Model Curriculum - Engineering & Mines - University of North Dakota

Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering (Fall 2012)All students must meet each semester with their academic advisor.First YearFall SemesterSpring SemesterChem 121 General Chemistry I (3) GeoE 301 Petrophysics (3)Chem 121L General Chemistry I Lab (1) GeoE 301L Petrophysics Lab (1)Engl 110 College Composition I (3) Engr 201 Statics (3)Engr 200 Computer Applications in Engrg. (2) Math 166 Calculus II (4)GeoE 203/L Earth Dynamics (4) Phys 251/251L University Physics I/Lab (4)Math 165 Calculus I (4) Semester Total (15)Semester Total (17)Second YearFall SemesterSpring SemesterChem 122 General Chemistry II (3) Geol 330 Structural Geology (3)Chem 122L General Chemistry II Lab (1) E E 206 Circuit Analysis or Engr 202 Dynamics (3)Math 265 Calculus III (4) Engl 125 Technical and Business Writing (3)Phys 252/252L University Physics II/Lab (4) Engr 203 Mechanics of Materials (3)ME 341 Thermodynamics (3) Math 266 Elementary Differential Equations (3)Semester Total (15) Semester Total (15)Third YearFall SemesterSpring SemesterApply for Professional Degree ProgramGeoE 417 Hydrogeology (3) Communication Elective* (2 or 3)CiEn 306 or M E 306 Fluid Mechanics (3) GeoE 323 Engineering Geology (4)Engr 460 Engineering Economy (3) Technical Elective (3)Arts & Humanities Elective (3) Geol 411 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (5)Statistics Elective (Econ 210 or Math 321) (3) Semester Total (14 or 15)Semester Total (15)Summer Session Geological Engineering Field Camp Black Hills Field Camp, SDSM&T (6)Fourth YearFall SemesterSpring SemesterSocial Science Elective (3) Phil 370 or ChE 340 Ethics/Culture Elective (3)GeoE 455/L Geomechanics (4) Technical Elective (3)GeoE 484 Geological Engineering Design (3) GeoE 485 Geological Engineering Design (3)Geol 414 Applied Geophysics (3) Geol 422 Seminar II (1)Technical Elective (2 or 3) Arts & Humanities or Social Science Elective (3)Semester Total (15 or 16) Arts & Humanities Elective (3)Semester Total (16)*Students may substitute Geology lecture series (Geol 356, 421, 422) with Comm 110 (ES=O)Curriculum Total (128)

Approved Technical Electives for Geological EngineeringCiEn 414 Foundation EngineeringCiEn 421 HydrologyCiEn 431 Environmental Engineering ICiEn 432 Environmental Engineering IIGeoE 302 Reclamation EngineeringGeoE 351 Petroleum Development EngineeringGeoE 418 Hydrogeological Field MethodsGeoE 419 Groundwater Monitoring & RemediationGeoE 425 Design Hydrology for WetlandsGeoE 427 Groundwater ModelingGeoE 493 Selected Topics in Geo. Engr. (any section)Geol 311 GeomorphologyGeol 321 GeochemistryGeol 407 Petroleum GeologyGeol 491 GIS&T in the Geosciences (only section)PtrE 311 Petroleum Fluid PropertiesPtrE 340 Petroleum Reservoir EngineeringPrtE 401 Well LoggingPtrE 411 Drilling EngineeringPtrE 421 Production EngineeringStudents may petition the Geological Engineering Curriculum Committee (GECC) to use GeoE 397 Cooperative Educationfor up to three credits of technical elective credits with the following requirements:1. Students must get approval in advance from the GECC and the Department Cooperative Coordinator.2. The first cooperative experience may receive up to one credit of technical elective credit.3. The second cooperative experience may receive up to two credits of technical elective credit.Petroleum OptionThe program has a petroleum option, which is designed to prepare students for possible employment in the petroleumindustry, while continuing to provide a broad geological engineering background for career flexibility. The graduatepursuing this emphasis will have a BS in Geological Engineering and can report that they have completed the petroleumengineering option requirements.Geological Engineering Program MissionThe Geological Engineering curriculum gives the student a strong background in engineering and geology thatserves as a foundation for meaningful professional practice. Geological engineering encompasses 1) exploration andextraction of mineral and energy resources, 2) geomechanics, 3) hydrogeology, 4) reclamation and contaminant remediation,5) environmental site assessment, and 6) natural hazard investigation. These areas of expertise span the gap between civil,mining, environmental engineering and geology. To meet these demands, the curriculum contains a broad background inthe physical and social sciences, humanities, communications, mathematics, geology, and engineering topics. The programis accredited by the Engineering Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD. 21202-4012,telephone: (410) 347-7700. Courses in the curriculum are arranged and integrated to provide the student with progressivepreparation for engineering evaluation and design. To facilitate the transition from student to professional, the senior yearhas a capstone experience (GeoE 484 & 485) that incorporates student creativity and sociological and engineering criteriainto a major design project.As the demand for mineral, energy, and water resources and population growth and urbanization place a greaterstrain on the environment, the nation and world will need engineers with a thorough knowledge of geologic materials,processes, and history. The goal of the geological engineering program at the University of North Dakota is to providestudents with the engineering skills and geological expertise necessary to assure that geological, social, and environmentalfactors are incorporated in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of engineered structures and systems withintheir natural setting. Through its strong environmental emphasis, the department strives to develop in its engineeringgraduates keen insight and abilities to design an environmentally sound and sustainable future for humanity.To achieve this goal, the department has the following objectives for its engineering graduates:1) Program graduates shall be able to pursue satisfying careers in geological engineering or related fields that contribute tothe well-being of society.2) As professionals, program graduates shall enhance productivity through technical innovations, improve communicationskills, and acquire new knowledge, including licensure if it is required to accomplish their goals.