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MINING AND GELOGICAL ENGINEERING (G EN/ MN E)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

(ABET Accredited)

Geological engineering involves the application of geological science to the design of engineering structures. The geological engineer is an environmentalist trained to recognize and understand the significance of geological conditions and their influence on engineering designs. Graduates spend much of their time on location throughout the world working on the earth's surface and underground. Projects requiring geological engineering expertise cover a broad spectrum, ranging from domestic toxic waste reclamation to foreign dam investigations to mineral resources exploration.

An environmental engineering option is available in the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering. This discipline applies fundamental engineering principles to the prevention and solution of problems effecting our environment. Course work concentration in this option covers important environmental topics such as airand water pollution, hazardous waste management, remediation andreclamation, site characterization, and environmental regulations.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MINING ENGINEERING

(ABET Accredited)

Mining engineering is that branch of engineering responsible forplanning, developing and operating mining and other underground facilities. Mining engineers acquire an intimate understanding of the unique environment presented underground; they learn how rock behaves when excavated, how to plan and supervise mines andhow to excavate, transport and process minerals and coal. Graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering find employment in the fields of design and operation of undergroundand surface mines, management of mines, heavy construction projectsand tunneling and underground chamber projects, heavy equipment development and finance.

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