Geochemistry - Colorado School of Mines

Geochemistry from Colorado School of Mines is a Campus Master Geology degree that prepares you for a Science career. The Geochemistry program at Mines is jointly offered by two academic departments: Geology & Geological Engineering and Chemistry & Geochemistry. This unique combination of academic disciplines accommodates a large variety of research interests and provides students with an unusually broad pool of faculty experience and expertise. Research The geochemist attempts to understand the chemical processes that modify the earth. Solutions to the complex problems involving the earth's processes, resources and environment require cooperation among scientists and engineers best resolved through participation in interdisciplinary projects. Collaborative projects are currently underway that involve faculty and students from various departments. The Geochemistry program offers graduates a unique combination of academic disciplines accommodating a large variety of research interests and providing students with an exceptional pool of faculty experience and expertise. Consistent with the Mines mission, most of our interests lie in the energy, minerals, materials and environmental fields of geochemistry. Our graduate educational philosophy centers on research with sufficient formal course work to give students a foundation in advanced fundamentals of geochemistry . Master of Science The M.S. degree is designed for students who wish to learn the skills and methods of scientific research. It requires 36 credit hours, 12 of which must be research hours. All students must write and defend a master's thesis. View more details on Colorado School of Mines . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Geology courses.