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| Geology and Geological Engineering
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Forsman, Gerla, Ghassemi, Gosnold (Chair), Groenewold, Hartman, Josephs, Korom,
LeFever, Matheney, Perkins and Zeng
The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Geology, Geological Engineering, and Environmental Geoscience, the Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees in Geology, the Master of Science degree in Geological Engineering, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Geology. The goals of the undergraduate programs are to provide professional preparation for majors in the geosciences and engineering and to provide guidance to non-majors seeking to gain a greater understanding of Earth and planetary environments and resources. Four active student organizations, Sigma Gamma Epsilon (the national earth science honorary society), The Association of Engineering Geologists, The Association of Undergraduate Geologists, and INGEOS (Indians into Geosciences) provide academic and social opportunities for students including: guest speakers, field trips, research experience, scholarships, and thesis research support.
Facilities
The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering is housed in Leonard Hall, a facility specifically designed for Geology and Geological Engineering. Leonard Hall facilities are superior to those in most geoscience departments at universities similar in size and mission to UND and include a variety of equipment for teaching and research in field and laboratory areas such as hydrogeology, geophysics, stratigraphy, paleontology, mineralogy, petrology, and geological engineering. The North Dakota Geological Survey’s Core and Sample Library is located directly across the street from Leonard Hall and houses approximately 80 miles of cores and approximately 40,000 boxes of drill cuttings of the Williston Basin as well as an extensive collection of water well samples and cores. The F. D. Holland Geology Library, located on the third floor of Leonard Hall, is one of the largest geoscience libraries in the upper Midwest.
For more information about our department and facilities, please visit our web site at www.goelogy.und.edu.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Four degrees are offered: the Bachelor of Science in Geology and the Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Geology in the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience in the School of Engineering and Mines.
College of Arts and Sciences
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B.S. IN GEOLOGY |
Required 125 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 60 of which must be from a 4-year institution) including: |
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General Education Requirements (see University GER listing). |
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II. |
The Following Curriculum: |
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48-49 major hours, including: |
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Geol
101 & 101L |
Introduction to Geology and Laboratory |
(4) |
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Geol
102 & 102L |
The Earth Through Time and Laboratory |
(4) |
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Geol 311 |
Geomorphology |
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(4) |
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Geol 318 |
Mineralogy |
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(3) |
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Geol 320 |
Petrology |
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(3) |
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Geol 330 |
Structural Geology |
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(3) |
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Geol 356 |
Geoscience Lectures |
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(1) |
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Geol 411 |
Sedimentology & Stratigraphy |
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(5) |
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Geol 420 |
The Evolving Earth |
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(3) |
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Geol 421 |
Seminar I |
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(1) |
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Geol 422 |
Seminar II |
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(1) |
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Geol 487 |
Research I |
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(1) |
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Geol 488 |
Research II |
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(2) |
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Geol 494 |
Senior Thesis |
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(1) |
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Field Geology (Summer; not available at UND) |
(6) |
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Two courses from: |
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Geol 321 |
Geochemistry |
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(3) |
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Geol 414 |
Applied Geophysics |
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(3) |
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Geol 415 |
Introduction to Paleontology |
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(4) |
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GeoE 417 |
Hydrogeology |
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(3) |
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Required in other departments: |
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Chem 121, 121L |
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122,
122L |
General
Chemistry I & II and Laboratories |
(8) |
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Engl 110 |
College Composition I |
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(3) |
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*Engl 125 |
Technical and Business Writing |
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(3) |
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Engr 200 |
Computer Applications in Engineering |
(2) |
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Math
165 & 166 |
Calculus
I & II |
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(8) |
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Phys 211/211L, |
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Phys 212/212L |
College Physics I, II and Laboratories |
(8) |
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One course from: |
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Math 265 |
Calculus III |
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(4) |
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Math 321 |
Applied Statistical Methods |
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(3) |
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Psyc 241 |
Introduction to Statistics |
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(4) |
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Departmentally
approved courses in engineering, mathematics,
foreign language, and other fields of student
interest |
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(22-24) |
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*English
120 acceptable alternate course. |
Teacher Certification |
Students seeking secondary teacher certification in Geology must complete the Department of Teaching and Learning Requirements in Secondary Education. Students seeking certification should follow the curriculum for the B.S. in Geology and select Statistics (Psyc 241, Math 321) rather than Math 265 or Computer Science. The 24 additional hours in science, computer science, statistics, engineering, mathematics, or a foreign language must include courses in Biology, Atmospheric Sciences, and Astronomy.
Geology majors seeking secondary certification must have an adviser both in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering and in the Department of Teaching and Learning. Formal admission to Teacher Education is required and is normally sought while the student is enrolled in T&L 325 (see Department of Teaching and Learning listing). |
B.A. WITH MAJOR IN GEOLOGY |
Required 125 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 60 of which must be from a 4-year institution) including: |
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I. |
General Education Requirements (see University GER listing). |
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II. |
The Following Curriculum: |
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40 major hours, including: |
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Geol
101 & 101L |
Introduction to Geology and Laboratory |
(4) |
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Geol
102 & 102L |
The Earth Through Time and Laboratory |
(4) |
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Geol 311 |
Geomorphology |
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(4) |
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Geol 318 |
Mineralogy |
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(3) |
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Geol 320 |
Petrology |
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(3) |
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Geol 330 |
Structural Geology |
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(3) |
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Geol 356 |
Geoscience Lectures |
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(2) |
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Geol 420 |
The Evolving Earth |
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(3) |
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Geol 422 |
Seminar II |
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(1) |
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Geology Electives (300 level and above) |
(13) |
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Required in other departments |
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Computer
Science and/or Statistics |
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(8) |
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Chem 121, 121L |
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122,
122L |
General
Chemistry I & II and Laboratories |
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(8) |
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Math 103 |
College Algebra |
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(3) |
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Math 105 |
Trigonometry |
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(2) |
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Phys 211, 211L, |
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Phys
212, 212L |
College Physics I, II and Laboratories |
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(8) |
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One of the following: |
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Level
IV proficiency in a foreign language
and 6 hours of Social Sciences and
Arts and Humanities beyond the University
requirement |
(22) |
B. |
Level
II proficiency in a foreign language
and 14 hours of Social Sciences
and Arts and Humanities beyond the
University requirement |
(22) |
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Social
Sciences and Arts and Humanities beyond
the University requirement |
(22) |
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Nonspecified electives approved by adviser |
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(7) |
MINOR
IN GEOLOGY |
Required: 20 credits including: |
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7-8 credits from: |
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Geol
101 & 101L |
Introduction to Geology and |
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Laboratory |
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OR |
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GeoE 203 |
Geology for Engineers |
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(3) |
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Geol
102 & 102L |
The Earth Through Time and Laboratory |
(4) |
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6 credits from: |
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Geol 103 |
Introduction to Environmental Issues |
(3) |
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Geol 111 |
Views of the Earth and Planets |
(3) |
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Geol 311 |
Geomorphology |
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(4) |
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Geol 322 |
Environmental Geology |
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(3) |
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Remaining electives chosen from Geology courses numbered 214 or higher, not including 303. |
School
of Engineering and Mines
The Geological Engineering curriculum gives the student a strong background in engineering and geology that serves as a foundation for meaningful professional practice. Geological engineering encompasses 1) exploration and extraction of mineral and energy resources, 2) geomechanics, 3) hydrogeology, 4) reclamation and contaminant remediation, 5) environmental site assessment, and 6) natural hazard investigation. These areas of expertise span the gap between civil, mining, environmental engineering and geology. To meet these demands, the curriculum contains a broad background in the physical and social sciences, humanities, communications, mathematics, geology, and engineering topics. The program is accredited by action of the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Courses in the curriculum are arranged and integrated to provide the student with progressive preparation for engineering evaluation and design. To facilitate the transition from student to professional, the senior year has a capstone experience that incorporates student creativity and sociological and engineering criteria into a major design project.
As the demand for mineral, energy, and water resources increases and population growth and urbanization place a greater strain on the environment, the nation and world will need engineers with a thorough knowledge of geologic materials, processes, and history. The goal of the geological engineering program at the University of North Dakota is to provide students with the engineering skills and geological expertise necessary to assure that geological, social, and environmental factors are incorporated in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of engineered structures and systems within their natural setting. Through its strong environmental emphasis, the department strives to develop in its engineering graduates keen insight and abilities to design an environmentally sound and sustainable future for humanity.
To
achieve this goal, the department has
the following objectives for its engineering
graduates:
- Program
graduates shall have attained sufficient
proficiency to practice geological
engineering in at least one of
the areas of exploration and production
of mineral and energy resources,
geomechanics, hydrogeology, reclamation,
or site assessment/remediation.
- Program
graduates shall have the ability
to competently perform a wide range
of design tasks
in at least one of the
areas of exploration and production
of mineral and energy resources,
geomechanics, hydrogeology, reclamation,
or site assessment/remediation.
- Program
graduates shall have attained
sufficient proficiency in discipline-related
areas
such as mathematics, physical
sciences, social sciences,
and
arts and humanities to enable them
to understand
technical and nontechnical
issues related to the practice
of engineering.
- Program
graduates shall be skilled in written,
verbal and media-based communication,
working in multi-disciplinary
teams, geoscience and engineering
workstation methods, and research methods.
- Program
graduates shall be prepared
to enter a graduate program in geological
engineering
or geology if they so
desire.
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| B.S.
IN GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING |
Required: 136 credits including: |
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I. |
General Education Requirements (see University GER listing). |
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II. |
The Following Curriculum: |
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Freshman Year |
First Semester |
Second Semester |
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Math 165 |
Calculus I |
(4) |
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Chem 121, 121L |
General Chemistry I, Lab |
(4) |
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Engl 110 |
Composition I |
(3) |
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GeoE 203 |
Geology for Engineers. |
(3) |
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Geol 318 |
Mineralogy |
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(3) |
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Math 166 |
Calculus II |
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(4) |
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Chem 122, 122L |
General Chemistry II, Lab |
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(4) |
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Phys 251/251L |
University Physics I |
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(4) |
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Sophomore Year
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Math 265 |
Calculus III |
(4) |
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Phys 252 |
University Physics II |
(4) |
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Engr 200 |
Computer Applications in |
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Engineering |
(2) |
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Engr 201 |
Statics |
(3) |
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Geol 320 |
Petrology |
(3) |
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Social Science |
(3) |
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EE 206 |
Circuit Analysis |
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OR |
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Engr 202 |
Dynamics |
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(3) |
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Econ 201 |
Principles of Economics I |
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(3) |
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Engl 125 |
Technical and Business Writing |
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(3) |
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GeoE 323 |
Engineering Geology |
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(3) |
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Math 266 |
Introduction to Differential |
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Equations |
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(3) |
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Arts and Humanities |
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(3) |
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Junior Year
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Engr 203 |
Mechanics of Materials |
(3) |
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Engr 306 |
Fluid Mechanics |
(3) |
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ME 341 |
Thermodynamics |
(3) |
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Communication Elective |
(3) |
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Statistics Elective (Econ 210, Psyc 241, or Math 321) |
(3) |
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Geol 411 |
Sedimentology & Stratigraphy |
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(5) |
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Geol 330 |
Structural Geology |
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(3) |
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CiEn 412 |
Soil Mechanics |
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(3) |
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Technical Elective* |
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(3) |
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Arts and Humanities |
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(3) |
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Summer |
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Field
Geology (South Dakota School of Mines and
Technology Black Hills Field Station) |
(6) |
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Senior Year
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Geol 414 |
Applied Geophysics |
(3) |
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Phil 370 |
M
Q & P: Ethics in Engineering |
(3) |
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GeoE 417 |
Hydrogeology |
(3) |
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