Educational Objectives for B.S. in Geological Engineering

• be able to function as a geological engineer in an entry level position or to continue in an advanced degree program in energy resources engineering, mineral resources engineering, groundwater engineering, or geomechanics, with special emphasis on applications of geophysics in these areas;
• be able to perform as effective members of multidisciplinary design teams by applying mathematics, basic science, field methods, computational tools and engineering science in the design of economically effective solutions to modern geological engineering problems;
• be able to function and communicate in an effective way to meet the needs of a multicultural society in a professional and ethical manner, consistent with the well-being of the public in areas of health, safety and the quality of their environment;
• be aware of the importance professional licensing and their obligation to continue in their personal and professional development by gaining new knowledge and skills in their area of expertise and by expanding their horizons into other areas of human endeavor.

Program Outcomes for B.S. in Geological Engineering

The outcomes of the Geological Engineering program are:

I. ABET Basic Level Accreditation Criterion 3

1. Geological Engineering graduates must have:

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering,

(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments and to analyze and interpret data,

(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs,

(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams,

(e) an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems,

(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility,

(g) an ability to communicate effectively,

(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context,

(i) a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning,

(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues,

(k) an ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

II. ABET Program Criteria for Geological Engineering

1. Geological Engineering graduates must be able to:

(l) apply mathematics through differential equations to geological engineering applications,

(m) apply calculus-based physics to geological engineering applications,

(n) apply general chemistry to geological engineering applications,

(o) apply probability and statistics to geological engineering applications.

2. Geological Engineering graduates must demonstrate proficiency in geological science topics that emphasize understanding of:

(p) geological principles and processes,

(q) identification of minerals and rocks,

(r) elements of geophysics,

(s) field geology,

(t) the ability to visualize and solve three-dimensional geological problems.

3. Geological Engineering graduates must demonstrate proficiency in engineering sciences including:

(u) statics,

(v) properties/strength of materials,

(w) geomechanics.

4. Geological Engineering graduates must demonstrate the ability to apply the principles of geology to design solutions to geological engineering problems. These principles of geology must include one or more of the following:

(x) 1. physical properties of the materials of the Earth's crust, including hydrogeology,

2. effects of the processes that form the earth's crust,

3. impacts of construction projects,

4. exploration for and exploitation of Earth resources,

5. disposal of wastes,

6. other activities of society on these materials and processes, as appropriate to program objectives.

III. MTU Departmental Program Outcomes for Geological Engineering

1. Geological Engineering graduates must have:

(y) an ability to apply geological and geophysical techniques and concepts to solve engineering design problems in two or more of the following areas: groundwater engineering, resource engineering, and/or rock and soil engineering.

(z) an ability to apply techniques and concepts of field geophysics to solve engineering design problems,

(aa) an ability to apply engineering economics to engineering design solutions,

(bb) an ability to use computer applications to analyze geologic data and solve geological engineering problems.

2. For graduates of this program, the engineering design areas listed in outcome (x) will include groundwater engineering, resource engineering, and rock and soil engineering.