The undergraduate geological engineering program at the University of North Dakota is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. It is designed to provide students with the skills and expertise necessary to assure that design, construction, operation, and maintenance of engineering systems & structures incorporate engineering principles and geological knowledge and consider social and environmental factors.

The 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.

• B.S. in Geological Engineering (ABET-accredited.)

Degree requirements and course descriptions from the UND catalog are available from the UND Registrar here. Current degree requirements may not always be reflected in the UND Registrar's online catalog. Students should obtain advisement from faculty advisors in their home departments.

What is Geological Engineering?

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Program Objectives