Course Descriptions
The suite of four shared-credit courses was designed in consultation with ECCC-RC Program Administrators:
GE 275 Geomorphology and Terrain Analysis
GE 373 Geologic Field Methods
GE 341 Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
GE 401 Applied Geological Engineering
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Course Descriptions: The four one-credit hour courses focus on the following topics: Fundamentals of geology/geomorphology. Geologic field mapping/surveying principals Static/mechanics of materials. Introduction on soil mechanics. Shallow foundation/retaining wall design. Hydrology/hydraulics.
Core Courses to complete the Master of Science Degree
The suite of six core courses was designed in consultation with ECCC-RC Program Administrators:
GE 344 Remote Sensing Technology
GE 435 Advanced Concepts of Environmental Geological Engineering
GE 441 Geotechnical Construction Practice
GE 343 Subsurface Exploration
GE 331 Subsurface Hydrology
GE 400 Geological Engineering Capstone Course (Special Topics)
Course Descriptions:
GE 344 Remote Sensing Technology:
Fundamentals of GIS
Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
Applications for site selection
GE 435 Advanced Concepts of Environmental Geological Engineering:
Overview of Regulations
Risk assessment
Environmental remediation
Planning/sustainability
Environmental chemistry
GE 441 Geotechnical Construction Practice
Identification
Mapping
Landslide identification and mitigation
Slope stability analysis
Earthquakes
Levees
Dam and earthen structures
GE 343 Subsurface Exploration
Geophysical methods
Applications of geophysical methods for construction (case studies)
Rock/soil classification
Drilling methods Site selection and planning Field methods
Tunnel design and analysis
GE 331 Subsurface Hydrology
Water resource planning
Water quality analysis and testing
Fundamentals of groundwater flow
Well logging/drilling
Fundamentals of groundwater contamination
Karst hydrogeology
GE 400 Geological Engineering Capstone Course
Project management
Contracting
Design project