Department of Geological Engineering

Overview

Work all over the world searching for mineral resources and evaluating rocks, soils, and environmental impacts for construction, resource development, and industrial projects with a degree in Geological Engineering. more...

Degrees & Options

The department offers both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, and four Geological Engineering options. more...

» 2009-2010 GeolE Curriculum Worksheet

» 2008-2009 GeolE Curriculum Worksheet

Accreditation

Geological Engineering program one of only 15 in the US with ABET accreditation. more...

Placement

The Geological Engineering program consistently boasts a 100% placement rate with high starting salaries. more...

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Deadlines: Applicants to the Geological Engineering M.S. program should submit applications for graduate admissions by March 1 to be considered for financial support.

Welcome to the Department of Geological Engineering

Our graduates work all over the world searching for mineral resources and evaluating rocks, soils, and environmental impacts for construction, resource development, and industrial projects. The program stresses field-based course work and solution of real world problems. The department is home to a state-of-the-art triaxial testing lab, an underground mine facility, a compter lab equiped with geo-technical engineering and groundwater modeling software, and offers a 6-week summer field camp.