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2017-2018 Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geological Engineering Program Outcomes


a.  An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

b.  An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

c.  An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

d.  An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.

e.  An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

f.  An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

g.  An ability to communicate effectively.

h.  The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context.

i.  A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

j.  A knowledge of contemporary issues.

k.  An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

l.  Demonstrated proficiency in the engineering sciences, including statics, properties/strengths of materials, and geomechanics.

m.  Demonstrated proficiency in geological science topics that emphasize geological processes and identification of minerals and rocks.

n.  Demonstrated ability to visualize and solve geological engineering problems in three and four-dimensions (space and time).

o.  Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of geology, elements of geophysics, geological and engineering field methods, and engineering knowledge to design solutions to geological engineering problems.