Undergraduate Major Programs

Mining Engineering

Geomechanics Track

Immerse yourself in a specific area of study, including mine operations, geomechanics, sustainable resources and mineral processing; gain work experience in the student-run San Xavier Underground Mine, network with industry leaders, and explore paid internships and sponsored capstone projects working with mining and energy companies and equipment firms.

Mining Engineering

Mine Operations Track

Focus on mine design and planning, equipment operations, big data analysis, mine valuation, and mine finance. Prepare for a career as an engineers who optimizes short- and long-term plans for mining, develops and tests autonomous mine equipment, supervises surface and underground mining operations, or designs production technology. A minor in mathematics or geology is encouraged.

Mining Engineering

Mineral Processing Track

Prepare for a career as a process engineer or metallurgists, in valuable metal extraction, designing and operating new extraction technologies, and developing processing and metallurgical techniques for complex ores. A minor in chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science is encouraged.

Mining Engineering

Sustainable Resource Dev Track

Prepare to be an engineer who mitigates environmental effects of mining, monitors mine sites for pollution and health hazards, develops health and safety protocols, and helps Indigenous communities develop natural resources through coursework in environmental science, economics, community development, public health, and environmental remediation. A minor in environmental science or public health is encouraged.

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Fast-track towards a graduate degree with courses in genetics, physics, chemistry, hands-on experience in laboratory research, honors thesis work, capstone experiences, and opportunities for full-time, paid summer research opportunities with renowned faculty. Complete an undergraduate and graduate degree with just five years of study through the Accelerated Master's Program.

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Education and Communication Emphasis

Prepare for career in teaching, journalism, or research writing that includes your passion for biology. Become proficient in chemistry, math, physics, ecology, and biology and complete courses in science learning and journalism to grasp methods of imparting key evidence-based data, analysis, and findings to the general public.

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Genetics and Human Health Emphasis

Home in on human health and study genetics, human disease, biochemistry and physiology, and gain firsthand research experience. Establish a foundation if you want to pursue advanced degrees, often in an accelerated format, and for to enter the job market proficient in laboratory processes and research presentation.

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Systems and Big Data Biology Emphasis

Learn about applications of data science to research and analysis methods and the communication of findings in courses in mathematics, statistics, computing, and core coursework in biology, participate in laboratory research through the senior thesis and capstone units, and graduate ready for graduate-level study and careers that are in high demand.

Natural Resources

Conservation Biology Emphasis

Study conservation of invertebrates, vertebrates, plants, fungi, microbes and scientific disciplines through coursework in policy, planning, and economics while acquiring highly desirable science and social-science skills and real-world experiences to pursue a career as a conservation biologist, conservation planner, environmental educator, researchers natural resource managers, or ecologist.

Natural Resources

Global Change Ecology and Management Emphasis

Gain understanding of biological and physical sciences, conservation law, socioeconomics, and new technologies for geospatial mapping and remote sensing while cultivating leadership, problem-solving, collaboration, management, and critical thinking skills to prepare for a career as a natural resource scientist, manager, and leader ready to address evolving management changes in the face of global change.