The Geotechnical Engineering Minor was developed collaboratively by the Departments of Engineering and Geology. This minor meets the needs of mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, and geology students interested in careers that are closer to civil and environmental engineering. Based on feedback from geotechnical engineering firms, the curriculum is designed to provide the skill sets required in the field.
Geotechnical Engineering Minor
| Required Courses | ||
| GEOS 470 | GROUNDWATER HYDROLOGY | 4 |
| GEOS 475 | ENGINEERING GEOLOGY OF SOILS: INTRODUCTION TO GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING | 4 |
| METC 110 | ENGINEERING GRAPHICS | 5 |
| or MENG 217 | 3D PARAMETRIC COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN | |
| METC 340 | STATICS | 5 |
| or MENG 240 | STATICS | |
| METC 341 | STRENGTH OF MATERIALS | 4 |
| or MENG 241 | STRENGTH OF MATERIALS | |
| Electives–choose two from the following | 8-10 | |
| CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES | ||
| EARTH MATERIALS | ||
| GEOLOGIC HAZARDS | ||
| GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING OF SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS | ||
| SENIOR CAPSTONE: WATER AND THE WEST, WATER RESOURCES IN ARID LANDS | ||
| INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS | ||
| Total Credits | 30-32 | |