.D., Montana State College; Emeritus Professor of Chem-
JOSEPH D. SNEED, B.A., Rice University; M.S., University istry and Geochemistry
of Illinois; Ph.D., Stanford University; Emeritus Professor of ROBERT E. D. WOOLSEY, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Liberal Arts and International Studies Texas at Austin; Emeritus Professor of Economics and Busi-
CHARLES W. STARKS, Met.E., M.Met.E, Colorado School ness and of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
of Mines; Emeritus Associate Professor of Chemistry, P.E. BAKI YARAR, B.Sc., M.Sc., Middle East Technical Univer-
FRANKLIN J. STERMOLE, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State sity, Ankara; Ph.D., University of London; Emeritus Profes-
University; Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering/ sor of Mining Engineering
Mineral Economics; P.E. F. RICHARD YEATTS, B.S., The Pennsylvania State Univer-
ROBERT J. TAYLOR, BAE School of the Art Institute; sity; M.S., Ph.D., University of Arizona; Emeritus Professor
M.A., University of Denver; Emeritus Associate Professor of of Physics
Engineering VICTOR F. YESAVAGE, B.Ch.E., The Cooper Union;
M.S.E., Ph.D., University of Michigan; Emeritus Professor
of Chemical Engineering
PROFESSORS JÖRG DREWES, 2001-Ingenieur cand., Dipl. Ing., Ph.D.,
CORBY ANDERSON, 2009-B.S., Montana State University; Technical University of Berlin; Professor of Environmental
M.S., Montana Tech.; Ph.D., University of Idaho; Harrison Science and Engineering
Western Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineer- RODERICK G. EGGERT, 1986-A.B., Dartmouth College;
ing M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University; Professor of
MICHAEL L. BATZLE, 2007-B.S., University of California, Economics and Business and Division Director
Riverside; PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, JAMES F. ELY, 1981-B.S., Butler University; Ph.D., Indiana
Baker Hughes Professor of Petrophysics and Borehole Geo- University; Professor of Chemical Engineering
physics
THOMAS E. FURTAK, 1986-B.S., University of Nebraska;
BERNARD BIALECKI, 1995-M.S., University of Warsaw, Ph.D., Iowa State University; Professor of Physics and Head
Poland; Ph.D., University of Utah; Professor of Mathemati- of Department
cal and Computer Sciences
MAHADEVAN GANESH, 2003- Ph.D., Indian Institute of
TRACY CAMP, 1998-B.A. Kalamazoo College; M.S. Michi- Technology; Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
gan State University; Ph.D. College of William and Mary;
RAMONA M. GRAVES, 1981-B.S., Kearney State College;
Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Professor of Petroleum
REUBEN T. COLLINS, 1994-B.A., University of Northern Engineering and Head of Department
Iowa; M.S., Ph.D., California Institute of Technology; Pro-
UWE GREIFE, 1999-M.S., University of Munster; Ph.D.,
fessor of Physics
University of Bochum; Professor of Physics
JOHN T. CUDDINGTON, 2005-B.A., University of Regina;
D. VAUGHAN GRIFFITHS, 1994-B.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc.,
M.A., Simon Fraser University; M.S., Ph.D., University of
University of Manchester; M.S., University of California
Wisconsin; William J. Coulter Professor of Mineral Econom-
Berkeley; Professor of Engineering
ics and Professor of Economics and Business
MARTE GUTIERREZ, 2008-B.S., Saint Mary's University;
JOHN B. CURTIS, 1990-B.A., M.S., Miami University;
M.S., University of the Philippines; Ph.D., Norwegian Geot-
Ph.D., The Ohio State University; Professor of Geology and
echnical Institute; Professor of Engineering
DAVE HALE, 2004-B.S., Texas A&M University; M.S.,
KADRI DAGDELEN, 1992-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Colorado
Ph.D., Stanford University; Charles Henry Green Professor
School of Mines; Professor of Mining Engineering and In-
of Exploration Geophysics
terim Head of Department
WENDY J. HARRISON, 1988-B.S., Ph.D., University of
CAROL DAHL, 1991-B.A., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D.,
Manchester; Associate Provost; Professor of Geology and Ge-
University of Minnesota; Professor of Economics and Business
ological Engineering
ELIZABETH VAN WIE DAVIS, 2009-B.A., Shimer College;
WILLY A. M. HEREMAN, 1989-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., State
M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia; Professor of Liberal Arts
University of Ghent, Belgium; Professor of Mathematical
and International Studies and Division Director
and Computer Sciences
GRAHAM A. DAVIS, 1993-B.S., Queen's University at
MURRAY W. HITZMAN, 1996-A.B., Dartmouth College;
Kingston; M.B.A., University of Cape Town; Ph.D., The
M.S., University of Washington; Ph.D., Stanford University;
Pennsylvania State University; Professor of Economics and
Charles Franklin Fogarty Distinguished Chair in Economic
Business
Geology; Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering
THOMAS L. DAVIS, 1980-B.E., University of Saskatchewan;
TISSA ILLANGASEKARE, 1998-B.Sc., University of Cey-
M.Sc., University of Calgary; Ph.D., Colorado School of
lon, Peradeniya; M. Eng., Asian Institute of Technology;
Mines; Professor of Geophysics
Ph.D., Colorado State University; Professor and AMAX Distin-
ANTHONY DEAN, 2000-B.S., Springhill College; A.M., guished Chair in Environmental Science and Engineering, P.E.
Ph.D., Harvard University; William K. Coors Distinguished
MICHAEL J. KAUFMAN, 2007-B.S., Ph.D., University of
Chair in Chemical Engineering and Professor of Chemical
Illinois, Urbana, Professor of Metallurgical and Materials
Engineering
Engineering, Interim Head of Department
JOHN R. DORGAN, 1992-B.S., University of Massachusetts
HOSSEIN KAZEMI, 2004-B.S., University of Texas at
Amherst; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley; Com-
Austin; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin; Chesebro' Dis-
puter Modeling Group Chair and Professor of Chemical En-
tinguished Chair in Petroleum Engineering; Co-Director of
gineering
Marathon Center of Excellence for Reservoir Studies and
Professor of Petroleum Engineering

ROBERT J. KEE, 1996-B.S., University of Idaho; M.S., RONALD L. MILLER, 1986-B.S., M.S., University of
Stanford University; Ph.D., University of California at Davis; Wyoming; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Professor of
George R. Brown Distinguished Professor of Engineering Chemical Engineering
ROBERT H. KING, 1981-B.S., University of Utah; M.S., Ph.D., BRAJENDRA MISHRA, 1997-B. Tech. Indian Institute of
The Pennsylvania State University; Professor of Engineering Technology; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Professor
DANIEL M. KNAUSS, 1996-B.S., The Pennsylvania State of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
University; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State CARL MITCHAM, 1999-B.A., M.A., University of Colo-
University; Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry and rado; Ph.D., Fordham University; Professor of Liberal Arts
Head of Department and International Studies
FRANK V. KOWALSKI, 1980-B.S., University of Puget MICHAEL MOONEY, 2003-B.S., Washburn University;
Sound; Ph.D., Stanford University; Professor of Physics M.S., University of California, Irvine; Ph.D., Northwestern
STEPHEN LIU, 1987-B.S., M.S., Universitdade Federal de University; Professor of Engineering
MG, Brazil; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Professor of JOHN J. MOORE, 1989-B.S., University of Surrey, England;
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, CEng, U.K. Ph.D., D. Eng., University of Birmingham, England; Trustees
NING LU, 1997-B.S., Wuhan University of Technology; Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
M.S., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University; Professor of Engi- KEVIN L. MOORE, 2005-B.S.E.E., Louisiana State Univer-
neering sity; M.S.E.E., University of Southern California; Ph.D.E.E.,
MARK T. LUSK, 1994-B.S., United States Naval Academy; Texas A&M University; Gerard August Dobelman Chair &
M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., California Institute Professor of Engineering
of Technology; Professor of Physics BARBARA MOSKAL, 1999-B.S., Duquesne University;
PATRICK MacCARTHY, 1976-B.Sc., M.Sc., University M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; Professor of Mathe-
College, Galway, Ireland; M.S., Northwestern University; matical and Computer Sciences
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati; Professor of Chemistry and GRAHAM G. W. MUSTOE, 1987-B.S., M.Sc., University
Geochemistry of Aston; Ph.D., University College Swansea; Professor of
DAVID W.M. MARR, 1995-B.S., University of California, Engineering
Berkeley; M.S., Ph.D., Stanford University; Professor of WILLIAM C. NAVIDI, 1996-B.A., New College; M.A.,
Chemical Engineering and Head of Department Michigan State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Cali-
PAUL A. MARTIN, 1999-B.S., University of Bristol; M.S., fornia at Berkeley; Professor of Mathematical and Computer
Ph.D., University of Manchester; Professor of Mathematical Sciences
and Computer Sciences, and Assistant Department Head GARY R. OLHOEFT, 1994-B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E, Massachu-
GERARD P. MARTINS, 1969-B.Sc., University of London; setts Institute of Technology; Ph.D., University of Toronto;
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo; Professor of Professor of Geophysics
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering DAVID L. OLSON, 1972-B.S.,Washington State University;
DAVID K. MATLOCK, 1972-B.S., University of Texas at Ph.D., Cornell University; John H. Moore Distinguished Pro-
Austin; M.S., Ph.D., Stanford University; Charles F. Fogarty fessor of Physical Metallurgy; Professor of Metallurgical and
Professor of Metallurgical Engineering sponsored by the Materials Engineering, P.E.
ARMCO Foundation; Professor of Metallurgical and UGUR OZBAY, 1998-B.S., Middle East Technical Univer-
Materials Engineering, P.E. sity of Ankara; M.S., Ph.D., University of the Witwatersrand;
JOHN E. McCRAY, 1998-B.S.,West Virginia University; Professor of Mining Engineering
M.S. Clemson University; Ph.D., University of Arizona; Pro- ERDAL OZKAN, 1998-B.S., M.Sc., Istanbul Technical Uni-
fessor of Environmental Science and Engineering and Divi- versity; Ph.D., University of Tulsa; Co-Director of Marathon
sion Director Center of Excellence for Reservoir Studies and Professor of
DINESH MEHTA, 2000-B.Tech., Indian Institute of Tech- Petroleum Engineering
nology; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of TERENCE E. PARKER, 1994-B.S., M.S., Stanford Univer-
Florida; Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences sity; Ph.D., University of California Berkeley; Professor and
NIGEL T. MIDDLETON, 1990-B.Sc., Ph.D., University of Division Director of Engineering
the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg; Senior Vice President for IVAR E. REIMANIS, 1994-B.S., Cornell University; M.S.,
Strategic Enterprises; Professor of Engineering, P.E., S. University of California Berkeley; Ph.D., University of
Africa California Santa Barbara; Professor of Metallurgical and
Materials Engineering

ARTHUR B. SACKS, 1993-B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A., CRAIG W. VAN KIRK, 1978-B.S., M.S., University of South-
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Director, Guy T. ern California; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Professor
McBride Jr. Honors Program in Public Affairs for Engineer- of Petroleum Engineering and Special Advisor to CSM's
ing and Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies President
NIGEL M. SAMMES, 2007-B.S., Manchester University; KENT J. VOORHEES, 1978-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Utah State
M.B.A., Waikato University; Ph.D., Imperial College, Her- University; Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry
man F. Coors Distinguished Professor of Ceramic Engineer- MICHAEL R. WALLS, 1992-B.S.,Western Kentucky Uni-
ing of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering versity; M.B.A., Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin;
PAUL M. SANTI, 2001-B.S., Duke University; M.S., Texas Professor of Economics and Business
A&M University; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Profes- J. DOUGLAS WAY, 1994-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
sor of Geology and Geological Engineering Colorado; Professor of Chemical Engineering
JOHN A. SCALES, 1992-B.S., University of Delaware; RICHARD F. WENDLANDT, 1987-B.A., Dartmouth College;
Ph.D., University of Colorado; Professor of Physics Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University; Professor of Geol-
PANKAJ K. (PK) SEN, 2000-B.S., Jadavpur University; M.E., ogy and Geological Engineering
Ph.D., Technical University of Nova Scotia. P.E., Professor YU-SHU WU, 2008-B.S., Daqing Petroleum Institute,
of Engineering China; M.S., Southwest Petroleum Institute, China; M.S.,
ROBERT L. SIEGRIST, 1997-B.S., M.S., Ph.D. University Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley; Professor of Pe-
of Wisconsin-Madison; Professor of Environmental Science troleum Engineering
and Engineering, P.E. TERENCE K. YOUNG, 1979-1982, 2000-B.A., Stanford
E. DENDY SLOAN, JR., 1976-B.S.Ch.E., M.S., Ph.D., University; M.S., Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Profes-
Clemson University; Weaver Distinguished Professor in sor of Geophysics and Head of Department
Chemical Engineering and Professor of Chemical Engineering
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS
ROEL K. SNIEDER, 2000-Drs., Utrecht University; M.A., HUSSEIN A. AMERY, 1997-B.A., University of Calgary;
Princeton University; Ph.D., Utrecht University; W.M. Keck M.A.,Wilfrid Laurier University; Ph.D., McMaster University;
Foundation Distinguished Chair in Exploration Science and Associate Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies
Professor of Geophysics
JOEL M. BACH, 2001-B.S., SUNY Buffalo; Ph.D., Univer-
STEPHEN A. SONNENBERG, 2007-B.S., M.S., Texas sity of California at Davis; Associate Professor of Engineering
A&M University; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Profes-
sor of Geology and Geological Engineering and Charles EDWARD J. BALISTRERI, 2004-B.A., Arizona State Univer-
Boettcher Distinguished Chair in Petroleum Geology sity; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado; Associate Professor
of Economics and Business
JOHN G. SPEER, 1997-B.S., Lehigh University; Ph.D.,
Oxford University; Professor of Metallurgical and Materials DAVID A. BENSON, 2005-B.S., New Mexico State Univer-
Engineering sity; M.S., San Diego State University; Ph.D., University of
Nevada, Reno; Associate Professor of Geology and Geologi-
JEFF SQUIER, 2002-B.S., M.S., Colorado School of Mines; cal Engineering
Ph.D., University of Rochester; Professor of Physics
JOHN R. BERGER, 1994-B.S., M. S., Ph.D., University of
P. CRAIG TAYLOR, 2005-A.B., Carleton College; Ph.D., Maryland; Associate Professor of Engineering
Brown University; Professor of Physics
THOMAS M. BOYD, 1993-B.S., M.S., Virginia Polytechnic
PATRICK TAYLOR, 2003-B.S., Ph.D., Colorado School of Institute and State University; Ph.D., Columbia University;
Mines; George S. Ansell Distinguished Chair in Metallurgy Dean of Graduate Studies; Associate Professor of Geo-
and Professor of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering physics
LTC JOHN TOTH, 1990-B.A., Indiana University of Penn- LINCOLN D. CARR, 2005-B.A., University of California at
sylvania, 1990 M.M.A.S. Command and General Staff Col- Berkeley; M.S., Ph.D., University of Washington; Associate
lege and the School for Advanced Military Studies at Ft. Professor of Physics
Leavenworth, KS, Professor of Military Science (Army
R.O.T.C.) MAJ DONALD CAUGHEY, 2000-B.A., University of
Louisville, M.A., Webster University; Associate Professor of
ILYA D. TSVANKIN, 1992-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Moscow State Military Science
University; Professor of Geophysics
CRISTIAN CIOBANU, 2004-B.S., University of Bucharest;
CHESTER J. VAN TYNE, 1988-B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., M.S., Ph.D., Ohio State University; Associate Professor of
Lehigh University; FIERF Professor and Professor of Metal- Engineering
lurgical and Materials Engineering, P.E., PA

L. GRAHAM CLOSS, 1978-A.B., Colgate University; M.S., PANOS KIOUSIS, 1999-Ph.D., Louisiana State University;
University of Vermont; Ph.D., Queen’s University, Kingston, Associate Professor of Engineering
Ontario; Associate Professor of Geology and Geological CAROLYN KOH, 2006-B.S., Ph.D., University of West
Engineering, P.E. London, Brunel; Associate Professor of Chemical Engineer-
RONALD R. H. COHEN, 1985-B.A., Temple University; ing
Ph.D., University of Virginia; Associate Professor of Envi- MARK E. KUCHTA, 1999- B.S. M.S., Colorado School of
ronmental Science and Engineering Mines; Ph.D., Lulea University of Technology, Sweden; Asso-
SCOTT W. COWLEY, 1979-B.S., M.S., Utah State Univer- ciate Professor of Mining Engineering
sity; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University; Associate Professor JON LEYDENS, 2004-B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Colorado State
of Chemistry and Geochemistry University; Associate Professor of Liberal Arts and Interna-
CHARLES G. DURFEE, III, 1999-B.S., Yale University; tional Studies
Ph.D., University of Maryland; Associate Professor of Physics YAOGUO LI, 1999-B.S.,Wuhan College of Geology, China;
MARK EBERHART, 1998 - B.S., M.S. University of Colo- Ph.D., University of British Columbia; Associate Professor
rado; Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Associate of Geophysics
Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry JUAN C. LUCENA, 2002-B.S., M.S., Rensselaer Polytech-
ALFRED W. EUSTES III, 1996-B.S., Louisiana Tech nic Institute; Ph.D., Virginia Tech; Associate Professor of
University; M.S., University of Colorado at Boulder; Ph.D., Liberal Arts and International Studies
Colorado School of Mines; Associate Professor of Petroleum KEVIN W. MANDERNACK, 1996-B.S., University of Wis-
Engineering, P.E. consin at Madison; Ph.D., University of California San
LINDA A. FIGUEROA, 1990-B.S., University of Southern Diego; Associate Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry
California; M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado; Associate REED M. MAXWELL, 2009-B.S., University of Miami;
Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering, P.E. M.S., University of California at Los Angeles; Ph.D., Univer-
CHRISTIAN FRENZEL, 2010-M.S., Georgia Institute of sity of California at Berkeley; Associate Professor of Geol-
Technology, Ph.D., Technische Universitat Munchen, Ger- ogy and Geological Engineering
many; Associate Professor of Mining Engineering HUGH B. MILLER, 2005-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Colorado
TINA L. GIANQUITTO, 2003-B.A., M.A., and Ph.D., Co- School of Mines; Associate Professor of Mining Engineering
lumbia University; Associate Professor of Liberal Arts and JENNIFER L. MISKIMINS, 2002-B.S., Montana College of
International Studies Mineral Science and Technology; M.S., Ph.D., Colorado
MICHAEL B. HEELEY, 2004-B.S., The Camborne School School of Mines; Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineer-
of Mines; M.S., University of Nevada; M.S., Ph.D., Univer- ing
sity of Washington; Associate Professor of Economics and JUNKO MUNAKATA MARR, 1996-B.S., California Insti-
Business tute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., Stanford University; Asso-
JOHN R. HEILBRUNN, 2001-B.A., University of Califor- ciate Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering
nia, Berkeley; M.A., Boston University, University of Cali- DAVID R. MUÑOZ, 1986-B.S.M.E., University of New
fornia, Los Angeles; Ph.D., University of California, Los Mexico; M.S.M.E., Ph.D., Purdue University; Associate
Angeles; Associate Professor of Liberal Arts and Interna- Professor of Engineering
tional Studies
MASAMI NAKAGAWA, 1996-B.E., M.S., University of
ANDREW M. HERRING, 2006-Bs.C., Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Cornell University; Associate Professor of
Leeds; Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering Mining Engineering
JERRY D. HIGGINS, 1986-B.S., Southwest Missouri State ALEXANDRA NEWMAN, 2000-B.S., University of
University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Missouri at Rolla; Chicago; M.S., Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley;
Associate Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering Associate Professor of Economics and Business
WILLIAM A. HOFF, 1994-B.S., Illinois Institute of Technol- RYAN O'HAYRE, 2006-B.S., Colorado School of Mines;
ogy; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana; M.S., Ph.D., Stanford University; Associate Professor of
Associate Professor of Engineering and Assistant Division Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Director of Engineering
TIMOTHY R. OHNO, 1992-B.S., University of Alberta;
JOHN D. HUMPHREY, 1991-B.S., University of Vermont; Ph.D., University of Maryland; Associate Professor of Physics
M.S., Ph.D., Brown University; Associate Professor of Geol-
ogy and Geological Engineering and Head of Department PAUL PAPAS, 2003-B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology;
M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University; Associate Professor of
Engineering.
MANIKA PRASAD, 2007-B.S., Bombay University; M.S., LAWRENCE R. WIENCKE, 2007-A.B., Dartmouth Col-
Ph.D., Kiel University; Co-Director of Center for Rock lege; M.A., Columbia University; Ph. D. Columbia Univer-
Abuse and Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering sity; Associate Professor of Physics
PIRET PLINK-BJORKLUND, 2006-B.S., M.S., Tartu Uni- KIM R. WILLIAMS, 1997-B.Sc., McGill University; Ph.D.,
versity; Ph.D. Goteborg University, Associate Professor of Michigan State University; Associate Professor of Chemistry
Geology and Geological Engineering and Geochemistry
JAMES F. RANVILLE, 2004-B.S. Lake Superior State Uni- COLIN WOLDEN, 1997-B.S., University of Minnesota;
versity; M.S., PhD., Colorado School of Mines; Associate M.S., Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Asso-
Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry ciate Professor of Chemical Engineering
ANDRÉ REVIL, 2007-Diploma, University of Savoie; Inge- DAVID M. WOOD, 1989-B.A., Princeton University; M.S.,
neer Diploma, PhD, Ecole de Physique du Globe de Stras- Ph.D., Cornell University; Associate Professor of Physics
bourg, Associate Professor of Geophysics DAVID TAI-WEI WU, 1996-A.B., Harvard University;
RYAN M. RICHARDS, 2007-B.S. Michigan State Univer- Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley; Associate Profes-
sity; M.S. Central Michigan University; Ph.D. Kansas State sor of Chemistry and Geochemistry/Chemical Engineering
University; Associate Professor of Chemistry and Geochem- RAY RUICHONG ZHANG, 1997-B.S., M.S., Tongji Univer-
istry sity; Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University; Associate Professor
FRÉDÉRIC SARAZIN, 2003-Ph.D., GANIL-Caen, France; of Engineering
Associate Professor of Physics WEI ZHOU, 2008-B.S., China Geology University; M.S.,
E. CRAIG SIMMONS, 1977-B.S., University of Kansas; University of Alaska and University of Missouri-Rolla;
M.S., Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Rolla; Associate Professor of
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry Geology and Geological Engineering
MARCELO G. SIMOES, 2000-B.E., M.S., Ph.D., University ASSISTANT PROFESSORS
of Sao Paulo; Associate Professor of Engineering SUMIT AGARWAL, 2005-B.S., Banaras Hindu University,
CATHERINE A. SKOKAN, 1982-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Colo- India; M.S., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., University of
rado School of Mines; Associate Professor of Engineering California, Santa Barbara; Assistant Professor of Chemical
JOHN R. SPEAR, 2005-B.A., University of California, San Engineering
Diego; M.S. and Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Associate JEFFREY ANDREWS-HANNA, 2008-B.A., Cornell Uni-
Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering versity; Ph.D., Washington University; Assistant Professor of
JOHN P. H. STEELE, 1988-B.S., New Mexico State Univer- Geophysics
sity; M.S., Ph.D., University of New Mexico; Associate Pro- JENNIFER L. ASCHOFF, 2008-B.S., Montana State Univer-
fessor of Engineering, P.E. sity; M.S., New Mexico State University; Ph.D., University
LUIS TENORIO, 1997-B.A., University of California, Santa of Texas at Austin; Assistant Professor of Geology and Geo-
Cruz; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley; Associate logical Engineering
Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences REED A. AYERS, 2006-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
STEVEN W. THOMPSON, 1989-B.S., Ph.D., The Pennsyl- Colorado; Assistant Professor of Metallurgical and Materials
vania State University; Associate Professor of Metallurgical Engineering
and Materials Engineering GREGORY BOGIN, 2010-B.S., Xavier University of Lousi-
BRUCE TRUDGILL, 2003 -B.S., University of Wales; Ph.D., iana, M.S., Ph.D., University of California, Assistant Profes-
Imperial College; Associate Professor of Geology and Geo- sor of Engineering
logical Engineering DWAYNE A. BOURGOYNE, 2008-B.S., Louisiana State
TYRONE VINCENT, 1998-B.S. University of Arizona; University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan; Assistant
M.S., Ph.D. University of Michigan; Associate Professor of Professor of Petroleum Engineering
Engineering STEPHEN G. BOYES, 2005-B.S., Ph.D., University of New
BETTINA M. VOELKER, 2004-B.S., M.S., Massachusetts South Wales; Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Geo-
Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Swiss Federal Institute of Tech- chemistry
nology; Associate Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry ROBERT J. BRAUN, 2007-B.S., M.S., Marquette Univer-
sity; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Assistant Pro-
fessor of Engineering

TZAHI CATH, 2006-B.S., Tel Aviv University; M.S., Ph.D., DANIEL KAFFINE, 2007-B.A., B.S., University of St.
University of Nevada; Assistant Professor of Environmental Thomas; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Santa Bar-
Science and Engineering bara; Assistant Professor of Economics and Business
ZIZHONG (JEFFREY) CHEN, 2008-B.S., Beijing Normal NIGEL KELLY, 2007-B.S., Ph.D., University of Sydney
University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee; Assistant (Australia); Assistant Professor of Geology and Geological
Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Engineering
JON M. COLLIS, 2008-B.S., New Mexico Institute of Min- JEFFREY KING, 2009-B.S., New Mexico Institute of Tech-
ing and Technology; M.S. Colorado School of Mines; Ph.D., nology; M.S., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., University
Rensselear Polytechnic Institute; Assistant Professor of of New Mexico; Assistant Professor of Metallurgical and
Mathematical and Computer Sciences Materials Engineering
JASON DELBORNE, 2008-A.B., Stanford University; HONGJUN LIANG, 2008-B.S., University of Science and
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley; Assistant Professor Technology of Beijing; M.S., Chinese Academy of Science;
of Liberal Arts and International Studies Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Assistant
KIP FINDLEY, 2008-B.S., Colorado School of Mines; Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology; Assistant Professor MATTHEW LIBERATORE, 2005-B.S., University of
of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Chicago; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana
SYLVIA GAYLORD, 2007-B.A.and M.A., The Johns Hop- Champaign; Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
kins University; Ph.D., Northwestern University; Assistant C. MARK MAUPIN, 2010- B.S., M.S., Boise State Univer-
Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies sity, Ph.D. University of Utah; Assistant Professor of Chemi-
JOY M. GODESIABOIS, 2008-B.S, Colorado State Univer- cal Engineering
sity, M.B.A., Southern Methodist University, Ph.D., Univer- SALMAN MOHAGHEGHI, 2011-B.Sc., M.S., University of
sity of Colorado; Assistant Professor of Economics and Tehran, M.S., PH.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, Assis-
Business tant Professor of Engineering
BRIAN GORMAN, 2008-B.S., University of Missouri- THOMAS MONECKE, 2008-B.S, TU Bergakademie
Rolla; M.S., University of Missouri-Rolla; Ph.D., University Freiberg, Germany and University of Edinburgh, UK; M.S.,
of Missouri-Rolla; Assistant Professor of Metallurgical and TU Bergakademie Freiberg; Ph.D., TU Bergakademie
Materials Engineering Freiberg and Centre for Ore Deposit Research at the Univer-
QI HAN, 2005-B.S., Yanshan University of China; M.S., sity of Tasmania, Australia; Assistant Professor of Geology
Huazhong University of Science and Technology China; and Geological Engineering
Ph.D., University of California, Irvine; Assistant Professor of KEITH B. NEEVES, 2008-B.S., University of Colorado;
Mathematical and Computer Science Ph.D., Cornell University; Assistant Professor of Chemical
KATHLEEN J. HANCOCK, 2009-B.A., University of Cali- Engineering
fornia, Santa Barbara; M.S. George Washington University; CORINNE PACKARD, 2010-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Massachu-
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego; Assistant Profes- setts Institute of Technology; Assistant Professor of Metallur-
sor of Liberal Arts and International Studies gical and Materials Engineering
AMANDA HERING, 2009-B.S., Baylor University; M.S, ANTHONY J. PETRELLA, 2006-B.S., M.S., Purdue Uni-
Montana State University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University; versity; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences of Engineering
CHRISTOPHER P. HIGGINS, 2008-A.B. Harvard Univer- IRENE POLYCARPOU, 2008-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Florida In-
sity; M.S. Stanford University; Ph.D. Stanford University; ternational University, Assistant Professor of Mathematical
Assistant Professor Environmental Science and Engineering and Computer Sciences
DERRICK HUDSON, 2010-B.S., United States Air Force JASON PORTER, 2010-B.S., Brigham Young University;
Academy; M.A., University of Central Oklahoma; Ph.D., M.S., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., Stanford Univer-
University of Denver; Assistant Professor of Liberal Arts and sity, Assistant Professor of Engineering
International Studies JING-MEI QUI, 2008-B.S., University of Science and Tech-
KATHRYN JOHNSON, 2005-B.S., Clarkson University; nology of China; Ph.D., Brown University; Assistant Profes-
M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado; Clare Boothe Luce As- sor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
sistant Professor of Engineering PAUL SAVA, 2006-B.S., University of Bucharest; M.S.,
Ph.D., Stanford University; Assistant Professor of Geophysics

STEFFEN REBENNACK, 2010-Diploma Ruprecht-Karls SENIOR LECTURERS
Universitaet; M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida; Assistant RAVEL F. AMMERMAN, 2004-B.S., Colorado School of
Professor of Economics and Business Mines; M.S., University of Colorado; Ph.D., Colorado
JENNIFER SCHNEIDER, 2004-B.A., Albertson College of School of Mines; Senior Lecturer of Engineering
Idaho; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University; Assistant MANOHAR ARORA, 2006-B.S., University of Roorkee;
Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies M.S., University of Burdwan; Ph.D., University of Missis-
JONATHAN O. SHARP, 2008-B.A. Princeton University; sippi; Senior Lecturer of Mining Engineering
M.S. University of California at Berkeley; Ph.D. University JOSEPH P. CROCKER, 2004-B.S., M.S., Oklahoma State
of California at Berkeley; Assistant Professor of Environmen- University; Ph.D., University of Utah; Senior Lecturer of En-
tal Science and Engineering gineering
ANNE SILVERMAN, 2011-B.S., University of Arizona, JOEL DUNCAN, 2006-B.S. University of Alabama; Ph.D.,
M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, Assistant Profes- Florida State University; Senior Lecturer of EPICS and Geol-
sor of Engineering ogy and Geological Engineering
JAMES D. STRAKER, 2005-B.A., University of Notre Dame; G. GUSTAVE GREIVEL, 1994-B.S., M.S., Colorado School
M.A., Ohio State University; Ph.D., Emory University; Assis- of Mines; Senior Lecturer of Mathematical and Computer
tant Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies Sciences
NEAL SULLIVAN, 2004-B.S., University of Massachusetts; HUGH KING, 1993-B.S., Iowa State University; M.S. New
M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado; Assistant Professor of York University; M.D., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D.,
Engineering and Director of the Colorado Fuel Cell Center University of Colorado; Senior Lecturer of Chemical Engi-
AMADEU K. SUM, 2008-B.S., M.S., Colorado School of neering/BELS
Mines; Ph.D., University of Delaware; Assistant Professor of JAMES V. JESUDASON, 2002-B.A. Wesleyan University;
Chemical Engineering M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University; Senior Lecturer of Liberal
ANDRZEJ SZYMCZAK, 2007-M.S., University of Gdansk; Arts and International Studies
M.S. and Ph.D., University of Washington; Assistant Profes- ROBERT KLIMEK, 1996-B.A., St. Mary's of the Barrens
sor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences College; M.Div., DeAndreis Theological Institute; M.A. Uni-
ARNOLD B. TAMAYO, 2009-B.S., University of the Philip- versity of Denver; D.A., University of Northern Colorado;
pines, M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, Ph.D., Univer- Senior Lecturer of Liberal Arts and International Studies
sity of Southern California; Assistant Professor of Chemistry TONI LEFTON, 1998-B.A., Florida State University; M.A.,
and Geochemistry Northern Arizona University; Senior Lecturer of Liberal Arts
CAMERON J. TURNER, 2008-B.S., University of and International Studies
Wyoming; M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin; Assis- RICHARD PASSAMANECK, 2004-B.S., M.S., University
tant Professor of Engineering of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., University of Southern
MICHAEL B. WAKIN, 2008-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Rice Uni- California; Senior Lecturer of Engineering
versity; Assistant Professor of Engineering CYNDI RADER, 1991-B.S., M.S., Wright State University;
JUDITH WANG, 2007-B.A., B.S.E., M.S.E., Ph.D., Case Ph.D., University of Colorado; Senior Lecturer of Mathemat-
Western Reserve University; Assistant Professor of Engineer- ical and Computer Sciences
ing TODD RUSKELL, 1999-B.A., Lawrence University; M.S.,
NING WU, 2010-B.Sc., M.Sc. National University of Sinag- Ph.D., University of Arizona; Senior Lecturer of Physics
pore, Ph.D. Princeton University, Assistant Professor of CHARLES A. STONE, IV, 2007-B.S., North Carolina State
Chemical Engineering University, M.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, Ph.D.,
ZHIGANG WU, 2009-B.S., Peking University, Ph.D., Col- University of California, Los Angeles; Senior Lecturer of
lege of William and Mary; Assistant Professor of Physics Physics
YONGAN YANG, 2010-B.S., Nakai University, Ph.D., Insti- SANDY WOODSON, 1999-B.A., North Carolina State Uni-
tute of Photographic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sci- versity; M.A., Colorado State University; M.F.A., University
ences; Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry of Montana; Senior Lecturer of Liberal Arts and International
Studies
XIAOLONG YIN, 2009-B.S., Beijing University, China;
M.S., Lehigh University, Ph.D., Cornell; Assistant Professor MATTHEW YOUNG, 2004-B.S., Ph.D., University of
of Petroleum Engineering Rochester; Senior Lecturer of Physics

LECTURERS JOHN PERSICHETTI, 1997-B.S., University of Colorado;
LINDA A. BATTALORA, 2006-B.S., M.S., Colorado School M.S., Colorado School of Mines; Lecturer of Chemical
of Mines; J.D., Loyola University New Orleans College of Engineering
Law; Lecturer of Petroleum Engineering JEFFREY SCHOWALTER, 2009-B.S., M.S., Air Force Insti-
TERRY BRIDGMAN, 2003-B.S., Furman University; M.S., tute of Technology; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Lecturer
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Lecturer of of Engineering
Mathematical and Computer Sciences CHRISTIAN SHOREY, 2005-B.S., University of Texas at
JOHN P. CHANDLER, 2006-B.A., Transylvania University; Austin; Ph.D., University of Iowa; Lecturer of Geology and
M.A., East Carolina University; Ph.D., Penn State Univer- Geological Engineering
sity; Lecturer of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering JOHN STERMOLE, 1988-B.S., University of Denver; M.S.,
CARA COAD, 2005-B.S. M.S. University of California, Colorado School of Mines; Lecturer of Economics and Business
Berkeley; Lecturer of Engineering JENNIFER STRONG, 2009-B.S., M.S., Colorado School of
HOLLY EKLUND,2009-BA, Marquette University; M.S., Mines; Lecturer of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Colorado School of Mines; Lecturer of Mathematical and SCOTT STRONG, 2003-B.S., M.S., Colorado School of Mines;
Computer Sciences Lecturer of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
ALEX T. FLOURNOY, 2006-B.S., Georgia Institute of Tech- CANDACE S. SULZBACH, 1983-B.S., Colorado School of
nology, M.S., Ph.D. University of Colorado, Boulder; Lec- Mines; Lecturer of Engineering
turer of Physics
ROMAN TANKELEVICH, 2003-B.S., M.S., Moscow
TRACY Q. GARDNER, 1996-B.Sc., 1998-M.Sc., Colorado Physics Engineering Institute; Ph.D., Moscow Energy Insti-
School of Mines; Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder, tute; Lecturer of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Lecturer of Chemical Engineering
NATALIE VAN TYNE, 2008-B.S., Rutgers University, M.S.,
KEITH HELLMAN,2009-B.S., The University of Chicago; M.B.A., Lehigh University; M.S., Colorado School of Mines;
M.S. Colorado School of Mines; Lecturer of Mathematical Program Director and Lecturer of EPICS
and Computer Sciences
ALEXANDRA WAYLLACE, 2008-B.S., M.S., Colorado
SCOTT HOUSER, 2007-B.S., Colorado State University; School of Mines; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia;
B.S., University of Southern Colorado; M.S., Ph.D, Univer- Lecturer of Engineering
sity of Wisconsin-Madison: Lecturer of Economics and Busi-
ness INSTRUCTORS
JONATHAN H. CULLISON, 2010-B.A., University of
PATRICK B. KOHL, 2007-B.S., Western Washington Uni- South Florida; M.A., University of Denver; Instructor in
versity; Ph. D. University of Colorado; Lecturer of Physics Liberal Arts and International Studies
H. VINCENT KUO, 2006-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of ED A. DEMPSEY, 2007-Electronics Technician Diploma,
Minnesota; Lecturer of Physics DeVry Technicial Institute; Instructor of Chemistry and Geo-
DAN MILLER, 2009-B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; chemistry
Ph.D., University of Iowa; Lecturer of Liberal Arts and Inter- ANN DOZORETZ, 2004-B.S., University of Denver; M.S.,
national Studies Colorado School of Mines; Instructor of Economics and
MARK MILLER, 1996-B.S., Ph.D., Colorado School of Business
Mines; Lecturer of Petroleum Engineering PAULA A. FARCA, 2010-B.A., M.A., West University of
RACHEL MORRISH, 2010-B.S.c., Colorado School of Timisoara, Romania; M.A., Oklahoma State University;
Mines, Ph.D. University of Arizona; Lecturer of Chemical Ph.D., Oklahoma State University; Instructor in Liberal Arts
Engineering and International Studies
CYNTHIA NORRGRAN, 2008-B.S., University of Min- CORTNEY E. HOLLES, 2010-B.A., Wayne State Univer-
nesota; M.D., University of Nevada, Reno; Lecturer of sity; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Instructor in
Chemical Engineering/BELS Liberal Arts and International Studies
PAUL OGG, 2007-B.A., Albion College; Ph.D., University MARTIN SPANN, 2006-B.S., National University; Instruc-
of Iowa; Lecturer of Chemical Engineering/BELS tor of EPICS
ROSE A. PASS, 2006-A.B, M.A. Boston College; Lecturer
of Liberal Arts and International Studies

COACHES/ATHLETICS FACULTY JENNIFER MCINTOSH, 1996-B.S., Russell Sage College,
KRIS BARBER, 2008-B.A. Yale; Instructor and Assistant M.S., Chapman University; Head Athletic Trainer
Football Coach GREG MULHOLLAND, 2007-B.S., Millersville University,
STEPHANIE BEGLAY, 2007-B.S., Loras College, M.A., M.S., University of Colorado at Denver; Instructor and As-
Minnesota State University at Mankato; Assistant Athletics sistant Men's Soccer Coach
Trainer JERRID OATES, 2004-B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University,
BOB BENSON, 2008-B.A., University of Vermont, M.Ed, M.S., Fort Hayes State University; Instructor and Head Base-
University of Albany; Instructor and Associate Head Football ball Coach
Coach PRYOR ORSER, 2002- B.S., M.A., Montana State Univer-
BOB BODOR, 2010-B.A., Denison University, Instructor sity; Instructor and Head Men's Basketball Coach
and Assistant Football Coach HEATHER ROBERTS, 2008- B.S., William Woods Univer-
ARDEL J. BOES, B.A., St. Ambrose College; M.S., Ph.D., sity, M.S., Bemidji State University; Instructor and Assistant
Purdue University; Emeritus Professor of Mathematical and Volleyball Coach
Computer Sciences and Co-Head Cross Country Coach BRAD J. SCHICK, 2007-B.A., University of Northern Col-
CHAD BOSTWICK, 2006-M.S., M.S., Northwest Missouri orado; M.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha; Instructor and
State University; Instructor and Assistant Football Coach Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
CLEMENT GRINSTEAD, 2001-B.A., B.S. Coe College; In- ARTHUR SIEMERS, 2004-B.S., Illinois State University-
structor and Assistant Football Coach Normal, M.S., University of Colorado-Boulder, Instructor
and Head Track and Field and Cross Country Coach
JOHN HOWARD,2005-B.S., M.S., Western Illinois Univer-
sity; Director of Intramural and Club Sports BRITTNEY SIMPSON, 2008-B.S., Mesa State College,
M.B.A., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; In-
JOSHUA HUTCHENS, 2007-B.S. Purdue, M.S. James
structor and Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Madison; Instructor and Co-Head Wrestling Coach
JAMIE L. SKADELAND, 2007-B.S., University of North
MARIANNE HUTCHENS, 2008-B.A., Purdue, M.S., James
Dakota, M.A., Minnesota State University at Mankato; Head
Madison; Instructor, Assistant Track and Field Coach and
Volleyball Coach
Women's Strength and Conditioning Coach
ROBERT A. STITT, 2000- B.A., Doane College; M.A., Uni-
GREGORY JENSEN, 2000-B.S., M.S., Colorado State Uni-
versity of Northern Colorado; Head Football Coach
versity; Instructor and Assistant Trainer
ROB THOMPSON, 2004-B.A., Bowling Green State Uni-
TYLER KIMBLE, 2007-B.S., Colorado State University; In-
versity, M.A., Bowling Green State University; Instructor
structor and Head Golf Coach
and Director of the Outdoor Recreation Center
FRANK KOHLENSTEIN, 1998-B.S., Florida State Univer-
ANNA VAN WETZINGA, 2007-B.A., Central College;
sity; M.S., Montana State University; Instructor and Head
M.A., Indiana State University; Instructor and Head Softball
Soccer Coach
Coach
PAULA KRUEGER, 2003-B.S, M.S., Northern State Univer-
sity Head Women's Basketball Coach
DAN R. LEWIS, 1992-B.S., California State University; In-
structor and Assistant Wrestling Coach
ADAM LONG, 2010-B.S., M.S., Northwest Missori State
University; Instructor and Assistant Football Coach

LIBRARY FACULTY JOANNE V. LERUD-HECK, 1989-B.S.G.E., M.S., Univer-
PATRICIA E. ANDERSEN, 2002-Associate Diploma of the sity of North Dakota; M.A., University of Denver; Librarian
Library Association of Australia, Sydney, Australia; Assistant and Director of Library
Librarian LISA S. NICKUM, 1994-B.A., University of New Mexico;
CHRISTINE BAKER, 2006-B.A., University of Massachu- M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina; Associate Librarian
setts, Amherst; M.L.S., Emporia State University; Assistant CHRISTOPHER J. J. THIRY, 1995-B.A., M.I.L.S., Univer-
Librarian sity of Michigan; Associate Librarian
PAMELA M. BLOME, 2002-B.A., University of Nebraska; MEGAN TOMEO, 2005-B.E.T., Pennsylvania College of
M.A.L.S., University of Arizona, Tucson; Assistant Librarian Technology; M.S.L.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania;
JULIE CARMEN, 2009-B.A., St. Mary of the Plains Col- Assistant Librarian
lege; M.L.S., Emporia State University; Research Librarian HEATHER WHITEHEAD, 2001-B.S., University of Alberta;
LISA DUNN, 1991-B.S., University of Wisconsin-Superior; M.L.I.S., University of Western Ontario; Associate Librarian
M.A., Washington University; M.L.S., Indiana University;
Librarian
LAURA A. GUY, 2000-B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.L.S., University of Wisconsin; Librarian

Policies and Procedures
Affirmative Action in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or
Colorado School of Mines has instituted an affirmative lawsuit involving unlawful discrimination; or
action plan, which is available for perusal in numerous CSM C. The Human Resources Director or an attorney from the
offices including the Library, the Dean of Students’ Office, Office of Legal Services, if any of these individuals deem it
and the Office of Human Resources. to be in the best interest of CSM to do so.
Any person feeling that a violation of the following policies IV. Informal Complaint Resolution Process
has occurred should promptly refer the matter to the Office At the written request of an individual who has come for-
of Human Resources, located in Guggenheim Hall (1st floor), ward with a complaint alleging unlawful discrimination,
for investigation. hereinafter the “Complainant,” the Human Resources Direc-
Colorado School of Mines Unlawful tor shall assist in an attempt to resolve the complaint in an
informal manner. The informal unlawful discrimination com-
Discrimination Policy and Complaint plaint resolution process shall consist of an informal discussion
Procedure between the Complainant and the individual or a representa-
I. Statement of Authority and Purpose tive of the entity accused of unlawful discrimination, herein-
This policy is promulgated by the Board of Trustees pur- after the “Respondent.” The Human Resources Director shall
suant to the authority conferred upon it by §23-41-104(1), act as a mediator during this process, which shall be calcu-
C.R.S. (1998) in order to set forth a policy concerning un- lated to bring the complaint to the attention of the Respon-
lawful discrimination at CSM. This policy shall supersede dent and elicit the voluntary cooperation of the Respondent
any previously promulgated CSM policy which is in conflict in settling the matter. By attempting to resolve the unlawful
herewith. discrimination complaint in an informal manner pursuant to
the terms of this section, the Complainant shall not waive
II. Unlawful Discrimination Policy
any rights to subsequently pursue the complaint through the
Attendance and employment at CSM are based solely on
formal complaint procedure set forth below.
merit and fairness. Discrimination on the basis of age, gen-
der, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, and V. Formal Complaint Procedure
military veteran status is prohibited. No discrimination in ad- A. Purpose
mission, application of academic standards, financial aid, The purpose of the formal unlawful discrimination com-
scholastic awards, promotion, salary, benefits, transfers, re- plaint procedure is to provide a formal mechanism for the
ductions in force, terminations, re-employment, professional prompt and fair internal resolution of complaints alleging
development, or conditions of employment shall be permit- unlawful discrimination. The procedure outlined below shall
ted. The remainder of this policy shall contain a complaint be the exclusive forum for the internal resolution of such
procedure outlining a method for reporting alleged violations complaints at CSM.
of this policy and a review mechanism for the impartial de- B. Where to file a Complaint
termination of the merits of complaints alleging unlawful dis- All complaints by non-students alleging unlawful discrimi-
crimination. nation or retaliation shall be filed in writing at the Office of
III. Persons Who May File an Unlawful Human Resources located on the second floor of Guggenheim
Discrimination Complaint Hall. Complaints by students alleging unlawful discrimina-
An unlawful discrimination complaint may be filed by any tion or retaliation may be submitted to the Human Resources
individual described in one of the categories below: Office, the Student Development Center, the Dean of Stu-
dents, any faculty member, or any Resident Assistant. Any
A. Any member of the CSM community, including classi-
recipient of such a student complaint shall promptly forward
fied staff, exempt employees, and students as well as any
the complaint to the Director of Human Resources for han-
applicant for employment or admission, who believes that he
dling in accordance with the provisions set forth below.
or she has been discriminated against by CSM, a branch of
CSM, or another member of the CSM community on account C. Time Limits
of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, dis- All complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or retal-
ability, or military veteran status; iation must be filed within ninety days from the date upon
which the incident, occurrence, or other action alleged to
B. Any person who believes that he or she has been threat-
constitute unlawful discrimination or retaliation occurred.
ened with or subjected to duress or retaliation by CSM, a
However, if the alleged discrimination or retaliation is of a
branch of CSM, or a member of the CSM community as a
continuing nature, a complaint may be filed at any time.
result of (1) opposing any unlawful discriminatory practice;
(2) filing a complaint hereunder; (3) representing a Com- D. Contents of Complaint
plainant hereunder; or (4) testifying, assisting, or participating A complaint alleging unlawful discrimination or retaliation
must be signed by the Complainant and set forth specific fac-
tual matters believed to constitute unlawful discrimination or
retaliation. The complaint shall name as Respondent the indi- shall be submitted to the President, who shall then issue a deci-
vidual or entity whom the Complainant believes to have sion in accordance with subsection IX.D below.
committed, participated in, or encouraged the discrimination D. Selection of Hearing Panel
or retaliation. The complaint shall also include a brief state- An initial hearing panel of six individuals shall be selected
ment describing the relief requested by the Complainant. in a random manner from a list of full-time CSM employees.
E. Fulfillment of Complaint Prerequisites The Complainant and the Respondent shall each disqualify
As soon as practicable after receipt of a complaint, the one of the initial panel members. The disqualifications to
Human Resources Director shall submit the complaint to an be exercised by the parties shall commence with the Com-
attorney from the Office of Legal Services, who shall examine plainant. Of the remaining initial panel members, the one
it and determine if the prerequisites outlined above have been chosen last shall serve as an alternate hearing panel member.
fulfilled. If the prerequisites have not been fulfilled, the attor- The other three initial panel members shall constitute the
ney shall inform the Complainant of the specifics of such de- hearing panel for the appeal. Prospective panel members may
termination in writing. Unless the time limitations set forth be excused on account of conflict of interest, health, or un-
above have lapsed prior to the initial filing of the complaint, avoidable absence from campus. An excused initial panel
the Complainant shall have the opportunity to correct any de- member shall be replaced by another initial panel member
ficiencies and re-file the complaint. If the prerequisites have chosen in a random drawing prior to the exercise of disquali-
been fulfilled, the complaint will be handled as set forth below. fications by either party.
F. Choice of Remedies E. Selection of Chief Panel Member
No Complainant shall be permitted to simultaneously file After a hearing panel has been chosen, the panel members
an unlawful discrimination claim under the CSM Unlawful shall elect a chief panel member from their number who shall
Discrimination Policy and Complaint Procedure and a sexual preside throughout the remainder of the case.
harassment claim under the CSM Sexual Harassment Policy 1. Authority of Chief Panel Member
and Complaint Procedure against the same individual arising
out of an identical set of facts. In such a situation, a Com- The chief panel member shall have the authority to (a) issue
plainant shall be entitled to file his or her claim under either, orders to compel discovery; (b) make rulings on evidentiary
but not both, of the above-mentioned policies. objections; and (c) issue any other orders necessary to con-
trol the conduct of the hearing and prohibit abusive treatment
VI. Pre-Hearing Procedures of witnesses, including removal of disruptive individuals
A. Notification to Proceed from the hearing room.
As soon as practicable after a determination has been
2. Role of Alternate Hearing Panel Member
made that the complaint is sufficient pursuant to subsection
V.E above, the reviewing attorney shall inform the Director The alternate hearing panel member shall observe, but not
of Human Resources of that fact and the Director of Human actively participate in, all of the proceedings in the case and
Resources shall proceed with the notifications specified in be prepared to substitute for a panel member who becomes
subsection B below. unavailable during any stage of the case due to death, illness,
or emergency.
B. Acknowledgment of Complaint and Notification of
Respondent F. Setting of Hearing Date
As soon as practicable, the Director of Human Resources After a chief panel member has been chosen, a hearing date
shall send a letter to the Complainant acknowledging receipt shall be set with reasonable consideration given to the sched-
of the complaint. At the same time, the Director shall provide ules of the participants. The chief panel member shall set a
the Respondent with a copy of the complaint and notify the date for the hearing, which shall occur no more than ninety
Respondent in writing of the requirements set forth in sub- days after the date upon which the formal complaint was
section C below. filed with the Director of Human Resources. Once set, the
hearing date may be rescheduled only with the concurrence
C. Response to Complaint
of the Complainant, the Respondent, and the hearing panel.
Within ten days from the date of receipt of a copy of the
complaint, the Respondent shall file with the Director of G. Participation of Attorneys
Human Resources a response in which the allegations con- Either party may engage the services of an attorney to
tained in the complaint are admitted or denied. The Director assist in document preparation or case preparation. However,
shall provide the Complainant with a copy of the response as an attorney may not enter an appearance or formally partici-
soon as practicable. If the response contains a denial of one or pate in the case on behalf of either party.
more of the allegations contained in the complaint, the process H. Legal Advice for Hearing Panel
shall proceed with the selection of a hearing panel as set forth If the hearing panel desires legal advice at any time during
in subsection D below. If no timely response is received, or if the case, the chief panel member shall request such advice
the response admits the allegations in their entirety, the matter from the Office of Legal Services. An attorney from the

Office of Legal Services shall provide the requested advice later than two days prior to the hearing date. The panel may list
unless all such attorneys are actively involved in the case on issues contained in the pre-hearing statement of either party or
behalf of one of the parties. In such event, the chief panel relevant issues not contained in the pre-hearing statement of
member shall request the desired legal advice from the Assis- either party. However, since the jurisdiction of the hearing
tant Attorney General assigned to CSM, whose name and panel is limited to hearing claims of unlawful discrimination,
telephone number shall be provided to the chief panel mem- only issues directly related to the Complainant’s claim of un-
ber by the legal office. lawful discrimination may be placed on the list of issues. The
I. Pre-Hearing Discovery list of issues generated pursuant to this subparagraph shall be
Informal discovery, or the exchange between the parties of binding upon the subsequent hearing and shall form the stan-
information relevant to the case, is encouraged. If the parties dard against which all relevancy arguments shall be weighed.
cannot resolve such issues informally, either party may E. Amendments to Pre-Hearing Statements
request the chief panel member up to ten days prior to the Up to two days prior to the hearing date, either party may
hearing date to enter an order compelling discovery upon a request the chief panel member to permit amendments to his
showing of the relevance of the requested information and or her pre-hearing statement upon a showing of good cause
the necessity of such information to case preparation. The and lack of prejudice to the opposing party. Any party filing
other party may oppose such request by showing that the re- an amended pre-hearing statement shall provide a copy
quested information is irrelevant, unnecessary to the request- thereof to the opposing party no later than the filing deadline
ing party’s case preparation, or privileged according to law. imposed by the order granting leave to amend.
VII. Pre-Hearing Statements VIII. Hearing Procedures
A. Contents of Pre-Hearing Statements A. Burden and Standard of Proof
Each party shall file a pre-hearing statement containing the The Complainant shall bear the burden of proof through-
following components: out the case. The standard of proof which the Complainant
1. Summary of the Argument: A concise statement sum- must meet to sustain the burden of proof shall be the prepon-
marizing the case from the position of the submitting party; derance of the evidence standard. The preponderance of the
evidence standard shall be deemed met if the panel believes
2. List of Issues: A list of the issues which the submitting that it is more likely than not that the facts at issue occurred.
party wishes the hearing panel to resolve; The facts at issue shall include all facts which are required to
3. List of Witnesses: A list of witnesses to be presented at be proven by the party bearing the burden of proof in order
the hearing along with a summary of the anticipated testi- for such party to prevail.
mony of each witness; and B. Order of Presentation
4. Photocopies of Exhibits: Photocopies of each exhibit to Since the Complainant bears the burden of proof, that
be presented at the hearing. party shall present his or her case first. After the Complainant
B. Deadlines for Pre-Hearing Statements has finished, the Respondent shall present his or her case.
The Complainant shall file a pre-hearing statement with C. Outline of Hearing
the hearing panel and provide a copy to the opposing party The hearing shall proceed according to the following
no later than ten days prior to the hearing date. The Respon- general outline:
dent shall file a pre-hearing statement with the hearing panel 1. Complainant’s Opening Statement
and provide a copy to the opposing party no later than five days
prior to the hearing date. If the hearing date is rescheduled, 2. Respondent’s Opening Statement (unless reserved)
these time limits shall apply to the rescheduled hearing date. 3. Complainant’s Case
C. Limitations Imposed by Pre-Hearing Statements 4. Respondent’s Opening Statement (if reserved)
Neither party shall make an argument during the hearing 5. Respondent’s Case
which is inconsistent with the arguments set forth in the sum-
mary of the argument section of his or her pre-hearing state- 6. Complaint’s Rebuttal Case (unless waived)
ment. Neither party shall introduce any witnesses or exhibits 7. Respondent’s Rebuttal Case (only if Complainant
at the hearing which are not listed in his or her pre-hearing presents a rebuttal case and unless waived)
statement. All exhibits listed in the pre-hearing statements 8. Complainant’s Closing Argument
shall be deemed genuine and admissible unless successfully
challenged prior to the hearing. 9. Respondent’s Closing Argument
D. List of Hearing Issues 10. Complainant’s Rebuttal Argument (unless waived)

After examining the pre-hearing statements of both parties, D. Inapplicability of Strict Evidentiary Rules
the hearing panel shall prepare a list of issues to be resolved Strict legal evidentiary rules shall not apply during the hear-
through the hearing and distribute such list to the parties no ing. The chief panel member shall rule on the admissibility of

disputed evidence with primary consideration given to the rel- the hearing panel, unless the President is unavailable for a
evance, reliability, and probative value of proffered evidence. significant amount of time during this period.
E. Witness Examination Procedure E. Presidential Unavailability
Each witness shall be directly examined by the party on The term “unavailable,” as utilized in this subsection and
whose behalf the witness has appeared to testify. Upon the con- subsection X.D above, shall be defined to mean out of town,
clusion of the direct examination of each witness, the oppos- medically incapacitated, or engaged in important CSM busi-
ing party shall be permitted the right of cross-examination. ness to the extent that sufficient time cannot be devoted to
The chief panel member may permit re-direct and re-cross decision making hereunder. If the President is unavailable
examination. However, an identical examination procedure for a significant period of time during the decision making
shall be utilized for all witnesses testifying in a given hearing. period, a letter shall be sent to the parties advising them of
Hearing panel members may interject questions at any time that fact as well as the anticipated date of presidential avail-
during the direct, cross, re-direct, or re-cross examinations. ability. In such event, the decision shall be due fifteen days
from the date upon which the President becomes available.
IX. Post-Hearing Procedure
The President shall be the sole judge of presidential unavail-
A. Recommendation of the Hearing Panel
ability hereunder.
Within a reasonable time after the conclusion of the hearing,
the hearing panel shall confer among themselves and vote F. Appeal of Presidential Decision
upon a recommended course of action. The panel members There shall be no internal appeal from the final decision of
holding a majority point of view shall designate one of their the President. A party aggrieved by the decision of the Presi-
number to write a recommendation reflecting their opinion. dent may file a complaint with the appropriate equal opportu-
The panel members holding a minority point of view, if any, nity enforcement agency or pursue other available legal
may issue a dissenting recommendation in a similar fashion. remedies.
B. Contents of Recommendation Promulgated by the CSM Board of Trustees on March 13,
The recommendation of the hearing panel shall include the 1992. Amended by the CSM Board of Trustees on June 10,
following components: 1999. Amended by the CSM Board of Trustees on June 22,
2000.
1. Statement Regarding Burden of Proof: A statement re-
garding whether or not the hearing panel believes that the bur- Colorado School Of Mines Sexual
den of proof borne by the Complainant has been sustained;
Harassment Policy and Complaint
2. Findings of Fact: A list of the relevant facts found by the
Procedure
hearing panel upon which the recommendation is based;
I. Statement of Authority and Purpose
3. Legal Conclusions: A list of the legal conclusions of the This policy is promulgated by the Board of Trustees pur-
hearing panel upon which the determination of the issue of suant to the authority conferred upon it by §23-41-104(1),
unlawful discrimination is based; and C.R.S. (1988 Repl. Vol.) in order to set forth a policy con-
4. Recommended Action: A statement regarding the relief cerning sexual harassment at CSM. This policy shall super-
for the Complainant, if any, that is being recommended by sede any previously promulgated CSM policy which is in
the hearing panel. conflict herewith.
C. Issuance of Recommendation II. Sexual Harassment Policy
The recommendation of the hearing panel shall be issued to A. Definition of Sexual Harassment
the parties and delivered to the President along with the case Sexual harassment shall, without regard to the gender of
file within fifteen days after the conclusion of the hearing. the alleged perpetrator or victim, consist of unwelcome
D. Decision of President sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal
The President shall examine the case file, consider the rec- or physical conduct of a sexual nature when (1) submission
ommendation of the hearing panel, and issue a final written to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term
decision in the matter. The President shall possess the author- or condition of an individual’s employment or scholastic en-
ity to affirm, reverse, or modify the recommendation of the deavors; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an
hearing panel or to remand the matter to the panel for further individual is used as the basis for employment or academic
proceedings or consideration. In the decision, the President decisions affecting the individual; or (3) such conduct has the
may provide appropriate relief to the Complainant and may purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individ-
impose appropriate disciplinary action upon the Respondent. ual’s work or school performance, or creating an intimidat-
The decision of the President shall be delivered to the parties ing, hostile, or offensive working or studying environment.
and the hearing panel within fifteen days from the date of the B. Policy Statement
President’s receipt of the recommendation and case file from CSM wishes to foster an environment for its students and
employees which is free from all forms of sexual harassment,

sexual intimidation, and sexual exploitation. Accordingly, vidual accused of sexual harassment, hereinafter the “Re-
CSM will not tolerate sexual harassment and will take all spondent.” The Director of Human Resources shall act as a
necessary measures to deter such misconduct and discipline mediator during this process, which shall be calculated to
violators of this policy with appropriate sanctions. Further- bring the complaint to the attention of the Respondent and
more, retaliation in any form against an individual for report- elicit the voluntary cooperation of the Respondent in settling
ing sexual harassment or cooperating in a sexual harassment the matter. By attempting to resolve the sexual harassment
investigation is strictly prohibited. Such retaliation shall be complaint in an informal manner pursuant to the terms of this
dealt with as a separate instance of sexual harassment. The section, the Complainant shall not waive any rights to sub-
remainder of this policy shall contain a complaint procedure sequently pursue the complaint through the formal sexual
outlining a method for reporting alleged violations of this harassment complaint procedure set forth below.
policy and a review mechanism for the impartial determina-
V. Formal Complaint Procedure
tion of the merits of complaints alleging sexual harassment.
A. Purpose
C. Sanctions for Sexual Harassment The purpose of the formal sexual harassment complaint
Appropriate sanctions may be imposed upon an employee procedure is to provide a formal mechanism for the prompt
or student who has sexually harassed another. The term Per- and fair internal resolution of complaints alleging sexual
petrator shall be utilized herein to refer to such a person. The harassment. The procedure outlined below shall be the ex-
sanctions may include one or more of the following: verbal clusive forum for the internal resolution of sexual harassment
reprimand and warning, written reprimand and warning, stu- complaints at CSM.
dent probation, suspension from registration, monetary fine,
B. Where to file a Complaint
suspension without pay, expulsion, or termination. In determin-
All complaints by non-students alleging sexual harassment
ing appropriate sanctions for the offense, the decision maker
or retaliation shall be lodged with the Human Resources
shall consider the severity of the offense, aggravating and
Office located on the second floor of Guggenheim Hall.
mitigating factors, and the Perpetrator’s previous history of
Complaints by students alleging sexual harassment or retalia-
sexual harassment offenses. If the decision maker concludes
tion may be submitted to the Human Resources Office, the
that a lack of comprehension of the concept of sexual harass-
Student Development Center, the Dean of Students, any faculty
ment is a factor in the offense, the Perpetrator can also be re-
member, or any Resident Assistant. Any recipient of a student
quired to attend a sexual harassment seminar or workshop.
sexual harassment or retaliation complaint shall promptly for-
III. Persons Who May File a Complaint ward such complaint to the Director of Human Resources for
A sexual harassment complaint may be filed by an indi- handling in accordance with the provisions set forth below.
vidual described in one of the categories below: C. Time Limits
A. Any person who believes that he or she has been A complaint may be lodged at any time, but CSM strongly
sexually harassed by a member of the CSM community, encourages individuals who feel they have been victims of
including classified staff, exempt employees, and students; sexual harassment to come forward as soon as possible after
B. Any person who believes that he or she has been threat- the occurrence of the incident, event, or other action alleged
ened with or subjected to duress or retaliation by a member of to constitute sexual harassment or retaliation.
the CSM community as a result of (1) opposing any perceived D. Contents of Complaint
sexual harassment; (2) filing a complaint hereunder; (3) rep- Although a verbal sexual harassment complaint will be
resenting a Complainant hereunder; or (4) testifying, assisting, investigated, complainants are strongly encouraged to submit
or participating in any manner in an investigation, proceed- sexual harassment complaints in writing. Written complaints
ing, hearing, or lawsuit involving sexual harassment; or must be signed and must set forth specific factual matters
C. The Human Resources Director or an attorney from the believed to constitute sexual harassment or retaliation. The
Office of Legal Services, if any of these individuals deem it Complaint shall name as Respondent each individual whom
to be in the best interest of CSM to do so. the Complainant believes to have committed, participated in,
or encouraged the sexual harassment or retaliation. The com-
IV. Informal Complaint Resolution Process plaint shall also include a brief statement describing the relief
At the request of an individual who has come forward with requested by the Complainant.
a sexual harassment complaint, hereinafter the “Complainant,”
E. Fulfillment of Complaint Prerequisites
the Director of Human Resources shall assist in an attempt
As soon as practicable after receipt of the complaint, the
to resolve the complaint in an informal manner. Although
verbal requests to proceed with the informal complaint reso- Director of Human Resources shall submit the complaint to
lution process will be honored, complainants are strongly en- an attorney from the Office of Legal Services, who shall de-
couraged to put such requests in writing. The informal sexual termine if the prerequisites outlined above have been fulfilled.
harassment complaint resolution process shall consist of an If the prerequisites have not been fulfilled, the reviewing
informal discussion between the Complainant and the indi- attorney shall inform the Complainant of the specifics of

such determination in writing. The Complainant shall have K. Confidentiality of Investigative Materials
the opportunity to correct any deficiencies and re-file the All materials and documents prepared or compiled by the
complaint. If the prerequisites have been fulfilled, the com- investigators during the course of investigating a sexual
plaint will be handled as set forth below. harassment complaint hereunder shall be kept confidential to
F. Choice of Remedies the fullest extent of the law in order to protect interviewees
No Complainant shall be permitted to simultaneously file and promote candor.
an unlawful discrimination claim under the CSM Unlawful L. Alternate Investigators
Discrimination Policy and Complaint Procedure and a sexual If either an attorney from the Office of Legal Services or
harassment claim under the CSM Sexual Harassment Policy the Director of Human Resources is the Complainant or the
and Complaint Procedure against the same individual arising Respondent hereunder, or is otherwise unavailable, the Presi-
out of an identical set of facts. In such a situation, a Com- dent shall appoint an alternate investigator.
plainant shall be entitled to file his or her claim under either, M. Report of Findings and Confidential Recommendation
but not both, of the above-mentioned policies. As soon as practicable after the conclusion of the investi-
G. Notification of CSM Management Personnel gation, the investigating attorney shall prepare and submit a
As soon as practicable after a determination has been report of findings and a confidential recommendation to CSM
made that the complaint is sufficient pursuant to subsection Management Personnel and the Director of Human Resources.
V.E above, the Office of Legal Services shall notify CSM The report of findings shall be provided to the Complainant
Management Personnel of the complaint and provide them and Respondent within a reasonable time following the issu-
with a copy thereof. For the purpose this policy, the term ance of a decision pursuant to subsection V.N below. The
CSM Management Personnel shall refer to the President, the confidential recommendation shall not be released to the
vice president in whose area the Respondent is employed or Complainant or the Respondent without written authorization
enrolled, and, if applicable, the Respondent’s immediate from the President. The Director of Human Resources shall
supervisor. However, if the President is the Respondent, the submit a separate recommendation to CSM Management
term CSM Management Personnel shall refer to the Board of Personnel which contains a statement of agreement or dis-
Trustees, and if the Respondent is a vice president, the term agreement with the findings and recommendation of the
“CSM Management Personnel” shall refer to the President. investigating attorney.
H. Acknowledgment of Complaint and Notification of N. Resolution of the Complaint
Respondent Following consultations with the President, the investigat-
As soon as practicable after being informed of the coming attorney, and the Director of Human Resources, the vice
plaint pursuant to subsection V.G above, the vice president president shall issue a final written decision regarding the com-
shall send a letter to the Complainant acknowledging receipt plaint. The decision shall be addressed to the Complainant
of the complaint. At the same time, the vice president shall and shall contain a statement of whether or not sexual harass-
notify the Respondent of the complaint in writing, and if the ment was found to have occurred, the remedies to be provided
complaint has been reduced to writing, the vice president to the Complainant, if any, and the sanctions to be imposed
shall provide the Respondent with a copy thereof. If the upon the Respondent, if any. At approximately the same
President is the Respondent, the President of the Board of time, the decision shall be communicated to the Respondent
Trustees shall perform the above duties. If the Respondent is in writing. If sanctions are to be imposed upon the Respon-
a vice president, the President shall perform these duties. dent, the vice president shall also notify the Respondent of
I. Investigation Authorization Form that aspect of the decision in writing. If the President is the
Unless the complaint is initiated by an attorney from the Respondent, the President of the Board of Trustees shall per-
Office of Legal Services or the Director of Human Resources form the above duties. If the Respondent is a vice president,
pursuant to subsection III.C above, the Complainant shall be the President shall perform these duties.
required to execute a Sexual Harassment Complaint Investi- O. Appeal of Final Decision
gation Authorization Form prior to any investigation of the There shall be no internal appeal from the final decision
complaint. rendered pursuant to subsection V.N above. A party aggrieved
J. Investigation of Complaint by the decision may file a complaint with the appropriate ad-
An attorney from the Office of Legal Services and the ministrative agency or pursue other available legal remedies.
Director of Human Resources shall jointly investigate the Promulgated by the CSM Board of Trustees on March 13,
complaint by examining relevant documents, if any, and in- 1992. Amended by the CSM Board of Trustees on March 26,
terviewing witnesses and other individuals designated by 1998. Amended by the CSM Board of Trustees on June 10,
either party. The investigators will strive to conduct the in- 1999. Amended by the CSM Board of Trustees on June 22,
vestigation in a discrete and expeditious manner with due re- 2000.
gard to thoroughness and fairness to both parties.

Colorado School of Mines Personal D. Subordinate Employee: Any person employed by CSM
who is supervised by another employee.
Relationships Policy
I. Statement of Authority and Purpose E. Supervisor: Any person employed by CSM who occu-
This policy is promulgated by the Board of Trustees pur- pies a position of authority over another employee with regard
suant to the authority conferred upon it by §23-41-104(1), to hiring, administering discipline, conducting evaluations,
C.R.S. (1988 Repl. Vol.) in order to set forth a policy con- granting salary adjustments, or overseeing task performance.
cerning certain personal relationships at CSM as addressed IV. Policy
herein. This policy shall supersede any previously promul- A. Personal Relations Between Instructors and Students in
gated CSM policy which is in conflict herewith. the Instructional Context
II. Preface No Instructor shall engage in an amorous, romantic, or
Certain amorous, romantic, or sexual relationships in sexual relationship, consensual or otherwise, with a Student
which the parties appear to have consented, but where a defi- who is enrolled in a course being taught by the Instructor, or
nite power differential exists between them, are of serious whose academic work is being supervised by the Instructor.
concern to CSM. Personal relationships which might be ap- B. Personal Relationships Between Instructors and Students
propriate in other circumstances always pose inherent dan- Outside the Instructional Context
gers when they occur between an Instructor and a Student,
between a Person in a Position of Trust and a Student, and In a personal relationship between an Instructor and a
between a Supervisor and a Subordinate Employee. Although Student for whom the Instructor has no current professional
both parties to the relationship may have consented at the responsibility, the Instructor should be sensitive to the con-
outset, such relationships are fundamentally asymmetric in stant possibility that he or she may unexpectedly be placed in
nature. It is incumbent upon those with authority not to a position of responsibility for the instruction or evaluation
abuse, nor appear to abuse, the power with which they are of the Student. This could entail a request to write a letter of
entrusted. Accordingly, codes of ethics promulgated by most recommendation for the Student or to serve on an admissions
professional regulatory associations forbid professional- or selection committee involving the Student. In addition, an
client amorous, romantic, or sexual relationships. The rela- awareness should be maintained that others may speculate
tionships prohibited by this policy shall be viewed in this that a specific power relationship exists even when none is
context, and Instructors, Persons in Positions of Trust, and present, giving rise to assumptions of inequitable academic
Supervisors should be aware that any violation of this policy or professional advantage of the Student. Even if potential
shall result in formal disciplinary action against them. conflict of interest issues can be resolved, charges of sexual
harassment may arise. In such situations, it is the Instructor
III. Definitions who, by virtue of his or her special responsibility, shall be
For the purposes of this policy, the following definitions held accountable for unprofessional behavior.
shall apply:
C. Personal Relationships Between Supervisors and
A. Person in a Position of Trust: Any person occupying a Subordinate Employees
position of trust with respect to one or more students at CSM
such that engaging in an amorous, romantic, or sexual relation- No Supervisor shall engage in an amorous, romantic, or
ship with any student would compromise the ability of the sexual relationship, consensual or otherwise, with a Subordi-
employee to perform his or her duties. Examples of Persons nate Employee who reports, either directly or indirectly, to
in Positions of Trust at CSM are those employed in the the Supervisor or is under the Supervisor’s direct or indirect
Office of the Registrar, those employed in the Student Life authority.
Office, those employed in the Student Development Office, D. Personal Relationships Between Persons in Positions of
those employed in Public Safety, resident assistants, and Trust and Students
paper graders. The above examples are provided for illustra- No Person in a Position of Trust shall engage in an amorous,
tive purposes only and are not intended to be exhaustive list- romantic, or sexual relationship, consensual or otherwise, with
ings or to limit the illustrated category in any manner. a Student.
B. Instructor: Any person who teaches at CSM, including (Promulgated by the CSM Board of Trustees on February
academic faculty members, instructional staff, and graduate 14, 1992)
students with teaching or tutorial responsibilities.
C. Student: Any person who is pursuing a course of study
at CSM.

Index
A Electronic Communications (Email) Policy 35
Academic Calendar 4 F
Academic Integrity 27 Fees 38
Academic Services 13 Fellowships 39
Access to Student Records 36 Financial Aid 5, 39
Accreditation 10 Financial Assistance 12, 38
Admission Procedure 11 Financial Responsibility 38
Admission Requirements 11 Firearms, Explosives, & Other Weapons 26
Admission to Candidacy 44, 46 Full-time Status 22
Affirmative Action 208
Alcohol Use 26 G
Alumni Association 19 General Registration Requirements 22
Apartments 13 Geochemistry 95
Appeal Process for Student Academic Misconduct 29 Geology and Geological Engineering 5, 98
Application Review Process 12 Geophysics 5, 113
Army ROTC 16 Grade Appeal Process 32
Arthur Lakes Library 18 Grade-Point Averages 35
Auditing Courses 25 Graduate Degree Programs 49
Graduate Degrees and Requirements 40
B Graduate Degrees Offered 10
Blaster Cards 14 Graduate Grading System 34
C Graduate School Bulletin 26
Campus Security 26 Graduate Student Association 5
Career Center 15 Graduate Thesis 31
Categories of Admission 11 Graduation 33
Chemical Engineering 5, 49 Graduation Requirements 22, 45
Chemistry and Geochemistry 5, 55 Green Center 19
Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Programs 11, 46 GSA Fall & Spring Blowout 16
Communications 132 H
Computing, Communications & Information Health Center 14
Technologies (CCIT) 18 Health Insurance 14
Copy Center 18 Health Record 12
Counseling 13 History of CSM 9
Course Grade 32 Homecoming 16
Curriculum Changes 26 Honor Societies 17
D Housing 5, 13
Degree Students 11 Hydrologic Sciences and Engineering 123
Description of Courses 49 I
Directory of the School 190 Identification Cards 14
Disability Services 13 Immunitzations 14
Doctor of Philosophy 43 In-State Tuition Classification Status 23
Doctoral Thesis Committee 43 Incomplete Grade 34
Dropping and Adding Courses 24 Independent Study 32
Drug Free Schools & Communities 26 Individualized, Interdisciplinary Graduate Degrees 45
Drug Use 26 Institutional Values and Principles 6
E Intellectual Property 8
Economics and Business 5, 61 Interest Organizations 17
Employment Restrictions and Agreements 39 International & Minority Organizations 17
Encumbrances 38 International Day 16
Engineer Days 16 International Programs 20
Engineering 5, 71 International Student Services 5, 14
Environmental Health and Safety 19 International Students 12
Environmental Science and Engineering 5, 88

J Research Administration 21
Job Resources 15 Research Centers and Institutes 182
Research Fair 16
L Research Grades 32
LAIS Writing Center 19
Research Registration 22
Late Payment 38
Residence Halls 13
Late Registration Fee 23
Residency 23
Leave of Absence 23
Resolution of Conflicting Bulletin Provisions 30
Liberal Arts and International Studies 5, 126
Library 18 S
Satisfactory Progress Grades 34
M Semester Hours 35
Master of Science and Engineering Programs 41
Sexual Harassment Policy 211
Materials Science 5, 132
Special Events 16
Mathematical and Computer Sciences 5, 140
Special Programs and Continuing Education (SPACE) 21
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 5, 148
Spring Blowout 16
Mines Park 13
Strategic Enterprises 21
Mining Engineering 5, 158
Student Center 13
Minor Programs 41, 43, 45
Student Conduct 26
Minority Organizations 17
Student Development and Academic Services 13
Mission and Goals 6
Student Fees 38
Motor Vehicles 14
Student Government 16
N Student Honor Code 26
NC Grade 34 Student Housing 5
Nondegree Students 11, 33 Student Loans 39
Nuculear Engineering 5, 166 Student Misconduct 27
Student Recreation Center 13
O Systems 181
Off Campus Study 19, 25
Office of Graduate Studies 5 T
Oredigger Student Newspaper 15 Technology Transfer 20
Telecommunications Center 21
P Thesis Committee 42, 43, 46
Parking 14 Thesis Defense 42, 44, 46
Payments and Refunds 38 Tuition 38
Personal Relationships Policy 214 Tutoring 13
Petroleum Engineering 5, 169
Physics 5, 176 U
Policy on Violation of Student Academic Misconduct 27 Undergraduate Courses 31
Procedures for Addressing Academic Misconduct 28 Undergraduate Deficiencies 31
Professional Education 7 Unique Programs 10
Professional Programs 40 Unlawful Discrimination Policy 208
Professional Societies 17 Unsatisfactory Academic Performance 30
Public Relations 20
Public Safety 15
V
Veterans’ Benefits 15, 33
Q W
Quality Hours and Quality Points 34
Winter Carnival 16
R Withdrawing from School 33
Reciprocal Registration 23 Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Recreational Organizations 17 (WISEM) 21
Reduced Registration 22 Writing Center 19
Refunds 38
Registrar 5, 20
Registration 22
Research 7

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