Geothermal
Geothermal Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Geothermal Energy (GCGE)
The Graduate Certificate in Geothermal Energy (GCGE) is a 15-credit interdisciplinary program designed for working professionals in the energy industry, including administrators, engineers, and business entrepreneurs. This program is offered in hybrid format, allowing for both online and in-person instruction. The certificate can be completed in as short as 12 months.
Program Highlights
- Designed for professionals in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Earth & Environmental Science.
- Hybrid learning format (online + in-person options).
- Two specialized tracks to choose from, with elective options.
- Completion within one year.
Admission Requirements
To apply for the Geothermal Energy Certificate, applicants must submit the following documents:
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Official Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
The application deadline is open until the first week after the start of the fall semester at New Mexico Tech.
Certificate Requirements
To earn the Geothermal Energy Certificate, students must complete four required courses from their chosen track and one elective course, for a total of 15 credits.
Track 1 - Ground Source Heat Pumps / Direct Use / Thermal Storage
- MENG 5075 – Advanced Engineering Mathematics (3 credits)
- MENG 5078 – Advanced Thermodynamics (3 credits)
- MENG 5079 – Advanced Heat Transfer (3 credits)
- HYDR 5010 – Groundwater Hydrology (3 credits)
Track 2 - Hydrothermal / Engineered Geothermal Systems
- PETR 5046 – Advanced Formation Evaluation (3 credits) (Fall Semester)
- PETR 5065 – Completion for Geothermal Wells (3 credits) (Spring Semester)
- PETR 5066 – Geothermal Reservoir Simulation (3 credits) (Spring Semester)
- PETR 5067 – Thermal Recovery (3 credits) (Spring Semester)
Elective Course Options (Select One to Meet the 15-credit Requirement)
- HYDR 5007 – Hydrogeochemistry (3 credits)
- HYDR 5016 – Geofluids (3 credits)
- HYDR 5020 – Data-driven Modeling in Science and Engineering (3 credits)
- HYDR 5055 – Rock Fracture in Geologic Settings (3 credits)
- PETR 4013 – Advanced Well Design (3 credits)
- PETR 5045 – Advanced Production Design (3 credits)
Tuition & Fees
The estimated cost of the Geothermal Energy Certificate program is $7,890 - $8,570 for 15 credits.
| Credit Load | Tuition | Fees | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Credits | $1,374 | $340 | $1,714 |
| 6 Credits | $2,748 | $340 | $3,088 |
| 15 Credits (Full Certificate) | $7,890 - $8,570 | Included | $7,890 - $8,570 |
Course Schedule
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Semester Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| MENG 5075 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 3 | Fall |
| MENG 5078 | Advanced Thermodynamics | 3 | Fall |
| MENG 5079 | Advanced Heat Transfer | 3 | Spring |
| HYDR 5010 | Groundwater Hydrology | 3 | Spring |
| PETR 5046 | Advanced Formation Evaluation | 3 | Fall |
| PETR 5065 | Completion for Geothermal Wells | 3 | Spring |
| PETR 5066 | Geothermal Reservoir Simulation | 3 | Spring |
| PETR 5067 | Thermal Recovery | 3 | Spring |
| HYDR 5007 | Hydrogeochemistry | 3 | Fall |
| HYDR 5016 | Geofluids | 3 | Spring |
| HYDR 5020 | Data-driven Modeling in Science and Engineering | 3 | Spring |
| HYDR 5055 | Rock Fracture in Geologic Settings | 3 | Spring |
| PETR 4013 | Advanced Well Design | 3 | Fall |
| PETR 5045 | Advanced Production Design | 3 | Spring |
Faculty Members
The following faculty members are involved in teaching courses in the Geothermal Energy Certificate program:
- Dr. Hamid Rahnema – [Insert Specialization]
- Dr. Mark Person – [Insert Specialization]
- Dr. Shari Kelley– [Insert Specialization]
- Dr. William Ampomah – [Insert Specialization]
- Dr. Tan Nguyen– [Insert Specialization]
- Dr. Sajjad Esmaeilpour – [Insert Specialization]
- [Other Faculty Names & Specializations]
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