Campus
Colorado
School of Mines is a public research university devoted to engineering
and applied science. CSM has developed a curriculum and research
program that is geared towards responsible stewardship of the earth
and its resources. In addition to strong education and research
programs in traditional fields of science and engineering, CSM is
one of a very few institutions in the world having broad expertise
in resource exploration, extraction, production and utilization.
Current academic departments are Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Refining, Chemistry and Geochemistry, Economics and Business, Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Geology and Geological Engineering, Geophysics, Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and Physics. The Division of Liberal Arts and International Studies and the Department of Physical Education and Athletics provide nontechnical educational opportunities for Mines students. Other facilities include: Parker Student Center, Arthur Lakes Library, Computing Center and the Edgar Mine.