Geological Engineering, BS

First Semester

• GEOE 110L Introduction to Geology, Geological Engineering, and Mining Engineering Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
• ENGL 101 Composition I Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• CHEM 112 General Chemistry I Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• MATH 123 Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4 ¹
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s)  Credits: 6 ¹

Second Semester

• GEOE 221/221L Geology for Engineers/Lab Credits: (3-0) 3
• CHEM 112L General Chemistry I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
• CHEM 114 General Chemistry II Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
• PHYS 211 University Physics I Credits: 3 to 4 ⁵
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹

First Semester

• GEOE 201L Surveying for Mining and Geological Engineers Credits: (0-2) 2
• GEOL 212/212L Mineralogy and Crystallography/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
• EM 214 Statics Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 225 Calculus III Credits: (4-0) 4
• PHYS 213 University Physics II Credits: 3 to 4 ⁵

Second Semester

• GEOL 341/341L Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
• CSC 170/170L Programming for Engineers and Scientists Credits: (3-0) 3
• EM 321 Mechanics of Materials Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 321 Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
• ENGL 279 Communication in the STEM Workplace Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹

First Semester

• GEOE 456/556/456L/556L Statistical Methods in Geology and Geological Engineering/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
• GEOL 331/331L Stratigraphy and Sedimentation/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
• CEE 346/346L Geotechnical Engineering/Lab Credits: (3-0) 3
• ENGL 289 Explorations in STEM Communications Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Electives Credits: 3 ¹

Second Semester

• GEOE 324/324L Engineering Geophysics I/Lab Credits: (3-0) 3 ²
• GEOL 322/322L Structural Geology/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
• GEOL 416/416L/516/516L Introduction to GIS/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
• EM 331 Fluid Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3

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  Select one course from the following:

• IENG 302 Engineering Economics Credits: (3-0) 3
• MEM 302 Mineral Economics and Finance Credits: (3-0) 3

First Semester

• GEOE 466/466L/566/566L Engineering and Environmental Geology/Lab Credits: (3-0) 3 ²
• GEOE 467/567 Introduction to Geomechanics Credits: (3-0) 3 ²
• GEOE 475/475L/575/575L Groundwater/Lab Credits: (3-0) 3 ²
• MET 320 Metallurgical Thermodynamics Credits: (4-0) 4
• Professional Elective(s)  Credits: 3 ⁴

Second Semester

• GEOE 461/561 Geothermal and Production Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3 ²
• GEOE 464/464L Geological Engineering Design Project I Credits: (1-1) 1 ²
• MEM 304/304L Theoretical and Applied Rock Mechanics/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
• Professional Elective(s)  Credits: 3 ⁴
• Advisor Approved Elective(s) Credits: 3 ³

Summer

• GEOE 410 Engineering Field Geology Credits: (6-0) 6 ²

Notes:

¹ Fulfills General Education requirement. Students should consult the “General Education Requirements ” section of this catalog for a complete listing of all general education requirements.

² A grade of “C” or better is required in these courses for graduation with a Geological Engineering BS Degree.

³ Work with your advisor to select three credits from any discipline.

⁴ Select six credits from the list of Professional Electives below.

⁵ Three-credit version required for major.

Professional Electives

Select six credits from the list below:

• GEOE 412/512 Science and Engineering Field Applications Credits: 3 to 6
• GEOE 455/555 Geometallurgy Credits: (3-0) 3
• GEOE 462/562 Well Log Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
• GEOE 482/482L/582/582L Applied Geomorphology/Lab Credits: (3-0) 3
• CBE 445/545 Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals Credits: (3-0) 3
• CBE 485/585 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Credits: (3-0) 3
• CBE 485L/585L Renewable and Sustainable Energy Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
• CEE 325 Introduction to Sustainable Design Credits: (3-0) 3
• CEE 326 Environmental Engineering I Credits: (3-0) 3
• CEE 327/327L Environmental Engineering II/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
• CEE 337 Engineering Hydrology Credits: (3-0) 3
• CEE 347/347L Geotechnical Engineering II Credits: (2-1) 3
• CEE 421/521 Climate and Weather Resiliency in Meteorology and Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
• CEE 425/525 Sustainable Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
• CEE 426/526 Environmental Engineering Unit Operations and Processes Credits: (3-0) 3
• CEE 427/527 Environmental Engineering Biological Process Design Credits: (3-0) 3
• CEE 428/528 Oil and Gas Development and the Environment Credits: (3-0) 3
• CEE 429/529 Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
• CEE 437/437L/537/537L Watershed Hydrology/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
• CEE 447/547 Foundation Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
• CEE 448/548 Applied Geotechnical Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
• CEE 463 Concepts of Professional Practice Credits: (2-0) 2
• ENGM 435/535 Optimization Techniques Credits: (3-0) 3
• IENG 331 Safety Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
• IENG 352 Creativity and Innovation Credits: (1-0) 1
• IENG 431/531 Industrial Hygiene Credits: (3-0) 3
• IENG 451/451L Operational Strategies/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
• MEM 301/301L Computer Applications in Mining/Lab Credits: (1-2) 3
• MEM 303 Underground Mining Methods and Equipment Credits: (3-0) 3
• MEM 305 Introduction to Explosives Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
• MEM 376 Managerial Finance for Engineers and Scientists Credits: (3-0) 3
• MEM 405 Mine Permitting and Reclamation Credits: (3-0) 3
• MEM 410/510 Advanced Mineral Economics for Managers Credits: (3-0) 3
• MEM 420/520 Advanced Tunneling and Underground Excavation Credits: (3-0) 3
• MEM 425/525 Advanced Rock Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
• MEM 430/530 Resource Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Credits: (3-0) 3
• MEM 433/533 Advanced Mine Planning & Design Credits: (3-0) 3
• MEM 445/545/445L/545L Advanced Geostatistics and Grade Estimations/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
• MEM 450/550 Rock Slope Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
• MET 310 Aqueous Extraction, Concentration, and Recycling Credits: (3-0) 3