1996-1997 catalog
Degrees and Programs
Geological Engineering
School of Mineral Engineering
Department of Mining and Geological
Engineering
(907) 474-7388
Minimum Requirements for Degree: B.S. 135 credits plus 6 credits field course; M.S. 30-33 additional credits.
Geological engineering is a branch of engineering dealing with the application of geology. Geological engineers work with the environment in the true sense of the word. Properties of earth materials exploration activities, geophysical and geochemical prospecting, site investigations and engineering geology are all phases of geological engineering.
Candidates for the bachelor of science degree in geological engineering will be required to take a comprehensive exam in heir general field (completion of the State of Alaska examination will satisfy the requirement). The State of Alaska Fundamentals of Engineering examination is a first step toward registration as professional engineers.
Graduates of the program are employed by industry, consulting companies, and government agencies.
Students may initiate their geological engineering program in Anchorage and transfer to Fairbanks upon completion of the freshman and sophomore years. Such students should be in communication with a faculty member of the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering, UAF.
Undergraduate Degree Requirements
Geological Engineering B.S. Degree
- Complete the general university requirements.
- Complete the following degree and program (major) requirements:
First Year
Fall Semester (17 Credits)
GE 101 Introduction to Geological Engineering (1)
ENGL 111X Methods of Written Communications (3)
MATH 200X Calculus (4)
CHEM 105X General Chemistry (4)
ES 101 Introduction to Engineering (2)
Perspectives on the Human Condition (3)
Spring Semester (18 Credits)
COMM 131X or 141X (3)
MATH 201X Calculus (4)
GE 261 General Geology for Engineers (3)
CHEM 106X General Chemistry (4)
LS 101 Library Information and Research (1)
Perspectives on the Human Condition (3)
Second Year
Fall Semester (18 Credits)
MATH 202X Calculus (4)
GEOS 213 Mineralogy (4)
PHYS 211X General Physics (4)
ENGL 211X or 213X Intermediate Exposition (3)
MIN 202 Mine Surveying (3)
Spring Semester (17 Credits)
ES 201 Computer Techniques (3)
PHYS 212X General Physics (4)
ES 209 Statics (3)
GEOS 214 Petrology and Petrography (4)
Perspectives on the Human Condition (3)
Third Year
Fall Semester (18 Credits)
ES 210 Dynamics (3)
ES 331 Mechanics of Materials (3)
GE 365 Geological Engineering I (3)
GE 375 Princ of Engr Geol and Terrain Analysis (3)
GEOS 321 Sedimentology (3)
STAT 200 Elementary Probability & Statistics (3)
Spring Semester (16 Credits)
ES 341 Fluid Mechanics (4)
GEOS 332 Ore Deposits and Structure (3)
GE 372 Rock Engineering (3)
MATH 302 Differential Equations (3)
MIN 370 Rock Mechanics (3)
Summer (6 Credits)
GE 381 Field Methods and Applied Design I (2)
GE 382 Field Methods and Applied Design II (4)
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (16 Credits)
GE 405 Exploration Geophysics (4)
GE 471 Remote Sensing for Engineering (3)
Technical Electives (3)
Perspectives on the Human Condition (6)
Spring Semester (15 Credits)
GE 420 Subsurface Hydrology (3)
GE 480 Geological Engineering II (3)
MIN 408 Mineral Valuation and Economics (3)
Technical Electives (3)
Perspectives on the Human Condition (3)
At least three out of the six technical elective credits must contain engineering design and be selected by the student in conference with his or her advisor and approved by the department. Technical electives are selected from a list of approved technical electives from the Geological Engineering and other programs.
Graduate Degree Requirements
Geological Engineering M.S. Degree
The graduate program allows for awarding the master of science degree in geological engineering. The degree consists of a core program and electives in either geotechnical engineering or exploration engineering. University policy pertaining to graduate study leading to a master's degree apply as approved by the student's advisor and the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering faculty.
Degree Requirements
- Complete UAF degree requirements.
- Course Requirements: (30-33 credits)
Complete the following program requirements, as approved by the graduate advisory committee; at least 24 credits must be at the 600 level.
Thesis Option (30 credit)
Geological Engineering courses and technical electives (19-22)
GE 692 Graduate Seminar (2)
GE 699 Thesis (6-9)
Non-thesis Option (33 credits)
Geological Engineering courses and technical electives (25-28)
GE 692 Graduate Seminar (2)
GE 698 Research/Project (3-6)