Geological engineering involves the study of Earth's resources.
Geological engineering programs combine geological science with engineering principles and teach students to use Earth's resources in a safe and practical way. The geological engineering field encompasses the exploration and extrication of energy, resources and minerals, engineering site selection and geologic hazards assessment. Graduates of a geological engineering program can find careers with government agencies, engineering companies and not-for-profit organizations.
University of Alaska Fairbanks
The University of Alaska Fairbanks offers geological engineering degrees at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. The bachelor's degree program teaches students about Earth's rocks, soils and structures. The curriculum covers topics in satellite imaging technology, geological exploration, ground water hydrology and design methods. The master's degree program offers students opportunities to explore the environment. Focus is placed on geochemical processing, earth materials exploration and site investigations. The doctoral degree program combines geological engineering with other areas of engineering and prepares students for careers as educators in the field.
University of Alaska Fairbanks
505 South Chandalar Drive
Fairbanks, AK 99775
907-474-7211
uaf.edu
Michigan Technological University
Geological engineering programs at Michigan Technological University are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The bachelor's degree program educates students in various geological engineering specialties, including exploration and development of fossil fuels; environmental site characterization; geomechanics; natural and manmade hazard investigations and hydrogeology. The graduate program offers students an opportunity to work in the field and involves research in mineralogy, satellite limnology, volcanology, seismic petrophysics and subsurface visualization.
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton MI, 49931
906-487-2531
mtu.edu
University of North Dakota
The University of North Dakota's Department of Geology and Geological Engineering offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in geological engineering. The bachelor's degree program teaches students about the high demand for Earth's minerals, water resources and energy. Students focus on the exploration of geomechanics, remediation, reclamation and hydrogeology. Students enrolled in the master's degree program perform research in petroleum rock mechanics, mining, groundwater and geothermal systems.
University of North Dakota
81 Cornell St. - Stop 8358
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND 58202
701-777-2011
und.edu
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