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 ¹
• CHEM 114 General Chemistry II Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
• PHYS 207 Fundamentals of Physics I Credits: (3-0) 3
• 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: (3-0) 3
• EM 214 Statics Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 225 Calculus III Credits: (4-0) 4
• PHYS 209 Fundamentals of Physics II Credits: (3-0) 3

Second Semester

• GEOL 341/341L Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology/Lab Credits: (3-0) 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

• GEOL 331/331L Stratigraphy and Sedimentation/Lab Credits: (3-0) 3
• GEOL 416/416L/516/516L Introduction to GIS/Lab Credits: (3-0) 3
• CEE 346/346L Geotechnical Engineering/Lab Credits: (3-0) 3
• ENGL 289 STEM Communication for Technical and Public Audiences 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: (3-0) 3
• GEOE 456/556/456L/556L Statistical Methods in Geology and Geological Engineering/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) 2 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: (0-6) 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.

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 Logging and Core 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 and Science I Credits: (3-0) 3
• CEE 327/327L Environmental Engineering and Science II Credits: (3-0) 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 Lean/Six Sigma Methods Credits: (3-0) 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

Objectives and Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives:

1. Graduates of the geological engineering program will perform competently in professional practice in the areas of:
2. Groundwater
3. Environmental site planning and natural hazards
4. Geomechanics and geotechnics
5. Fuels or minerals
6. Graduates will successfully achieve continued professional development and/or licensure.

Student Outcomes:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
8. An ability to apply geological engineering principles to field problems.