Energy Minor Program
Colorado School of Mines
Welcome
The discovery, production, and use of energy in modern societies has profound and far-reaching economic, political, and environmental effects. As energy is one of Mines’ core statutory missions, it is appropriate that Mines offer a program of study that not only addresses the scientific and technical aspects of energy production and use but its broader social impacts as well. The Energy Minor program is intended to provide engineering students with a deeper understanding of the complex role energy technology plays in modern societies by meeting the following learning objectives:
- Students will gain a broad understanding of the scientific, engineering, environmental, economic, political and social aspects of the production, delivery, and utilization of energy, in the US and abroad.
- Students will develop depth or breadth in their scientific and engineering understanding of energy technology.
- Students will be able to apply their knowledge of energy science and technology to societal problems requiring economic, scientific, and technical analysis and innovation, while working in a multidisciplinary environment and be able to communicate effectively the outcomes of their analyses in written and oral form.
FALL 2026 Course Offering
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