Catalog for The School of Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering
The goals of the Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering program are an outgrowth of and consistent with The University of Mississippi academic focus and goals for the 1990s. While recognizing that the primary goal is to educate students whose careers will serve the state of Mississippi, it is our goal to train students whose professional careers will also serve the needs of the nation and the world in geological engineering and related fields. Past graduates of the program have found professional positions in a range of industries including i) geotechnical, ii) geoenvironmental, iii) geospatial information science and technology, iv) graduate education, and v) earth resources extraction. Future graduates are expected to serve the same range of industries. The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering program are to prepare graduates:
- Capable of conducting productive careers as professional geological engineers engaged in continuous professional growth along their chosen career path;
- Knowledgeable of fundamental mathematics, chemistry, and physics, in preparation for advanced instruction and professional practice in geological engineering;
- With demonstrated knowledge of the engineering sciences, geological sciences, and geological engineering design fundamentals that are the core of the geological engineering profession;
- Well versed in the liberal arts and capable of effective written and oral communication;
- Familiar with modern technology and modern scientific and engineering practice, and prepared to engage in lifelong learning to remain vital in the profession;
- With demonstrated ability to design and communicate creative solutions to practical problems that are effective, ethical, environmentally sound, cognizant of public safety requirements, and economically feasible.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 139
FIRST YEAR: 32 Semester Hours
| Classes |
Semester Course Hours |
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1st |
2nd |
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| English 101, 102 English Composition |
3 |
3 |
| Mathematics 261, 262 Unified Calculus and Analytic Geometry |
3 |
3 |
| Chemistry 105, 106, 115, 116 General Chemistry; Laboratory |
4 |
4 |
| Geology 103 Earth Dynamics |
4 |
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| Geology 221 Minerology |
|
4 |
| University Studies 101 The University in Principle and Practice |
1 |
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| Socio-humanistic/fine arts electives |
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3 |
SECOND YEAR: 34 Semester Hours
THIRD YEAR: 34 Semester Hours
SUMMER: 6 Semester Hours
South Dakota School of Mines Field Camp (or acceptable substitute field camp)
FOURTH YEAR: 33 Semester Hours
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