Geological Engineering
School of Mineral Engineering
Department of Mining and Geological Engineering
(907) 474-7388
www.uaf.edu/sme/GeolEng.html
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 30-33 credits
Geological engineering deals 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.
The graduate program prepares students for employment with industry, consulting companies and government agencies.
- Complete a comprehensive entrance exam.
- Complete the general university requirements.
- Complete the master’s degree requirements.
- Complete
the thesis or non-thesis requirements:
Thesis
a. Complete the following:
GE 635—Geostatistical Ore Reserve Estimation (3)
or MIN 621—Advanced Mineral Economics (3) 3 credits
GE 620—Advanced Groundwater Hydrology 3 credits
GE 630—Advanced Applied Mining Geology 3 credits
GE 666—Advanced Engineering Geology 3 credits
Geological engineering courses and technical electives 12 credits
GE 699—Thesis 6 credits
b. Minimum credits required 30
Non-Thesis
a. Complete the following:
GE 635—Geostatistical Ore Reserve Estimation (3)
or MIN 621—Advanced Mineral Economics (3) 3 credits
GE 620—Advanced Groundwater Hydrology 3 credits
GE 630—Advanced Applied Mining Geology 3 credits
GE 666—Advanced Engineering Geology 3 credits
Geological engineering courses and technical electives 15 credits
GE 698—Research/Project 6 credits
b. Minimum credits required 33