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Engineering Geology
Engineering Geology Fundamentals
Engineering geology applies geology to engineering practice.
- Core courses provide the fundamentals in:
- physical, historical and structural geology
- petrography
- paleontology
- mineralogy
Degree program can be tailored to a major field of interest by taking additional courses in the supporting sciences, mathematics and engineering fields.
Our Faculty
- are innovative
- conduct traditional and cutting-edge research in:
- environmental and engineering geology
- structural geology
- economic geology
- geophysics
- petrology
- stratigraphy
- paleontology
Akron Advantage
Hands-on Research
The Department of Geology and Environmental Science uses modern instrumentation for field and lab studies. Experience geology firsthand through our research facilities and in various locales:
- microcomputer laboratory
- core laboratory
- Summer field camp is conducted in South Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado each year
- Field trips to such places as Canada, the Bahamas, Kentucky, Colorado, Virginia and Missouri
Real-World Experience
Gain practical professional experience through UA's optional cooperative education program. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school while earning a competitive salary.
Geology Student Organization
Interact with other geology students and professionals in the field through organizations such as:
- Geology Club
Sample Curriculum
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Geology
| First Year | Third Year |
||
| English Composition I, II | 7 | Foreign Language 201, 202 | 6 |
| Public Speaking or Oral Communications |
3 |
Humanities | 3 |
| Intro to Physical Geology | 4 | Humanities in Western Tradition I | 4 |
| Intro to Historical Geology | 4 | Engineering Geology | 3 |
| Chemistry I, II | 6 | Sedimentation/Stratigraphy | 3 |
| Chemistry Lab | 8 | Structural Geology |
3 |
| Calculus I, II | 8 | Statics | 3 |
| Total | 33 | Intro to Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| Dynamics | 3 | ||
| Second Year | Total | 31 | |
| Physical Education/Wellness |
1 | ||
| Foreign Language 101, 102 | 8 | Fourth Year |
|
| Crystallography/Non-Silicate Mineralogy | 4 | Humanities | 3 |
| Silicate Mineralogy/Petrology | 4 | Area Studies/Cultural Diversity | 4 |
| Calculus III |
4 | Exploration Geophysics or Soil & Rock Exploration |
3 |
| Intro Differential Equations | 3 | Geology Field Camp I, II | 6 |
| Physics I, II | 8 | Soil Mechanics | 3 |
| Total | 32 | Geotechnical Engineering | 3 |
| Fluid Mechanics | 3 | ||
| Geology electives (300/400 level) | 3 | ||
| Elective courses (adviser approved) | 4 | ||
| Total | 32 |
For More Information:
Department of Geology and Environmental Science
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Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
Engineering geologists have many career opportunities as they are trained to apply geological principles, facts and techniques to civil and environmental engineering projects. They:
- analyze geologic factors that might affect the construction of bridges, buildings, airports or dams
- detect, prevent and control such environmental problems as soil erosion, water pollution, landslides and flooding on natural hazard reduction projects
Career Outlook
Career opportunities continue to grow for geoscientists, especially as governments and industries establish policies to safeguard the environment. Graduates with work experience through academic laboratories, internships, fellowships or co-ops stand out among job seekers.
A&S Careers Program
Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- lending library with up-to-date, career-related publications
- computer workroom for resume writing and employment research
- volunteer, paid and for-credit internship placement on and off campus
- department-specific mentoring arrangements
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