Geological Engineering

Slices from a three-dimensional cube of ground penetrating radar data acquired near Columbus, Mississippi.

Color cross section of geophysical models of Schlumberger DC resistivity soundings near Desert Hot Springs, California.

Geological Engineering is engineering applied to human problems that relate to Earth and earth systems. It is a broad, interdisciplinary field with many specialty areas such as:

1. Exploration and development of fossil fuel and mineral deposits,
2. Environmental site characterization and planning,
3. Hydrogeology, groundwater studies and engineering.
4. Natural and manmade hazard investigations, and
5. Geomechanics, rock and slope stability

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Geological Engineering Mission Statement

Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering - will provide students with a broad background in science and engineering, a thorough foundation in geology and sufficient dep th and breadth in the areas of humanities, social science and economics, to ensure that they can f unction and communicate in an effective and responsible way in meeting the needs of soci ety. Students will receive a thorough background in applied geophysics, which will support adva nced engineering courses. To maximize the benefits to society, students will receive a balanced curriculum of junior and senior level engineering courses in energy resources, mineral resources, groundwater engineering and geomechanics.

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