Undergraduate Calendar 1998-1999

Undergraduate Officer
M. Dusseault, PHY-208A, ext. 4590

GEO E100s

GEO E 126 S 2C,3L 0.5
Geological Engineering Concepts
An introduction to physical geology and earth processes. Geological time, introduction to earth, air and water processes including vulcanism, sedimentation, weathering, lithification, continental drift, radioactive dating, hydrogeology, pedology, resources, mass wasting, erosion.
Antireq: EARTH 121/122
Cross-listed as EARTH 126


GEO E400s

GEO E 400 F 1C,7L 0.5
Geological Engineering Thesis Project 1
Students are expected to carry out an individual research or a design project to demonstrate their capability to engage in the practice of engineering as a profession. A topic must be identified and resolved by the student in consultation with the supervising professor and course coordinator. The topic may be analytical, numerical, experimental, or field-oriented, utilizing knowledge gained from academic and employment experiences. A written proposal, literature search and an oral presentation are required. Professional engineering standards and a design approach are required for the GEO E 400-401 Project Thesis course.


GEO E 401 W 1C,7L 0.5
Geological Engineering Thesis Project 2
A continuation of GEO E 400 Geological Engineering Thesis Project 1, and the same standards and requirements apply. A progress report, a final report in thesis format and an oral presentation are required.
All other courses in the Geological Engineering Program are listed under the course descriptions in Earth Sciences or Civil Engineering.

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Revised February 1998