The course provides involves a team approach to tackling current geological engineering problems and developing innovative solutions. Critical site...
A course in the application of quantitative mathematical methods to solve a variety of geological engineering problems. The utility, significance, and...
An earth-system engineering perspective on the nature and acquisition of energy, mineral and water resources, with particular emphasis on the...
The application of thermodynamics and kinetics to the understanding of geological processes in the Earth Sciences. Distribution of the elements, and...
The origin, composition and diagenesis of carbonate rocks. Study of modern carbonate sediments and depositional environments; development and design...
A two-week, intensive field course. Design and application of field data collection methods in exploration and mining projects, and in environment...
Technical discussions and working tours of sites involving exposure to major geotechnical and geoenvironmental design projects in various stages of...
Local field exercises and laboratory assignments using a wide variety of geophysical site-investigation and exploration methods. Lectures will be used...
A one week intensive field course with associated discussions and project work during the term. Design and application of field data collection...
Rigorous application of geomechanics and rock engineering principles to open-ended design problems related to surface and underground excavation,...
The origin, migration and accumulation of petroleum resources, emphasizing typical reservoir styles, potential reservoir lithologies, methods of...
Rock classification and tectonic associations, petrochemistry, petrogenesis, the origin and differentiation of primary magmas, plate tectonics and...
Integration of geological, mining and metallurgical engineering, economic, political, social and environmental issues, and application of ore deposit...
Underlying theory and guiding principles of digital geophysical data collection and processing system
Advanced theory and techniques for interpretation of geophysical data. Theory and practice for seismic methods, applied to oil and gas exploration,...
The course provides an overview of current geological engineering problems and innovative solutions, and relies on guest speakers, most of whom are...
Student teams research, prepare a design work plan and carry out a "Phase I" engineering investigation for a major, open-ended geological engineering...
Student teams carry out design work, including detailed analysis, synthesis, and presentation for the open-ended engineering projects proposed and...
A broad base of digital and analog methods will be used to examine the collection, correction, and analysis of geologic data. Field data collection...
Principles of geochemistry in mineral exploration, and the use of geochemistry in tracing specific paleohydrologic flow in complex, multicomponent...