The M.S program in Geological Engineering prepares students for a professional career in the characterization of and design of engineering solutions to meet societal needs and challenges in geologic settings. This includes exploration and exploitation of natural resources and characterization and remediation of geologic hazards and environmental contamination. The M.S. degree is commonly desirable for private sector professional careers in engineering applications of earth science knowledge.

Learning Outcomes:

• Mastery of the geosciences that allows success as a professional engineer in industry or public service.
• Completion of a significant body of original engineering research, the results of which are actually or potentially publishable in peer-reviewed professional venues.
• Proficiency in accessing and utilizing the professional scientific literature.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication of scientific results.
• Thorough understanding of the origin and composition of the geologic materials that make up the Earth.
• Thorough understanding of the dynamic geologic processes that operate within the Earth’s interior and on its surface.
• Thorough understanding of geologic time, in both relative and absolute terms, and how geologic time is measured.
• Thorough understanding of the evolution of the Earth and of the evolution of life on Earth.
• Ability to use principles of mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics to solve geologic problems.
• Proficiency in solving field-based problems in Earth science.
• Ability to engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to do so.