College of Mines and Earth Sciences Departments

ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES

Atmospheric Sciences is the leading program of weather and climate related research and education in the Intermountain West and is recognized internationally for its expertise in cloud-climate interactions, mountain meteorology, climate physics and dynamics, weather and climate modeling, and tropical meteorology. 

GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS

As Geoscientists, we apply the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology to understand the composition, structure, and history of the Earth and the processes that govern it.

METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering allows students to engage in developing new materials or upgrading the use of basic materials that will fit in the highly technological world that we live in.

MINING

ENGINEERING

As a Mining Engineer, your career can be part of the solution, addressing the future resource demands and needs of the world.  The Mining Engineering program prepares graduates to design, operate, manage, and reclaim mines and mining facilities in a profitable, safe, and environmentally responsible manner.