Audit Years
Program Code EGE
This sample plan and flow chart is suitable for students starting in:
- 2023–24
- 2022–23
- Field Geology and Geophysics were only 10 credits, with the curriculum overview as 127 credits in the General Flow Chart Guidelines.
- 2021–22
- Summer Field classes are after Year 2.
- ENG 3200 is required in fall of Year 3 instead of CEE 3200.
- Take MA 3520 instead of MA 3521.
- Students working from a previous audit year can get the appropriate form from the undergraduate advisor to ensure they are following the right pathway.
General Flow Chart Guidelines
Flow charts are not an official list of degree requirements. Adjustments may be required due to curriculum changes. Please see degree audit for official list of requirements.
- General Education and Free Electives: 24 credits
- Chemistry: 4 credits
- Physics and Geophysics Fundamentals: 11 credits
- Calculus, Statistics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Economics: 15 credits
- Physical Geology, Mineralogy, Petrology, Structure, and Depositional Systems: 17 credits
- Applied Engineering Fundamentals, Geohydrology, and Geotechnics: 31 credits
- Field Geology and Geophysics: 11 credits
- Professional Electives and Capstone Experience: 15 credits
I. Core Courses (6 Credits)
- UN 1015
- UN 1025 or one semester of a 3000 level or higher modern language
II. Sophomore Core Courses (6 Credits)
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning
III. HASS Course Requirements (12 Credits)
- 6 credits 3000- or 4000- level
- 3 credits required from each of these 3 lists:
- Communication and Composition
- Humanities and Fine Arts (HU/FA)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (EC/PSY/SS)
- No more than 3 credits on the Restricted HASS List
IV. Co-curricular Activities (3 units)
The co-curricular requirement consists of three semester units of physical education activities. These units are for graduation, but are not included in the overall degree-credit requirement.
Note: Most physical education activities will last for 7.5 weeks or 0.5 semester. A student would need six of these 0.5 semester units to fulfill the 3-semester unit co-curricular requirement.
Nine credits of Geological Engineering Electives are required. Prerequisites not normally required must be satisfied by free electives or other courses not specifically listed. With approval of Geological Engineering ABET Coordinator, Geo Eng electives may be substituted with Independent Geological Engineering Research and/or Cooperative Lab.
With permission of Geological Engineering ABET Coordinator, enterprise may substitute 6 credits of interdisciplinary project for GE 4900 and GE 4910; 3 credits of required communication, teaming or business must be double counted as Distribution (HASS) credits; and 3 credits of enterprise instructional modules must be substituted for free electives.
Follow concentration, plus take 6 additional credits beyond required degree as per minor requirements.
Candidates for a second degree must meet all the coursework requirements for the major in the second degree with a minimum of 25% of the credit hours required for the degree, beyond the primary degree.
Year 1
Fall
An introduction to single-variable calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, differentiation and its uses, and basic integration. Integrates symbolic tools, graphical concepts, data and numerical calculations.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): ALEKS Math Placement >= 86 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 or ACT Mathematics >= 29 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 680
Experiments covering kinematics, force, conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, and waves are explored through guided construction. The course emphasizes understanding physical concepts through inquiry and the scientific method
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C)
Introduces the foundations of chemistry, including electronic structure of atoms and molecules, intermolecular forces, states of matter, chemical reactions, organic chemistry, chemical equilibria, kinetics, and acid-base chemistry. Includes laboratory component that emphasizes lecture components.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Co-Requisite(s): CH 1151
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 56 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540
Laboratory to accompany CH1150.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Co-Requisite(s): CH 1150
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 56 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540
An introduction to the engineering profession and to its various disciplines. Focuses on developing problem-solving skills, computational skills, and communication skills. Through active, collaborative work, students work on teams to apply the engineering problem-solving method to "real-world" problems.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C)) and (Spatial Visualization Score >= 19 or ENG 1002(C))
Introduction to geosciences as a profession, including discussions of career opportunities and geoscience programs. Earth materials and the earth's processes are also introduced. Includes frequent field trips. Intended for freshman or sophomore students in geological engineering, geology, applied geophysics, hydrology, geotechnics, earth science teaching, or any other geoscience program.
- Credits: 1.0; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Geological Engineering, General Sciences and Arts, General Engineering, Mining Engineering, Applied Geophysics, Geology; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
Provides direct instruction in composition. Students examine and interpret communication practices and apply what they learn to their own written, aural, and visual compositions. Class projects ask students to communicate in a variety of modes and to attend to audience, purpose, and context.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Total 16 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- Take MA 1160 or MA 1161 - Calculus Plus w/ Technology I. Take MA 2160 in the spring of Year 1 and GE 2010 in the fall of Year 2.
- MA 1160 (or MA 1161) can be a pre-requisite or co-requisite of PH 1100. Take PH 2100 in the spring.
- MA 1160 (or MA 1161) can be a pre-requisite or co-requisite of CH 1150. Take GE 2300 in fall of Year 2.
- CH 1150 and CH 1151 are co-requisites.
- Take ENG 1101 or ENG 1001 and ENG 1100. ENG 1002 or passing a Spatial Visualization test are co-requisites. Take ENG 1102 in spring of Year 1.
- UN 1015 and PE Co-Curricular are general education requirements.
- Freshman core electives may be taken in either order in the first year.
Spring
Continued study of calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include integration and its uses, function approximation, vectors, and elementary modeling with differential equations.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135 or MA 1121 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3
A calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics. Topics include kinematics, Newton's laws, impulse and momentum, work and energy, and the universal law of gravitation. C or better/AP credit in Calc 1 or co-requisite registration in PH2110 required.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 1100(C) and (MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121 or MA 1135) or (CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 and MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C))
Introduction to materials and processes that shape the earth we live on. Lecture and laboratories acquaint students with minerals, rocks, earth resources, weathering, geologic time, landslides, groundwater, streams, shorelines, deserts, glaciers, geologic structures, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and the dynamics of the earth's crust, mantle, and core.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Continuation of ENG1101. Introduction to the engineering design process with an emphasis on graphics and documentation. Focuses on engineering problem solving in the context of the design process.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C)) and (ENG 1101 or (ENG 1001 and ENG 1100)) and (Spatial Visualization Score >= 19 or ENG 1002)
Study of contemporary global issues, their origins, impacts, and solutions through the thematic and comparative exploration of worldview and culture, population, globalization, development, politics and global governance, environment, and sustainability. Emphasis on global literacy and information literacy.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Total 16 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- MA 2160 has MA 1160 or MA 1160 as a pre-requisite.
- PH 2100 has PH 1100 and MA 2160 as pre-requisites or co-requisites. Take PH 2200 in fall of Year 2.
- Take GE 2300 in fall of Year 2.
- ENG 1102 has MA 1160 and ENG 1002 or passing a Spatial Visualization test as pre-requisites.
- One semester of 3000 level or higher language course can replace UN 1025.
- UN 1025 and PE Co-Curricular are general education requirements.
- Freshman core electives may be taken in either order in the first year.
Year 2
Fall
This course covers basics in geospatial science from theoretical concepts, data, models, analytical techniques, to practical usage, and applications. Topics will include: fundamental concepts of cartography and mapping systems, characteristics and structure of GIS data, database construction, introduction to GIS data sources, principles and methods in spatial analysis, spatial interpolation, mapping of spatial and applications of GIS. Course will have lab using industry standard software tools.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121
Experiments covering Coulomb's law, electric and magnetic fields, circuits, induction, and geometric optics are explored through guided construction. The course emphasizes understanding physical concepts through inquiry and the scientific method.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 1100 or PH 1111 or PH 1141 or PH 1161
A calculus-based introduction to electromagnetism. Topics include Coulomb's law, electric fields, Gauss's law, electric potential, capacitance, circuits, magnetic forces and fields, Ampere's law, induction, Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic waves.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (PH 1200(C) or PH 2261(C)) and (PH 2100 or PH 1160) and MA 2160
Chemical composition, crystal structure, physical properties, and identification of minerals. Environmental controls on their formation. Formation processes, characterization of and exploration of ore deposits. Laboratory focuses on hand specimen identification and introduction to X-ray diffraction and SEM mineral analysis techniques.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1000 or CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)
Computational tools used in mining and geological engineering are introduced in earth resource contexts. Approaches for setting up, testing, and applying tools to solve practical problems are demonstrated and practiced.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C)
See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from the Core: Critical and Creative Thinking list.
Total 14 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- GE 2010 has MA 2160 as a pre-requisite.
- PH 1200 has PH 1100 as a pre-requisite.
- PH 2200 has PH 2100 as a pre-requisite and PH 1200 as a co-requisite.
- GE 2300 has CH 1150 and CH 1151 as pre-requisites.
- GE 1200 has MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121 as a pre- or co-requisite.
- Creative/Critical Thinking can be taken in the spring of Year 2 if Soc. Resp./Ethical Reasoning is taken in the fall. It and PE Co-Curricular are general education requirements.
Spring
The composition and resolution of forces and force systems, principles of equilibrium applied to various bodies, simple structures, friction, and 2nd moments of area. Intro to the mechanical behavior of materials, including calculation of stresses, strains, and deformations due to axial, torsional, and flexural loading. Uses MATLAB.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and PH 2100 and ENG 1102
Identification, physical properties, chemical composition, occurrence, and origin of the important types of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Laboratory includes hand specimen description and identification of rocks.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2300
An introduction to geophysical used in applied and environmental geophysics concentrating on the fundamentals of data reduction and interpretation. This course is not only pertinent for the practicing geoscientist but also for environmental engineers, civil engineers, and others interested in learning how physics can be used to investigate Earth's substance.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 2200
Rock structures and regional settings resulting from the application of deforming forces, including the geometry, origin, and mechanics of folds, foliations, lineations, faults ad joints, and structures in orogenic belts.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000
See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from the Core: Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning list.
Total 16 Credits
- ENG 2120 has ENG 1102, MA 2160, and PH 2100 as pre-requisites.
- GE 2310 has GE 2300 as a pre-requisite.
- GE 3040 has PH 2200 as a pre-requisite.
- GE 3050 has GE 2000 as a pre-requisite.
- Creative/Critical Thinking can be taken in the spring of Year 2 if Soc. Resp./Ethical Reasoning is taken in the fall. It and PE Co-Curricular are general education requirements.
Year 3
Fall
Introduction to sedimentary processes and their products. Investigates the physical processes controlling sedimentation along with principles of correlation and interpretation of strata. Focuses on interpreting sedimentary rocks as a record of climate, sea-level and tectonic change.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000 and GE 2310
Provides engineering students with a unified understanding of the fundamental conservation laws and property accounting applied to thermodynamic and fluid dynamic systems. Topics will include but are not limited to: ideal gas behavior; heat, work, and energy; 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics; heat pumps; cycles; hydrostatics; Bernoulli; pipe flow and loss; and lift and drag.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1150 and CH 1151 and PH 2100 and ENG 1102 and MA 2160
Course will cover collection, analysis, and interpretation of geological data and information required for the safe development of civil works. Course will include laboratory experiments to determine the physical and mechanical properties of rocks, including hardness, tensile, and compressive strength.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-1)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): (GE 2000 or GE 2100) and (GE 3050 or ENG 2120 or MEEM 2150)
Introduction to geology field methods including maps, cross sections, navigation, GPS, field mineral and rock ID, and measurements of geologic features.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2300 and GE 2310 and GE 3050
HASS Electives
See University General Education Requirements.
Total 14 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- GE 3100 has GE 2000 and GE 2310 as pre-requisites.
- ENG 3200 has MA 2160, CH 1150, PH 2100, and ENG 1102 as pre-requisites.
- GE 3010 is a pre-requisite for Summer Field Courses.
Spring
Introduction to quantitative analysis and display of geologic data using R/Matlab, covering basic R/Matlab syntax and programming, and analysis of one-dimensional (e.g. time series) and two-dimensional datasets (i.e. spatial data). Techniques are applied to geological datasets.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-1)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121
Offered first half of semester, to be taken concurrently with MA3521. The course is an introduction to linear algebra and how it can be used. Topics include systems of equations, vectors, matrices, orthogonality, subspaces and the eigenvalue problem.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Software Engineering, Computer Science
- Co-Requisite(s): MA 3521
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160
Offered second half of semester, to be taken concurrently with MA2321. Topics include first order equations, linear equations and systems of equations.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Computer Science
- Co-Requisite(s): MA 2321
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160
Develops the terminology and descriptions common to the field. Studies soil compressibility, fluid flow, response to mechanical compaction, and strength as well as methods of determining geostatic stresses and stress changes due to boundary loadings. An experimental laboratory experience reinforces the lecture material.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000(C) and (MEEM 2150 or ENG 2120) and (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200 or GE 3850)
Geologic and hydrologic factors controlling the occurrence, movement, and development of subsurface water. Quantitative methods for analyzing groundwater systems are introduced.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000 and MA 2160
HASS Electives
See University General Education Requirements.
Total 17 Credits
- GE 3250 has MA 1160 or MA 1161 as a pre-requisite.
- MA 2321 has MA 2160 as a pre-requisite and MA 3520 as a co-requisite.
- MA 3521 has MA 2160 as a pre-requisite.
- Linear Algebra and Differential Equations can be taken during the same semester (MA 2321 and MA 3521) or separate semesters (MA 2320 and MA 3520).
- CEE 3810 has GE 2000, ENG 2120, and ENG 3200 has pre-requisite.
- GE 3850 has pre-requisites of GE 2000 and MA 2160.
Summer
Introduction to methods and problems of field geology, interpretation of field relationships, and engineering site investigation. Field areas are located in northern Michigan. Requires geological and/or engineering report and memo writing.
- Credits: 5.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-15)
- Semesters Offered: Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of department required
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000 and GE 2310 and GE 3050 and GE 3010
Introduction to field geophysical techniques including basic land surveying. Emphasizes the recording, reduction, presentation, and interpretation of gravity, magnetic, electrical, seismic, and electromagnetic data as well as the proper use, care, and calibration of equipment used to collect the data. Requires report writing. Students must provide their own transportation.
- Credits: 5.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-15)
- Semesters Offered: Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of department required
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 3040 and GE 3010
Total 10 Credits
- GE 3910 has GE 2000, GE 2310, and GE 3050 as pre-requisites.
- GE 3910 is now GE 4091.
- GE 3900 has GE 3040 as a pre-requisite.
- GE 3900 is now GE 4090.
Year 4
Fall
Capston engineering design course focusing on a realistic, complex, open-ended engineering problem. Project includes technical design, economic analysis, environmental impacts, and regulations. Report writing required. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites).
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Studies economic decision-making for actions occurring over time. Covers decision tools for comparing alternatives, public project evaluation, risk and uncertainty, mutually exclusive decisions, multiple objective decisions, interest rate calculations, cash flow analysis, depreciation and taxes, cost of capital, capital budgeting.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Engineering Management, Marketing, Management, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
See Advanced Geophysics Electives below.
HASS Electives
See University General Education Requirements.
Total 12 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- GE 4900 requires senior standing. Take GE 4910 in spring of Year 4.
- GE 4900 and GE 4910: With approval of Geological Engineering ABET coordinator, design projects outside of the department may be substituted.
- EC 3400 requires junior standing.
Spring
Capstone engineering design course focusing on a realistic, complex, open-ended engineering problem. Project includes technical design, economic analysis, environmental impacts, and regulations. Report writing required. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites).
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 4900
See Geological Engineering Advanced Technical Electives below.
See Geological Engineering Advanced Technical Electives below.
HASS Electives
See University General Education Requirements.
Total 12 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- GE 4910 has GE 4900 as a pre-requisite.
- GE 4900 and GE 4910: With approval of Geological Engineering ABET coordinator, design projects outside of the department may be substituted.
Electives
Geological Engineering Advanced Technical Electives
Rock penetration and fragmentation methods and boring, cutting, drilling, and blasting techniques. Design of surface and underground blasting rounds. Formulation of design criteria to minimize the adverse effects of blasting. Field demonstration in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of blasts. Principles of health/safety in mine practice.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2020 and PH 2100 and MA 2160
This course covers the classification of resource and reserve; resource estimation algorithms; linear, nonlinear, and indicator kriging; stochastic simulation; variogram modeling; block-variance relationship; recoverable reserve; and introduction to resource estimation software.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2020 and MA 3710
Course provides the basics of mine planning, feasibility study, block modeling, economic analysis, cost estimation and price forecasting, mining method selection algorithms. Introduction and hands-on experience with mine planning and design software including Surpac, Vulcan, and Whittle.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2320 and GE 3440 and GE 3870
This course focuses on current mitigation agencies and warning systems, case studies of successes and failures in hazard mitigation, and technical tools for hazard study and mitigation such as satellite remote sensing and GIS.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000 or GE 2100
Develops the scientific basis for environmental management in ecosystems impacted by mining activities. Considers the origin, behavior, and fate of pollutants generated during the life of a mine. Introduces engineered approaches for mitigation, remediation and reclamation of environmental impacts.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1150
Course deals with an introduction to mine ventilation, properties of air, gases, and dust, mine fans and its applications, flow distribution in mine network, computer analysis of ventilation network, mine health and safety overview, health and safety culture and practice.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-9)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2020 and GE 2320 and (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200)
Surface and underground materials handling methods. Selection and performance analysis of materials handling equipment. Computer applications.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (4-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 2100 and GE 2320 and ENG 2120
Principles and practice of formation evaluation, primarily through analysis of well logs and the principles and practice of petroleum engineering. Emphasizes reservoir engineering and simulation. Students conduct projects using actual field data.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
This course introduces the statistical analysis of mining data, statistical decision making of mining projects, random number generation, Monte Carlo methods, simulation methods, linear and integer programming, queueing theory, stochastic-process, PERT and CPM, applications of operations research (OR) in mining and mineral industry.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2020 or GE 2320
Application of geohydrology principles to design water-well supplies, site investigations, and subsurface remediation systems.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 3850 or CEE 3810
Computer methods for the design problems encountered in encountered in geo-engineering projects. Applications to be selected from landslide stability analysis, slope stabilization and design, earth support systems, seepage, settlement, bearing capacity, and consolidation. Students will be introduced to limit equilibrium and finite element analysis.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in odd years
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3810 or GE 3890
This course introduces the statistical analysis of mining data, statistical decision making of mining projects, random number generation, Monte Carlo methods, simulation methods, linear and integer programming, queueing theory, stochastic-process, PERT and CPM, applications of operations research (OR) in mining and mineral industry.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2020 or GE 2320
Study and discussion of geological engineering topics.
- Credits: variable to 5.0; Repeatable to a Max of 10
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Study and discussion of topics in mining engineering not included in regular undergraduate courses.
- Credits: variable to 5.0; Repeatable to a Max of 10
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
Professional expectations of civil and environmental engineers demonstrated through readings, discussion, and writing. Topics include the consequences of engineering, design issues, legal aspects, ethical considerations, government requirements, management, leadership, and contract issues.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Introduction to concepts required by professionals involved in the construction industry. Includes contracts, bidding, estimating, scheduling, cash flow, safety, labor issues, equipment ownership, and productivity.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Application of fundamental chemical, biological, and physical principles of environmental engineering to design and operation of systems used for water and wastewater treatment, solid waste management, air pollution control, and analysis of quality of surface water, air, and groundwater.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)
Introduction to hydrologic engineering, including rainfall-runoff modeling and hydrologic frequency analysis. Analysis and design of hydraulic systems such as pipe networks and storm water management systems. Computational, field, and experimental laboratory sessions reinforce lectures and provide hands-on learning opportunities.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200) and (MA 3710(C) or MA 2710(C) or MA 2720(C) or CEE 3502(C) or CEE 3710(C))
Characterization, treatment, separation, and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes. Science and engineering for the management of solid and hazardous waste problems. Technologies discussed include incineration, landfilling, vapor extraction, soil washing, and bioremediation.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3501 or CEE 3503
Design techniques for stormwater collection, conveyance, infiltration, and detention storage systems are discussed, both traditional stormwater management systems and newer approaches based on the philosophy of low impact development (LID) that seek not to alter the natural ecology of a site.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3620
This course is designed to provide students in civil engineering with methods of analysis and design for various geotechnical systems. Topics to be covered include subsurface investigations, footings, pile foundations and drilled shafts, earth pressure theories, retaining walls, and slope stability analysis.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3810
Geosynthetic materials are grouped by mechanical characteristics and engineering use. They are widely used in highway, landfill, and embankment design. Develop designs for filters, soil separators, reinforced earth, and impermeable membranes. Also learn when using a geotextile is appropriate.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3810
This course focuses on the applied behavior of rock encountered primarily in civil engineering projects. Topics include rock classification, rock durability, rock mass strength classification, use of stereo nets, rock reinforcement, blasting, rock socket application and bearing capacity on rock.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3810(C)
Note: Special Topics Courses focusing predominantly on applications of engineering to geological engineering systems/projects may also be used with prior approval by a GE Advisor. Additionally, with prior approval from advisor, student may choose other technical electives. Many appropriate senior-level engineering courses are offered in Civil and Environmental Engineering on topics related to those listed above. Adv. Geophysics Elective Courses (see list below) can be taken as Technical Electives for BSGE students.
Advanced Geophysics Electives
Course covers fundamentals of the physics of earthquakes and seismic energy propagation, and seismic methods to determine Earth structure. Emphasis is placed on natural source techniques, with extension to exploration applications. Weekly labs apply techniques.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 3050 and PH 2100
Principles of reflection seismic techniques, including theoretical background and application, and hands-on computer projects. Included are acquisition, data processing, and 2D/3D data interpretation. Students conduct projects using actual commercial-quality seismic data.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 3040
Principles and practice of formation evaluation, primarily through analysis of well logs and the principles and practice of petroleum engineering. Emphasizes reservoir engineering and simulation. Students conduct projects using actual field data.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Note: A GE Advisor may also use special Topics Courses focusing predominantly on applications of geophysics in geological engineering projects with prior approval.