Geological Engineering Minor

Geological engineering is the professional discipline that relies on the use of geologic conditions and implications for:
(1) the design and construction of civil and mining projects,
(2) the evaluation and mitigation of natural and human-caused geologic hazards, and
(3) the exploration and development of mineral and energy resources.

Academic Minor Requirements:
This minor is designed to give undergraduate engineering majors a sufficient background in aspects of geological engineering to enhance their education in geotechnology and improve their employment prospects in the geotechnical, environmental, construction, and minerals production sectors.

CE 360	Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (4 cr)
CE 460	Geotechnical Engineering Design (3 cr)
Geol 111	Physical Geology for Science Majors (4 cr)
Geol 345	Structural Geology (3-4 cr)
Geol 422	Principles of Geophysics (3 cr)
GeoE 407	Rock Mechanics (3 cr)
GeoE 436	Geological Engineering Analysis and Design (3 cr)
Hydr 409	Quantitative Hydrogeology (3 cr)

Approved technical elective in the geotechnics area (3 cr)

For additional information regarding studies in geological engineering, contact Dr. Stan Miller or Dr. SJ Jung.