Geological Engineering
College of Engineering and Mines
Department of Mining and Geological Engineering
907-474-7388
http://cem.uaf.edu/mingeo/
B.S. Degree
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 133 credits
The mission of the geological engineering program is to advance and disseminate knowledge related to mineral and energy exploration, evaluation, development and production; engineering site selection, construction and construction material production; and groundwater and geo-environmental engineering including geologic hazards assessment, through creative teaching, research and public service with an emphasis on Alaska, the North and its diverse peoples.
Geological engineering deals with the application of geology in the environment. Properties of earth materials exploration activities, geophysical and geochemical prospecting, site investigations and engineering geology are all phases of geological engineering.
The program prepares students for employment with industry, consulting companies and government agencies.
The educational objectives of the geological engineering program are to produce:
- Graduates who are employed in one of the following professional areas: mineral and energy exploration and development; geotechnical engineering; groundwater engineering; or geo-environmental engineering.
- Graduates will possess technical knowledge required to meet the unique challenges of geological engineering problems germane to cold regions, especially Alaska.
- Graduates will pursue life-long learning through continuing education opportunities, professional registration/certification, and/or graduate studies.
For more information about the geological engineering program mission, goals and educational objectives, visit http://cem.uaf.edu/mingeo/abet/.
